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 2d Session        }                                     {     118-188
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        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

                              R E P O R T

                         [TO ACCOMPANY S. 4638]

                                   ON

     TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR MILITARY 
ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, 
TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR, AND FOR 
                             OTHER PURPOSES

                             TOGETHER WITH

                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

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                                                      Calendar No. 433
118th Congress     }                                     {      Report
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        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

                              R E P O R T

                         [TO ACCOMPANY S. 4638]

                                   ON

     TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR MILITARY 
ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, 
TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR, AND FOR 
                             OTHER PURPOSES

                             TOGETHER WITH

                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

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                      COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES

                          UNITED STATES SENATE







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                      COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES

                   JACK REED, Rhode Island, Chairman
JEANNE SHAHEEN, New Hampshire        ROGER F. WICKER, Mississippi
KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, New York      DEB FISCHER, Nebraska
RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut      TOM COTTON, Arkansas
MAZIE K. HIRONO, Hawaii              MIKE ROUNDS, South Dakota
TIM KAINE, Virginia                  JONI ERNST, Iowa
ANGUS S. KING, Jr., Maine            DAN SULLIVAN, Alaska
ELIZABETH WARREN, Massachusetts      KEVIN CRAMER, North Dakota
GARY C. PETERS, Michigan             RICK SCOTT, Florida
JOE MANCHIN III, West Virginia       TOMMY TUBERVILLE, Alabama
TAMMY DUCKWORTH, Illinois            MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
JACKY ROSEN, Nevada                  TED BUDD, North Carolina
MARK KELLY, Arizona                  ERIC SCHMITT, Missouri
                   Elizabeth L. King, Staff Director
                 John P. Keast, Minority Staff Director

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REPORT TO ACCOMPANY S. 4638
Purpose of the Bill..............................................     1
Committee Overview...............................................     2
Budgetary Effects of This Act (Sec. 4)...........................     3
Summary of Discretionary Authorizations and Budget Authority 
  Implication....................................................     3
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS.................     5
TITLE I--PROCUREMENT.............................................     5
    Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations..................     5
        Authorization of appropriations (sec. 101)...............     5
    Subtitle B--Army Programs....................................     5
        Centralized security monitoring program for facilities of 
          the Army (sec. 111)....................................     5
        Strategy for Army active protection systems (sec. 112)...     5
        Certification of additional manufacturer for low, slow, 
          small unmanned aircraft integrated defeat system of the 
          Army (sec. 113)........................................     5
    Subtitle C--Navy Programs....................................     5
        Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for 
          Navy port waterborne security barriers (sec. 121)......     5
        Constellation-class frigate program (sec. 122)...........     6
        Limitation on the construction of the Landing Ship Medium 
          (sec. 123).............................................     7
        Authority for the procurement, leasing, or chartering of 
          a medium-sized landing ship (sec. 124).................     8
        Annual report on surface ship suppliers (sec. 125).......     8
        Block buy contract and multiyear procurement authority 
          for CH-53K heavy lift helicopter program (sec. 126)....     8
        Modification of requirement to incorporate advanced 
          degaussing systems into Arleigh Burke-class destroyers 
          (sec. 127).............................................     9
        Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under 
          the National Defense Sealift Fund (sec. 128)...........     9
        Authority for incrementally funded contract for the 
          construction of a Virginia-class submarine (sec. 129)..     9
        Sense of Congress on aircraft carrier acquisition 
          strategies (sec. 130)..................................     9
        Modifications to procurement authorities for certain 
          amphibious shipbuilding programs (sec. )...............     9
    Subtitle D--Air Force Programs...............................    10
        Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E-3 
          airborne warning and control system aircraft (sec. 131)    10
        Management of temporary relocation of B-1 bomber aircraft 
          and personnel (sec. 132)...............................    10
        Modification of requirements for cost-benefit and 
          technical risk analysis for F-35 propulsion and thermal 
          management modernization program (sec. 133)............    10
        Plan for sustainment and recapitalization of Air National 
          Guard fighter fleet (sec. 134).........................    11
        Air base air defense (sec. 135)..........................    11
        Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft 
          force structure (sec. 136).............................    12
        Extension of limitations and minimum inventory 
          requirement relating to RQ-4 aircraft (sec. 137).......    12
        Modification of inventory requirements for aircraft of 
          the combat air forces (sec. 138).......................    12
    Subtitle E--Defense-Wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters....    12
        Modification of pilot program to accelerate the 
          procurement and fielding of innovative technologies 
          (sec. 141).............................................    12
        Plan for signals intelligence capabilities of armed 
          overwatch aircraft (sec. 142)..........................    12
        Assessments of inventory requirements and procurement of 
          air-to-air missiles (sec. 143).........................    13
        Repeal of limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels; 
          annual report (sec. 144)...............................    13
    Budget Items.................................................    13
        Army.....................................................    13
            Topline increase.....................................    13
            UH-72A Lakota lifecycle sustainment and modernization    14
            Destruction of anti-personnel landmines..............    14
            Infantry squad vehicles..............................    14
            Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program reduction.......    14
            Single Channel Data Radio............................    14
            Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team 
              realignment........................................    14
            Prophet Enhanced Signals Processing kits.............    15
            Integrated Visual Augmentation System................    15
            Family of All Terrain Cranes Type I..................    15
        Navy.....................................................    15
            Topline increase.....................................    15
            E-2D Advanced Hawkeye reduction......................    15
            Aircraft carrier industrial base.....................    15
            Virginia-class submarines............................    16
            Submarine industrial base programs...................    16
            CVN refueling complex overhaul reduction.............    16
            DDG-51...............................................    16
            Medium Landing Ship lead ship reduction..............    17
            Medium-sized landing vessel..........................    17
            Marine Corps realignment.............................    17
            Expansion of secure 5G Open Radio Access Network.....    17
            Joint Light Tactical Vehicle reduction...............    18
        Air Force................................................    18
            Topline increase.....................................    18
            Additional HH-60W procurement........................    18
            C-40 Fleet Expansion reductions......................    18
            Protection Level One Armored Utility Vehicles for 
              intercontinental ballistic missile security mission    19
            Counter uncrewed systems for U.S. Africa Command.....    19
        Defense Wide.............................................    19
            Topline increase.....................................    19
            Combatant Craft Assault..............................    19
            Counter Uncrewed Systems.............................    19
        Items of Special Interest................................    20
            ALQ-172 Maintainability and Reliability System 
              enhancements.......................................    20
            Basing requirements for unmanned aircraft systems....    20
            Briefing on M1E3 artificial intelligence enabled 
              features...........................................    20
            Combat Network Communications Technology Nuclear 
              System modification................................    21
            Commercial aerial refueling..........................    21
            Commercial dual-use parts............................    22
            Common tactical truck................................    22
            Comptroller General review of Army Future Vertical 
              Lift modernization efforts.........................    22
            Comptroller General review of Army network 
              modernization......................................    23
            Comptroller General review of B-52 bomber spare parts 
              and support equipment..............................    23
            Contested logistics training at combat training 
              centers............................................    24
            Counter-UAS for conventional forces..................    24
            Directed energy testing for countering unmanned 
              aerial systems.....................................    25
            Enhance National Guard infantry lethality............    25
            Establishment of a digital engineering center of 
              excellence.........................................    26
            Extended range cannon artillery replacement..........    26
            Future Long Range Assault Aircraft...................    26
            Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems............    27
            Ground autonomy capabilities for the squad 
              multipurpose equipment transport...................    27
            Improving aviation training ranges...................    28
            Integration of Identification Friend or Foe systems 
              for counter-unmanned aerial systems................    29
            Joint All Domain Testing, Evaluation, and Training 
              Center.............................................    29
            Load-carrying technology advancements................    29
            Manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance 
              and close air support training.....................    30
            MH-139A Grey Wolf....................................    30
            Modeling and simulation in relation to the 
              Fragmentation Rapid Analysis Generator using 
              Computed Tomography................................    31
            Mounted Mission Command-Transport....................    31
            Multi-Domain capabilities in the Army National Guard.    32
            Paladin Integrated Management........................    32
            Portable hybrid generators...........................    32
            Procurement authorities for amphibious warship 
              programs...........................................    32
            Report on the costs of a sustainment brigade in the 
              Indo-Pacific.......................................    33
            Review of shipbuilding...............................    33
            Small business contract modification due to 
              inflationary factors...............................    34
            Small unit autonomous medium-lift unmanned aerial 
              system resupply....................................    35
            Solicitation of commercial off-the-shelf aviation 
              solutions..........................................    35
            Sonobuoy minimum inventory requirements..............    35
            Status of contract adversary air.....................    36
            Submarine industrial base expansion..................    36
            Submarine industrial base workforce..................    37
            Tanker roadmap.......................................    37
            Total Army Analysis accessions assumptions...........    38
            UH-72 Lakota helicopter sustainment and modernization    38
            Unmanned aerial systems budget line consolidation....    39
            Winter-rated vehicle mobility solutions..............    39
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION............    41
    Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations..................    41
        Authorization of appropriations (sec. 201)...............    41
    Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and 
      Limitations................................................    41
        Ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policy 
          when awarding research grants (sec. 211)...............    41
        Extension of Global Research Watch Program (sec. 212)....    42
        Competitive demonstration of automated target recognition 
          algorithms (sec. 213)..................................    42
        Modifications to test program for engineering plant of 
          DDG(X) destroyer vessels (sec. 214)....................    42
        Assignment of Department of Defense responsibility for 
          international collaboration on directed energy weapons 
          (sec. 215).............................................    42
        Expansion of authority for technology protection features 
          activities (sec. 216)..................................    42
        Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program (sec. 217)........    43
        Limitation on availability of funds for fundamental 
          research collaboration with certain institutions (sec. 
          218)...................................................    43
        Detail authority for Defense Advanced Research Projects 
          Agency to support technology transition (sec. 219).....    43
        Prohibition on award of research or development contracts 
          or grants to educational institutions that have 
          violated certain civil rights (sec. 220)...............    44
    Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters................    44
        Improvements relating to defining, identifying, and 
          planning the artificial intelligence workforce of the 
          Department of Defense (sec. 231).......................    44
        Development and implementation of a plan on advancing 
          interests of Department of Defense in matters relating 
          to electromagnetic spectrum in international 
          engagements or fora (sec. 232).........................    44
        Report on geographic presence of the Defense Innovation 
          Unit (sec. 233)........................................    44
        Report on obligations and expenditure rates for basic 
          research (sec. 234)....................................    45
        Electromagnetic spectrum demonstration program (sec. 235)    46
        Pilot program on development of near-term use cases and 
          demonstration of artificial intelligence toward 
          biotechnology applications for national security (sec. 
          236)...................................................    46
        Roadmap for addressing research and development needs in 
          biotechnology for the Department of Defense (sec. 237).    46
        Plan for optimization of Irregular Warfare Technical 
          Support Directorate (sec. 238).........................    47
        National Defense Economic Competition Research Council 
          (sec. 239).............................................    47
        Defense Science Board study on long-term operations and 
          availability of Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and 
          Test Facility Base (sec. 240)..........................    47
        Pilot programs on use of artificial intelligence (sec. 
          241)...................................................    48
        Duties of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence 
          Officer Governing Council relating to artificial 
          intelligence models and advanced artificial 
          intelligence technologies (sec. 242)...................    49
        Quantum Scaling Initiative (sec. 243)....................    49
        Incorporating human readiness levels into research, 
          development, test, and evaluation activities (sec. 244)    49
        Management and utilization of digital data to enhance 
          maintenance activities (sec. 245)......................    50
        Extension and modification of Directed Energy Working 
          Group (sec. 246).......................................    50
        Directed Energy Roadmap and Activity Funding Report (sec. 
          247)...................................................    50
        Pilot program on establishing entities and consortia to 
          conduct prototyping and production of critical and 
          emerging technologies (sec. 248).......................    50
    Budget Items.................................................    50
        Army.....................................................    50
            Topline increase.....................................    50
            Modeling and simulation environments for weapons 
              system innovation..................................    51
            Advanced materials and manufacturing for hypersonic 
              systems............................................    51
            Advanced textiles for extreme environments...........    51
            Pathfinder Airborne program..........................    51
            Pathfinder Air Assault program.......................    52
            Critical hybrid advanced materials processing........    52
            Accelerated carbonization soil stabilization.........    52
            Smart concrete materials.............................    53
            Roadway assessment and repair technologies...........    53
            Lightweight autonomous vehicle prototype.............    53
            Biosynthesizing critical chemicals...................    54
            Counter-uncrewed aerial systems research.............    54
            Distributed AI fusion for attritable uncrewed systems    54
            Renewable electric vehicle charging stations.........    54
            Design and manufacturing of advanced composites......    55
            High performance computing modernization program.....    55
            Silicone anode battery testing.......................    55
            Army aviation cyber and electromagnetic protection...    55
            Large caliber automated ammunition resupply..........    56
            360 helmet mounted display for Armored Multi-Purpose 
              Vehicle............................................    56
            Short pulse laser directed energy demonstration......    56
            Electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle reduction......    56
            Mobile-long range precision strike missile...........    56
            JLTV anti-idle systems...............................    57
            Agile manufacturing for advanced armament systems....    57
            Containerized weapon system..........................    57
            Advanced isostatic pressure armor....................    57
        Navy.....................................................    57
            Topline increase.....................................    57
            Digital radar system development.....................    57
            Unmanned maritime systems digital manufacturing 
              factory of the future..............................    58
            Research on foreign malign influence operations......    58
            Resilient autonomous sensing in the Arctic...........    58
            Low-cost autonomous sensors for maritime dominance...    58
            Geophysical sensing and characterization of the mine-
              hunting environment................................    59
            Precision strike loitering munitions.................    59
            Long-range maneuvering projectiles...................    59
            Innovative design and manufacturing for uncrewed 
              systems............................................    59
            Autonomous surface and underwater dual-modality 
              vehicles...........................................    60
            Advanced submarine hull coatings.....................    60
            Nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile............    60
            High density sonar array.............................    60
        Air Force................................................    61
            Topline increase.....................................    61
            Advanced materials science for manufacturing research    61
            Affordable composites for hypersonic systems.........    61
            Classified additive manufacturing research...........    61
            Survivable Airborne Operations Center reduction......    62
            Air Force Research Lab stratospheric balloon 
              experimentation project............................    62
            VC-25B reduction.....................................    62
            Nuclear command, control and communications network 
              security sensor....................................    62
            Nuclear command, control and communications Research 
              Architecture and Collaboration Hub (REACH).........    62
            Cyber workforce training ranges......................    63
            U.S. Cyber Command cooperation with Jordan...........    63
            Air Force commercial weather data acquisition........    63
            Space Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Hub.........    63
            Low-latency high availability very high frequency 
              payloads...........................................    64
            Cloud-based beam forming technologies................    64
            Advanced modular solid rocket motor..................    64
            Modernization of the Perimeter Acquisition Radar 
              Attack Characterization System.....................    64
        Defense Wide.............................................    64
            Topline increase.....................................    64
            Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive 
              Research...........................................    64
            University Consortium for Cybersecurity..............    65
            Scaling technology for microelectronics..............    65
            Enhanced payload and satellite bus development.......    66
            Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate......    66
            United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation.........    66
            OnRamp Hubs..........................................    67
            Research, design, testing, and evaluation to benefit 
              foreign partners...................................    67
            Environmental Security Technical Certification 
              Program............................................    67
            Advanced reactive target simulation development......    68
            5G for Department of Defense base operations.........    68
            Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative.......    68
            Artificial intelligence pilot programs...............    68
            Corrosion resistant coatings for aircraft parts......    69
            MC-130J Amphibious Capability........................    69
            Cyber Operations for Base Resilient Architecture 
              expansion..........................................    69
        Items of Special Interest................................    70
            Active protection for vertical lift platforms........    70
            Advanced battery technology for special operations...    70
            Advanced digital switching...........................    70
            AH-64 Apache modernization...........................    71
            Army modular open suite of standards.................    71
            Army tank modernization acquisition strategy.........    72
            Artificial intelligence literacy for members of the 
              Armed Forces.......................................    72
            Assessment of blockchain technology for supply chain 
              security and other national security uses..........    73
            Augmented reality technologies for operational 
              readiness..........................................    74
            Autonomous surface and underwater dual-modality 
              vehicles...........................................    74
            Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research vessels.....    75
            Briefing on Air Force Research Lab stratospheric 
              balloon experimentation project....................    75
            Comptroller General review of Department of Defense 
              artificial intelligence activities.................    76
            Comptroller General review of digital engineering 
              progress and challenges............................    77
            Department of Defense 6G plans and activities........    78
            Development of synthetic material alternatives for 
              directed energy components.........................    78
            Digital infrastructure needs for additive 
              manufacturing......................................    79
            Digital intelligence, surveillance, and 
              reconnaissance capabilities........................    79
            Directed energy industrial base......................    80
            Directed energy protection capability................    80
            Extensible bill of material..........................    80
            FrankenSAM...........................................    81
            High altitude balloons program office and program of 
              record.............................................    82
            High-powered microwave export policy.................    82
            Highly producible small surface combatant study......    82
            Hypersonic targets...................................    83
            Hypersonics test and evaluation workforce............    83
            Implementation of the Next Generation Electromagnetic 
              Spectrum Strategic Roadmap.........................    84
            Improved Turbine Engine Program......................    85
            Independent cost estimate for secure enclave.........    85
            Innovative camouflage technology.....................    86
            Lateral entry programs for highly qualified personnel 
              in artificial intelligence and machine learning....    86
            Leveraging commercial hypersonic testing.............    87
            Low-cost counter unmanned systems capabilities 
              enhancement........................................    87
            Maritime seekers.....................................    88
            Night Vision Device-Next.............................    89
            Pathfinder initiative for the intelligence warfighter    89
            Plan for alternative approaches for biomedical 
              modeling...........................................    89
            Plan for replacement of the self-defense test ship...    90
            Repeal of Entrepreneurial Sabbatical report..........    90
            Report and briefing on use of certain bands of 
              electromagnetic spectrum by the Department of 
              Defense............................................    91
            Ribonucleic acid research............................    91
            Scalar longitudinal waves............................    92
            Soldier hearing protection...........................    92
            Testing for artificial intelligence system 
              survivability......................................    92
            Transportation of patients with highly infectious 
              diseases...........................................    93
            Trusted and secure defense electronics...............    93
            Undersea deployable small uncrewed aerial systems....    93
            University affiliated research center for tactical 
              autonomy...........................................    94
            University affiliated research centers for combatant 
              commands...........................................    94
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.............................    95
    Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations..................    95
        Authorization of appropriations (sec. 301)...............    95
    Subtitle B--Energy and Environment...........................    95
        Implementation of Inspector General recommendations 
          relating to oversight of defense fuel support points 
          (sec. 311).............................................    95
        Initiative to control and combat the spread of invasive 
          species (sec. 312).....................................    95
        Modification of definition of antenna structure project 
          under Military Aviation and Installation Assurance 
          Clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions (sec. 
          313)...................................................    95
        Provision by Secretary of the Air Force of meteorological 
          data for Air Force and Army (sec. 314).................    95
        Modification of sustainable aviation fuel pilot program 
          (sec. 315).............................................    96
        Study and report on the greenhouse gas and toxic 
          pollutant emissions of the production and utilization 
          of non-tactical vehicles of the Department of Defense 
          (sec. 316).............................................    96
    Subtitle C--Treatment of Perfluoroalkyl Substances and 
      Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.................................    96
        Interim responses to address releases or threatened 
          releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl 
          substances (sec. 321)..................................    96
        Increase of transfer authority for funding of study and 
          assessment on health implications of per- and 
          polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking 
          water by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease 
          Registry (sec. 322)....................................    96
    Subtitle D--Logistics and Sustainment........................    97
        Warehouse utilization organization alignment (sec. 331)..    97
        Authority for Government-Owned, Government-Operated 
          facilities to access Production Base Support funds 
          (sec. 332).............................................    97
        Codification and permanent extension of authority for 
          reimbursement of expenses for certain Navy mess 
          operations afloat (sec. 333)...........................    97
        Plan for secondary sources in the munitions supply chain 
          (sec. 334).............................................    97
        Counter unmanned aerial system threat library (sec. 335).    97
        Pilot program for performance of maintenance and repair 
          on forward-deployed naval force ships in foreign 
          shipyards (sec. )......................................    98
    Subtitle E--Reports..........................................    98
        Modification of readiness reports to include total number 
          of combat readiness upgrades or downgrades (sec. 341)..    98
        Extension and expansion of incident reporting 
          requirements for Department of Defense (sec. 342)......    98
        Report on landing fees collected by installations of the 
          Air Force located outside the continental United States 
          (sec. 343).............................................    98
    Subtitle F--Other Matters....................................    99
        Authority for detection and monitoring of illegal drugs 
          regardless of destination (sec. 351)...................    99
        Extension of protection of certain facilities and assets 
          from unmanned aircraft (sec. 352)......................    99
        Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses 
          of Office of Secretary of Defense (sec. 353)...........    99
        Retrofitting of anti-lock brake system and electronic 
          stability control kit for certain Army vehicles (sec. 
          354)...................................................   100
        Coordination of planning with respect to stockpiles of 
          basic life sustaining and personnel items and equipment 
          (sec. 355).............................................   100
        Pre-positioned stocks of finished defense textile 
          articles (sec. 356)....................................   100
        Pilot program for advanced manufacturing in the Indo-
          Pacific region (sec. 357)..............................   100
    Budget Items.................................................   100
        Topline increase.........................................   100
        BUCKEYE support to AFRICOM...............................   101
        Joint Department of Defense Information Network 
          Operations Center......................................   101
        Key Partners for Middle East Regional Integration 
          Military Subject Matter Exchange Program...............   101
        Unobligated balances.....................................   101
        Foreign Currency Fluctuations............................   102
        Guam Glass Breakwater....................................   102
        Barracks base operating support..........................   103
        Increases to unfunded requirements for PFAS..............   103
        Foundational information technology......................   103
        Expeditionary Shelter Protection System..................   103
        Department of Defense-Wide Internet Operations Management 
          Capability.............................................   103
        Re-establishment of Troops-to-Teachers program...........   104
        Impact aid...............................................   104
        Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nation-wide 
          human health assessment................................   104
        Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup..................................   104
        Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration 
          program................................................   105
        Defense Operational Resilience International Cooperation.   105
        Irregular Warfare Center.................................   105
        Brain health and trauma demonstration program............   106
    Items of Special Interest....................................   106
        Advanced reactors........................................   106
        Army organizational clothing and individual equipment for 
          extreme cold weather...................................   107
        Aviation training and simulations in degraded visual 
          environments...........................................   107
        Briefing on Army Prepositioned Stocks....................   108
        Commercial vessels in the Indo-Pacific...................   108
        Comptroller General review of Air Logistics Complexes....   108
        Disclosure of environmental releases on overseas bases...   109
        Engine wash for aircraft engines.........................   109
        Establishing a trench warfare training range complex.....   109
        Extended reality training................................   110
        Flightline support equipment connectivity................   110
        Flood risks at military installations....................   111
        Fluorinated gas fire suppression products................   112
        Foundational information technology......................   112
        Invasive Octocorals Working Group........................   112
        Military installation resilience assessment tools........   113
        National Environmental Policy Act report.................   113
        Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation Program...   114
        Naval disconnected logistics.............................   115
        Outside review of Army caisson operations................   115
        Point Mugu...............................................   115
        Power systems to support operational energy requirements.   116
        Preservation of the Force and Family program.............   116
        Rapid Sustainment Improvement Program (RSIP) 
          implementation.........................................   117
        Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility......................   117
        Relocation assistance program regarding Hawaii and Joint 
          Region Marianas........................................   117
        Service plans for influx of advanced munitions...........   118
        Ship repair grant program................................   118
        Small arms synthetic training improvements...............   118
        U.S. Africa Command force posture........................   119
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS......................   121
    Subtitle A--Active Forces....................................   121
        End strengths for active forces (sec. 401)...............   121
        Annual end-strength authorization for the Space Force 
          (sec. 402).............................................   121
    Subtitle B--Reserve Forces...................................   121
        End strengths for selected reserve (sec. 411)............   121
        End strengths for reserves on active duty in support of 
          the Reserves (sec. 412)................................   122
        End strengths for military technicians (dual status) 
          (sec. 413).............................................   123
        Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on 
          active duty for operational support (sec. 414).........   123
        Exemption of National Guard Bilateral Affairs Officers 
          from active-duty end strength limits and modification 
          of annual reporting requirement regarding security 
          cooperation activities (sec. 415)......................   123
    Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations..................   124
        Military personnel (sec. 421)............................   124
        Budget Items.............................................   124
        Topline increase.........................................   124
        Military personnel funding changes.......................   124
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY...............................   125
    Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy.........................   125
        Repeal of active duty service requirement for warrant 
          officer appointments in Air Force and Space Force (sec. 
          501)...................................................   125
        Talent management and personnel retention for members of 
          the Armed Forces (sec. 502)............................   125
        Authority to increase the number of nurse officers 
          recommended for promotion (sec. 503)...................   125
        Vice Chief of Space Operations; vacancy in position of 
          Chief of Space Operations (sec. 504)...................   125
        Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-
          grade and other requirements (sec. 505)................   126
        Effect of failure of selection for promotion: captains 
          and majors of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and 
          Space Corps and lieutenants and lieutenant commanders 
          of the Navy (sec. 506).................................   126
        Removal of officers from a list of Space Force officers 
          recommended for promotion (sec. 507)...................   126
        Consideration of merit by special selection review boards 
          (sec. 508).............................................   126
        Modification of authority to separate officers when in 
          the best interest of the service (sec. 509)............   126
        Improvements relating to Medical Officer of the Marine 
          Corps position (sec. 509A).............................   127
        Longer term and eligibility for appointment to rank of 
          Admiral of Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command (sec. 
          509B)..................................................   127
    Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management.....................   127
        Permanent modification to the Army National Guard and Air 
          National Guard inactive National Guard statute (sec. 
          511)...................................................   127
        Expanded authority to continue reserve component officers 
          in certain military specialties on the reserve active-
          status list (sec. 512).................................   127
        Authority to extend military technicians until age 62 
          (sec. 513).............................................   127
        Extension of time period for transfer or discharge of 
          certain Army and Air Force reserve component general 
          officers (sec. 514)....................................   128
        Transfer to the Space Force of covered space functions of 
          the Air National Guard of the United States (sec. 515).   128
        Report on effect of Air National Guard unit leveling 
          (sec. 516).............................................   128
    Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records.   128
        Marine Corps Deputy Commandants (sec. 521)...............   128
        Treatment of veterans who did not register for the 
          selective service (sec. 522)...........................   128
        Selective Service Director appointment subject to Senate 
          confirmation (sec. 523)................................   128
        Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 
          18, United States Code (sec. 524)......................   129
        Technical and conforming amendments related to the Space 
          Force (sec. 525).......................................   129
        Modified authority to provide protection to senior 
          leaders of the Department of Defense and other 
          specified persons (sec. 526)...........................   129
        Modification of persons not qualified for enlistment 
          definition (sec. 527)..................................   129
        Improving military administrative review (sec. 528)......   129
        Combat status identifier equivalent for remotely piloted 
          aircraft crew (sec. 529)...............................   129
        Military training and competency records (sec. 529A).....   129
        Exemption of women forced to register for draft from 
          requirements to serve in combat roles (sec. 529B)......   130
    Subtitle D--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters.........   130
        Consolidation of military justice reporting requirements 
          for the military departments (sec. 531)................   130
        Term of office for judges of the Court of Military 
          Commission Review (sec. 532)...........................   130
        Aiding the enemy definition for purposes of the Uniform 
          Code of Military Justice (sec. 533)....................   130
        Pre-referral requirements related to sufficiency of 
          admissible evidence (sec. 534).........................   130
        Detailing of appellate defense counsel (sec. 535)........   131
        Expanded command notifications to victims of domestic 
          violence (sec. 536)....................................   131
        Remote appearance before a board of inquiry (sec. 537)...   131
        Extension of Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, 
          Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed 
          Forces (sec. 538)......................................   131
        Reimbursement of expenses and property damage for victims 
          of designated offenses under the Uniform Code of 
          Military Justice (sec. 539)............................   131
        Removal of marriage as a defense to article 120b offenses 
          (sec. 540).............................................   132
        Removal of personally identifying and other information 
          of certain persons from the Department of Defense 
          Central Index of Investigations (sec. 541).............   132
        Authority of special trial counsel with respect to 
          certain offenses occurring before effective date of 
          military justice reforms (sec. 542)....................   132
        Investigations of sexual assaults in the National Guard 
          (sec. 543).............................................   132
        Analysis on the advisability to revise Military Rule of 
          Evidence 513 (sec. 544)................................   133
    Subtitle E--Member Education, Training, and Transition.......   133
        Improving effectiveness of the future servicemember 
          preparatory course (sec. 551)..........................   133
        Determination of active duty service commitment for 
          recipients of fellowships, grants, and scholarships 
          (sec. 552).............................................   133
        Modernizing Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class college 
          tuition assistance program to account for inflation 
          (sec. 553).............................................   133
        Modification of authority to engage in funded and 
          unfunded law education programs (sec. 554).............   133
        Distance education option for professional military 
          education (sec. 555)...................................   133
        Extension of Troops-to-Teachers program extension; 
          prohibition on travel until reinstated (sec. 556)......   134
        Inclusion of Space Force professional military education 
          programs in definitions of senior and intermediate 
          level service schools and as covered programs for 
          copyright purposes (sec. 557)..........................   134
        Opt-out sharing of information on members retiring or 
          separating from the Armed Forces with community-based 
          organizations and related entities (sec. 558)..........   134
        Required constitutional law training (sec. 559)..........   134
        Information on nominations and applications for military 
          service academies (sec. 560)...........................   135
        Improvements to financial literacy training (sec. 561)...   135
    Subtitle F--Military Family Readiness and Dependents' 
      Education..................................................   135
        Part I--Dependents' Education............................
            Advisory committees for Department of Defense 
              domestic dependents schools (sec. 571).............   135
            Expansion of eligibility for virtual programs 
              operated by Department of Defense Education 
              Activity (sec. 572)................................   135
            Authorization for school meal programs at Department 
              of Defense dependents schools (sec. 573)...........   135
            Staffing of Department of Defense Education Activity 
              schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher 
              ratios (sec. 574)..................................   136
            Enrollment in defense dependents' education system of 
              children of foreign military members assigned to 
              United Nations Command (sec. 575)..................   136
            Certain assistance to local educational agencies that 
              benefit dependents of military and civilian 
              personnel (sec. 576)...............................   136
            Eligibility of certain dependents for enrollment in 
              domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools 
              (sec. 577).........................................   137
        Part II--Other Matters...................................   137
            Redesign and modernization of child development 
              program compensation and staffing models (sec. 578)   137
            Support for expanding early childcare options for 
              members of the Armed Forces and their families 
              (sec. 579).........................................   137
            Inclusive Playground Pilot Program (sec. 579A).......   137
    Subtitle G--Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps..........   137
        Number of enrolled students requirement for Junior 
          Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit participation 
          (sec. 581).............................................   137
        Waiver authority for Junior Reserve Officers' Training 
          Corps minimum participation requirement (sec. 582).....   138
        JROTC waiting list (sec. 583)............................   138
        Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units 
          (sec. 584).............................................   138
        Extension of JROTC programs to the Job Corps (sec. 585)..   138
    Subtitle H--Decorations and Other Awards, Miscellaneous 
      Reports, and Other Matters.................................   138
        Authority to award or present a decoration following a 
          congressionally requested review (sec. 591)............   138
        Posthumous advancement of General John D. Lavelle, United 
          States Air Force, on the retired list (sec. 592).......   138
        Authorization for posthumous award of the Distinguished 
          Service Cross to William D. Owens for acts of valor at 
          La Fiere Bridge (sec. 593).............................   139
    Subtitle I--Enhanced Recruiting Efforts......................   139
        Improved access to high school and college students for 
          recruiting (sec. 595)..................................   139
        National Commission on Quality of Life for the All-
          Volunteer Armed Force (sec. 596).......................   139
        Military entrance processing command processing pilot 
          (sec. 597).............................................   139
        Military accessions standards review (sec. 597A).........   139
    Subtitle J--Automatic Selective Service System Registration..   140
        Automatic Selective Service registration (sec. 598 - 
          598D)..................................................   140
    Subtitle K--Other Matters....................................   140
        Evaluation of recruits and officer candidates for drug 
          use (sec. 599).........................................   140
        Promoting military, national, and public service (sec. 
          599A)..................................................   140
        Course to educate interested individuals about 
          opportunities to contribute to national security (sec. 
          599B)..................................................   140
    Items of Special Interest....................................   140
        Access to U.S. products at commissaries in foreign 
          countries..............................................   140
        Active-Duty member food security.........................   141
        Aeromedical squadrons in the Air National Guard..........   141
        Briefing on Air National Guard releveling efforts........   142
        Briefing on Army Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps 
          consolidation..........................................   142
        Briefing on military reassignment policies under 
          compassionate or humanitarian conditions...............   143
        Childcare priority list in certain OCONUS areas..........   143
        Comptroller General review of reserve component officer 
          performance evaluations................................   143
        Comptroller General review of reserve component suicide 
          prevention, response, and coordination with state and 
          local authorities......................................   144
        Comptroller General review of reserve component talent 
          management and assignments.............................   144
        Defense biotechnology workforce..........................   145
        Degree-granting programs of professional military 
          education..............................................   146
        Department of Defense Education Activity quantum 
          education..............................................   147
        Department of Defense-wide suicide prevention training 
          resources..............................................   148
        Implementing recommendations of the Balanced Assessment 
          Working Group of the Department of Defense Education 
          Activity...............................................   149
        Inclusive playgrounds....................................   149
        Making available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
          information about Department of Defense personnel 
          stationed near nuclear weapons testing locations.......   150
        Monthly suicide data briefings...........................   150
        Notifying servicemembers of incidents of friendly fire...   151
        Peer-led modeling in Department of Defense Education 
          Activity schools.......................................   151
        Rapid response language training.........................   152
        Report on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as a 
          service-disqualifying condition for military recruits..   152
        Report on data collection and effectiveness of sexual 
          harassment prevention programs within the Department of 
          Defense................................................   153
        Report on transferability of military to civilian 
          certifications.........................................   154
        Restore honor to servicemembers outreach.................   154
        Senior military college teach, advise, and counsel 
          officers...............................................   155
        Supporting the commissary benefit........................   155
        Transition Assistance Program............................   155
        Transition Assistance Program curriculum.................   156
        U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps...............................   156
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS..............   157
    Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances...............................   157
        Reform of basic pay rates (sec. 601).....................   157
        Authority to pay higher rates of partial basic allowance 
          for housing for unaccompanied housing (sec. 602).......   157
        Authority to pay basic allowance for housing to junior 
          enlisted members on sea duty (sec. 603)................   157
        Extension of travel allowance for members of the Armed 
          Forces assigned to Alaska (sec. 604)...................   157
    Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays.........................   157
        One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special 
          pay authorities (sec. 611).............................   157
        Increase in maximum skill proficiency bonus amount (sec. 
          612)...................................................   158
        Increase in accession bonus for health professions 
          scholarship and financial assistance program (sec. 613)   158
        Extension of authority to pay one-time uniform allowance 
          for officers who transfer to the Space Force (sec. 614)   158
    Subtitle C--Other Matters....................................   158
        Calculation of retired pay for certain officers who 
          served in grade O-9 or O-10 and retired in grade O-8 
          (sec. 621).............................................   158
        Extension of time for minor survivors to file death 
          gratuity claims (sec. 622).............................   158
        Access to high-speed internet and wireless network 
          connections for certain members of the Armed Forces 
          (sec. 623).............................................   159
        Extension of exclusion of certain employees from 
          Government lodging program (sec. 624)..................   159
        Restrictions on retired and reserve members of the Armed 
          Forces receiving employment and compensation indirectly 
          from foreign governments through private entities (sec. 
          625)...................................................   159
        Retroactive effective date of promotions of senior 
          officers of Armed Forces that were delayed as a result 
          of suspension of Senate confirmation (sec. 626)........   159
        Fertility and adoption demonstration program (sec. 627)..   159
        Selling certain consumer routers and modems on military 
          installations (sec. 628)...............................   160
        Prohibition on sale of garlic from the People's Republic 
          of China at commissary stores (sec. 629)...............   160
    Items of Special Interest....................................   160
        Briefing on adequacy of basic allowance for housing and 
          Department of Defense civilian employee locality 
          adjustments in certain real estate markets.............   160
        Defense Commissary Agency utilizing local produce to 
          improve value for servicemembers.......................   161
        Incentive pay feasibility study..........................   161
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS................................   163
    Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits...........   163
        Health care licensure portability for TRICARE network 
          providers providing mental health services to members 
          of the Armed Forces and certain family members (sec. 
          701)...................................................   163
        Reduction or waiver of cost-sharing amounts under TRICARE 
          pharmacy benefits program for certain dependents 
          enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote program (sec. 702)....   163
        Implementation of authority to provide travel and 
          transportation allowances for specialty care under 
          exceptional circumstances (sec. 703)...................   163
        Expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include 
          children of retired members of the Uniformed Services 
          enrolled in family coverage under TRICARE Select (sec. 
          704)...................................................   163
        Fertility treatment for certain members of the uniformed 
          services and dependents (sec. 705).....................   164
        Access to specialty behavioral health care under TRICARE 
          Prime (sec. 706).......................................   164
        Assessment on options for inclusion of assisted 
          reproductive technology as services covered under the 
          TRICARE program for members of the Armed Forces and 
          dependents (sec. 707)..................................   164
        Restriction on performance of sex change surgeries (sec. 
          708)...................................................   164
        Prohibition on coverage under TRICARE program of certain 
          medical procedures for children that could result in 
          sterilization (sec. 709)...............................   164
    Subtitle B--Brain Health Matters.............................   165
        Modifications to Brain Health Initiative of Department of 
          Defense (sec. 711).....................................   165
        Establishment of Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic 
          Brain Injury and Brain Health as program of record 
          (sec. 712).............................................   165
        Brain health and trauma demonstration program (sec. 713).   165
    Subtitle C--Health Care Administration.......................   165
        Establishment of Indo-Pacific medical readiness program 
          (sec. 721).............................................   165
        Improved implementation of financial relief for civilians 
          treated in military medical treatment facilities (sec. 
          722)...................................................   165
        Extension of time for modifications to premium sharing 
          plans under TRICARE dental program (sec. 723)..........   166
        Medical countermeasures for overseas personnel of the 
          Department of Defense for acute radiation syndrome and 
          thermal burns (sec. 724)...............................   166
        Establishment of public user satisfaction targets related 
          to electronic health record of Defense Health Agency 
          (sec. 725).............................................   166
        Plan of Department of Defense to address recruitment 
          processing delays relating to health record system 
          (sec. 726).............................................   166
    Subtitle D--Access to Contraception..........................   167
        Contraception coverage parity under the TRICARE program 
          (sec. 731).............................................   167
        Pregnancy prevention assistance at military medical 
          treatment facilities for sexual assault survivors (sec. 
          732)...................................................   167
        Education on family planning for members of the Armed 
          Forces (sec. 733)......................................   167
        Inclusion of comprehensive contraceptive counseling in 
          health assessment forms (sec. 734).....................   167
    Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters........................   167
        Extension of authority for joint Department of Defense-
          Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility 
          demonstration fund (sec. 741)..........................   167
        Treatment of expert medical opinions with respect to 
          medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed 
          services (sec. 742)....................................   167
        Expansion of license reciprocity for veterinarians of 
          Department of Defense (sec. 743).......................   168
        Plan to ensure access of members of the Armed Forces to 
          safe, high-quality pharmaceuticals (sec. 744)..........   168
        Pilot program on delegation of authority to approve 
          recruits with certain medical conditions (sec. 745)....   168
        Infectious disease wastewater surveillance system of 
          Department of Defense (sec. 746).......................   168
        Report on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and 
          suicide prevention programs and activities of the 
          Department of Defense (sec. 747).......................   168
        Report on plan for testing for helicobacter pylori for 
          certain members of the Armed Forces (sec. 748).........   169
        Report on non-covered expenses related to cancer 
          treatments for members of the Armed Forces and their 
          dependents (sec. 749)..................................   169
    Items of Special Interest....................................   169
        Accelerating care transformation in military treatment 
          facilities.............................................   169
        Biometric health data....................................   170
        Blood platelets..........................................   170
        Board certification for medical providers in the Military 
          Health System..........................................   171
        Briefing on civilian nurse shortages in the military 
          health system..........................................   171
        Briefing on pregnancy as a qualifying life event for 
          TRICARE................................................   172
        Comptroller General evaluation of T5 managed care support 
          contract requirements..................................   172
        Comptroller General Review of blast-related brain injury 
          research and other efforts of the Department of Defense   173
        Data analytics for traumatic brain injuries..............   173
        Defense Health Agency service-specific applied behavioral 
          analysis provider availability report..................   174
        Department of Defense Nutritional Committee..............   174
        Limb Loss and Preservation Registry......................   174
        Medical defense against vector-borne and infectious 
          diseases...............................................   175
        Military medical research partnerships...................   176
        Military medical treatment facility workload to support a 
          ready medical force....................................   176
        Military-civilian partnerships at military treatment 
          facility trauma centers................................   176
        National Disaster Medical System pilot program...........   177
        National Disaster Medical System pilot program expansion.   177
        Report on measuring, tracking, and treating traumatic 
          brain injury among servicemembers......................   177
        Report on TRICARE payments for drugs on the Federal 
          Supply Schedule........................................   178
        Resource sharing in the military treatment facilities....   178
        Review of personality disorder discharges................   179
        Safe use of dietary supplements..........................   179
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND 
  RELATED MATTERS................................................   181
    Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management................   181
        Modifications to other transaction authority (sec. 801)..   181
        Streamlining of Milestone A requirements (sec. 802)......   181
        Streamlining of Milestone B requirements (sec. 803)......   181
        Modification of major defense acquisition program 
          definition (sec. 804)..................................   182
        Middle tier of acquisition for rapid prototyping and 
          rapid fielding (sec. 805)..............................   182
        Advisory panel on the requirements process of the 
          Department of Defense (sec. 806).......................   182
        Modification to submission of certified cost or pricing 
          data (sec. 807)........................................   183
        Autonomous system acquisition pathways (sec. 808)........   183
        Designation of program executive office for acquisition 
          of open-source intelligence tools for Army (sec. 809)..   183
        Ensuring competition in AI procurement (sec. 810)........   183
        Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees 
          of the Department of Defense to third parties (sec. 
          811)...................................................   183
    Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, 
      Procedures, and Limitations................................   184
        Limitation on certain options for cost contracts (sec. 
          821)...................................................   184
        Treatment of unilateral definitization of a contract as a 
          final decision (sec. 822)..............................   184
        Updates to earned value management system requirements 
          (sec. 823).............................................   184
        Pilot program on capability-based analysis of price of 
          goods or services offered by nontraditional defense 
          contractors (sec. 824).................................   185
        Extension of the pilot program for streamlining awards 
          for innovative technology projects (sec. 825)..........   185
        Use of fixed-price type contracts for certain 
          shipbuilding programs (sec. 826).......................   186
        Modifications to commercial product and commercial 
          service determinations (sec. 827)......................   187
        Requirement for contractors to provide reasonable access 
          to repair materials (sec. 828).........................   187
    Subtitle C--Industrial Base Matters..........................   187
        Domestic nonavailability determinations (sec. 841).......   187
        Pilot program for the qualification of alternative 
          sources (sec. 842).....................................   188
        Domestic production of stainless steel flatware and 
          dinnerware (sec. 843)..................................   189
        Inclusion of recycled and reused minerals and metals in 
          preference for sourcing of strategic and critical 
          materials (sec. 844)...................................   189
        Process for consulting on national security import 
          reviews (sec. 845).....................................   189
        Solid rocket motor industrial base (sec. 846)............   189
        Pharmaceutical supplier compliance with data submission 
          requirements (sec. 847)................................   190
        Report and updated guidance on continued risk management 
          for pharmaceutical supply chains of Department of 
          Defense (sec. 848).....................................   191
        Report on impact of mergers and acquisitions on the 
          defense industrial base (sec. 849).....................   191
        Defense industrial revitalization (sec. 850).............   191
        Transparency in acquisition waivers issued by the 
          Department of Defense (sec. 851).......................   191
        Report on capacity to increase domestic industrial 
          production and procurement of strategic and critical 
          materials (sec. 852)...................................   191
        Employment transparency regarding individuals who perform 
          work in the People's Republic of China (sec. 853)......   192
        Department of Defense manufacturing authorities (sec. 
          854)...................................................   192
    Subtitle D--Small Business Matters...........................   192
        Pilot program for tracking awards made through other 
          transaction authority (sec. 861).......................   192
        Small Business Bill of Rights (sec. 862).................   192
        Pilot program for the participation of military research 
          and educational institutions in STTR program (sec. 863)   192
        Department of Defense pilot program for preliminary 
          calculation estimates for certain programs (sec. 864)..   192
    Subtitle E--Other Matters....................................   193
        Small uncrewed aerial systems supply chain strategy (sec. 
          871)...................................................   193
        Modification to extramural acquisition innovation and 
          research activities (sec. 872).........................   193
        Modifications to contractor employee protections from 
          reprisal for disclosure of certain information (sec. 
          873)...................................................   193
        Modifications to Comptroller General assessment of 
          acquisition programs (sec. 874)........................   193
        Modifications to guidelines and collection method for 
          acquisition of cost data (sec. 875)....................   194
        Program for distribution support and services for 
          contractors (sec. 876).................................   194
        Inclusion of Japan and the Republic of Korea in contested 
          logistics demonstration and prototyping program (sec. 
          877)...................................................   194
        Modification to limitation on acquisition of excess 
          supplies (sec. 878)....................................   194
        Technical edits to sourcing requirements for strategic 
          materials and sensitive materials (sec. 879)...........   195
        Technical amendments to title 10, United States Code, and 
          other provisions of law (sec. 880).....................   195
        Pilot program for commercial production of munitions 
          (sec. 881).............................................   195
        Pilot program on use of reverse engineering for 
          production of parts (sec. 882).........................   195
        Prohibition on operation, procurement and contracting 
          related to foreign-made light detection and ranging 
          technology used on manned or unmanned systems (sec. 
          883)...................................................   196
        Reports on Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability contracts 
          (sec. 884).............................................   196
        Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving 
          entities owned or controlled by China (sec. 885).......   196
        Prohibition on Department of Defense contracts with 
          Chinese-owned online tutoring services (sec. 886)......   196
        Requirement to procure domestically produced generic 
          drugs (sec. 887).......................................   196
        Procurement of Department of Defense advanced chemistry 
          batteries (sec. 888)...................................   196
        Prohibition on procurement and commissary sales of 
          seafood originating or processed in China (sec. 889)...   196
        Extension of post-government restrictions on senior 
          Department of Defense officials seeking employment with 
          defense contractors (sec. 890).........................   197
    Items of Special Interest....................................   197
        Acquisition Innovation Research Center...................   197
        Addressing biological risks with greatest pandemic 
          potential..............................................   197
        American-made combat boots...............................   198
        Assessment of permitting for critical supply chain 
          projects...............................................   198
        Briefing on adequacy of price competition................   198
        Broad-spectrum indirect antivirals.......................   199
        Civilian oversight of United States Special Operations 
          Command acquisitions...................................   199
        Comptroller General report on lowest price technically 
          acceptable contracting procedures......................   200
        Critical precursor chemicals supply chain vulnerabilities   201
        Defense Civilian Training Corps..........................   201
        Defense industrial alliances.............................   202
        Defense Production Act for shipbuilding..................   203
        Domestic battery sourcing production.....................   203
        Domestic production of nickel and copper.................   203
        Domestic source of antimony and tungsten.................   204
        Employee-owned business contracting pilot program........   204
        Female uniform availability at military exchanges........   205
        Integrated biosurveillance and biointelligence platforms.   205
        Medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, 
          radiological, and nuclear warfare......................   206
        National Technology and Industrial Base consideration 
          process................................................   206
        Promoting innovative acquisition.........................   206
        Report on advisability and feasibility of scale-up 
          business contracting goal..............................   207
        Report on feasibility of replicating the Accelerated 
          Training in Defense Manufacturing model to address 
          submarine industrial base workforce shortages..........   208
        Report on impact of Reciprocal Defense Procurement 
          Agreement countries on defense industrial base.........   208
        Review of Army software acquisition......................   209
        Study on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear 
          medical countermeasures expiration dates...............   210
        Superabrasives in the defense industrial base............   210
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT......   211
    Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related 
      Matters....................................................   211
        Requirement to notify Congress when Deputy Secretary of 
          Defense is performing functions and duties of Secretary 
          of Defense (sec. 901)..................................   211
        Increase in authorized number of Deputy Assistant 
          Secretaries of Defense (sec. 902)......................   211
        Matters relating to Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
          Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (sec. 
          903)...................................................   211
        Enhanced coordination on international cooperation 
          activities (sec. 904)..................................   212
        Force sizing analysis for strategic competition (sec. 
          905)...................................................   213
        Inclusion in Defense Planning Guidance of guidance on 
          size, structure, and posture of special operations 
          forces (sec. 906)......................................   213
        Review of Biodefense Posture Review (sec. 907)...........   213
        Plan for adequate staffing of Office of Assistant 
          Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and 
          Joint Production Accelerator Cell (sec. 908)...........   214
        Establishment of Chief Management Officer; elevation of 
          Director of Administration and Management (sec. 909)...   214
    Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and 
      Management Matters.........................................   214
        Establishment of Office of Expanded Competition (sec. 
          911)...................................................   214
        Joint Federated Assurance Center (sec. 912)..............   214
        Modifications to make permanent the Office of Strategic 
          Capital program on capital assistance (sec. 913).......   214
        Addition of Performance Improvement Officer as co-chair 
          of Defense Business Council (sec. 914).................   215
        Establishment of cross-functional team to oversee 
          implementation of recommendations of Commission on 
          Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform 
          (sec. 915).............................................   215
        Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force (sec. 916)..   216
        Modification to the President of the Defense Acquisition 
          University (sec. 917)..................................   217
        Plan for permanent establishment of Special 
          Reconnaissance and Enabling Command (sec. 918).........   217
        Affiliate relationships between Army special operations 
          forces and combat-enabling units of general purpose 
          forces (sec. 919)......................................   217
        Feasibility study on expanding the services provided by 
          the Air Force Office of Commercial and Economic 
          Analysis (sec. 920)....................................   217
        Limitation on use of funds for altering Air Force Global 
          Strike Command (sec. 921)..............................   218
        Senior Integration Group for Indo-Pacific Region (sec. 
          922)...................................................   218
        Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion 
          Renewal (sec. 923).....................................   218
        Limitation on availability of funds until Department of 
          Defense complies with certain legal requirements (sec. 
          924)...................................................   218
    Items of Special Interest....................................   219
        Briefings on implementation of Commission on Planning, 
          Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform interim 
          recommendations........................................   219
        Report on outcomes of the unmanned aircraft system cross-
          functional team........................................   219
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS......................................   221
    Subtitle A--Financial Matters................................   221
        General transfer authority (sec. 1001)...................   221
        Revision of Department of Defense Financial Management 
          Regulation (sec. 1002).................................   221
        Repeal of audit incentive element in report requirement 
          of Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan 
          (sec. 1003)............................................   221
        Pilot program for the temporary exchange of information 
          technology personnel (sec. 1004).......................   222
        Authority to use Defense Modernization Account funds for 
          time-sensitive equipment modernization (sec. 1005).....   222
    Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities...........................   222
        Capacity building and security cooperation with Mexico to 
          counter threats posed by transnational criminal 
          organizations (sec. 1011)..............................   222
        Authority of Department of Defense in surveillance of 
          southwest border of United States (sec. 1012)..........   222
        Treatment by Department of Defense of request for support 
          at southwest border of United States (sec. 1013).......   223
    Subtitle C--Naval Vessels....................................   223
        Improving Navy assessments required prior to start of 
          construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program 
          (sec. 1021)............................................   223
        Requirements for the unmanned maritime autonomy 
          architecture (sec. 1022)...............................   224
        Competitive demonstration of extra large unmanned 
          underwater vehicles (sec. 1023)........................   224
        Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the 
          Navy (sec. 1024).......................................   224
        Clarification of exception to Berry Amendment 
          requirements for procurement of vessels in foreign 
          waters (sec. 1025).....................................   224
        Expansion of shipbuilding infrastructure of the Navy 
          (sec. )................................................   225
    Subtitle D--Counterterrorism.................................   225
        Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or 
          release of individuals detained at United States Naval 
          Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States 
          (sec. 1031)............................................   225
        Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or 
          modify facilities in the United States to house 
          detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, 
          Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (sec. 1032).......................   225
        Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or 
          release of individuals detained at United States Naval 
          Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries 
          (sec. 1033)............................................   226
        Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or 
          relinquish control of United States Naval Station, 
          Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (sec. 1034).......................   226
    Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations........   226
        Protection against misuse of Naval Special Warfare 
          Command insignia (sec. 1051)...........................   226
        Modified requirements for report on the plan for the 
          nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, 
          nuclear weapons delivery systems, and nuclear weapons 
          command and control system (sec. 1052).................   226
        Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment 
          projects with ties to the Government of the People's 
          Republic of China (sec. 1043)..........................   227
        Assessments of casualties and fatalities during 
          hostilities (sec. 1044)................................   227
        Establishment of major mishap incident designation 
          classification for Department of Defense incidents 
          (sec. 1045)............................................   227
        Requirements relating to payments by the Department of 
          Defense for qualifying injuries to the brain (sec. 
          1046)..................................................   227
        Prohibition on use of funds for resettlement in the 
          United States of certain individuals from the West Bank 
          or Gaza (sec. 1048)....................................   227
    Subtitle F--Studies and Reports..............................   228
        Report on Panama Canal security (sec. 1051)..............   228
        Review of irregular warfare authorities (sec. 1052)......   228
        Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil 
          authorities at the Southwest border (sec. 1053)........   228
        Extension of annual report on civilian casualties in 
          connection with United States military operations (sec. 
          1054)..................................................   228
        Report on subterranean operations (sec. 1055)............   228
        Analysis and report on air superiority of the Joint Force 
          (sec. 1056)............................................   228
        Responding to unmanned aircraft systems incursions (sec. 
          1057)..................................................   229
        Exercise for countering unmanned aerial systems (sec. 
          1058)..................................................   230
        Review, assessment, and analysis of governance structure 
          of counter-narcotics and counter-transnational 
          organized crime activities (sec. 1059).................   230
        Annual briefing on operational readiness of the 53rd 
          Weather Reconnaissance Squadron prior to commencement 
          of the official hurricane season (sec. 1062)...........   231
        Modification and extension of requirement for combatant 
          command risk assessment for airborne intelligence, 
          surveillance, and reconnaissance (sec. 1060)...........   231
        Study on combat accomplishments of remotely piloted 
          aircraft crew (sec. 1063)..............................   231
        Report on resourcing of the Arctic Strategy (sec. 1064)..   231
        Assessment of impact of transnational organized crime on 
          military drug overdoses (sec. 1065)....................   231
        Review and report on operational plans of the Department 
          of Defense (sec. 1066).................................   231
        Report on undersea cable posture (sec. XXX)..............   232
    Subtitle G--Caisson Services at Arlington National Cemetery..   232
        Plan for procurement of military working equids for the 
          Caisson Platoon of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the 
          Army (sec. 1071).......................................   232
        Requirement to begin conducting funerals with caisson 
          services at Arlington National Cemetery (sec. 1072)....   232
        Monthly report on funerals at Arlington National Cemetery 
          on hold until caisson services resume (sec. 1073)......   232
        Land for operations and training of Caisson Platoon of 
          the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Army (sec. 1074)......   232
    Subtitle H--Other Matters....................................   233
        Roles and responsibilities for the mitigation, 
          identification, and treatment of traumatic brain injury 
          and the monitoring and documentation of blast 
          overpressure exposure. (Sec. 1081).....................   233
        Extension of National Security Commission on Emerging 
          Biotechnology (sec. 1082)..............................   233
        Enhancement of special operations riverine capability 
          (sec. 1083)............................................   233
        Plan for recapitalization of special operations surface 
          combatant craft (sec. 1084)............................   233
        Homeland defense planning requirements (sec. 1085).......   234
        Authority to provide contracted assistance to secure the 
          southern land border of the United States (sec. 1086)..   234
        Liaison with the Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Task 
          Force (Sec. 1087)......................................   234
        Introduction of entities in transactions critical to 
          national security (sec. 1088)..........................   235
        Prioritization of accreditation of sensitive 
          compartmented information facilities supporting DX-
          rated programs (sec. 1089).............................   235
        Establishment of the National Security Capital Forum 
          (sec. 1090)............................................   235
        Improvements relating to portability of professional 
          licenses of servicemembers and their spouses (sec. 
          1091)..................................................   235
        Pilot program to provide military aircraft support to air 
          shows (sec. 1092)......................................   235
        Establishment of requirements relating to blast 
          overpressure exposure (sec. 1093)......................   236
        Preferred alternative for the Ambler Mining District in 
          Alaska (sec. 1094).....................................   236
    Items of Special Interest....................................   236
        Agile Combat Employment..................................   236
        Anomalous health incidents...............................   237
        Arctic research and expertise............................   237
        Briefing on approval processes for operations in the 
          information environment................................   238
        Capability evaluation to support strategic competition...   238
        Counternarcotics and counter-transnational organized 
          crime combatant command improvements--combatant command 
          coordination...........................................   239
        Counternarcotics and counter-transnational organized 
          crime combatant command improvements--command and 
          control of the information environment.................   240
        Cyber academy assessment and report......................   241
        Defining terminology for unmanned maritime vessels.......   242
        Digital Persona Protection Program.......................   242
        Forward deployment of amphibious warfare ships...........   243
        Implementation of Department of Defense Instruction on 
          civilian harm mitigation and response..................   243
        Innovative incentives for naval shipyard employees.......   243
        Joint multi-domain non-kinetic training and 
          experimentation environment............................   244
        Management of programs under Alternative Compensatory 
          Control Measures.......................................   245
        Military decoy technology................................   245
        Modernizing strategic sealift............................   245
        National Guard rotary wing accident prevention and safety 
          improvements...........................................   246
        Navy organization for unmanned systems...................   247
        Overland hypersonics corridor............................   247
        Shipbuilding industrial base cost estimate...............   247
        Stratospheric Balloons in Exercises......................   248
        Study on establishment of aeromedical center of 
          excellence.............................................   249
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS.............................   251
        One-year extension of authority to waive annual 
          limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on 
          pay for Federal civilian employees working overseas 
          (sec. 1101)............................................   251
        One-year extension of temporary authority to grant 
          allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian 
          personnel on official duty in a combat zone (sec. 1102)   251
        Extension of enhanced appointment and compensation 
          authority for civilian health care professionals for 
          care and treatment of wounded and injured members of 
          the Armed Forces (sec. 1103)...........................   251
        Extension of direct hire authority for domestic 
          industrial base facilities and Major Range and Test 
          Facilities Base (sec. 1104)............................   251
        Removal of Direct Support Activities from personnel 
          limitation on the Office of the Secretary of Defense 
          (sec. 1105)............................................   252
        Authority to provide increased voluntary separation 
          incentive pay for civilian employees of the Department 
          of Defense (sec. 1106).................................   252
        Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members 
          at Inter-American Defense College (sec. 1107)..........   252
        Modifications to the John S. McCain Strategic Defense 
          Fellows Program (sec. 1108)............................   252
        Modification of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the 
          workforce to improve the technical skills and expertise 
          at certain Department of Defense laboratories (sec. 
          1109)..................................................   252
        Permanent authority for noncompetitive appointments of 
          military spouses by Federal agencies (sec. 1110).......   253
        Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 
          5, United States Code (sec. 1111)......................   253
        Modification of direct hire authority for domestic 
          defense industrial base facilities (sec. 1112).........   253
        Prohibition on establishment of new diversity, equity, or 
          inclusion positions; prohibition on filling vacancies 
          (sec. 1113)............................................   253
        Prohibition on considering applicant's commitment to 
          diversity, equity, or inclusion in hiring process for 
          certain positions at Department of Defense educational 
          institutions (sec. 1114)...............................   253
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS...................   255
    Subtitle A--Assistance and Training..........................   255
        Acceptance and expenditure of contributions for 
          multilateral security cooperation activities (sec. 
          1201)..................................................   255
        Modification of authority to build capacity (sec. 1202)..   255
        Authority to build capability and capacity of foreign 
          civilian medical support entities for resilience in 
          crisis and conflict (sec. 1203)........................   255
        Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft 
          Instruction and Technical Training School (sec. 1204)..   255
        Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain 
          coalition nations for support provided to United States 
          military operations (sec. 1205)........................   256
        Modification of United States-Israel anti-tunnel 
          cooperation (sec. 1206)................................   256
        Extension and modification of authority for Department of 
          Defense support for stabilization activities in the 
          national security interest of the United States (sec. 
          1207)..................................................   256
        Extension of security cooperation programs with foreign 
          partners to advance implementation of the Women, Peace, 
          and Security Act (sec. 1208)...........................   256
        Extension and modification of Defense Operational 
          Resilience International Cooperation Pilot Program 
          (sec. 1209)............................................   257
        Temporary authority to provide training to military 
          forces or national security forces of Costa Rica and 
          Panama (sec. 1210).....................................   257
        Key partners for Middle East Regional Integration 
          Military Subject Matter Expert Exchange Program (sec. 
          1211)..................................................   257
        Plan to modernize and streamline information technology 
          systems relating to end-use monitoring functions of 
          Defense Security Cooperation Agency (sec. 1212)........   257
        Extension of modification to authority to provide support 
          for conduct of operations (sec. )......................   258
        Defense cooperation with Georgia (sec. 1214).............   258
        Extension of authority to implement the Women, Peace, and 
          Security Act of 2017 (sec. 1215).......................   258
    Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran........   259
        Extension and modification of authority to provide 
          assistance to vetted Syrian groups and individuals 
          (sec. 1221)............................................   259
        Extension and modification of authority to provide 
          assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and 
          Syria (sec. 1222)......................................   259
        Preservation of security and stability in northeast Syria 
          (sec. 1223)............................................   259
        Report on, and prohibition on use of funds to support, 
          terrorist organizations in Iraq (sec. 1224)............   260
        Notification relating to arms trafficking by Iran (sec. 
          1225)..................................................   260
        Assessment and plan with respect to equipment provided to 
          Kurdish Peshmerga forces (sec. 1226)...................   260
        Modify requirements of an annual report on the military 
          power of Iran (sec. 1227)..............................   260
    Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Europe and the Russian 
      Federation.................................................   261
        Extension of prohibition on availability of funds 
          relating to sovereignty of the Russian Federation over 
          internationally recognized territory of Ukraine (sec. 
          1231)..................................................   261
        Modification of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative 
          (sec. 1232)............................................   261
        Extension and modification of training for Eastern 
          European national security forces in the course of 
          multilateral exercises (sec. 1233).....................   261
        Modifications to North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
          Special Operations Headquarters (sec. 1234)............   262
        Report on efforts to identify, disseminate, and implement 
          lessons learned from war in Ukraine (sec. 1235)........   262
        Review, report, and plan regarding logistics networks in 
          North America and Europe (sec. 1236)...................   262
        Sense of the Senate on the North Atlantic Treaty 
          Organization (sec. 1237)...............................   262
        Report on defense industrial base cooperation with 
          Ukraine and other allies and partners (sec. 1238)......   262
    Subtitle D--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region......   263
        Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative (sec. 1241)..   263
        Indo-Pacific multilateral security assistance initiatives 
          (sec. 1242)............................................   263
        Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence 
          Initiative (sec. 1243).................................   263
        Extension and modification of authority to transfer funds 
          for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup (sec. 1244)................   264
        Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative 
          (sec. 1245)............................................   264
        Establishment of partnership program between the United 
          States and Taiwan for military trauma care and research 
          (sec. 1246)............................................   264
        Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot program 
          (sec. 1247)............................................   264
        Modifications to implementation plan for joint force 
          headquarters in area of operations of United States 
          Indo-Pacific Command (sec. 1248).......................   264
        Plan to strengthen United States extended deterrence 
          commitments to the Republic of Korea (sec. 1249).......   265
        Plan and annual report relating to trilateral security 
          cooperation with Japan and the Republic of Korea (sec. 
          1250)..................................................   265
        Modification of reporting requirement for transfer of 
          defense articles and defense services to Taiwan (sec. 
          1251)..................................................   265
        Implementation plan to support establishment of regional 
          contingency stockpile for Taiwan (sec. 1252)...........   265
        Consideration of Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial 
          base cooperation (sec. 1253)...........................   265
        Transregional strategy for countering malign activities 
          by the People's Liberation Army (sec. 1254)............   266
        Assessment of use of Department of Defense facilities in 
          Guam as multinational training locations (sec. 1255)...   266
        Review, report, and plan on adequacy of logistics network 
          in Indo-Pacific region (sec. 1256).....................   266
        Report on costs of meeting certain requirements of 
          foreign partners relating to agriculture, fisheries, 
          and forestry (sec. 1257)...............................   267
        Returning civic action teams to the Republic of the 
          Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia 
          (sec. 1258)............................................   267
        Modification of public reporting of Chinese military 
          companies operating in the United States (sec. 1259)...   267
        Annual report on military capabilities of allies and 
          partners in Indo-Pacific region (sec. 1260)............   267
        Fielding of a common operating picture with Taiwan (sec. 
          1262)..................................................   267
        Report on corruption in People's Liberation Army (sec. 
          1263)..................................................   268
        Sense of the Senate on defense alliances and partnerships 
          in the Indo-Pacific region (sec. 1264).................   268
        Modification of cooperative program with Vietnam to 
          account for Vietnamese personnel missing in action 
          (sec. 1265)............................................   268
        Prohibition on use of funds for EcoHealth Alliance (sec. 
          1266)..................................................   268
    Subtitle E--Reports..........................................   268
        Report on cooperation between the Russian Federation and 
          the People's Republic of China (sec. 1271).............   268
    Subtitle F--Other Matters....................................   268
        Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, 
          irregular warfare, and sensitive activities (sec. 1281)   268
        Extension and modification of security briefings on 
          Afghanistan (sec. 1282)................................   269
        Multilateral Artificial Intelligence Working Group (sec. 
          1283)..................................................   269
        Report on Department of Defense role in supporting 
          international legal operations (sec. 1284).............   269
        Report and briefing on security implications of water 
          scarcity and food security for the United States 
          Central Command (sec. 1285)............................   269
        Notifications regarding terrorist groups in Afghanistan 
          (sec. 1286)............................................   269
        Report and briefing on Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar (sec. 
          1287)..................................................   269
        Middle East integrated space and satellite security 
          capability (sec. 1288).................................   270
        Improvements to security cooperation workforce and 
          defense acquisition workforce (sec. 1289)..............   270
        Independent assessment of technology release and foreign 
          disclosure reform initiative (sec. 1290)...............   270
    Items of Special Interest....................................   270
        African Lion exercise....................................   270
        Assessment of stability of Lebanese Armed Forces.........   270
        Briefing on North Atlantic Treaty Organization activities 
          in the Indo-Pacific region.............................   271
        Department of Defense contributions to United States 
          Government efforts to secure the release of hostages...   271
        Designating the Taliban as a transnational criminal 
          organization...........................................   272
        Enhanced end use monitoring..............................   272
        Feasibility of Jordan to Use and Maintain A-10 Fleet.....   273
        Indo-Pacific water security..............................   273
        Inspector General oversight of joint logistics over-the-
          shore capability of the Department of Defense..........   273
        Monitoring and countering terrorism activity in 
          Afghanistan............................................   274
        People's Liberation Army attempts to exploit knowledge of 
          the tactics, techniques, and procedures of the United 
          States military........................................   275
        Qatar hosting of Hamas...................................   276
        Recognition of the importance of the long-standing 
          alliance between the United States and Jordan..........   276
        Report on AUKUS Pillar II activities.....................   276
        Report on Russian and North Korean cooperation on space, 
          nuclear, and missile technologies......................   277
        Security on the Tibetan Plateau..........................   278
        Situation in Israel and Gaza.............................   278
        Strategy to counter threats at Al-Tanf Garrison..........   278
        Support for Afghan Allies................................   279
        Threats from Ansar Allah.................................   279
        U.S. national security interests in Africa...............   279
        U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Northern Command cyber 
          cooperation pilot program..............................   280
        U.S.-Armenia defense cooperation.........................   280
        United States-Bahrain security relationship..............   280
        Western Balkans..........................................   281
TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION.........................   283
        Cooperative Threat Reduction funds (sec. 1301)...........   283
        Temporary continuation of requirement for reports on 
          activities and assistance under Department of Defense 
          Cooperative Threat Reduction Program (sec. 1302).......   283
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS..................................   285
    Subtitle A--Military Programs................................   285
        Working capital funds (sec. 1401)........................   285
        Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense (sec. 
          1402)..................................................   285
        Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-
          wide (sec. 1403).......................................   285
        Defense Inspector General (sec. 1404)....................   285
        Defense Health Program (sec. 1405).......................   285
    Subtitle B-- National Defense Stockpile......................   285
        Restoring the National Defense Stockpile (sec. 1411).....   285
        Storage of strategic and critical materials in the 
          National Defense Stockpile (sec. 1412).................   285
        Consultations with respect to environmental reviews of 
          projects that will increase availability of strategic 
          and critical materials for acquisition for National 
          Defense Stockpile (sec. 1413)..........................   286
    Subtitle C--Other Matters....................................   286
        Eligibility of Space Force officers for membership on 
          Armed Forces Retirement Home Advisory Council (sec. 
          1421)..................................................   286
        Armed Forces Retirement Home: availability of licensed 
          independent practitioners; resources (sec. 1422).......   286
        Authority for transfer of funds to Joint Department of 
          Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility 
          Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health 
          Care Center, Illinois (sec. 1423)......................   286
        Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces 
          retirement home (sec. 1424)............................   286
    Items of Special Interest....................................   287
        Acid mine drainage separation technology.................   287
        Niobium oxide policy.....................................   287
        Report on establishment of scaled domestic production of 
          integrated rare earth metals and magnet block..........   287
        Tungsten alloy manufacturing.............................   288
    Budget Items.................................................   288
        Topline increase.........................................   288
        Prioritizing counter-drug activities.....................   288
        Defense Health Program unobligated balances..............   289
TITLE XV--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE 
  MATTERS........................................................   291
    Subtitle A--Space Activities.................................   291
        Modification of Air Force space contractor responsibility 
          watch list (sec. 1501).................................   291
        Extension and modification of certifications regarding 
          integrated tactical warning and attack assessment 
          mission of the Department of the Air Force (sec. 1502).   291
        Modification of milestone decision authority for space-
          based ground and airborne moving target indication 
          systems (sec. 1503)....................................   291
        Space Force satellite ground systems (sec. 1504).........   292
        Modification of notification of foreign interference of 
          national security space (sec. 1505)....................   292
        Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve Program (sec. 1506)   293
        Designation of Program Executive Officer for Space 
          Command, Control, and Integration (sec. 1507)..........   293
        Modification of quarterly reports on Global Positioning 
          System III space segment, Global Positioning System 
          operational control segment, and Military Global 
          Positioning System user equipment acquisition programs 
          (sec. 1508)............................................   293
        Resilience of position, navigation, and timing 
          technologies and services (sec. 1509)..................   294
    Subtitle B--Nuclear Forces...................................   294
        Sense of the Senate on the Congressional Strategic 
          Posture Commission (sec. 1511).........................   294
        Review of recommendations by the Strategic Posture 
          Commission (sec. 1512).................................   294
        Matters relating to the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise 
          missile (sec. 1513)....................................   294
        Assessment of updated force sizing requirements (sec. 
          1514)..................................................   295
        Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic 
          missiles of the United States (sec. 1515)..............   295
        Preparations for possible deployment of additional 
          intercontinental ballistic missiles (sec. 1516)........   295
        Periodic updates on the pilot program on development of 
          reentry vehicles and related systems (sec. 1517).......   296
        Periodic updates on the modernization of the Strategic 
          Automated Command and Control System (sec. 1518).......   296
        Availability of Air Force procurement funds for heat 
          shield material for Mk21A reentry vehicle (sec. 1519)..   296
        Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of 
          plan for decreasing the time to upload additional 
          warheads to the intercontinental ballistic missile 
          fleet (sec. 1520)......................................   296
        Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of 
          information on options for enhancing National Nuclear 
          Security Administration access to the defense 
          industrial base (sec. 1521)............................   296
        Plan for operational bed down of the long range standoff 
          weapon (sec. 1522).....................................   297
        Expansion of pilot program on development of reentry 
          vehicles and related systems (sec. 1523)...............   297
        Expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability (sec. 
          1524)..................................................   298
        Office of the Secretary of Defense Management and Process 
          Improvements (sec. 1525)...............................   298
    Subtitle C--Missile Defense..................................   298
        Establishment of a national integrated air and missile 
          defense architecture for the United States (sec. 1531).   298
        Reporting of incidents affecting the availability of the 
          United States homeland missile defenses (sec. 1532)....   298
        Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli 
          cooperative missile defense program co-development and 
          co-production (sec. 1533)..............................   299
        Plan for comprehensive ballistic missile defense radar 
          coverage of Guam (sec. 1534)...........................   299
        Annual briefing on missile defense of Guam (sec. 1535)...   299
        Establishing capabilities to further Jordanian air and 
          missile defense (sec. 1536)............................   300
        Organization and codification of provisions of law 
          relating to missile defense (sec. 1537)................   300
    Subtitle D--Other Matters....................................   300
        Defense Industrial Base workforce development strategy 
          (sec. 1541)............................................   300
        Revision of Secretary of Defense authority to engage in 
          commercial activities as security for intelligence 
          collection activities (sec. 1542)......................   301
        Extension and modification of defense intelligence and 
          counterintelligence expense authority (sec. 1543)......   301
        Limitation on use of funds for certain unreported 
          programs (sec. 1544)...................................   301
        Pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce 
          development program (sec. 1545)........................   301
        Intelligence advice and support for Government of Israel 
          in capturing or killing certain officials of Hamas 
          (sec. 1546)............................................   301
        Technical correction (sec. 1547).........................   302
        Establishment of pilot program for access to shared 
          classified commercial infrastructure (sec.)............   302
    Items of Special Interest....................................   302
        Airborne command post....................................   302
        Alternative position, navigation, and timing capability..   303
        Artificial intelligence in nuclear operations............   303
        Atmospheric sensing for electromagnetic irregularities...   303
        Briefing on analysis of Single Event Effects test 
          requirements...........................................   304
        Briefing on end-of-life sustainment for the Minuteman III 
          intercontinental ballistic missile.....................   304
        Briefing on hazards posed to United States nuclear 
          deterrence capabilities by foreign owned or sourced 
          communications equipment...............................   305
        Briefing on inland launch sites..........................   305
        Briefing on intercontinental ballistic missile site 
          activation task force staffing.........................   305
        Briefing on requirements for limited bomber re-alerting..   306
        Briefing on utility of a National Land-Based Deterrence 
          Fund...................................................   306
        Cislunar strategy........................................   307
        Commercial capabilities for proximity operations and non-
          Earth imaging..........................................   307
        Commercial space nuclear indemnification and liability...   308
        Comptroller General annual review of missile defense of 
          Guam...................................................   308
        Comptroller General assessment of Department of Defense 
          and National Nuclear Security Administration efforts to 
          establish a nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile 
          program................................................   309
        Comptroller General assessment of Department of Defense 
          moving target indicator acquisition programs...........   310
        Comptroller General assessment of ground systems that 
          support space capabilities.............................   310
        Comptroller General assessment of integration of 
          warfighter support.....................................   311
        Comptroller General assessment of Space Force personnel 
          needs..................................................   312
        Comptroller General assessment of the space industrial 
          base...................................................   312
        Comptroller General review of Department of Defense space 
          control programs.......................................   314
        Comptroller General review of implementation of the 2022 
          Nuclear Posture Review.................................   314
        Comptroller General review of Space Force command and 
          control activities.....................................   315
        Comptroller General review of space operations and 
          readiness..............................................   316
        Comptroller General review of Survivable Airborne 
          Operations Center......................................   316
        Comptroller General review of Under Secretary of Defense 
          for Intelligence and Security..........................   317
        Cost estimation and transparency for defense and national 
          security space.........................................   318
        Cyber and space security cooperation strategy............   318
        Directed energy weapons and their role in integrated air 
          and missile defense....................................   319
        Enhancements to streamline space export controls.........   320
        Ensuring transport layer connectivity to tactical users..   320
        Expediting fielding of the Integrated Air and Missile 
          Defense of Guam architecture...........................   321
        Federal reentry range coordination.......................   322
        Geospatial intelligence data.............................   323
        Implementation of policy updates relating to sharing 
          controlled unclassified information with foreign 
          entities...............................................   323
        Importance of Code 50 designator for Protection Level One 
          security forces........................................   324
        Intelligence assessment of foreign terrorist organization 
          acquisition of uncrewed aerial systems.................   324
        Missile warning and missile tracking.....................   325
        Overcoming barriers to using commercial overhead data and 
          analytic services in Department of Defense.............   325
        Report on Air Force and Army Corps of Engineers 
          cooperation on the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic 
          missile weapon system program..........................   326
        Report on dirigibles for missile defense.................   326
        Report on expanding capabilities at space ranges.........   327
        Report on use of divested UH-1N intercontinental 
          ballistic missile helicopters for U.S. Army Garrison 
          Kwajalein range support................................   327
        Reusing equipment from Minuteman III intercontinental 
          ballistic program as part of the transition to the 
          Sentinel program.......................................   328
        Rocket cargo.............................................   328
        Role of systems engineering and technical assistance for 
          space situational awareness systems....................   329
        Satellite narrowband communications......................   329
        Space mobility and logistics.............................   329
        Space situational awareness systems......................   330
        Space-based light detection and ranging capability.......   330
        Tactical security vehicles for Air Force Global Strike 
          Command................................................   331
        Waterfront facilities for Federal space launch ranges....   331
        Waveform virtualization for satellite communications.....   332
TITLE XVI--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS............................   333
    Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Cyber Operations and Cyber 
      Forces.....................................................   333
        Assessment of feasibility of engaging in cooperative 
          activities with allies to mitigate cyber threats to 
          certain undersea cables (sec. 1601)....................   333
        Elevation of the Joint Force Headquarters-Department of 
          Defense Information Network as subordinate unified 
          command of United States Cyber Command (sec. 1602).....   333
        Cyber intelligence center (sec. 1603)....................   333
        Support for cyber threat tabletop exercises (sec. 1604)..   333
        Comptroller General of the United States assessment of 
          Cyber Command protection privacy and civil liberties 
          procedures and training requirements for cyber 
          operators (sec. 1605)..................................   334
        Independent evaluation regarding potential establishment 
          of United States Cyber Force (sec. 1606)...............   334
    Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Department of Defense 
      Cybersecurity and Information Technology...................   334
        Cyber table top exercises with organizations in defense 
          industrial base (sec. 1611)............................   334
        Management and cybersecurity of the joint warfighting 
          cloud capability and other multi-cloud environments 
          (sec. 1612)............................................   334
        Update of biometric policy of Department of Defense (sec. 
          1613)..................................................   334
        Guidance for application of zero trust strategy to 
          Internet of Military Things hardware (sec. 1614).......   334
        Joint partner-sharing network capabilities for Middle 
          East defense integration (sec. 1615)...................   335
        Artificial Intelligence Human Factors Integration 
          Initiative (sec. 1616).................................   335
        Limitation on availability of funds for Mission Partner 
          Environment program (sec. 1617)........................   335
        Consolidation of briefing requirements relating to the 
          relationship between the National Security Agency and 
          United States Cyber Command (sec. 1618)................   335
        Information technology programs of the National 
          Background Investigation Service (sec. 1619)...........   336
        Cost budgeting for artificial intelligence data (sec. 
          1620)..................................................   336
        Presumed reciprocal software accrediting policy (sec. 
          1621)..................................................   336
        Annual evaluation of products for mobile device 
          cybersecurity (sec. 1622)..............................   337
        Limitation on the availability of funds for the joint 
          cyber warfighting architecture (sec. 1623).............   337
        Briefing on course of education and pilot program on 
          authentication of digital content provenance for 
          certain Department of Defense media content (sec. 1624)   337
        Modification of prohibition on purchase of cyber data 
          products or services other than through the program 
          management office for Department of Defense-wide 
          procurement of cyber data products and services (sec. 
          1625)..................................................   337
        Improvements relating to cyber protection support for 
          Department of Defense personnel in positions highly 
          vulnerable to cyber attack (sec. 1626).................   337
        Comptroller General report on efforts to protect personal 
          information of Department of Defense personnel from 
          exploitation by foreign adversaries (sec. 1627)........   337
    Items of Special Interest....................................   338
        Addressing cyber warfare in space........................   338
        Army Enterprise Service Managed Platform.................   338
        Assessment of blockchain technology for supply chain 
          security and transparency..............................   338
        Cyber operational readiness assessment update............   339
        Cyber resilience for Department of Defense critical 
          facilities and assets..................................   340
        Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0...........   341
        Department of Defense cyber curriculum roadmap...........   342
        Department of the Air Force extended reality development 
          strategy...............................................   342
        Department of Defense network optimization...............   343
        Guam Cybersecurity Strategy..............................   343
        Guidance regarding incorporation of operational 
          technology into Information Assurance Vulnerability 
          Management Program.....................................   344
        Improving data compatibility for artificial intelligence 
          tools..................................................   345
        Maximizing the success of the Department of Defense 
          Thunderdome program....................................   346
        Modern software acquisition..............................   346
        MyNavy HR modernization..................................   347
        National Security Agency cybersecurity workforce pilot 
          program................................................   347
        Network data logging.....................................   348
        Private artificial intelligence..........................   348
        Red-teaming endpoint protection vendors..................   349
        Report on threat from illicit cryptocurrency activities 
          of adversarial nations to the Department of Defense....   349
        Review of programs for upskilling personnel for 
          artificial intelligence fields.........................   349
        U.S. Cyber Command artificial intelligence roadmap update   350
        United States-Jordan cyber partnership...................   350
DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS.................   353
    Summary and explanation of funding tables....................   353
    Short title (sec. 2001)......................................   353
    Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be 
      specified by law (sec. 2002)...............................   353
    Effective date (sec. 2003)...................................   354
TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION............................   355
    Summary......................................................   355
    Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects 
      (sec. 2101)................................................   355
    Family housing (sec. 2102)...................................   355
    Authorization of appropriations, Army (sec. 2103)............   355
    Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project 
      at Kunsan Air Base, Korea (sec. 2104)......................   355
    Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project 
      at Mihail Kogalniceanu FOS, Romania (sec. 2105)............   356
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 
      projects (sec. 2106).......................................   356
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 
      projects (sec. 2107).......................................   356
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 
      projects (sec. 2108).......................................   356
    Additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2025 
      project at McAlester Army Depot, Oklahoma (sec. 2109)......   356
TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION...........................   357
    Summary......................................................   357
    Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects 
      (sec. 2201)................................................   357
    Family housing (sec. 2202)...................................   357
    Authorization of appropriations, Navy (sec. 2203)............   357
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 
      projects (sec. 2204).......................................   357
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 
      projects (sec. 2205).......................................   358
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 
      projects (sec. 2206).......................................   358
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 
      projects (sec. 2207).......................................   358
    Additional authority to carry out fiscal year 2025 project in 
      Cooperative Security Location Comalapa, El Salvador (sec. 
      2208)......................................................   358
TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.....................   359
    Summary......................................................   359
    Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition 
      projects (sec. 2301).......................................   359
    Family housing (sec. 2302)...................................   359
    Authorization of appropriations, Air Force (sec. 2303).......   359
    Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project 
      at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany (sec. 2304)...............   359
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018 
      projects (sec. 2305).......................................   360
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 
      projects (sec. 2306).......................................   360
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 
      projects (sec. 2307).......................................   360
    Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project 
      at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia (sec. 2308).........   360
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 
      projects (sec. 2309).......................................   360
TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION...............   363
    Summary......................................................   363
    Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition 
      projects (sec. 2401).......................................   363
    Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment 
      Program projects (sec. 2402)...............................   363
    Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies (sec. 2403)   363
    Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project 
      in Iwakuni, Japan (sec. 2404)..............................   364
    Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project 
      in Iwakuni, Japan (sec. 2405)..............................   364
    Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project 
      in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania (sec. 2406)...........   364
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 
      projects (sec. 2407).......................................   364
    Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 
      project at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of 
      Columbia (sec. 2408).......................................   364
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 
      projects (sec. 2409).......................................   364
TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS................................   367
    Summary......................................................   367
    Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security 
      Investment Program.........................................   367
        Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition 
          projects (sec. 2501)...................................   367
        Authorization of appropriations, NATO (sec. 2502)........   367
        Extension of use of authorized amounts for North Atlantic 
          Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (sec. 
          2503)..................................................   367
        Modification of contributions for projects executed by 
          the United States under the North Atlantic Treaty 
          Organization Security Investment Program (sec. 2504)...   368
        Contributions for projects executed by host nations other 
          than the United States under the North Atlantic Treaty 
          Organization Security Investment Program (sec. 2505)...   368
    Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions...............   368
        Republic of Korea funded construction projects (sec. 
          2511)..................................................   368
        Republic of Poland funded construction projects (sec. 
          2512)..................................................   368
TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES..................   369
    Summary......................................................   369
    Authorized Army National Guard construction and land 
      acquisition projects (sec. 2601)...........................   369
    Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition 
      projects (sec. 2602).......................................   369
    Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction 
      and land acquisition projects (sec. 2603)..................   369
    Authorized Air National Guard construction and land 
      acquisition projects (sec. 2604)...........................   370
    Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land 
      acquisition projects (sec. 2605)...........................   370
    Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve 
      (sec. 2606)................................................   370
    Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project 
      at Hulman Regional Airport, Indiana (sec. 2607)............   370
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 
      projects (sec. 2608).......................................   370
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 
      projects (sec. 2609).......................................   371
    Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 
      projects (sec. 2610).......................................   371
    Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 
      project (sec. 2611)........................................   371
TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES.............   373
    Summary and explanation of tables............................   373
    Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and 
      closure activities funded through Department of Defense 
      Base Closure Account (sec. 2701)...........................   373
TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS...........   375
    Subtitle A--Military Construction Program....................   375
        Inclusion of land acquisition under definition of 
          unspecified minor military construction project (sec. 
          2801)..................................................   375
        Extension of expanded authority to convey property at 
          military installations (sec. 2802).....................   375
        Authority to accept host nation financial services in the 
          form of an irrevocable letter of credit (sec. 2803)....   375
        Modification of authority for Indo-Pacific posture 
          unspecified minor military construction projects (sec. 
          2804)..................................................   375
        Requirement that damaged or destroyed facilities are 
          built back with resilience (sec. 2805).................   375
        Industrial plant equipment and associated services as in-
          kind consideration under leases of non-excess property 
          (sec. 2806)............................................   376
        Ordering authority for design and construction of 
          facilities of Department of Defense (sec. 2807)........   376
        Obligation and execution of design funds for military 
          construction projects (sec. 2808)......................   376
        Modification of definition of military installation for 
          purposes of notifications related to basing decision-
          making process (sec. 2809).............................   376
        Guidance regarding maintenance of aggregate square 
          footage of buildings of Department of Defense (sec. 
          2810)..................................................   377
        Pilot program to optimize and consolidate facilities of 
          the Army for resilient and healthy defense communities 
          (sec. 2811)............................................   377
        Information on military construction projects at joint 
          bases (sec. 2812)......................................   377
        Report on munitions and explosives of concern and 
          construction projects in Joint Region Marianas (sec. 
          2813)..................................................   377
        Improvement of conduct by the Navy of the replacement of 
          certain dry docks and other projects (sec. 2814).......   377
        Minimum investment for facilities sustainment, 
          restoration, and modernization (sec. 2815).............   378
    Subtitle B--Military Housing.................................   378
        Increase in percentage limitations on value of United 
          States investment in privatized military housing 
          projects (sec. 2821)...................................   378
        Treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to 
          privatized military housing (sec. 2822)................   378
    Subtitle C--Land Conveyances.................................   378
        Land conveyance, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas (sec. 2831)..   378
        Cleanup and transfer of certain property at former Army 
          installation to East Bay Regional Park District (sec. 
          2832)..................................................   378
        Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona 
          (sec. 2833)............................................   379
        Release of interests retained in Camp Joseph T. Robinson, 
          Arkansas (sec. 2834)...................................   379
        Report on former Army-Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs 
          National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas (sec. 2835).......   379
    Subtitle D--Other Matters....................................   379
        Authority for shoreline erosion control projects to 
          protect military installation infrastructure (sec. 
          2841)..................................................   379
        Coordination of repair and maintenance of Kolekole Pass 
          (sec. 2842)............................................   379
        Consideration of installation infrastructure and other 
          supporting resources by Department of Defense Test 
          Resource Management Center (sec. 2843).................   379
        Extension of Department of the Army pilot program for 
          development and use of online real estate inventory 
          tool (sec. 2844).......................................   380
        Review of roles and responsibilities for construction 
          projects of Department of Defense (sec. 2845)..........   380
        Assessment of public schools on installations of 
          Department of Defense (sec. 2846)......................   381
        Report on use of areawide contracts to procure utility 
          services (sec. 2847)...................................   381
        Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air 
          Reserve Base with civil aviation (sec. 2848)...........   381
        Prohibition on use by Air Force of corporate structure in 
          conducting certain basing decisions (sec. 2849)........   381
        Authority to assist State and local governments in 
          supporting installation and industrial base 
          modernization through public infrastructure and 
          services (sec. 2850)...................................   382
        Briefing on projects under Defense Community 
          Infrastructure Program that are still in progress (sec. 
          2851)..................................................   382
        Treatment of historic housing and associated historic 
          properties of the Department of the Army (sec. 2852)...   382
        Designation of officials responsible for coordination of 
          infrastructure projects to support additional members 
          of the Armed Forces and their families in the Indo-
          Pacific region (sec. 2853).............................   382
        Technical correction to map reference in the Military 
          Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 (sec. 2854)...............   382
        Expansion of Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot 
          Program to include installations of the Coast Guard 
          (sec. 2855)............................................   382
    Items of Special Interest....................................   383
        Adak Navy refueling......................................   383
        Addressing dormitory and barracks shortages..............   383
        B-21 bomber shelter strategy.............................   384
        Energy resilience of Navy piers and berths...............   385
        Funding construction of child development centers........   385
        Kennebec River Federal Navigation Channel................   386
        Northern Red Oak lumber..................................   386
        Pohakaloa Training Area..................................   386
        Report on the former Eaker Air Force Base................   386
        Strategic seaports.......................................   387
TITLE XXIX--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DISASTER RECOVERY..............   389
    Authorized Navy disaster recovery construction and land 
      acquisition projects (sec. 2901)...........................   389
    Authorized Air Force disaster recovery construction and land 
      acquisition projects (sec. 2902)...........................   389
    Authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations for 
      military construction projects (sec. 2903).................   389
DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS 
  AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.......................................   391
TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS......   391
    Subtitle A--National Security Programs And Authorizations....   391
    National Nuclear Security Administration (sec. 3101).........   391
        Defense environmental cleanup (sec. 3102)................   391
        Other defense activities (sec. 3103).....................   391
        Nuclear energy (sec. 3104)...............................   391
    Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and 
      Limitations................................................   391
        Limitation on use of funds for naval nuclear fuel systems 
          based on low-enriched uranium (sec. 3111)..............   391
        Authorization for modification of weapons (sec. 3112)....   391
        National Nuclear Security Administration management and 
          process improvements (sec. 3113).......................   392
        Restoration of a domestic uranium enrichment capability 
          (sec. 3114)............................................   392
        Report on activities from U.S.-U.K. Mutual Defense 
          Agreement (sec. 3115)..................................   392
        Modification of reporting requirements relating to cost-
          benefit analyses for competition of management and 
          operating contracts (sec. 3116)........................   393
        Authority for National Nuclear Security Administration to 
          use passenger carriers for contractor commuting (sec. 
          3117)..................................................   393
        Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of 
          information on streamlining National Nuclear Security 
          Administration contracting (sec. 3118).................   393
        Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of 
          certification relating to W80-4 Alteration-SLCM (sec. 
          3119)..................................................   394
        Prohibition on use of funds to support access to National 
          Nuclear Security Administration facilities (sec. 3120).   394
        Notification of certain regulations that impact the 
          National Nuclear Security Administration (sec. 3121)...   394
        Authorization of Department of Defense and contractors to 
          acquire and operate utilization facility (sec. 3122)...   394
    Subtitle C--Budget and Financial Management Matters..........   394
    Subtitle D--Other Matters....................................   394
    Budget Items.................................................   394
        W80-X ALT-SLCM...........................................   394
        B83 gravity bomb sustainment.............................   395
        Assessment Science.......................................   395
        Inertial Confinement Fusion..............................   395
        Advanced Simulation and Computing........................   395
        Academic Programs........................................   395
        Safety and Environmental Operations......................   395
        Maintenance and Repair of Facilities--Y-12 Maintenance 
          Backlog................................................   395
        Information Technology and Cybersecurity.................   395
        International Nuclear Security...........................   396
        Nonproliferation and Arms Control--Nonproliferation 
          Policy.................................................   396
        Naval Reactors Operations and Infrastructure.............   396
        Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project--Nuclear 
          Reactors Facility......................................   396
        Federal Salaries and Expenses--Program Direction.........   396
        Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant Commissioning.......   396
        Savannah River Site Community and Regulatory Support.....   396
        Program Support--Defense Environmental Cleanup...........   397
        Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning 
          Fund...................................................   397
    Items of Special Interest....................................   397
        Advanced simulation and computing........................   397
        Briefing on implementation of Government Accountability 
          Office Report ``Better Performance Tracking and 
          Documentation Needed for Minor Construction Projects''.   397
        Briefing on National Nuclear Security Administration 
          planning regarding the Tritium Finishing Facility......   398
        Briefing on progress of remediation efforts in support of 
          the conveyance of land at Los Alamos National 
          Laboratory.............................................   398
        Briefing on unexploded ordnance remediation..............   399
        Common financial reporting across the National Nuclear 
          Security Administration enterprise.....................   399
        Comptroller General review of aging Office of 
          Environmental Management infrastructure................   400
        Comptroller General review of Department of Energy 
          implementation of the high-level radioactive waste 
          interpretation.........................................   400
        Comptroller General review of Idaho National Laboratory 
          Advanced Test Reactor..................................   401
        Comptroller General review of lessons learned across the 
          Office of Environmental Management complex and from 
          other countries' cleanup programs......................   401
        Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security 
          Administration early construction cost estimates.......   402
        Comptroller General review of Office of Environmental 
          Management future land use planning....................   402
        Comptroller General review of Office of Environmental 
          Management Moab Site cleanup activities................   403
        Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear 
          Security Administration's acquisition services 
          reorganization.........................................   403
        Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear 
          Security Administration's long term workforce planning.   404
        Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear 
          Security Administration's use of contract line item 
          numbers to oversee specific efforts....................   405
        Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear 
          Security Administration's non-nuclear capability 
          modernization program..................................   405
        Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear 
          Security Administration's risk management of Restricted 
          Data wireless networks.................................   406
        Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear 
          Security Administration's Strategic Partnership 
          Projects...............................................   407
        Comptroller General review of the Office of Environmental 
          Management acquisition planning........................   407
        Comptroller General review of the Office of Naval 
          Reactors environmental liabilities.....................   408
        Report on National Nuclear Security Administration 
          cooperation with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on major 
          construction projects..................................   408
        Report on National Nuclear Security Administration 
          tritium research, development, and demonstration 
          capabilities...........................................   409
        Report on opportunities to expand National Nuclear 
          Security Administration use of satellite facilities....   409
TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD.............   411
    Authorization (sec. 3201)....................................   411
    Items of Special Interest....................................   411
        Comptroller General review of the Defense Nuclear 
          Facilities Safety Board................................   411
TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION..............................   413
    Maritime Administration (sec. 3501)..........................   413
DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES.......................................   415
    Authorization of amounts in funding tables (sec. 4001).......   415
TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT...........................................   423
    Procurement (sec. 4101)......................................   424
    Procurement for overseas contingency operations (sec. 4102)..
TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION..........   471
    Research, development, test, and evaluation (sec. 4201)......   472
    Research, development, test, and evaluation for overseas 
      contingency operations (sec. 4202).........................
TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE...........................   519
    Operation and maintenance (sec. 4301)........................   520
    Operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations 
      (sec. 4302)................................................
TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL...................................   547
    Military personnel (sec. 4401)...............................   548
    Military personnel for overseas contingency operations (sec. 
      4402)......................................................
TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS..................................   551
    Other authorizations (sec. 4501).............................   552
    Other authorizations for overseas contingency operations 
      (sec. 4502)................................................
TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION................................   557
    Military construction (sec. 4601)............................   558
    Military construction for overseas contingency operations 
      (sec. 4602)................................................   582
TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.....   587
    Department of Energy national security programs (sec. 4701)..   588
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS.........................................   600
    Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate....................   605
    Regulatory Impact............................................   605
    Changes in Existing Law......................................   605
ADDITIONAL VIEWS.................................................   606
    Additional Views of Mr. Reed.................................   606
































                                                      Calendar No. 433
118th Congress     }                                     {      Report
                                 SENATE
 2d Session        }                                     {     118-188

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     TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR MILITARY 
ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, 
TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR, AND FOR 
                             OTHER PURPOSES

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                  July 8, 2024.--Ordered to be printed

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            Mr. Reed, from the Committee on Armed Services, 
                        submitted the following

                              R E P O R T

                             together with

                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

                         [To accompany S. 4638]

    The Committee on Armed Services reports favorably an 
original bill (S. 4638) to authorize appropriations for fiscal 
year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, 
for military construction, and for Defense activities of the 
Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths 
for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and recommends 
that the bill do pass.

                          PURPOSE OF THE BILL

    This bill would:
          (1) Authorize appropriations for (a) procurement, (b) 
        research, development, test, and evaluation, (c) 
        operation and maintenance and the revolving and 
        management funds of the Department of Defense for 
        fiscal year 2025;
          (2) Authorize the personnel end strengths for each 
        military Active-Duty component of the Armed Forces for 
        fiscal year 2025;
          (3) Authorize the personnel end strengths for the 
        Selected Reserve of each of the reserve components of 
        the Armed Forces for fiscal year 2025;
          (4) Impose certain reporting requirements;
          (5) Impose certain limitations with regard to 
        specific procurement and research, development, test, 
        and evaluation actions and manpower strengths; provide 
        certain additional legislative authority; and make 
        certain changes to existing law;
          (6) Authorize appropriations for military 
        construction programs of the Department of Defense for 
        fiscal year 2025; and (7) Authorize appropriations for 
        national security programs of the Department of Energy 
        for fiscal year 2025.

                           COMMITTEE OVERVIEW

    Each year, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 
authorizes funding levels and provides authorities for the U.S. 
military and other critical defense priorities, ensuring 
America's forces have the training, equipment, and resources 
they need to carry out their missions. On June 13, 2024, the 
Senate Armed Services Committee voted 22-3 to advance the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 to the 
Senate floor.
    There is broad consensus among Congress, the Department of 
Defense, and the U.S. interagency about the threats to 
America's national security. The People's Republic of China 
continues to challenge the security and economic interests of 
the United States and our allies, and increasingly has the 
ability to do so. Russia is committed to expanding its malign 
influence on the global stage, and is willing to inflict 
widespread violence to achieve this. Iran seeks to exploit 
violence in the Middle East to expel the United States from the 
region and further sabotage the free world's interests. Complex 
threats from North Korea, transnational criminal organizations, 
and climate change and continue to evolve and endanger 
Americans at home and abroad.
    To deter and overcome these threats, the United States 
military must have the resources, training, equipment, and 
capabilities it needs to keep the Nation safe. Most 
importantly, Congress has a fundamental duty to take care of 
America's men and women in uniform, their families, as well as 
the civilian workforce. The passage of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 is an important step 
toward achieving these goals.
    To that end, the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2025:
          (1) Supports the objectives of the National Defense 
        Strategy, including defending the U.S. homeland; 
        deterring adversaries; prevailing in long-term 
        strategic competition; and building a resilient Joint 
        Force.
          (2) Strengthens the all-volunteer force and improves 
        the quality of life of the men and women of the total 
        force (Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserves), 
        their families, and DOD civilian personnel.
          (3) Provides the United States military services and 
        combatant commanders with the resources needed to carry 
        out the National Defense Strategy and out-compete, 
        deter, and, if necessary, prevail against near-peer 
        adversaries.
    The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 
ensures that the United States has the resources it needs to 
deter its adversaries, reassure its allies, and provide its 
forces with the tools and capabilities to overcome threats 
around the globe.

                 BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT (SEC. 4)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require 
that the budgetary effects of this Act be determined in 
accordance with the procedures established in the Statutory 
Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-139).

     SUMMARY OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORIZATIONS AND BUDGET AUTHORITY 
                              IMPLICATION

    The administration's budget request for national defense 
discretionary programs within the jurisdiction of the Senate 
Committee on Armed Services for fiscal year 2025 was $849.5 
billion for base Department of Defense (DOD) programs and $33.7 
billion for national security programs in the Department of 
Energy (DOE).
    The committee recommends an overall discretionary 
authorization of $919.9 billion in fiscal year 2025, including 
$875.0 billion for base DOD programs, $33.4 billion for 
national security programs in the DOE, and $11.5 billion for 
defense-related activities outside the jurisdiction of the 
NDAA.
    The table preceding the detailed program adjustments in 
Division D of this bill summarizes the direct discretionary 
authorizations in the committee recommendation and the 
equivalent budget authority levels for fiscal year 2025 defense 
programs. The table summarizes the committee's recommended 
discretionary authorizations by appropriation account for 
fiscal year 2025 and compares these amounts to the request.

            DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

                          TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Authorization of appropriations (sec. 101)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for procurement activities at the levels 
identified in section 4101 of division D of this Act.

                       Subtitle B--Army Programs

Centralized security monitoring program for facilities of the Army 
        (sec. 111)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army to establish a centralized security 
monitoring program for installations and facilities of the 
Department of the Army. The provision would also require the 
Secretary of the Army to provide the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report that outlines the plans of the Secretary to implement 
the centralized security monitoring program.
Strategy for Army active protection systems (sec. 112)
    The committee recommends a provision that would direct the 
Secretary of the Army to submit a strategy to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than September 30, 2025, for the 
testing, procurement, integration, and fielding of active 
protection systems on Army ground combat vehicles.

Certification of additional manufacturer for low, slow, small unmanned 
        aircraft integrated defeat system of the Army (sec. 113)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army to certify at least one additional 
interceptor and production manufacturer for the U.S. Army's 
low, slow, small-unmanned aircraft integrated defeat system.

                       Subtitle C--Navy Programs


Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy port 
        waterborne security barriers (sec. 121)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 130(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) by 
extending the prohibition on the use of funds for waterborne 
security barriers through fiscal year 2025.
    The committee remains skeptical of efforts by the U.S. Navy 
to issue a 10-year contract for ``repairing'' existing barriers 
with similar barriers that do not meet the U.S. Navy's 
requirements. The committee believes that such action would 
suggest an attempt to circumvent existing legislative 
prohibitions.

Constellation-class frigate program (sec. 122)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Secretary of the Navy from obligating or expending any 
funds authorized for fiscal year 2025 for the construction of a 
Constellation-class frigate until the Secretary of Defense 
certifies that 95 percent of functional design drawings have 
been approved by the designated technical authority. The 
provision would also require the Comptroller General of the 
United States to assess the Secretary of Defense's compliance 
with the requirements and evaluate the completeness of 
functional design.
    The committee notes that six ships have been appropriated 
for the program, and the keel of the lead ship was laid in the 
third quarter of fiscal year 2024. In April 2024, the U.S. Navy 
reported the lead ship to be 3 years behind schedule, a delay 
with ramifications that are not fully factored into the U.S. 
Navy's budget justification documents. The second ship is 
already facing a 2-year construction delay.
    The committee recognizes that the shipbuilder is facing 
labor and supply chain challenges that reflect issues facing 
the broader industry, particularly given that the shipbuilder's 
price was formulated prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, 
the shipbuilder has a significant backlog of work in another 
shipbuilding program whose prime contractor is a separate 
company, which complicates the prioritization of resources at 
the shipbuilder for the Constellation-class frigate.
    The committee also notes the U.S. Navy's role in the 
challenges facing the program. In section 123 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328), Congress limited the award of a contract for construction 
of the prospective frigate class ship until the design reached 
sufficient maturity and completed a preliminary design review, 
or demonstrated an equivalent level of design completeness. The 
U.S. Navy cited the frigate program's use of a parent ship 
design as an argument for why this requirement had been met. 
More generally, the U.S. Navy cited the use of a parent design 
as an important measure for reducing technical, schedule, and 
cost risk in the program. The winning offeror proposed a design 
based on the Italian-French Fregata Europea Multi-Missione 
(FREMM) frigate design, but the content of design of the 
Constellation-class reportedly has declined over time from 
being 85 percent common with the FREMM design to being 15 
percent common, suggesting that the program has evolved toward 
what the Congressional Research Service refers to as a ``parent 
design in name only'' situation, which can negate much of the 
potential value of using a parent design.
    The scale and scope of these changes call into question the 
basis of the U.S. Navy's original program justification to 
Congress and the fixed-price contract awarded to the 
shipbuilder. If the proposed design was insufficient to meet 
U.S. Navy standards to the degree suggested by the reported 15 
percent commonality figure, then the contract award suggests 
that there was a severe breakdown between the assumptions of 
the source selection evaluation board and the senior technical 
authority. The senior technical authority must ensure clarity 
of technical standards in the solicitation process, timely 
feedback for contractor-submitted drawings, and currency and 
relevancy of technical standards.
    Moreover, the senior technical authority is expected to 
maintain discipline related to design maturity in advance of 
construction. The Secretary of the Navy certified to Congress 
that basic and functional design were complete prior to the 
start of construction in August 2022, but U.S. Navy officials 
now estimate that such maturity will not be reached until more 
than 2 years later. The committee believes this constitutes a 
misrepresentation of the facts certified by the Secretary of 
the Navy.
    The committee affirms its support for the goal of a 381-
ship Navy and the role of the Constellation-class frigate in 
meeting U.S. Navy requirements. The committee appreciates the 
urgency that the U.S. Navy has demonstrated to surge design 
support to the Constellation-class builder and looks forward to 
receiving updated production plans for the program. Moreover, 
the committee encourages the Secretary of the Navy to consider 
whether exercising additional fixed priced options on the 
contract including detail design and construction is in the 
best interest of the U.S. Navy and the health of the industrial 
base.

Limitation on the construction of the Landing Ship Medium (sec. 123)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Secretary of the Navy from awarding a contract for the 
Landing Ship Medium program, including construction of the lead 
ship, until basic and functional design are certified to be 
complete.
    The committee recognizes the importance of the requirement 
for the U.S. Marine Corps to have adequate operational sealift 
to maneuver three Marine Littoral Regiments. However, the U.S. 
Navy has not developed a comparable landing ship in several 
decades, and smaller shipyards expected to participate in the 
contract solicitation have limited design resources and 
experience. Moreover, the U.S. Navy intends to award a contract 
for detailed design and construction of the lead ship on a 
fixed price basis with fixed price options for five additional 
ships. The committee believes that such an acquisition strategy 
places undue risk on the contractor before the design reaches a 
maturity level when confidence in cost and schedule estimates 
is achieved. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the 
Landing Ship Medium program could cost between two-times and 
three-times more than the amount for which the U.S. Navy is 
budgeting. Recent examples of shipbuilding programs with a 
similar acquisition strategy have met with significant cost and 
schedule challenges, putting the contractor and the program at 
risk, include the Constellation-class frigate, the Navajo-class 
rescue and salvage ship, the Polar Security Cutter, and the 
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700.
    The committee believes that maturing the design prior to 
construction of the Landing Ship Medium will not delay the 
program compared to a more realistic schedule and may avoid 
costly rework associated with design changes that have plagued 
past shipbuilding efforts.

Authority for the procurement, leasing, or chartering of a medium-sized 
        landing ship (sec. 124)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a contract or other 
agreement for the procurement, leasing, or chartering of a 
commercial or non-developmental ship that meets core U.S. 
Marine Corps requirements for operational sealift and landing 
troops, equipment, and supplies to a beach. The committee 
recognizes that the Landing Ship Medium program will be late to 
need for Marine Littoral Regiment campaigning and seeks to 
ensure that U.S. Marine Corps capability gaps are addressed 
while a final solution is developed.
    The committee appreciates efforts undertaken by the U.S. 
Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, collectively referred to as the 
Littoral Maneuver Bridging Solution (LMBS), that leverage 
existing assets such as the Expeditionary Fast Transport and 
minimally modified commercial solutions such as the Stern 
Landing Vessel. This practice is in keeping with section 3453 
of title 10, United States Code, which creates a preference for 
commercial and non-developmental items and defines requirements 
in a way that maximizes the opportunity for their 
incorporation. Moreover, it also conforms with section 875 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 
(Public Law 114-92) requiring the use of commercial or non-
government standards unless no practical alternative exists to 
meet user needs.
    The committee encourages the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine 
Corps to expand the LMBS with a focus on rapidly delivering 
mature systems. The committee notes that there are viable 
domestically produced solutions, including one that has 
recently been produced for export, and divested U.S. Army 
watercraft solutions that are not currently part of the LMBS 
but could be added. The committee recognizes that the 
Department of the Navy may prefer alternative solutions that 
could require a prior approval reprogramming action and 
encourages the submission of a reprogramming request should it 
be necessary.

Annual report on surface ship suppliers (sec. 125)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Navy to submit an annual report to the 
congressional defense committees analyzing suppliers of surface 
ship components. The Secretary would be required to identify 
any source of surface ship components that might be at risk, 
and to develop a plan for actions to stabilizing that supply 
base. The reporting requirement would sunset at the end of 
fiscal year 2029.

Block buy contract and multiyear procurement authority for CH-53K heavy 
        lift helicopter program (sec. 126)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a block buy contract 
during fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for up to 37 CH-53K 
airframes. The provision would also authorize a multiyear 
procurement contract for T408 engines during fiscal year 2025 
through fiscal year 2029.
    The committee is aware that the U.S. Navy estimates that 
entering into these two contracts could save 3.75 percent and 
10 percent on the total cost of each purchase, respectively, 
compared to purchasing these items annually.

Modification of requirement to incorporate advanced degaussing systems 
        into Arleigh Burke class destroyers (sec. 127)

    The committee recommends a provision that would delay the 
required implementation of an advanced degaussing system in the 
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer from fiscal year 2025 until 
fiscal year 2028 in order to have this design change match the 
beginning of the next destroyer multiyear contact.

Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the National 
        Defense Sealift Fund (sec. 128)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2218 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the 
Navy to buy up to 13 used, foreign-built vessels to modernize 
the Ready Reserve Force.

Authority for incrementally funded contract for the construction of a 
        Virginia-class submarine (sec. 129)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Navy to sign an incrementally funded contract for a second 
Virginia-class submarine in fiscal year 2025.

Sense of Congress on aircraft carrier acquisition strategies (sec. 130)

    The committee recommends a provision that would express the 
sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense and the 
Secretary of the Navy should:
          (1) Implement acquisition strategies that maximize 
        benefits to operational commanders;
          (2) Adopt a two-ship acquisition strategy for 
        building CVN-82 and CVN-83; and
          (3) Request procurement of CVN-82 not later than 
        fiscal year 2028.

Modifications to procurement authorities for certain amphibious 
        shipbuilding programs (sec.)

    The committee recommends a provision that would clarify the 
authorization to enter into economic order quantity contracts 
provided in section 129 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263). 
While the committee appreciates the U.S. Navy's efforts to 
enter into a multi-ship procurement of up to five amphibious 
warships, the committee affirms that the U.S. Navy already has 
the authority required to enter into such a procurement. 
Amphibious warships have not had the stabilizing benefits of a 
multiyear procurement or block buy contract such as used on the 
Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, Virginia-class submarines, and 
Ford-class aircraft carrier.
    The committee regrets that the negotiations in 2019 for a 
multi-ship procurement of amphibious warships were 
unsuccessful. The committee believes the U.S. Navy already has 
all the authority required to enter into one or more contracts 
for economic order quantity across programs, as the Secretary 
of the Navy testified to the committee during the Navy posture 
hearing on May 16, 2024. The committee is concerned that the 
U.S. Navy has not been forthcoming with issues related to 
economic order quantity, or that some within the Department of 
Defense have been using such issues as a delaying tactic to 
defer cost, which could negate a fair amount of the cost 
savings that have been estimated for a multi-ship procurement 
contract. Out of an abundance of caution, the committee 
recommends a provision that further clarifies this 
authorization, and further encourages the Department of the 
Navy to use its authority to support its ability to meet the 
statutory requirement for 31 amphibious warfare ships, achieve 
cost savings, and stabilize the industrial base.

                     Subtitle D--Air Force Programs


Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E-3 airborne warning 
        and control system aircraft (sec. 131)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
U.S. Air Force to maintain 16 E-3 Airborne Warning and Control 
System (AWACS) aircraft until the E-3 AWACS can be replaced by 
E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, or until the retirement of the E-3 
AWACS would create no lapse in U.S. Air Force capabilities.

Management of temporary relocation of B-1 bomber aircraft and personnel 
        (sec. 132)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 133 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), as amended by section 136 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 
(Public Law 118-31) to require the Secretary of the Air Force 
to actively manage the existing B-1 bomber force structure as 
the fleet transitions to the B-21 bomber. The provision would 
require the Secretary, to the extent practicable, to manage any 
temporary relocation of B-1 aircraft and airmen in a manner 
that: (1) Minimizes effects to combat readiness; (2) Minimizes 
risks associated with concentrating B-1s at one location; (3) 
Uses the construction period to maximize expeditionary actions 
such as Bomber Task Force and Agile Combat Employment; and (4) 
Considers travel options and distance for families and 
dependents, which will influence quality of life for airmen.

Modification of requirements for cost-benefit and technical risk 
        analysis for F-35 propulsion and thermal management 
        modernization program (sec. 133)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
Section 226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to require more 
information on the plans of the Department of Defense to 
upgrade the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) propulsion and thermal 
management systems.
    The JSF Executive Steering Board (JESB) has validated an 
objective requirement of 80 kilowatts (kW) of cooling by a 
power and thermal management system (PTMS) to support all 
future system requirements. The JESB believes that this should 
expedite the analysis required in section 226. The Government 
Accountability Office has noted the criticality of beginning 
air vehicle integration of a new PTMS not later than 2029. To 
that end, the committee is concerned by an apparent lack of 
urgency by the Joint Program Office to achieve this timeline, 
and the absence of sufficient funding programmed across the 
future years defense program for a new PTMS.
    A delay in fielding a new PTMS imperils future upgrades and 
burdens an upgraded engine with unnecessary demand for bleed 
air which ultimately reduces engine life. A new PTMS is 
critical to the JSF's future, and the justification material 
accompanying the budget request for fiscal year 2025 notes that 
there is ``a massive leap in cooling and power needed to 
support post 2029 mission system upgrades.''
    The committee is concerned that the Program Executive 
Officer (PEO) for the F-35 acquisition program has not 
established a clear timeline for completion of the overall 
reporting requirements in section 226, and does not intend to 
wait for the results of this analysis to begin fielding 
advanced capabilities. The committee notes that section 226 
established a requirement for completion of all analysis and 
reporting by July 1, 2024.
    The committee reinforces the criticality of that timeline, 
and directs the JSF PEO, not later than January 2, 2025, to 
provide the congressional defense committees with a plan to 
compete and award a contract to design and build a new PTMS, 
including developing an acquisition strategy that maximizes 
cooling margin for the life of the aircraft. The committee 
further directs the PEO to provide a funding profile and plan 
to complete PTMS development in time to begin air vehicle 
integration not later than September 30, 2029.

Plan for sustainment and recapitalization of Air National Guard fighter 
        fleet (sec. 134)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Air Force to develop a plan for modernizing 
all 25 fighter aircraft squadrons in the Air National Guard. In 
developing such a plan, the Secretary would be required to 
establish a timetable for modernizing all 25 fighter squadrons, 
and identify the resources required to execute the plan. The 
provision would also require the Secretary to provide a report 
to the congressional defense committees that includes the 
sustainment and recapitalization plan.

Air base air defense (sec. 135)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Air Force to develop a plan to support 
fielding of air defense capability at Air Force installations 
and other priority locations. The plan would be required to 
include fielding at four sites before the end of fiscal year 
2027, and fielding at four more sites each year thereafter 
until fiscal year 2031. The Secretary would also be required to 
provide a report on the plan to the congressional defense 
committees no later that March 1, 2025.

Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force structure 
        (sec. 136)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Air Force to provide an annual report 
reflecting a 10-year plan for Air Force fighter aircraft force 
structure, recapitalization, training, and sustainment of the 
active and reserve components of the Air Force.

Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating to 
        RQ-4 aircraft (sec. 137)

    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
sunset date for section 9062 of title 10, United States Code, 
regarding RQ-4 aircraft by 1 year until the end of fiscal year 
2029.

Modification of inventory requirements for aircraft of the combat air 
        forces (sec. 138)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Air Force to retire a portion of the current fighter 
aircraft inventory. The provision would approve the Air Force 
request to retire the following aircraft: (1) 56 A-10s; (2) 65 
F-15C/Ds; and (3) 11 F-16C/Ds. The provision would not allow 
the Air Force to retire 26 F-15E or 32 F-22 aircraft.
    The committee does not agree with the Air Force assertion 
that retiring the F-15E and F-22 aircraft would result in 
acceptable risk.

       Subtitle E--Defense Wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters


Modification of pilot program to accelerate the procurement and 
        fielding of innovative technologies (sec. 141)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 834 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to allow the issuance of 
not more than two solicitations for proposals with no 
restrictions on the types of businesses that might apply.

Plan for signals intelligence capabilities of armed overwatch aircraft 
        (sec. 142)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low 
Intensity Conflict (ASD(SOLIC)) and the Commander, U.S. Special 
Operations Command (SOCOM), not later than 90 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, to submit a plan for 
integrating signals intelligence capabilities on fielded armed 
overwatch aircraft.
    The committee notes that geographic combatant commanders, 
particularly U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command, 
continue to express concern about a shortfall in the 
availability of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and 
reconnaissance (ISR) capacity. The committee notes that SOCOM 
plans to divest U-28 and MC-12 aircraft that currently provide 
airborne ISR in support of special operations forces, 
potentially further exacerbating the ISR shortfall facing the 
geographic combatant commands.
    The committee also notes that the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) published a report on December 14, 2023, titled 
``Special Operations Forces: DOD Should Slow Acquisition of 
Armed Overwatch Aircraft Until It Conducts Needed Analysis'' 
(GAO-24-106283), which found that insufficient analysis had 
been conducted to justify SOCOM's original plan for a fleet of 
75 armed overwatch aircraft and recommended a re-evaluation of 
this requirement. The committee notes that the fiscal year 2025 
budget request reduces the total planned purchase of armed 
overwatch aircraft to 62 due to anticipated fiscal constraints 
in future fiscal years, and understands that SOCOM is currently 
conducting additional analysis to more effectively quantify its 
overall requirement. The committee directs the ASD(SOLIC) and 
the SOCOM Commander to submit the additional analysis when it 
is complete to the congressional defense committees.

Assessments of inventory requirements and procurement of air-to-air 
        missiles (sec. 143)

    The committee recommends a provision that that would 
require the Secretaries of the Air Force and Navy to: (1) 
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of requirements for air-to-
air missiles; (2) Consider emerging requirements for such 
missiles; and (3) Develop any recommended changes in 
plannedinventories the Secretaries deem appropriate. The Secretaries 
would be required to submit a report on the results of these efforts to 
the congressional defense committees no later than April 1, 2025.

Repeal of limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels; annual report 
        (sec. 144)

    The committee recommends a provision that would repeal 
section 2922h of title 10, United States Code, and require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report if a bulk 
purchase of drop-in fuel was not cost-competitive with 
traditional fuel, and if the purchase was based on a military 
requirement or not.

                              Budget Items


                                  Army


Topline increase

    As described in the 4101 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

UH-72A Lakota lifecycle sustainment and modernization

    The budget request included $34.6 million for Aircraft 
Procurement, Army (APA), in line number 17 Utility Helicopter 
Mods.
    The UH-72 Lakota program lacks a funded strategy to address 
common fleet management issues including long-term sustainment, 
block upgrade, modernization, and mitigation of aircraft 
attrition.
    The committee recommends an increase of $10.0 million in 
APA line 17 for UH-72A Lakota lifecycle sustainment and 
modernization.

Destruction of anti-personnel landmines

    The budget request included $135.6 million for Procurement 
of Ammunition, Army (PAA) in line number 37 Conventional 
Munitions Demilitarization, of which $5.8 million was requested 
specifically for landmine demilitarization.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $2.9 million in PAA 
line 37 to limit the destruction of anti-personnel landmines.

Infantry squad vehicles

    The budget request included $34.4 million in line number 4 
of Other Procurement, Army (OPA), for Ground Mobility Vehicles 
(GMV).
    The Army's infantry squad vehicle (ISV) is required across 
the range of military operations conducting crisis response, 
initial entry, and selected decisive action missions.
    The committee recommends an increase of $44.1 million in 
OPA line 4 for additional ISVs and notes that this request was 
included in the unfunded priorities list of the Chief of Staff 
of the Army.

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program reduction

    The budget request included $653.2 million for Other 
Procurement, Army (OPA), in line number 6 Joint Light Tactical 
Vehicle Family of Vehicles.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $125.0 million in 
OPA line 6 for the JLTV program.

Single Channel Data Radio

    The budget request included $704.1 million in line number 
33 of Other Procurement, Army (OPA) for Handheld Manpack Small 
Form Fit (HMS), of which $11.0 million was requested for 
Manufacturing--Single-Channel Data Radios (SCDR).
    The committee recommends a decrease of $6.0 million in OPA 
line 33 for the SCDR.

Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team realignment

    The budget request included $96.9 million for Other 
Procurement, Army (OPA) in line number 57 Terrestrial Layer 
Systems (TLS).
    The Army has informed the committee of the need to realign 
funds.
    Therefore, the committee recommends a decrease of $32.7 
million in OPA line 57 for Terrestrial Layer System Brigade 
Combat Team and a corresponding increase of $32.7 million in 
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army for PE 34270A 
Electronic Warfare Development.

Prophet Enhanced Signals Processing kits

    The budget request included $6.5 million for Other 
Procurement, Army (OPA), in line number 62 Mod of In-Svc Equip 
(Intel Spt).
    The committee observes that the use of the electromagnetic 
spectrum in contemporary conflicts has become more dynamic and 
is stressing legacy equipment and processes for conducting and 
utilizing signals intelligence. The committee understands the 
Prophet Enhanced Signals Processing (ESP) kit provides 
increased flexibility and agility as an interim solution to 
Army intelligence operational needs.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $10.0 
million in OPA line 62 for procurement of additional Prophet 
ESP kits.

Integrated Visual Augmentation System

    The budget request included $377.4 million in line number 
72 of Other Procurement, Army (OPA) for Night Vision Devices, 
of which $255.5 million was requested for Integrated Visual 
Augmentation System/Heads Up Display (IVAS/HUD).
    The committee recommends a decrease of $200.5 million in 
OPA line 72 for the IVAS/HUD.

Family of All Terrain Cranes Type I

    The budget request included $0.1 million in line number 127 
of Other Procurement, Army (OPA) for All Terrain Cranes.
    The committee recommends an increase of $15.0 million in 
OPA line 127 for Family of All Terrain Cranes (FOATC) Type I.

                                  Navy


Topline increase

    As described in the 4101 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye reduction

    The budget request included $197.7 million for Aircraft 
Procurement, Navy (APN), in line number 11 E-2 Adv Hawkeye.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $120.0 million in 
APN line 11 as E-2D production line shutdown funding is early 
to need.

Aircraft carrier industrial base

    The budget request included $1.2 billion for Shipbuilding 
and Conversion, Navy (SCN), in line number 3 Carrier 
Replacement Program.
    In the fiscal year 2025 request, the U.S. Navy proposed 
delaying the start of production of the next aircraft carrier 
from 2028 until 2030. The committee recognizes that this delay 
could cause some second and third tier vendors to interrupt 
their production lines.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $75.0 
million in SCN line 3 for the procurement of additional parts 
and sustainment of the aircraft carrier industrial base.

Virginia-class submarines

    The budget request included $3.6 billion in line 5 of 
Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy (SCN) to build one 
Virginiaclass submarine in fiscal year 2025 and $3.7 billion in 
advance procurement in line 6 to support building Virginia-
class submarines in future years.
    The committee has significant concerns about the effect 
that a reduction from the usual two-per-year construction rate 
may have on the 2nd and 3rd tier submarine supplier base.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $650.0 
million in SCN line 5 and an increase of $400.0 million in line 
6 to support incremental funding of a second boat in fiscal 
year 2025. A provision to authorize incremental funding is 
found elsewhere in this Act.

Submarine industrial base programs

    The budget request included $180.0 million in the Virginia-
class procurement program in Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy 
(SCN), line 5, for efforts to support the submarine supplier 
base. The budget request also included $2.0 billion in the 
Columbia-class procurement program request for SCN line 1, for 
the same purposes.
    Last year, Congress provided $1.2 billion in regular 
appropriations and $3.0 billion in the fiscal year 2024 
National Security Supplemental Act (Public Law 118-50) to 
support the submarine industrial base. Despite this additional 
funding, the shipbuilders and their supply chains are not 
meeting the requirement to produce one Columbia-class and two 
Virginia-class submarines per year.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an additional $80.0 
million in SCN line 6 for enhancing the submarine industrial 
base.

CVN refueling complex overhaul reduction

    The budget request included $1.1 billion for Shipbuilding 
and Conversion, Navy (SCN), in line number 7 CVN Refueling 
Overhauls.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $250.0 million in 
SCN line 7 as early to need for the start of docking and 
construction in June 2026.

DDG-51

    The budget request included $6.7 billion to procure 2 DDG-
51 destroyers.
    The committee is concerned that the Navy fleet size 
continues to decline despite a requirement in title 10, United 
States Code, for the Navy to maintain a fleet of 355 ships.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $1.5 
billion for a third DDG-51 in fiscal year 2026. Of the 
increase, $1.4 billion was offset from reductions in other 
programs.

Medium Landing Ship lead ship reduction

    The budget request included $268.1 million for Shipbuilding 
and Conversion, Navy (SCN), in line number 21 Medium Landing 
Ship.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $68.0 million for 
SCN line 21 as early to need for construction of the lead ship 
in advance of achieving a mature design and better cost 
estimates for the program.

Medium-sized landing vessel

    The committee recommends an increase of $68.0 million for 
Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy (SCN), in line number 21A 
Medium-sized Landing Vessel, a new budget line for the 
procurement, leasing, or chartering of a minimally-modified 
commercial or non-developmental landing ship and associated 
materials.

Marine Corps realignment

    The budget request included $182.5 million for Procurement, 
Marine Corps (PMC) in line number 21 Electro Magnetic Spectrum 
Operations (EMSO).
    The Marine Corps has informed the committee of the need to 
realign funds due to technical maturity issues associated with 
the execution of certain funds within fiscal year 2025. The 
Commandant of the Marine Corps included in his unfunded 
priorities list for fiscal year 2025 a request for additional 
funds for his Barracks 2030 initiative for restoration and 
maintenance.
    Accordingly the committee recommends a decrease of $182.5 
million in PMC line 21 for Electro Magnetic Spectrum Operations 
and corresponding increases of $148.9 million in Operation and 
Maintenance, Marine Corps (OMMC) for SAG BSM1 for Barracks 
2030--Restoration and Modernization; $6.0 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN) for PE 26313M 
Marine Corps Communications Systems for prototyping efforts for 
Marine Electromagnetic Warfare Ground Family of Systems--
Mounted; $7.2 million in PMC line 6 for reducible height gunner 
protection kits; $6.0 million in RDN for PE 63640M for the 
Autonomous Low Profile Vessel; and $14.4 million in OMMC SAG 
1A1A Operational Forces for High Cut Enhanced Combat Helmet.

Expansion of secure 5G Open Radio Access Network

    The budget request included $284.0 million in line number 
32 of Procurement, Marine Corps (PMC), for Marine Corps 
Enterprise Network (MCEN).
    The committee understands that improved networking 
capabilities are necessary for future operations in an 
increasingly contested and congested electromagnetic 
environment. The committee believes that Open Radio Access 
Network technology provides options to commanders for fast, 
high-bandwidth networking. The committee notes that the 
Department is piloting such Open Radio Access Network 
technology at Department of Defense facilities across the 
country, such as at the Marine Logistics Command. Based on the 
ongoing success of such pilots, the committee encourages the 
Department to continue to expand these pilots for new use 
cases, as well as expanded coverage.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $20.0 
million in PMC line 32 for the expansion of secure 5G Open 
Radio Access Network at Marine Logistics Command.

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle reduction

    The budget request included $340.5 million for Procurement, 
Marine Corps (PMC), in line number 44 Joint Light Tactical 
Vehicle (JLTV).
    The committee recommends a decrease of $101.7 million in 
PMC line 44 as excess to need due to contract delays.

                               Air Force


Topline increase

    As described in the 4101 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

Additional HH-60W procurement

    The budget request included $162.7 million for Aircraft 
Procurement, Air Force (APAF), in line number 12 Combat Rescue 
Helicopter.
    The committee recommends an increase of $210.0 million in 
APAF line 12 to procure an additional 5 HH-60W Combat Rescue 
Helicopters.

C-40 Fleet Expansion reductions

    The budget request included $328.7 million for Aircraft 
Procurement, Air Force (APAF), in line number 13 C-40 Fleet 
Expansion and $936.2 million in APAF line number 68 Initial 
Spares/Repair Parts, of which $10.0 million was for initial 
spares for C-40s.
    This requested funding is to buy an additional C-40 
aircraft to augment the C-32A executive transport fleet that 
supports senior officials. However, the Air Force has 
determined that there is a need to expand the current fleet of 
C-32A aircraft and they have chosen to purchase a new B-737 
aircraft and convert it for this mission.
    The committee notes that there appears to be no analysis 
behind this decision for buying B-737 aircraft to expand the 
fleet of executive transport aircraft. The committee recognizes 
that Boeing no longer produces the B-757 aircraft, but there is 
no indication that the Air Force even considered using B-757 
aircraft for this mission. While buying a used aircraft 
presents other questions, the committee recognizes that used B-
747 aircraft were acceptable to the Air Force for the 
Presidential Aircraft Replacement program to modernize the 
fleet of VC-25 aircraft.
    Therefore, pending further investigation of any requirement 
for expanding the executive transport fleet and the 
alternatives for filling such a requirement, the committee 
recommends a reduction of $318.7 million in APAF line 13 and a 
reduction of $10.0 million in APAF line 68.

Protection Level One Armored Utility Vehicles for intercontinental 
        ballistic missile security mission

    The budget request included $41.6 million in Other 
Procurement, Air Force (OPAF) for line number 4 Cargo and 
Utility Vehicles, of which $4.2 million was requested for 
Armored Utility Vehicles.
    The committee is concerned by the state of the wheeled 
vehicle fleet supporting Air Force Global Strike Command's 
(AFGSC) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) security 
mission.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $14.0 
million in OPAF line 4 for the procurement of 50 Protection 
Level One Armored Utility Vehicles to support AFGSC's ICBM 
security mission requirements.

Counter uncrewed systems for U.S. Africa Command

    The budget request included $254.1 million in line number 
32 of Other Procurement, Air Force (OPAF), Air Force Physical 
Security System.
    The committee recommends an increase of $100.0 million in 
OPAF line 32 for counter uncrewed systems for United States 
Africa Command. The committee notes that this was submitted as 
a request on the unfunded priorities list of the Commander, 
U.S. Africa Command.

                              Defense Wide


Topline increase

    As described in the 4101 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

Combatant Craft Assault

    The budget request included $66.5 million in Procurement, 
Defense-wide (PDW) for line 65 Combatant Craft Systems.
    The committee recommends an increase of $7.0 million in PDW 
line 65 for the procurement of additional Combatant Craft 
Assault.

Counter Uncrewed Systems

    The budget request included $358.3 million in Procurement, 
Defense-wide (PDW) for line 68 Warrior Systems, of which $52.1 
million is for Counter Uncrewed Systems.
    The committee notes that the Commander, U.S. Special 
Operations Command, has identified Counter Uncrewed Systems as 
a priority unfunded requirement.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $44.5 
million in PDW line 68, an increase of $34.6 million in 
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide in PE 
1160431BB, and an increase of $1.0 million in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide in SAG 1PL7 for Counter Uncrewed 
Systems.

                       Items of Special Interest


ALQ-172 Maintainability and Reliability System enhancements

    The B-52 electronic defensive system relies on the ALQ-172 
electronic warfare suite for self-protection. Currently, the 
Air Force is eliminating the electronic warfare position in the 
bomber and moving to a four person crew. Consequently, the ALQ-
172 will move to the position of the navigator. As part of this 
move, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is leading the 
effort to upgrade the ALQ-172 Maintainability and Reliability 
System (MARS) to an enhanced version, known as MARS-E, which 
has a digital receive transmit generator to allow low frequency 
receive capability typical of threats encountered in the Indo-
Pacific region.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to brief the congressional defense committees, not later 
than March 31, 2025, on courses of action, including estimated 
costs, for the MARS-E system for the receive and transmit 
capability in lower frequency bands in order to improve the 
survivability of the B-52 in a near-peer conflict.

Basing requirements for unmanned aircraft systems

    The committee believes that the U.S. Army must consider the 
long-term training requirements as it resources the Future 
Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS).
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 1, 2025, on the U.S. Army's unmanned 
aircraft strategy. The briefing shall include: (1) Physical 
facility and training area requirements for FTUAS to 
effectively train manned-unmanned teaming; (2) Availability of 
airspace; (3) Sufficiency of current training areas to launch 
and retrieve vertical takeoff and landing capable FTUAS; (4) 
Estimated requirements and cost of construction of permanent 
training facilities; and (5) Assessment of livable communities, 
educational opportunities, and state and local measures that 
provide support to U.S. military personnel, particularly as 
related to this capability.

Briefing on M1E3 artificial intelligence enabled features

    The committee supports the U.S. Army's modernization 
efforts to acquire the next generation of combat vehicles and 
capabilities by leveraging architectures and software that can 
enhance AI-enabled features, to include advanced driver 
assistance and aided target recognition. In addition, AI-
enabled features may increase reliability through predictive 
maintenance and diagnostics. Key U.S. Army programs, such as 
Robotic Combat Vehicle and XM-30, have made strides to adopt 
commercial best practices and the latest technology related to 
advanced driver assistance and vehicle software platforms. The 
committee encourages the Program Executive Office for Ground 
Combat Systems to leverage lessons learned from these programs 
to inform the acquisition strategies for next generation combat 
vehicles to achieve greater effectiveness, lethality, and 
survivability.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives, not later than February 28, 2025, on 
how the U.S. Army is applying lessons learned from other Army 
program offices to achieve greater autonomy through on-vehicle 
software architecture in its M1E3 program.

Combat Network Communications Technology Nuclear System modification

    The B-52 bomber relies on the Combat Network Communications 
Technology (CONECT) display system to integrate mission 
planning and target assessment across the crew members for a 
common operations display. However, the system does not display 
the same configuration for nuclear operations, and instead it 
relies on the older display found in cathode ray screens. The 
committee understands that the Air Force is modifying the 
CONECT system to ensure the nuclear mission display is 
integrated in the current display system.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the U.S. 
Air Force to brief the congressional defense committees, not 
later than March 31, 2025, on efforts to integrate the nuclear 
mission display with the current CONECT display system.

Commercial aerial refueling

    Aerial refueling is vital to the United States achieving 
and maintaining air dominance in a conflict, and is necessary 
for conducting aviation training and operational requirements. 
Current U.S. organic tanker capacity falls short of the 
Department of Defense's requirement, especially as the organic 
tanker force transitions from the KC-10 and KC-135 to the KC-
46. This shortfall regularly disrupts both training and 
operations, causing significant readiness degradation. Aerial 
refueling assets are always in high demand, and that demand 
will increase in a time of conflict.
    The committee is aware that the Naval Air Systems Command 
contracts for the use of tankers from commercial aerial 
refueling providers. Such tankers mitigate the U.S. Navy's own 
capacity shortfalls. In addition to regular use by the U.S. 
Navy, these commercial providers have successfully supported 
multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft operations, increasing 
availability, flexibility, and capacity, especially in the 
continental United States and in permissive environments. 
Thecommittee notes the increasing use of commercial aerial refueling by 
the U.S. Air Force and potential for positive effects on overall 
readiness.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, detailing plans for 
using commercial aerial refueling to improve readiness and more 
fully leverage exercises and training events which would 
benefit from more predictable and consistent tanker support.

Commercial dual-use parts

    Section 161 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) 
directed the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of 
the Navy to include Federal Aviation Administration-certified 
used parts in supply chain solutions. The committee needs to 
ensure that the implementation of the directive is complete, 
and that the Department of Defense is taking maximum advantage 
of other sources of spare parts.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to submit a report to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than January 31, 2025, on this initiative. The report 
should include: (1) The extent to which the Department of the 
Air Force and the Department of the Navy have acquired used, 
overhauled, reconditioned, and remanufactured commercial dual-
use parts; (2) An identification of used parts acquired under 
this program; (3) The costs of these used parts compared to the 
costs of the same new parts if acquired new; and (4) A 
description of competitive procedures used by the Air Force and 
Navy to acquire commercial dual-use parts.

Common tactical truck

    The committee supports continued U.S. Army efforts to 
maximize commonality and employ best commercial practices in 
its Tactical Wheeled Vehicle procurement activities. However, 
the committee is concerned that the U.S. Army's current 
acquisition strategy for the common tactical truck (CTT), 
including the decision to combine vehicles with different 
mission requirements, such as the Heavy Expanded Mobility 
Tactical Truck and the line haul tractor trailer, into one 
configuration may reduce competition and increase costs.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
February 28, 2025, on the U.S. Army's analysis of alternatives 
for the CTT program, to include its consideration of 
recapitalizing the Family of Heavy Tactical Wheeled Vehicles.

Comptroller General review of Army Future Vertical Lift modernization 
        efforts

    The U.S. Army announced in February that it would rebalance 
its aviation modernization investments across new and enduring 
platforms. This decision included cancellation of its Future 
Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft effort; increased investment in 
its Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System; a commitment to 
modernize its enduring Apache, Black Hawk, and Chinook fleets; 
and a divestment of legacy unmanned assets. To assist the 
committee in its oversight of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical 
Lift (FVL) modernization efforts to include these changes, the 
committee directs the Comptroller General of the United States 
to review and assess the U.S. Army's FVL efforts and plans. The 
Comptroller General's review should assess:
          (1) What new investments or developments will result 
        from the restructuring and what investments or 
        developments will the U.S. Army curtail or continue;
          (2) What analyses were performed to inform the U.S. 
        Army's decision to restructure its plans for aviation 
        modernization; and
          (3) To what extent has the U.S. Army factored in 
        lessons learned from previous acquisition efforts, 
        experimentation events, Indo-Pacific centric exercises, 
        and observations of operations in Ukraine to inform its 
        revised plans for aviation.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than June 27, 2025, and a report at a time agreed upon at 
the time of the briefing.

Comptroller General review of Army network modernization

    The committee is aware that the U.S. Army has recently 
shifted its network modernization approach from biennial 
capability sets to a continuous insertion of new technology and 
a more software-centric approach.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to conduct a review and provide a briefing to 
the congressional defense committees, not later than June 27, 
2025, on the U.S. Army's network modernization approach and 
plans. The Comptroller General's review should assess:
          (1) What systems or technologies the U.S. Army is 
        seeking to modernize its battlefield command, control, 
        and communications network;
          (2) What acquisition approaches and contracting 
        strategies the U.S. Army is considering for modernizing 
        its battlefield network capabilities;
          (3) How the U.S. Army determined the requirements for 
        these systems; and
          (4) To what extent the U.S. Army is using leading 
        practices to manage risks in acquiring these systems or 
        software.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General to 
provide a report to the congressional defense committees at a 
mutually agreed upon time.

Comptroller General review of B-52 bomber spare parts and support 
        equipment

    The last B-52 bomber was built in 1962, and it is expected 
to be retired in the 2050s. The current fleet of 76 aircraft is 
undergoing 10 depot level modifications and it has over 60,000 
total parts in its inventory spread throughout various depots 
and support centers. However, this does not include associated 
aircraft ground equipment such as unique weapons loaders, 
electrical generators, and other associated systems. These 
modernization investments will ensure the fleet remains combat 
ready over the next 30 years, but many of the parts in 
inventory, will likely be 90 years old by the time the fleet is 
retired.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to assess:
          (1) The cost, schedule, and performance progress of 
        Air Force B-52 modernization investments;
          (2) The Air Force's approach to coordinating and 
        tracking B-52 depot level modifications underway and 
        planned; and
          (3) Non-depot level parts sustainment, including 
        aircraft ground equipment associated with the B-52 
        through the remaining lifetime of the airframe.
    The Comptroller General shall brief the congressional 
defense committees on this assessment on a mutually agreed upon 
date, but not later than March 31, 2025.

Contested logistics training at combat training centers

    The committee finds that the importance of sustaining 
forces in expeditionary environments is underscored by recent 
initiatives such as the Pacific Deterrence Initiative and the 
Arctic Strategy. However, the committee notes that the Combat 
Training Center Directorate has not adequately integrated key 
commercial technologies into its training exercises for 
rotating deployable units.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives, not later than March 15, 2025, on 
U.S. Army efforts to train soldiers on contested logistics-
related technical systems at combat training centers (CTC) or 
during division- or corps-level exercises. The briefing shall 
include: (1) A summary of training scenarios used; (2) An 
assessment of the skills that the combined force needs to 
develop and maintain to enable efficient and effective 
deployment of life support systems; (3) An assessment of 
commercially-available equipment or systems that the U.S. Army 
has exercised in simulated combat and contested environments; 
and (4) Any other elements the Secretary deems relevant.

Counter-UAS for conventional forces

    The committee believes that the most effective counter-
unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities for the joint force 
are those using software-defined technologies of autonomy, 
artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. The 
committee notes that U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), 
through the Systems Integration Partner program, uses such 
technologies to rapidly deploy innovative counter-UAS 
capabilities in combat environments. These systems provide 
passive and active multi-modal detect configurations for mobile 
sites, fixed sites, and maritime vessels.
    The committee is concerned by the obstacles to 
transitioning these innovative capabilities from SOCOM to 
conventional forces. The committee commends SOCOM and U.S. 
Central Command for leveraging innovative capabilities like 
open-architecture, vertical take-off and landing, and AI-driven 
autonomous air vehicles for Group 3 defeat missions. However, 
the committee is concerned that the Services have not budgeted 
to sustain and expand these types of critical capabilities.
    Therefore, the committee directs the service acquisition 
executives of the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force 
to provide separate briefings to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not 
later than January 31, 2025, on plans to resource, transition, 
and scale advanced, AI-enabled, combat-validated UAS defeat 
capabilities to conventional forces within their department.

Directed energy testing for countering unmanned aerial systems

    The committee recognizes the threat posed by Group 1 to 
Group 3+ unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and UAS swarms, both to 
the Homeland and to U.S. military operations, installations, 
and personnel worldwide. The committee understands that to 
defeat this growing threat, a layered, integrated defense 
strategy is required that includes directed energy (DE) 
capabilities. The committee recognizes that DE capabilities 
must be tested and servicemembers must be trained in their 
operation before they can be deployed against UAS and UAS 
swarms.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to submit a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 31, 2025, on the current capability of the 
Department of Defense (DOD) to test DE systems and plans to 
increase that capability. The briefing shall include:
          (1) A complete list of DOD test ranges currently 
        conducting DE systems testing;
          (2) An assessment of existing Federal Aviation 
        Administration (FAA) and National Telecommunications 
        and Information Administration (NTIA) policies and 
        regulations relevant to the testing of DE systems and 
        the use of spectrum analysis tools;
          (3) An assessment of where among these test ranges 
        the implementation of spectrum analysis tools is 
        feasible and necessary for the testing of DE systems to 
        ensure adherence to FAA and NTIA regulations;
          (4) An assessment of the potential impacts of DE 
        system tests on the National Airspace System and the 
        electromagnetic spectrum, particularly concerning 
        effects beyond these installations' fence lines;
          (5) A plan to expand range support for DE testing and 
        operations;
          (6) Recommendations for DOD equipment, policy, or 
        regulatory changes to facilitate the testing of DE 
        systems at DOD ranges in compliance with FAA and NTIA 
        regulations; and
          (7) Recommendations, in consultation with the 
        Administrators of the FAA and the NTIA, for changes to 
        FAA and NTIA policies or regulations that would allow 
        for more effective and efficient testing of DE systems.

Enhance National Guard infantry lethality

    The committee recognizes the need to provide Reserve and 
National Guard infantry units additional opportunities to 
conduct realistic live fire training on state-of-the-art moving 
robotic target systems. The committee encourages the Army to 
establish reserve component training sites that: (1) Utilize 
autonomous robotic targets capable of conducting realistic 
training scenarios consistent with combat operations; (2) 
Objectively score trainee performance; (3) Operate at distances 
greater than 100 meters; (4) Survive live fire exercises from 
6.8 millimeter rounds of the Next Generation Squad Weapon of 
the Army; and (5) Fully function in all reasonably expected 
weather conditions and across diverse geographic landscapes.

Establishment of a digital engineering center of excellence

    The committee supports the Army's efforts to begin a Ground 
Vehicle System Center Digital Engineering Center of Excellence 
to enable digital transformation in all parts of the lifecycle, 
including an inventory of obsolete parts no longer manufactured 
by the private sector for deployed weapon systems, and the 
ability to virtually, and physically, prototype next generation 
ground systems. The committee believes the Center of Excellence 
should be an enduring capability with both government and 
academic partners in order to ensure warfighter ability to 
field current weapon systems free of replacement part shortages 
and to rapidly field new weapon systems.

Extended range cannon artillery replacement

    Though the Army cancelled its Extended Range Cannon 
Artillery (ERCA) program, a recently conducted tactical fires 
study validated the capability gap that the ERCA sought to 
fill. Observations from Ukraine reinforce the critical role of 
mobile cannon artillery. The extensive employment of unmanned 
aerial systems and near ubiquitous sensing only increase the 
risks to the Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) and the Stryker 
Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) on the modern battlefield. The 
committee is interested in how the Army is seeking to rapidly 
identify and field improved cannon artillery to these 
formations. The committee supports Army efforts to achieve 
requirements by identifying currently available capabilities or 
rapidly improving our own systems.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Army to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services 
of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 31, 2025, on its long range cannon modernization effort. 
The briefing should include:
          (1) An assessment of how current ABCTs and SBCTs 
        long-range cannon fires capabilities would perform in a 
        scenario such as Ukraine;
          (2) A description of what new vehicles or programs 
        are being considered to fill the stated requirement; 
        and
          (3) A comparison of cost to modernize through 
        employment of, or modification to, existing platforms 
        versus the cost to a new start program. A new start 
        program estimate should consider total costs, including 
        developmental, acquisition, sustainment, and 
        operational costs.

Future Long Range Assault Aircraft

    The committee is encouraged by the progress and reduction 
of risk achieved in the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft 
(FLRAA) program and its advancement toward production and first 
unit equipped starting in 2030. The committee recognizes that 
the FLRAA tilt-rotor weapon system, based on the Bell-Textron 
V-280 Valor technology demonstrator, delivers transformational 
vertical lift capability, providing speed and range critically 
needed in the Indo-Pacific and other theaters of operation. The 
committee notes that next-generation tilt-rotor technology 
utilized in the FLRAA is based on lessons incorporated from 
over 750,000 tilt-rotor flight hours and represents a unique 
U.S. strategic capability, technology, and manufacturing 
advantage.
    Given the leap-ahead nature of the FLRAA aircraft, the 
committee encourages the Department of Defense (DOD) to 
aggressively support the U.S. Army's efforts to complete 
development, testing, and fielding of the assault and medical 
evacuation configurations. Additionally, the committee 
encourages DOD to leverage the U.S. Army's FLRAA program to 
fulfill U.S. Special Operations Command and other military 
services requirements for advanced vertical-lift capabilities. 
Furthermore, the committee expects the U.S. Army to 
concurrently posture the program to facilitate rapid sales to 
partner nations to build capacity and interoperability.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 15, 2025, on its preliminary fielding plans for the 
assault and medical evacuation variants. The briefing shall 
also include plans, efforts, and initiatives to facilitate 
sales to partner nations. Additionally, the committee directs 
the Secretaries of the Navy and Air Force, and the Commander, 
U.S. Special Operations Command, to provide briefings to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than March 15, 2025, on their 
respective plans to leverage the U.S. Army's FLRAA program to 
fulfill advanced vertical-lift capabilities of their 
organizations.

Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems

    The committee recognizes the critical importance of organic 
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) capability within Army combat 
maneuver formations, and the need to rapidly field runway 
independent, point take-off and landing, rapidly deployable 
Group III UAS in Brigade Combat Teams, the Ranger Regiment, and 
Special Forces groups. The committee notes that the U.S. Army 
plans to replace RQ-7 Shadows in these formations with Future 
Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FTUAS) beginning in fiscal 
year 2026 through fiscal year 2032, and that an accelerated 
divestiture of Shadow leaves a critical gap in organic UAS 
capability that smaller UAS do not provide, including extended 
range and endurance, targeting sensors, secure datalink, laser 
designation, and communications-relay payloads.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Army to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services 
of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
January 31, 2025, on options to accelerate production and 
fielding of the FTUAS in order to shorten the capability gap 
that results from accelerated divestiture of the RQ-7 Shadow. 
One of the options included in the briefing must articulate the 
fastest possible production and fielding that industry can 
reasonably facilitate.

Ground autonomy capabilities for the squad multipurpose equipment 
        transport

    The committee has expressed interest in software defined 
advanced technologies, including autonomous technology. The 
committee applauds the U.S. Army's recent directive on agile 
software development and believes this practice will result in 
capability delivered sooner to the warfighter.
    However, the committee believes the U.S. Army's acquisition 
and requirements process related to ground autonomy are out of 
sync. The committee believes that vehicle autonomy should not 
be limited only to the development of future combat and 
tactical vehicles, but could also be adapted into currently 
fielded systems that are projected to remain in the force.
    For example, the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-
MET) is one such system that is autonomy ready and designed for 
integration of future Modular Mission Payloads (MMPs) to 
enhance capability. However, the committee is unaware whether 
the U.S. Army has a defined requirement for autonomy for S-MET 
Increment II, or a plan to retrofit autonomy kits into S-MET 
Increment I models. The committee believes incorporating 
autonomy into S-METs would increase the diverse mission sets 
and capabilities to protect and serve warfighters.
    The committee is aware that multiple commercial products 
exist that enable advanced ground autonomy in large and small 
vehicles, including several that have automated S-MET-like 
vehicles. Despite this, the committee is concerned that the 
U.S. Army continues to fund the Robotic Technology Kernel, now 
known as Autonomous Robotic Control System, to support 
government autonomy software development while Program 
Executive Offices have turned to mid-tier acquisition to secure 
and deliver capability. The committee believes the U.S. Army 
should re-examine its funding decisions and consider further 
engagement with providers in the ground autonomy industrial 
base.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Army to provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 31, 2025, on its efforts to incorporate autonomy on 
currently fielded S-MET vehicles. The report should include:
          (1) Whether autonomy, not ``autonomy ready,'' is a 
        requirement for S-MET Increment II;
          (2) The U.S. Army's efforts to select autonomous 
        software vendors;
          (3) The U.S. Army's timelines to incorporate autonomy 
        in S-MET; and
          (4) Whether the U.S. Army plans to accelerate 
        retrofitting for S-MET Increment I.

Improving aviation training ranges

    The committee is aware that the U.S. Navy is undertaking 
various efforts to modernize its tactical aviation training 
ranges. The committee urges the Department of the Navy to 
consider additional research and development opportunities in 
order to keep pace with the evolving nature of man-portable air 
defense system (MANPADS) threats around the globe.
    Furthermore, the committee notes that the U.S. Navy is 
conducting a MANPADS-related aircrew electronic warfare 
tactical training range (AEWTTR) modernization effort in 
support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division 
(NAWCD). Despite these upgrades, the development and 
proliferation of third- and fourth-generation portable air 
defense systems that employ multispectral seeker technology is 
creating a growing threat for U.S. aviators.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy 
to brief the congressional defense committees, not later than 
January 31, 2025, on its plans to improve the capability of 
AEWTTR/NAWCD training ranges in response to the threat from 
third- and fourth-generation MANPADS.

Integration of Identification Friend or Foe systems for counter-
        unmanned aerial systems

    The committee is increasingly concerned by the inability of 
U.S. ground forces to distinguish enemy drones from friendly 
and neutral drones on the battlefield. Unmanned Aerial Systems 
(UAS) are inexpensive, useful for a multitude of purposes, and 
continue to proliferate. The increasing numbers of UAS 
challenge combat commanders' ability to identify, 
differentiate, and track all aircraft, manned and unmanned, 
across the air defense domain.
    The committee is aware that the U.S. Marine Corps is 
developing and fielding expeditionary systems to improve air 
defense capabilities. These programs, the Marine Air Defense 
Integrated System (MADIS) for counter-UAS and the Medium Range 
Intercept Capability (MRIC) for subsonic/supersonic cruise 
missiles, have advanced and capable primary radars for threat 
detection. Even so, these radars cannot effectively acquire 
remote Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) data to identify all 
friendly assets.
    The committee understands that the Marine Corps is looking 
at an existing Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) based 
IFF system to fully integrate with the MADIS and MRIC systems. 
The committee sees promise in this emerging system, and expects 
leadership in the U.S. Marine Corps to consider its integration 
into the U.S. Marine Corps' MADIS and MRIC programs.

Joint All Domain Testing, Evaluation, and Training Center

    The Senate report accompanying S. 4543 (S. Rept. 117-130), 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, as 
passed by the Senate, included a requirement for the Secretary 
of Defense to coordinate with the appropriate military and 
civilian officials to provide a report on the advisability and 
feasibility of establishing a Joint All Domain Training Center 
in the eastern half of the United States. The committee remains 
supportive of efforts to establish this training facility and 
expects the Department of Defense (DOD) to complete its ongoing 
review with all due haste. Further, the committee looks forward 
to receiving the results of the Institute for Defense Analysis 
study currently underway.
    The committee encourages DOD to fund such efforts should 
ongoing studies determine it would benefit the training and 
readiness of the Armed Forces or expand the availability of 
research, study, or experimentation facilities necessary for 
critical capabilities.

Load-carrying technology advancements

    The committee recognizes the need to advance the 
warfighter's capabilities through innovative load-carrying 
solutions. The positive outcomes associated with the 
Maneuverable Lightweight Electric Weight Reducer (MLEWR) effort 
highlight the potential for significant enhancements in troop 
mobility, lethality, and survivability. Further, the committee 
understands that the U.S. Army has initiated the validation of 
a requirement for the Dismount Unit Soldier Transport (DUST) 
based on the MLEWR effort.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 31, 2025, on its efforts to employ technology to improve 
the mobility of dismounted forces. The briefing should include:
          (1) A summary of unit assessments of the efficacy and 
        utility of the current load-carrying technologies under 
        evaluation, with an emphasis on the MLEWR effort, to 
        include operational benefits, challenges encountered, 
        and potential for integration at scale;
          (2) A description of the accessory kits currently 
        being utilized by units that have received systems 
        under the MLEWR effort, detailing how each accessory 
        enhances the platform's utility and the warfighter's 
        mission effectiveness;
          (3) An update on the DUST Capability Development 
        Document, including an anticipated timeline and the 
        steps being taken towards achieving its milestones; and
          (4) A description of fielding plan of these 
        capabilities to include any analysis of potential 
        obstacles and the strategies devised to address them.

Manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and close air 
        support training

    The committee recognizes the importance of proficiency in 
close air support (CAS) and intelligence, surveillance, and 
reconnaissance (ISR) coordination in order to effectively 
support ground force commander requirements globally. The 
committee further notes that training involving human-in-the-
loop ISR capabilities plays an important role in sustaining 
andenhancing CAS proficiency. While unmanned aerial systems have 
assumed a greater role in CAS execution, the demand for manned ISR 
operations will persist for ground force commanders across all global 
areas of responsibility.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing no later than January 3, 2025, that: (1) 
Outlines the strategy and associated activities of the 
Department of Defense to ensure proficiency in this critical 
skill set; and (2) Provides an assessment of what low-cost 
virtual and live training capabilities are available to 
operational units whose mission is to maintain proficiency in 
this skill set.

MH-139A Grey Wolf

    The committee notes with concern that the U.S. Air Force 
has reduced its planned procurement of MH-139A aircraft, 
potentially jeopardizing the recapitalization of the aging UH-
1N fleet. The MH-139A increases protection of our nuclear 
arsenal by providing enhanced rapid response against threats to 
our land-based intercontinental ballistic missile 
infrastructure, and if the procurement numbers were restored, 
could solve shortfalls in operations missions. The decision to 
limit MH-139A procurement after fiscal year 2025 will preclude 
the recapitalization of critical assets at Andrews Air Force 
Base and elsewhere, leaving concerning capability shortfalls.
    The committee therefore recommends that the U.S. Air Force 
fully fund the previously planned procurement of up to 84 MH-
139A aircraft in support of these critical transport and 
civilian search and rescue missions.
    Additionally, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Air Force to brief the congressional defense committees, no 
later than January 13, 2025, on how the vertical lift 
requirements of the Air Force District Washington, Air Force 
Material Command, and Air Education and Training Command will 
be met absent continued MH-139A procurement.

Modeling and simulation in relation to the Fragmentation Rapid Analysis 
        Generator using Computed Tomography

    The committee notes that as the Army modernizes its 
munitions, it must also modernize its ability to test and 
evaluate these new capabilities. One effort is the 
Fragmentation Rapid Analysis Generator using Computed 
Tomography (FRAG-CT) program which seeks to automate and 
improve the process of quantifying the mass, size, and 
distribution of munition fragmentation. By leveraging 
artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve data 
compilation, the committee understands FRAG-CT may also enable 
modeling and simulation during capabilities development.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army, 
in coordination with the Department of Defense's Director of 
Operational Test and Evaluation, to brief the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
not later than January 31, 2025, on its plans to utilize 
advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning 
software to enhance its ability to accurately verify, validate, 
and accredit modeling and simulation tools intended to improve 
weapons assessments. This briefing should include:
          (1) A description of the current development status 
        of the FRAG-CT program, including demonstrated 
        capabilities and performance metrics;
          (2) The potential for emerging technologies to 
        enhance lethality and modeling and simulation 
        capabilities for fragmentation characteristics; and
          (3) Any current or planned research, development, 
        test, and evaluation initiatives to further develop 
        FRAG-CT capabilities.

Mounted Mission Command-Transport

    The committee supports U.S. Army efforts to modernize its 
Joint Battle Command-Platform program of record, which provides 
secure blue force tracking capability at the Platform and 
Command Post levels and includes the Mounted Mission Command-
Transport (MMC-T). MMC-T will enable units to share near real-
time friendly and enemy situational awareness information, 
operational maps and graphics, and command and control 
messages. Further, the committee commends the use of open 
standards that promote competition and the ability to more 
rapidly inject new technology.

Multi-Domain capabilities in the Army National Guard

    The committee commends and remains supportive of the U.S. 
Army's efforts to develop, mature, and field Multi-Domain Task 
Forces (MDTFs) optimized for contested environments and 
supports the current plan to field five MDTFs as published in 
the recent Total Army Analysis. As the U.S. Army seeks 
opportunities to expand multi-domain capabilities across the 
force, the committee recommends the U.S. Army consider 
establishing similar capabilities within the Army National 
Guard. While the committee recognizes the high demand, low 
density nature of these unique forces, it is important for the 
U.S. Army to consider creative ways to both expand critical 
capabilities across the total force and take advantage of the 
ability of the reserve components to access soldiers with 
critical skills.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives, not later than February 28, 2025, on 
its efforts to expand MDTF-like capabilities into its reserve 
components.

Paladin Integrated Management

    The committee is concerned that the President's budget 
request includes only 20 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) 
sets, as the U.S. Army's published minimum sustainment rate for 
FY25 is 24 sets. This PIM procurement plan reduces the U.S. 
Army's buying power, significantly increases unit costs, and 
strains the supply chain. Therefore, the committee encourages 
the Secretary of the Army to budget for build rates that meet 
or exceed PIM's minimum sustainment rate across the future 
years defense plan.

Portable hybrid generators

    The committee recognizes that the U.S. Army will need to 
invest in lightweight hybrid field generators and auxiliary 
power units with lower decibel levels and reduced heat 
signatures to support Army operational requirements. For 
example, new 2 to 5 kilowatt hybrid field generators and 10 to 
30 kilowatt hybrid auxiliary power units could make Joint Light 
Tactical Vehicles more efficient through their advanced 
electronics. The committee recognizes that the U.S. Army will 
need to validate the number units needed to maximize fuel 
efficiency and decrease weight and noise for Joint Light 
Tactical Vehicles. The committee finds that continued 
investment and fielding of lightweight field generators and 
auxiliary power units will be necessary to support the 
modernization efforts of the U.S. Army.

Procurement authorities for amphibious warship programs

    The committee appreciates the U.S. Navy's efforts to enter 
into a multi-ship procurement of up to five amphibious warships 
and affirms that the U.S. Navy has the authority required to 
enter into such a procurement provided by section 129 of the 
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263). The committee recognizes that 
amphibious warships have not had the stabilizing benefit of a 
multiyear procurement or block buy contract such as used on the 
Arleigh-Burke-class destroyer, Virginia-class submarine, and 
Ford-class aircraft carrier, and regrets the failed 
negotiations in 2019 for a multi-ship procurement of amphibious 
warships. The committee encourages the Department of the Navy 
to use its authority, including authorization for economic 
order quantity, to support its ability to meet the statutory 
requirement for 31 amphibious warfare ships, achieve cost 
savings, and stabilize the industrial base.

Report on the costs of a sustainment brigade in the Indo-Pacific

    The committee is concerned that U.S. Army Pacific does not 
have a dedicated Active-Duty sustainment brigade within the 8th 
Theater Sustainment Command stationed at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. 
The committee notes that while the 25th Infantry Division, 
stationed at Schofield Barracks, has its own division 
sustainment brigade, the theater as a whole lacks a separate, 
dedicated logistics brigade. By contrast, the committee notes 
that the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Europe and 
Africa's lead organization for logistics, contains the 16th 
Sustainment Brigade to conduct theater opening, distribution, 
and redeployment operations. The committee believes that the 
Department of the Army should consider establishing a separate 
Active-Duty sustainment brigade within the Indo-Pacific area of 
operations.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a report to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not 
later than March 15, 2025, that assesses the advisability and 
feasibility of establishing an Active-Duty sustainment brigade 
in the Indo-Pacific. The report shall include:
          (1) A review of U.S. Army Pacific's sustainment 
        responsibilities across the theater, both for the Army 
        and the joint force;
          (2) A review of U.S. Army Pacific's current ability 
        to fulfill the responsibilities identified in (1);
          (3) A list and description of proposed tasks for the 
        Active-Duty sustainment brigade;
          (4) Force structure options to establish an Active-
        Duty sustainment brigade, to include a review of 
        reserve component billets; and
          (5) Costs and other considerations associated with 
        establishing an Active-Duty sustainment brigade in the 
        Indo-Pacific.

Review of shipbuilding

    The committee remains concerned about the performance of 
the U.S. Navy's major shipbuilding programs, and its ability to 
efficiently design and build new vessels based on requirements 
driven by capabilities needed to respond to evolving and 
expanding maritime threats. In the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) report, published on May 2, 2024, titled ``Navy 
Shipbuilding: Increased Use of Leading Design Practices Could 
Improve Timeliness of Deliveries'' (GAO-24-105503), GAO found 
that the design practices being used by U.S. Navy shipbuilding 
programs fall short of leading commercial practices. The report 
stated that the U.S. Navy's practices contribute to longer 
cycle times for new ship design and construction and less 
predictable cost, schedule, and performance outcomes. GAO's 
report also noted that the U.S. Navy's effectiveness in 
maturing new ship designs can be hampered by its requirements 
practices and in-house workforce challenges that affect 
decision-making. The committee notes that responsibility for 
ship requirements, and how those requirements are interpreted 
into specifications, rests with the U.S. Navy. These decisions 
account for a large majority of the design space and program 
cost.
    As a result, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Acquisition and Sustainment to submit a report to the 
congressional defense committees regarding warship planning, 
design, and construction practices. The report shall address: 
(1) A comparison of approaches to warship requirements, 
specification, and design practices between the U.S. Navy and 
the navies of South Korea and Japan; (2) An analysis the 
tradeoff between ship weight and ship density in construction 
and sustainment costs; (3) A review of U.S. Navy ship 
engineering workforce, including the size, qualifications, 
organization, funding, and how changes at the module level are 
evaluated at the system level, including impacts on operational 
requirements, cost, and schedule; (4) An identification of 
commercially-derived components and capabilities that are 
relevant to U.S. Navy operating environments; and (5) An 
evaluation of whether the U.S. Navy's adoption of best 
practices used by commercial shipbuilding in the United States 
and among allies would support the domestic commercial maritime 
shipbuilding industry.
    The committee further directs the Under Secretary of 
Acquisition and Sustainment to provide an interim briefing to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives not later than June 1, 2025, with a final 
report to be issued at a mutually agreed upon date. The 
committee authorizes the Under Secretary of Defense for 
Acquisition and Sustainment to enter into one or more contracts 
or grants with the Acquisition Innovation Research Center and 
federally funded research and development centers to help 
develop this report.

Small business contract modification due to inflationary factors

    The committee is aware of small businesses' concerns with 
U.S. Army contracts in recent years, including small 
businesses' requests for extraordinary contractual 
modifications due to inflationary factors associated with 
COVID-19 and other supply chain impacts. The committee believes 
that these concerns have merit, and that contractual 
modifications of these sorts are of significant importance for 
small businesses.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to expedite the processing, review, and adjudication of 
contract modification requests for price adjustments due to 
inflation submitted from small businesses since 2019. Further, 
the committee directs the Secretary to brief the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
not later than January 31, 2025, on the status of outstanding 
contract modification requests from small businesses and the 
Department of the Army's plan to resolve any outstanding 
requests.

Small unit autonomous medium-lift unmanned aerial system resupply

    The Committee supports the initiatives within the 
Department of Defense on the Joint Tactical Autonomous Aerial 
Resupply System (JTAARS). This system is an autonomous aerial 
cargo delivery solution, organic to the maneuver commander, 
that offers rapid and agile sustainment options for highly 
mobile tactical combat forces operating in widely dispersed and 
close support areas.
    The Committee recommends that the Department of Defense:
          (1) Prioritize the development and deployment of 
        autonomous aerial resupply systems, which have shown 
        significant operational benefits, including enhanced 
        safety, speed, and efficiency of resupply missions;
          (2) Work to expedite the integration of light, medium 
        and heavy variants of these systems into various 
        branches of the armed forces, emphasizing their 
        potential to improve logistical support and operational 
        security;
          (3) Ensure ongoing testing and capability expansion 
        in partnership with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) 
        research institutions and military units, to include 
        adherence to relevant National Defense Authorization 
        Act requirements and pursuing Blue-UAS approval; and
          (4) Recognize that programs like JTAARS enable 
        maneuver by reducing the tactical force's dependence on 
        ground lines of communication and sustainment, 
        mitigating threats to manned convoys and manned aerial 
        systems, lightening the soldier's load, and shrinking 
        the supply chain.

Solicitation of commercial off-the-shelf aviation solutions

    The committee commends efforts by the Department of Defense 
(DOD) to modernize its forces through the development and 
fielding of advanced aviation combat capabilities. However, the 
committee is concerned with the speed, process, and cost at 
which DOD procures and fields systems. The committee is also 
concerned about DOD releasing solicitations with directed 
requirements that preclude the use of commercial off-the-shelf 
(COTS) solutions that otherwise would be acceptable. The 
committee believes maximizing the use of COTS for technical 
components and solutions could reduce costs through increased 
vendor competition, and could reduce fielding timelines. 
Therefore, the committee encourages DOD to ensure solicitations 
with directed requirements include opportunities for aviation 
COTS solutions to compete.

Sonobuoy minimum inventory requirements

    Sonobuoys are a key component of the U.S. Navy's anti-
submarine warfare arsenal. They are a critical element of the 
U.S. Navy's ability to combat and track highly sophisticated 
submarine threats worldwide, especially throughout the Indo-
Pacific, Northern Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea areas 
of operation. Sonobuoy expenditure rates have steadily risen 
over the past several years as adversary threats have expanded. 
The annual naval munitions requirements process (NMRP) model 
estimates inventory requirements for combat stock and all usage 
requirements for readiness, current operations, and squadron 
training and test. The U.S. Navy, however, has historically 
underfunded annual sonobuoy procurement to that required 
inventory level, resulting in sonobuoy procurement below NMRP-
recommended levels.
    The committee is concerned that this gap between validated 
sonobuoy requirements and lower levels of funding for 
procurement leaves the U.S. Navy vulnerable to increased 
threats from adversaries around the globe. Therefore, the 
committee encourages the Secretary of the Navy, beginning in 
the budget request for fiscal year 2026, to fund annual 
sonobuoy procurement to no less than 95 percent of the total 
munitions requirement for sonobuoys as determined by the NMRP.

Status of contract adversary air

    The committee understands the growing importance of 
simulation and synthetic platforms for the replication of 
future air threat environments, and is encouraged by U.S. Air 
Force efforts in this area. However, the committee does not 
believe virtual or constructive training should be considered a 
complete substitute for live training, and understands that 
contracted adversary air providers may offer flexible and 
affordable solutions for some portion of adversary air 
requirements.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy, to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than March 31, 2025, on the current state of contractor 
adversary air arrangements. The briefing shall cover topics 
such as: (1) The total number of contractor adversary air 
providers currently supporting the joint force; (2) Specifics 
on how contractor solutions substitute or augment organic 
service fleets to delivery high-end adversary training; and (3) 
Operational costs and benefits of contractor adversary air 
providers versus utilizing own-fleet aircraft in adversary 
roles.

Submarine industrial base expansion

    The committee fully supports the U.S. Navy's efforts to 
bolster the submarine supplier base. The committee supports the 
partnership between the shipbuilders and the U.S. Navy to 
identify and fund projects among suppliers to help them 
increase capability and capacity. One alternative source of 
suppliers that the committee believes would merit U.S. Navy 
attention is among non-traditional suppliers that are not 
already significantly involved in the Virginia- and Columbia-
class programs. The committee is concerned that, unless the 
U.S. Navy identifies a pathway for new suppliers to receive 
U.S. Navy investments in equipment and workforce development, 
the U.S. Navy and shipbuilders may not be able to achieve their 
goals for expanding capacity and capability.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Program Executive 
Office (PEO) Strategic Submarines, the PEO Attack Submarines, 
and the Submarine Industrial Base office, to work with the 
submarine shipbuilders to establish a process by which they can 
evaluate and invest in bringing new suppliers into the 
submarine industrial base more quickly. This process should 
allow for the following: (1) Disclosing to potential providers 
parts or components the U.S. Navy needs; (2) Providing timely 
support for qualification of such new sources; (3) Onsite 
evaluation of potential new submarine suppliers; (4) Feedback 
to potential suppliers on potential work for Virginia- and 
Columbia-class programs; (5) Suggested equipment investment to 
support potential work; and (6) Recommendations for the U.S. 
Navy for investment of the strategic development funding and a 
timeline for that investment.
    The Secretary of the Navy should establish this process and 
brief the program to the congressional defense committees not 
later than March 31, 2025. The committee also directs the 
Secretary of the Navy, beginning in fiscal year 2026 and for 
the next 5 years, to submit an annual report to the 
congressional defense committees on new suppliers added to 
submarine industrial base under this process, including the 
amount and type of work added and the total investment to be 
executed.

Submarine industrial base workforce

    The committee has long believed that the submarine 
industrial base is a critical national asset and has been 
consistently supportive of efforts to expand the skilled 
workforce necessary for submarine construction. Despite these 
efforts, disruption due to COVID-19, the generational change in 
the shipbuilding workforce, and the increase of submarine 
construction work due to vital national priorities such as the 
Columbia-class present surmountable, but daunting challenges.
    The committee is supportive of new approaches to the 
problem and believes that efforts such as strategic outsourcing 
and supplier development can, and should, open up new options 
for non-traditional vendors to provide required capacity to an 
already strained industry.
    The committee also believes that continued efforts to bring 
men and women into the highly-skilled trades that submarine 
construction demands is vital. Submarines underpin the nation's 
conventional and strategic deterrent. Improved pace and quality 
in submarine construction work is necessary to meet current 
plans. The committee provided novel incentives and authorities 
in previous legislation to help attract and retain talent, as 
well as increase the size of the skilled labor pool in regions 
of the country relevant for submarine construction. Ultimately, 
however, the committee believes that a close and continuing 
partnership between the U.S. Navy and industry is necessary to 
make the targeted, enduring investments in people who will 
support this vital industry for the years to come.

Tanker roadmap

    The U.S. Air Force has testified before Congress that KC-
135 tankers will be replaced by some combination of KC-46As, a 
commercial derivative aircraft tanker, and the Next Generation 
Air-refueling System (NGAS). However, the U.S. Air Force has 
yet to provide the committees with a detailed plan illustrating 
how it intends to do so after the U.S. Air Force procures 183 
KC-46As through fiscal year 2027.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to submit a specific plan with the submission of the 
budget request for fiscal year 2026 for modernizing the 
remaining strategic tanker fleet.

Total Army Analysis accessions assumptions

    The committee has observed that the most recent Total Army 
Analysis used accessions assumptions that did not coincide with 
the Army's actual recruiting goals or end strength requests. As 
a result, the committee is concerned about the end strength 
planning factors used in the Total Army Analysis process.
    The committee therefore directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing, not later than March 15, 2025, on how 
the Army's recruiting goals and end strength requests are 
incorporated into Total Army Analysis, along with 
recommendations for how to better integrate the two planning 
processes.

UH-72 Lakota helicopter sustainment and modernization

    The committee is concerned that the U.S. Army lacks an 
executable plan to address the long-term sustainment and 
modernization of the UH-72A/B Lakota Light Utility Helicopter. 
The committee recognizes the significant contributions of the 
Lakota helicopter to homeland defense, force generation, and 
installation support. It has proven to be a versatile, 
reliable, and cost-effective platform across a range of 
missions. However, the committee is concerned with accelerated 
aging of the fleet due to higher than programmed employment and 
the lack of a defined and budgeted long-term sustainment 
strategy. Recognizing the typical acceleration of flying hour 
costs as fleets age across all U.S. Army aviation platforms, 
and as the Lakota approaches 20-years of service, the committee 
is interested in understanding the U.S. Army's lifecycle 
sustainment plan for the Lakota.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army, 
in consultation with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, to 
submit a report to the congressional defense committees not 
later than April 15, 2025, on the U.S. Army's strategy for 
long-term life cycle sustainment and modernization of the 
Lakota fleet. The report shall include:
          (1) A lifecycle sustainment course of action analysis 
        for the Lakota fleet that addresses fleet aging, long-
        term sustainment, attrition, and the impacts and 
        opportunities associated with the end of UH-72A 
        production in lieu of the UH-72B. This analysis shall 
        assess and compare at least two courses of action. The 
        first assumes the long-term sustainment of the existing 
        fleet of 460 UH-72As and 18 UH-72Bs. The second will 
        address the sustainment costs and timing associated 
        with a cascade plan to redistribute, recapitalize, 
        resell, or dispose of UH-72A aircraft in lieu of more 
        cost effective UH-72B aircraft;
          (2) A remanufacture analysis that includes an 
        assessment of the cost and readiness benefit of 
        harvesting components not applicable to a 
        remanufactured UH-72B for reuse on the enduring UH-72A 
        fleet; and
          (3) An assessment of the concepts of operations for 
        use of Army National Guard Security & Support (S&S) 
        Battalions in deployed environments for operations 
        consistent with the current S&S role including, but not 
        limited to, counter-narcotics, reconnaissance, and 
        light utility operations, identifying any aircraft 
        modifications required to conduct various mission 
        profiles.

Unmanned aerial systems budget line consolidation

    The committee recognizes the U.S. Army's need for fiscal 
agility within its small unmanned aerial systems portfolio and 
budget lines to keep pace with both threat capabilities and 
industry advancements. The committee believes the U.S. Army's 
current small unmanned aerial systems funding and procurement 
model could be improved by consolidating capabilities.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March 
31, 2025, on the U.S. Army's current small unmanned aerial 
systems funding model. The report shall include:
          (1) A summary of all existing small unmanned aerial 
        systems funding lines and available platforms to be 
        procured under each line;
          (2) A comparison of the U.S. Army's funding lines to 
        those of other military services' small unmanned aerial 
        systems funding lines; and
          (3) A proposal to consolidate small unmanned aerial 
        system platforms by capability rather than platform.

Winter-rated vehicle mobility solutions

    The committee is aware that the U.S. Army has a maneuver 
capability gap within the tactical vehicle portfolio due to an 
absence of tactical vehicle winterization kits and tires 
designed for operations on snow and ice. It is important that 
the U.S. Army approve a Modified Table of Organization and 
Equipment (MTOE) for Army units in Alaska, and other cold 
weather stations, to address this gap. In the past, the 11th 
Airborne Division used unit funds for tactical vehicle 
winterization kits--battery heaters, trickle chargers, and 
insulated troop compartments--to ensure basic vehicle 
operations.
    The committee believes it is critical that units can train 
safely in all weather conditions to include Arctic locations. 
Such exercises are critical to ensure the Army is ready to 
operate in an increasingly contested world due to emerging 
cold-regions natural resources competition, tensions on the 
Korean Peninsula, recent Russian aggression in Ukraine, and 
threats against North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies.
    The committee believes an MTOE should provide for tactical 
vehicle winterization kits, snow tires, and other accessories 
critical for safety and operational success. Therefore, the 
committee encourages the U.S. Army to approve the 11th Airborne 
Division MTOE in time for the unit's upcoming winter training 
cycle. Specifically, the committee supports the U.S. Army's 
efforts to field tactical vehicles with tires designed for snow 
and ice operations, encourages the procurement of any 
commercial off-the-shelf options that can immediately improve 
the capability and readiness of Army units in the Arctic, and 
enhance the safety of its personnel operating in such regions.

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

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Authorization of appropriations (sec. 201)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for research, development, test, and evaluation 
activities at the levels identified in section 4201 of division 
D of this Act.

    Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

Ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policy when awarding 
        research grants (sec. 211)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) to 
require Department of Defense (DOD) components to conduct 
periodic examinations of research awards made to institutions 
of higher education in order to ensure compliance with current 
DOD research security policy. The provision would also require 
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research Engineering 
(USD(R&E)) to periodically examine the components' reviews of 
their awards. Finally, the provision would require USD(R&E) to 
amend the current requirement for an annual report to include 
information on the outcomes of these periodic examinations.
    The committee understands that DOD has focused its research 
grant proposal review efforts on proper risk review prior to 
making an award, including through the risk-based security 
review process. The committee believes that it is important for 
DOD to be aware of changes that could have research security 
implications during the execution of the award, including 
changes in personnel and support information. The committee 
also understands that awardees are responsible for updating 
disclosures as part of their annual Research Progress 
Performance Reports (RPPR). Reliance on awardees to notify DOD 
of important changes in the annual RPPRs, however, may be 
insufficient for DOD to have full and timely insight to 
emerging research security issues.
    To help address those concerns, the committee believes that 
the USD(R&E) should consider integrating a continuous 
monitoring aspect to its overall program of research security. 
Therefore, the committee directs the USD(R&E) to provide a 
briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than 
February 1, 2025, on the feasibility and merits of initiating a 
program to perform continuous monitoring of DOD-funded research 
as part of its overall research security efforts.
Extension of Global Research Watch Program (sec. 212)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4066 of title 10, United States Code, to extend the 
Global Research Watch program from 2025 to 2035. The Global 
Research Watch program was established to monitor and analyze 
the basic and applied research activities and capabilities of 
foreign nations in areas of military interest, including both 
allies and competitors, in order to help make investment 
decisions and identify where significant opportunities for 
cooperative research may exist.
Competitive demonstration of automated target recognition algorithms 
        (sec. 213)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) of the 
Department of Defense to incorporate into a global information 
dominance experiment a competitive demonstration of at least 
two different automated target recognition algorithms to 
determine the most suitable source of development. The 
committee is concerned that insufficient competition may result 
in less capable attritable autonomous systems and foreclose 
promising innovative techniques developed in the private 
sector.
Modifications to test program for engineering plant of DDG(X) destroyer 
        vessels (sec. 214)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) by requiring the full-
scale testing of a minimum of two electric propulsion motor 
technologies.
Assignment of Department of Defense responsibility for international 
        collaboration on directed energy weapons (sec. 215)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 219 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) by designating the senior 
Department of Defense (DOD) official responsible for directed 
energy, supported by the Joint Directed Energy Transition 
Office (JDETO), as the office with primary responsibility for 
collaboration with international partners on directed energy 
(DE) weapons.
    The committee recognizes the decades of DOD investment made 
in developing DE weapons. The committee understands that there 
is significant and growing interest among international 
partners to collaborate with DOD as some of these initiatives 
have matured into deployable systems. The committee believes 
that international partners should play a larger role in the 
development and fielding of DE systems given the challenges 
across supply chains, critical material supplies, and testing 
infrastructure.
Expansion of authority for technology protection features activities 
        (sec. 216)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4067 of title 10, United States Code, to expand the 
authority of the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct 
exportability planning activities to strengthen ally and 
partner military capability, and improve coalition 
interoperability.
    The committee notes that section 4067 currently enables DOD 
to conduct exportability activities during the research and 
development phase of a designated system. Recent operational 
requirements in Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific, however, have 
identified the need to expand the scope of the authority beyond 
the research and development phase to enable the conduct of 
exportability planning activities for fielded, legacy, and non-
programs of record.
    The committee recognizes that the DOD's current authority 
was originally constructed as a pilot program in the Ike 
Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 
(Public Law 111-383) to encourage acquisition program managers 
to plan for export earlier in the life cycle of new acquisition 
programs. The committee believes that DOD should expand the now 
permanent authority to address emergent requirements to support 
ally and partner operational objectives through the provision 
of defense articles from U.S. or international partner stocks; 
fielded U.S. origin systems; and commercially available 
articles with military applications requiring the development 
and application of technology protection features.
Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program (sec. 217)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
subchapter III of chapter 303 of title 10, United States Code, 
to make permanent the authority for the Laboratory Quality 
Enhancement Program (LQEP) that was established in section 211 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 
(Public Law 114-328). The provision would also require updates 
to the roles and responsibilities of the LQEP.
Limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research 
        collaboration with certain institutions (sec. 218)
    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Department of Defense (DOD) from making an award to an 
institution of higher education for fundamental research in 
collaboration with an academic institution included on the list 
developed pursuant to section 1286(c)(9) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L. 115-232). 
The provision would also allow the Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Science and Technology to waive those restrictions 
on a case-by-case basis if it were in the interests of national 
security to do so. The provision would further require DOD to 
report annually on the compliance of the Department and 
institutions of higher education with this provision, including 
by listing the justification for waivers.
Detail authority for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to 
        support technology transition (sec. 219)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 
(DARPA) to provide qualified personnel to a military department 
to support transition of DARPA-developed technology to such 
military department, if requested by the Principal Technology 
Transition Advisor of that military department.
Prohibition on award of research or development contracts or grants to 
        educational institutions that have violated certain civil 
        rights (sec. 220)
    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Department of Defense from entering into any new contracts, 
or agreements, or making any new grant awards to institutions 
of higher education that have violated title VI of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) on or after 1 year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. The prohibition would no 
longer apply once an institution of higher education is 
determined to be in compliance with title VI. The provision 
includes a waiver for the Secretary of Defense to issue on a 
case-by-case basis.

             Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

Improvements relating to defining, identifying, and planning the 
        artificial intelligence workforce of the Department of Defense 
        (sec. 231)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Chief Digital and 
Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense 
and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, 
to fully define, identify, and plan for the artificial 
intelligence (AI) workforce. The Department of Defense should 
forecast future work requirements and the need for maintaining 
an enduring U.S. advantage in AI technology, applications, and 
systems.
Development and implementation of a plan on advancing interests of 
        Department of Defense in matters relating to electromagnetic 
        spectrum in international engagements or fora (sec. 232)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chief 
Information Officer of the Department of Defense, to develop 
and implement a 5-year plan for advancing the interests of the 
Department of Defense in matters relating to electromagnetic 
spectrum in international engagements or fora. The provision 
also requires a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on this plan.
Report on geographic presence of the Defense Innovation Unit (sec. 233)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to provide a 
report to the congressional defense committees on the current 
and planned geographic footprint of DIU.
    The committee recognizes the importance of DIU's mission to 
strengthen national security by accelerating the adoption of 
commercial technology throughout the U.S. military and 
bolstering our allied and national security innovation bases. 
The committee is also aware of the National Security Innovation 
Network, which exists within DIU to build networks of 
innovators that generate new solutions to national security 
problems.
    The committee believes that DIU should find ways to expand 
its geographic footprint to achieve nationwide coverage for DIU 
activities, particularly to geographic areas that are not major 
technology and innovation hubs. The committee believes that DIU 
should leverage all opportunities to expand, including through 
partnerships with Department of Defense laboratories, program 
intermediaries, university affiliated research centers, and 
other entities.
Report on obligations and expenditure rates for basic research (sec. 
        234)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), in coordination with 
the comptrollers of the military departments and the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, to provide a 
report to the congressional defense committees on the 
obligation and expenditure rates for Department of Defense 
(DOD) basic and applied research that is conducted at 
institutes of higher education.
    The committee understands the necessity of benchmarking 
obligations and expenditures of DOD appropriations to assess 
program performance. However, the Department's obligations and 
expenditures benchmark policies are based on a one-size-fits-
all model, often creating pressure on program managers to 
reduce incremental funding for grants and on principal 
investigators to restructure agreed upon spend plans, 
frequently resulting in the reprogramming of funds from basic 
research lines to other accounts, or the loss of such funds as 
unobligated balances.
    Basic research expenditure rates can be intermittent or 
concentrated during different parts of the year for a variety 
of reasons, including the mismatch between the Federal 
Government fiscal year and the academic calendar year. 
University faculty may focus their research efforts during the 
summer at the very end of the Federal fiscal year. Many 
students are funded on grants, and tuition is also paid in the 
late summer or early fall. In addition, basic and applied 
research grantees typically invoice on actual expenditures, 
whereas defense contractors can invoice more regularly using 
other benchmarks. Purchasing science equipment often requires 
long lead-times and funds are not billed until the equipment is 
received. For research outside the lab, fieldwork or offsite 
schedules are often moved and dependent on external factors.
    The committee applauds the DOD's intent to ensure taxpayer 
dollars are efficiently obligated and expended. However, for 
the reasons noted above, basic and applied research grants 
often do not exhibit a smooth expenditure rate compared to many 
other types of projects and programs. Basic and applied 
research grantees are often unable to expend funds until they 
are obligated on a grant. Based on the unpredictable nature of 
Federal Government appropriations, the expenditure of funds 
might occur many months after appropriations are finalized and 
often very late in the fiscal year. Despite the award delay, 
the obligation and expenditure benchmark policy might direct 
that 40 to 50 percent of the grant should be spent as soon as 
the grant is awarded.
    Therefore, the provision would require the Under Secretary 
of Defense (Comptroller) and the comptrollers of the military 
departments to provide data on basic and applied research 
obligations and expenditures rates and the amount of funding 
that is realigned from basic and applied research budget lines 
due to not meeting Comptroller benchmarks.

Electromagnetic spectrum demonstration program (sec. 235)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in 
coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research 
and Engineering, and the Director for Operational Test and 
Evaluation, to complete a demonstration program to assess the 
viability of using wideband adaptive signal processing 
technology to support simultaneous transmission and reception 
signals on the same electromagnetic spectrum frequency band. 
The provision also requires briefings to the congressional 
defense committees.

Pilot program on development of near-term use cases and demonstration 
        of artificial intelligence toward biotechnology applications 
        for national security (sec. 236)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program focused on 
the development of near-term use cases and demonstrations of 
artificial intelligence (AI) toward biotechnology applications 
for national security 1 year after the date of the enactment of 
this Act. This pilot program would be executed through the 
development of one or more public-private partnerships and 
would last for 5 years. The provision would also require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once each 
year thereafter for the duration of the pilot program, a report 
on the pilot program.
    The committee notes that this provision is based on a 
recommendation from the congressionally mandated National 
Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology. The committee is 
aware that many sectors are using AI models to transform 
biology, including to produce new and novel materials, energy 
storage, and bio-manufactured chemicals. The committee believes 
there are significant potential benefits to national security 
from the convergence of AI and biotechnology. The committee 
also believes that the pilot program could stimulate innovation 
in this area through the fostering of public-private 
partnerships to accelerate growth in these sectors.

Roadmap for addressing research and development needs in biotechnology 
        for the Department of Defense (sec. 237)

    The committee recommends a provision that would direct the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Secretaries of 
the military departments, to deliver to the congressional 
defense committees a biotechnology roadmap for the Department 
of Defense. The provision also requires the Comptroller General 
of the United States to evaluate the roadmap and provide a 
report on their findings to the congressional defense 
committees.
    The committee recognizes the significant implications of 
biotechnology for national security. The committee believes 
that the Department needs a comprehensive biotechnology roadmap 
to identify and guide investment priorities, plan for 
transition into fielded capabilities, and determine workforce 
needs, among other issues.

Plan for optimization of Irregular Warfare Technical Support 
        Directorate (sec. 238)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, a plan to optimize the contributions of 
the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate in order to 
enable irregular warfare activities in support of the 2022 
National Defense Strategy.

National Defense Economic Competition Research Council (sec. 239)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish and charter a council to 
identify, evaluate, and coordinate research efforts relating to 
economic competition activities to undermine the defense 
strategy of the United States and its partners and allies. In 
addition, the provision would require that the council 
regularly solicit input from the Joint Staff and combatant 
commands on needs, problem statements, or other topics relating 
to economic competition activities for their respective areas 
of responsibility.
    The committee notes that while the Department of Defense 
(DOD) has made some organizational changes to address gray zone 
activities below the threshold of war, many of these activities 
are nascent, dispersed, and not well understood by the various 
elements of DOD. In particular, addressing the economic 
competition elements that will influence future conflict is a 
subject that DOD has not had to contend with since the Cold 
War, and it is not readily understood in the context of 
conventional warfighting.
    The committee further notes that there are a number of 
organizations focused on aspects of economic competition, but 
they lack a critical mass to coalesce talent and thought 
leadership to help drive major direction in DOD. The committee 
believes that this Council, by focusing research and leadership 
in this area, can help DOD better understand how economic 
competition fits into the strategy of our adversaries, and how 
to develop mitigation approaches. Finally, increasing focus in 
this area may help foster a better understanding of the 
doctrinal and policy implications of these tools for deterrence 
activities of DOD.

Defense Science Board study on long-term operations and availability of 
        Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base (sec. 
        240)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to 
direct the Defense Science Board to complete a study to assess 
the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald 
Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (RTS) and United 
States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG KA) as facilities 
and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base 
(MRTFB). The provision further directs the Under Secretary to 
provide a report on the findings of the study to the 
congressional defense committees.
    The committee has a longstanding concern for the Kwajalein 
Atoll facilities due to the isolation of the atoll, and the 
vital test activities related to intercontinental ballistic 
missiles, missile defense, hypersonic weapons, and space domain 
awareness that the atoll's facilities support. Until 2014, the 
atoll was exclusively managed by the U.S. Army Space and 
Missile Defense Command (SMDC) when the U.S. Army made the 
decision to split the atoll into two operations. The test 
facilities would be overseen by SMDC, and would remain a MRTFB, 
but the atoll itself would become a U.S. Army garrison. As a 
result, U.S. Army Installation and Management Command assumed 
responsibility for managing the atoll's infrastructure. 
However, the committee believes this bifurcation of operations 
on Kwajalein Atoll has failed.
    Kwajalein Atoll is unique. The operation of these isolated 
test assets are dependent upon the infrastructure supporting 
the atoll to include the docks for receiving goods; the air and 
sea capabilities to transport goods, and the fuel farms and 
sewage plant to support organic maintenance. More importantly, 
the school, dining and housing facilities, and the hospital 
provide basic needs for an otherwise isolated workforce and 
their families. However, the docks are in a state of disrepair 
due to the ocean environment, and the hospital needs to be 
moved inland and rebuilt. Likewise, the fuel farm cannot handle 
current operations, and there is no functional control tower or 
air terminal. Finally, corrosion has limited the use of 
helicopters on the atoll, requiring a three-hour boat ride to 
the north end of Roi-Namur Island where the radars are located. 
In February, Roi-Namur was hit by a 5-foot wave, without 
warning, multiple times, resulting in extensive damage.
    The committee is deeply concerned by the degradation of 
infrastructure at Kwajalein Atoll, as well as the acute impacts 
of severe weather events on the operations of the facility. The 
Department of Defense owes the 2,500 staff and families, as 
well as visitors, functioning infrastructure to support them 
given the isolation of the atoll.

Pilot programs on use of artificial intelligence (sec. 241)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to commence carrying out a pilot program 
to assess the feasibility and advisability of using artificial 
intelligence-enabled software to optimize the workflow and 
operations for depots, shipyards, and manufacturing facilities 
run by the Department of Defense (DOD), and contract 
administration services for DOD, including the adjudication and 
review of contracts managed by the Defense Contract Management 
Agency. The provision would also require a report on the 
activities of the pilot program not later than 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of the Act.

Duties of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Governing 
        Council relating to artificial intelligence models and advanced 
        artificial intelligence technologies (sec. 242)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 238 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) to 
expand the duties of the Chief Digital and Artificial 
Intelligence Officer Governing Council, as established in 
section 1521 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31). The expanded duties would 
include: (1) The identification and assessment of artificial 
intelligence (AI) models and advanced AI technologies that 
could pose a national security risk if accessed by an adversary 
of the United States; (2) The development of strategies to 
prevent unauthorized access and usage of potent AI models by 
countries that are adversaries to the United States; and (3) 
The submission of recommendations to Congress and relevant 
Federal agencies that could inform legislative or 
administrative action in the field of AI.

Quantum Scaling Initiative (sec. 243)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 
(DARPA) to establish a Quantum Scaling Initiative to rapidly 
expand and support the development of fault-tolerant utility-
scale quantum computing capability available to the Department 
of Defense (DOD).
    The committee recognizes the importance of DARPA's 
Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing 
(US2QC) program and the significant progress made in 
understanding whether fault-tolerant utility-scale quantum 
computers could plausibly be realized faster than conventional 
predictions. The committee is encouraged by DARPA's multi-
phase, multi-year approach to evaluate new ways to scale fault-
tolerant qubit count for larger, more complex systems for 
defense, scientific, and civilian applications. As the 
technological achievements associated with US2QC are 
demonstrated, it is critical that DOD maintains an accelerated 
pace of development to ensure the United States preserves its 
global lead in quantum computing.

Incorporating human readiness levels into research, development, test, 
        and evaluation activities (sec. 244)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to initiate a review of the American 
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Human Factors and 
Ergonomics Society (HFES) Standard 400-2021 to determine 
whether any materials from this standard can and should be 
incorporated or referenced in Department of Defense (DOD) 
procedures and guidance material in order to enhance safety in 
relation to human factors. The provision would also require the 
Secretary to conduct preliminary mapping of the current human 
readiness levels of DOD, based on the ANSI and HFES Standard 
400-2021, and how these levels align with the current 
technology readiness levels of major development and 
acquisition programs, as defined in section 4201 of title 10, 
United States Code.

Management and utilization of digital data to enhance maintenance 
        activities (sec. 245)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in 
consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments 
and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of 
the Department of Defense, to develop and implement policies to 
manage and utilize data derived from digital data systems for 
aircraft, ships, and ground vehicles in support of maintenance 
activity.

Extension and modification of Directed Energy Working Group (sec. 246)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 219(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) to extend the Directed 
Energy Working Group for 5 years.

Directed Energy Roadmap and Activity Funding Report (sec. 247)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 219(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) to require a Directed 
Energy Roadmap and Activity Funding Report annually until 2031.

Pilot program on establishing entities and consortia to conduct 
        prototyping and production of critical and emerging 
        technologies (sec. 248)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to establish 
one or more entities, including consortia, to conduct 
prototyping and production activities for such critical and 
emerging technologies as the Secretary shall specify. The 
provision would require the Secretary to use other transaction 
authority to carry out the program pursuant section 4022 of 
title 10, United States Code. The committee notes that non-
traditional entities could participate in the pilot program. 
The committee further notes that the pilot program could help 
non-traditional entities engaged with pursuing opportunities 
through the Department of Defense. The pilot program would 
terminate on December 31, 2030.

                              Budget Items


                                  Army


Topline increase

    As described in the 4201 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

Modeling and simulation environments for weapons system innovation

    The budget request included $310.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 61102A 
Defense Research Sciences.
    The committee recognizes that modeling and simulation (M&S) 
is a cost-effective approach to exploring new use cases and 
concepts for current weapons systems.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $1.0 
million in RDA PE 61102A to support continued development of 
M&S environments to facilitate innovative future uses of 
defense weapons.

Advanced materials and manufacturing for hypersonic systems

    The budget request included $96.1 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62141A 
Lethality Technology.
    The committee notes that the Department of Defense has made 
significant investments to develop hypersonic capabilities. 
These efforts include developing robust materials to withstand 
extreme temperatures and environmental pressures. The committee 
recognizes that the U.S. Army Research Laboratory is developing 
cold spray and additive manufacturing technology as part of the 
overall portfolio of hypersonic systems development.
    The committee also recognizes that high-fidelity and 
complicated aerostructures are needed to reduce drag, provide 
proper glide and maneuverability, and support hypersonic 
combustion. To produce these complicated structures, new 
manufacturing methods are required which can be produced at 
high capacity using advanced automation and deposition 
technologies to make them affordable.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $6.0 
million in RDA PE 62141A to support continued development of 
cold spray repair and additive manufacturing technology.

Advanced textiles for extreme environments

    The budget request included $102.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62143A 
Soldier Lethality Technology.
    The committee notes the need for the Army to deploy and 
operate in a wide variety of operating environments, including 
harsh weather conditions. The committee believes the Department 
of the Army should be continuing to invest in research for 
advanced textiles and fibers to support the development for 
clothing and shelters for extreme environmental conditions.
    The committee recommends an increase of $5.0 million in RDA 
PE 62143A for advanced textiles for extreme environments.

Pathfinder Airborne program

    The budget request included $102.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62143A 
Soldier Lethality Technology.
    The committee recognizes the critical role that soldiers 
play in the early identification of technological opportunities 
and threats relevant to future capability development. The 
committee is aware that the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 
launched the Pathfinder Program in March 2021, including the 
Pathfinder Airborne program. Pathfinder Airborne is a 
partnership between academia, the XVIII Airborne Corps, Army 
Reserve Command, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command to 
promote ``bottom-up'' innovation from the force.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDA PE 62143A to support continued development of 
the Pathfinder Airborne initiative.

Pathfinder Air Assault program

    The budget request included $102.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62143A 
Soldier Lethality Technology.
    This committee is aware that the U.S. Army has implemented 
several Pathfinder initiatives to encourage collaboration 
between university researchers and soldiers for the timely 
identification of U.S. Army-relevant challenges and co-design 
of solutions to address mission-critical capability gaps. The 
committee notes that the Pathfinder Air Assault initiative has 
produced a number of technologies related to mitigating the 
impact of blast exposure, accelerating foreign language 
learning for U.S. Special Forces, and improving tools and 
thermal signature management.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $2.5 
million in RDA PE 62143A to support continued development of 
the Pathfinder Air Assault initiative.

Critical hybrid advanced materials processing

    The budget request included $102.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62143A 
Soldier Lethality Technology.
    The committee recognizes the need for secure and robust 
domestic supply chains of advanced materials, including 
processing capabilities. The committee is aware of consortia of 
universities, research institutes, and private sector entities 
engaged in research and development related to critical hybrid 
advanced materials processing. The committee believes that the 
Department of Defense should consider partnering on these 
efforts.
    The committee recommends an increase of $2.0 million in RDA 
PE 62143A to support continued development of critical hybrid 
advanced materials processing.

Accelerated carbonization soil stabilization

    The budget request included $66.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62144A 
Ground Technology.
    The committee is aware of ongoing research to develop 
methods to stabilize and strengthen soil material as a means to 
reduce carbon gas emissions, while at the same time 
contributing to infrastructure expansion and resiliency.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDA PE 62144A for accelerated carbonization soil 
stabilization.

Smart concrete materials

    The budget request included $66.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62144A 
Ground Technology.
    The committee recognizes that concrete is a major material 
used throughout Department of Defense infrastructure. The 
committee is aware that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is 
partnering with private industry and nonprofit entities to 
develop more reliable and adaptive concrete materials, often 
designated as smart concrete, for constructing new and 
rehabilitating existing infrastructure systems.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $1.0 
million in RDA PE 62144A to support continued development of 
smart concrete materials.

Roadway assessment and repair technologies

    The budget request included $66.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62144A 
Ground Technology.
    The committee recognizes that road, bridge, and airport 
networks are essential for transporting personnel, equipment, 
and supplies efficiently. New technologies could improve the 
resilience and sustainability of paved and unpaved roadways. 
The committee understands that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
is developing engineered repair materials for use in different 
climates that can cure quickly, and resist high heat from 
vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. In addition, new sensing 
technology, such as non-destructive sensors, could be deployed 
to assess pavements for their load carrying capacity to assess 
infrastructure conditions. Rapid assessment of pavement 
conditions could help better understand infrastructure 
requirements.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $1.0 
million in RDA PE 62144A to support continued development of 
engineered roadway repair materials and pavement assessment 
technologies.

Lightweight autonomous vehicle prototype

    The budget request included $149.1 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62145A 
Next Generation Combat Vehicle Technology.
    The committee is aware of the U.S. Army's requirement for 
new forms of autonomous vehicles to support future missions. 
The committee notes that construction of a lightweight 
autonomous vehicle platform prototype that combines advanced 
all-terrain sensors and collision avoidance technologies, novel 
battery chemistry and packaging design, and the use of advanced 
polymer composite materials with embedded health monitoring 
sensors as a working prototype can be helpful to the U.S. Army 
to evaluate the advantages and performance tradeoffs of such 
components in a future system. Such a prototype would 
potentially enhance U.S. defense preparedness and directly 
support the modernization and soldier protection priorities of 
the U.S. Army.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDA PE 62145A for a lightweight autonomous vehicle 
prototype.

Biosynthesizing critical chemicals

    The budget request included $32.1 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62147A 
Long Range Precision Fires Technology.
    The committee notes that critical chemicals play a pivotal 
role in creating materials that are fundamental to our daily 
life, from food additives to energetic materials. The 
production of these chemicals within the United States is 
crucial for avoiding supply chain disruptions and sustaining a 
robust industrial base. However, traditional methods of 
chemical synthesis pose significant environmental threats due 
to their reliance on large-scale reactors, high temperatures, 
and the use of hazardous solvents and reactions, which result 
in harmful waste streams. To address these challenges, 
developing a biosynthesis process as a more sustainable and 
efficient alternative should be explored.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $50.0 
million in RDA PE 62147A for biosynthesizing critical 
chemicals.

Counter-uncrewed aerial systems research

    The budget request included $39.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 62150A 
Air and Missile Defense Technology.
    The committee recognizes the significant and increasing 
threat posed by uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to U.S. 
installations and forces, including U.S. Army bases and 
personnel. The committee supports increased collaboration with 
academia for research, development, and testing in this area.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $2.0 
million in RDA PE 62150A to support continued counter-UAS 
research and testing between the U.S. Army and university-based 
partners.

Distributed AI fusion for attritable uncrewed systems

    The budget request included $18.3 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 63040A 
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Advanced 
Technologies.
    The committee recognizes the increasing relevance of 
attritable uncrewed systems for U.S. warfighting concepts and 
the necessity of such systems to incorporate artificial 
intelligence (AI).
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $10.0 
million in RDA PE 63040A to support the continued development 
of distributed AI fusion for attritable uncrewed systems 
technology.

Renewable electric vehicle charging stations

    The budget request included $45.9 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 63119A 
Ground Advanced Technology.
    The committee understands that the Department of Defense is 
interested in leveraging electric vehicle (EV) technology to 
mitigate logistics challenges involving fuel access. The 
development of EV infrastructure is a critical component of 
this effort.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDA PE 63119A to support continued development of 
renewable electric vehicle charging stations.

Design and manufacturing of advanced composites

    The budget request included $45.9 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 63119A 
Ground Advanced Technology.
    The committee recommends that current and next-generation 
Army ground vehicles should require advanced composite systems 
to enhance survivability and maneuverability. The U.S. Army is 
continuing to design and manufacture advanced composites, 
including multi-material protective systems.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $2.0 
million in RDA PE 63119A to support continued development of 
innovative design and manufacturing of advanced composites and 
multi-material protective systems.

High performance computing modernization program

    The budget request included $239.6 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 63461A 
High Performance Computing Modernization Program.
    The committee is aware that the U.S. Army manages the High 
Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) for the 
Department of Defense (DOD). The HPCMP continues to support 
entities throughout DOD by providing supercomputing access, and 
the demand for these resources continues to grow.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $8.0 
million in RDA PE 63461A to support continued development of 
the HPCMP.

Silicone anode battery testing

    The budget request included $175.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 63462A 
Next Generation Combat Vehicle Advanced Technology.
    The committee recognizes the importance of battery 
technology for Army next generation combat vehicles. Securing, 
developing, and testing domestic sources of critical materials, 
including silicone anodes, for batteries is important to reduce 
reliance on foreign nations.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $2.0 
million in RDA PE 63462A to support continued development of 
silicone anode domestically-sourced batteries for Army testing.

Army aviation cyber and electromagnetic protection

    The budget request included $140.6 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 63465A 
Future Vertical Lift Advanced Technology.
    The committee understands that future vertical lift 
platforms face an increasingly challenging cyber and 
electromagnetic threat environment, especially from peer 
nations.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDA PE 63465A to support continued development of 
Army aviation cybersecurity and electromagnetic activity 
protection.

Large caliber automated ammunition resupply

    The budget request included $116.0 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 63639A 
Tank and Medium Caliber Ammunition.
    The committee notes that the Army still faces a challenge 
in the automated resupply of ammunition for its artillery 
systems. Based on the lessons learned in Ukraine, the committee 
is increasingly aware of how such systems may provide utility 
on a future battlefield. The committee notes that systems such 
as the Large Caliber Automated Resupply system could fill that 
modernization void, and have the promise to improve the 
efficiency and safety of routine resupply of weapon systems.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $2.5 
million in RDA PE 63639A for the development and demonstration 
of automated ammunition resupply systems for large caliber 
artillery.

360 helmet mounted display for Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle

    The budget request included $23.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 63645A 
Armored System Modernization--Adv Dev.
    The committee recommends an increase of $17.5 million in 
RDA PE 63645A for the 360 Helmet Mounted Display for the 
Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle.

Short pulse laser directed energy demonstration

    The budget request included $252.0 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 64115A 
Technology Maturation Initiatives.
    The committee recommends an increase of $10.0 million in 
RDA PE 64115A for the short pulse laser directed energy 
demonstration.

Electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle reduction

    The budget request included $100.3 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 64642A 
Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles.
    The U.S. Army rescinded the electric Light Reconnaissance 
Vehicle (eLRV) Abbreviated Capability Document due to the most 
recent U.S. Army structure memorandum that reduces the 
requirement for Brigade Combat Teams six-seat reconnaissance/
heavy weapons vehicles. The U.S. Army is not projecting an 
equipping gap due to ongoing use of the High Mobility 
Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
    Therefore, the committee recommends a decrease of $10.3 
million in RDA PE 64642A from the eLRV program.

Mobile-long range precision strike missile

    The budget request included $164.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 65054A 
Emerging Technology Initiatives.
    The committee recommends an increase of $8.0 million in RDA 
PE 65054A for the mobile-long range precision strike missile.

JLTV anti-idle systems

    The budget request included $27.0 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 65812A 
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Engineering and 
Manufacturing Development Phase (EMD).
    The Army's JLTV anti-idle system reduces heat signature, 
increases power sources, allows silent overwatch, and decreases 
fuel demand in a contested environment. All of these 
capabilities improve survivability on the battlefield.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $7.5 
million in RDA for PE 65812A for further development of JLTV 
anti-idle systems.

Agile manufacturing for advanced armament systems

    The budget request included $9.4 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 67131A 
Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Programs.
    The committee recommends an increase of $6.0 million in RDA 
PE 67131A for agile manufacturing for advanced armament 
systems.

Containerized weapon system

    The budget request included $23.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 23802A 
Other Missile Product Improvement Programs.
    The committee recommends an increase of $10.0 million in 
RDA PE 23802A for the containerized weapon system.

Advanced isostatic pressure armor

    The budget request included $67.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 78045A 
End Item Industrial Preparedness Activities.
    The committee recommends an increase of $6.0 million in RDA 
PE 78045A for support to advanced isostatic pressure armor 
technology efforts.

                                  Navy


Topline increase

    As described in the 4201 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

Digital radar system development

    The budget request included $94.3 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), for PE 61103N 
University Research Initiatives.
    The committee notes that the Department of the Navy has 
made significant investments in radar development. The 
committee encourages the Department to continue this effort by 
focusing on: (1) data networking and real-time processing 
development; (2) research into distributed sensors operating in 
congested environments; and (3) continuous experimentation.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDN PE 61103N to support digital radar system 
development.

Unmanned maritime systems digital manufacturing factory of the future

    The budget request included $120.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), for PE 62123N 
Force Protection Applied Research.
    The committee notes the need to reduce the design-to-
production time of naval vessels and platforms by leveraging 
emerging robotic advanced manufacturing technology.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDN PE 62123N for an unmanned maritime systems 
digital manufacturing factory of the future.

Research on foreign malign influence operations

    The budget request included $76.4 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN) for PE 62236N 
Warfighter Sustainment Applied Research.
    The committee remains concerned about the evolving threat 
from foreign malign influence operations in cyberspace, the 
effect these operations have on the national security of the 
United States, and the impact on the Department of Defense's 
ability to effectively counter and deter foreign adversaries.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $6.0 
million in RDN PE 62236N to support further research on foreign 
malign influence operations.

Resilient autonomous sensing in the Arctic

    The budget request included $78.9 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), for PE 62435N 
Ocean Warfighting Environment Applied Research.
    The committee supports the Department of the Navy's 
investments in developing and fielding domain awareness systems 
and capabilities. The committee encourages the Department of 
the Navy to experiment with sensor technologies that are 
affordable, attritable, connected to uncrewed systems, and 
survivable in harsh environmental conditions such as the 
Arctic.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.5 
million in RDN PE 62435N to support continued development of 
resilient autonomous sensing in the Arctic.

Low-cost autonomous sensors for maritime dominance

    The budget request included $57.5 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), for PE 62747N 
Undersea Warfare Applied Research.
    The committee understands the importance of sensing in the 
maritime domain and the need to leverage autonomy in this area.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $10.0 
million in RDN PE 62747N to support the continued development 
of low-cost autonomous sensors for maritime dominance 
applications.

Geophysical sensing and characterization of the mine-hunting 
        environment

    The budget request included $57.5 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), for PE 62747N 
Undersea Warfare Applied Research.
    The committee is aware that the Department of Defense must 
detect undersea intrusions, including by low magnetic signature 
vessels and sea mines. Small uncrewed undersea vehicles with 
integrated geophysical sensors, such as acoustics, 
magnetometers, and gravity sensors, could assist in performing 
undersea surveillance and security functions.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $1.0 
million RDN PE 62747N to support continued development of 
improved geophysical sensing and characterization of the mine-
hunting environment.

Precision strike loitering munitions

    The budget request included $31.5 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), for PE 62782N 
Mine and Expeditionary Warfare Applied Research.
    The committee notes that the war in Ukraine has 
demonstrated the importance of loitering munitions. The 
committee is aware of several initiatives that the Department 
of Defense is exploring to develop, test, and field loitering 
munitions, including those with vertical-takeoff-and-landing 
(VTOL) capabilities.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $1.0 
million in RDN PE 62782N to support continued development of 
low cost VTOL loitering munitions.

Long-range maneuvering projectiles

    The budget request included $243.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), for PE 63640M 
USMC Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD).
    The committee recognizes that long-range precision fires 
remain an important requirement for Marine Corps expeditionary 
forces. Increasing the effective range of artillery weapon 
systems is critically important for modern warfighting, 
including the ability to launch, track, provide target updates, 
and maneuver in flight over long distances.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $7.0 
million in RDN PE 63640M to support testing and evaluation of 
long-range maneuvering projectiles.

Innovative design and manufacturing for uncrewed systems

    The budget request included $243.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), for PE 63640M 
USMC Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD).
    The committee supports efforts for the Department of the 
Navy to develop and field low-cost attritable systems, 
including for the Marine Corps.
    The committee recommends an increase of $8.0 million in RDN 
PE 63640M to support continued development of new and 
innovative design, manufacturing, and production techniques for 
low-cost attritable uncrewed systems.

Autonomous surface and underwater dual-modality vehicles

    The budget request included $41.8 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), PE 63207N for 
Air/Ocean Tactical Applications.
    The committee notes that dual-modality autonomous systems 
operating in both the surface and undersea domains could 
perform intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions 
for the U.S. Navy and support objectives in the 2022 National 
Defense Strategy to support autonomous system development and 
undersea superiority.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $18.0 
million in RDN PE 63207N for the testing of up to seven 
additional autonomous surface and underwater dual-modality 
vehicles.

Advanced submarine hull coatings

    The budget request included $96.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN), for PE 63561N 
Advanced Submarine Systems Development.
    The Navy needs to investigate new, robust hull treatment 
materials and solutions. Current submarine hull treatments do 
not satisfy all of the new requirements for the Columbia-class 
program, but there are no alternative materials qualified and 
available.
    The committee understands that a U.S. Navy-led team has 
made significant progress in improving hull treatment 
technology but needs to conduct additional development and 
testing to achieve higher technology readiness levels (TRL) to 
support production needs.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $10.0 
million in RDN PE 63561N for advanced submarine hull coatings. 
The committee intends that the U.S. Navy use these funds to 
further develop these materials and the production processes 
for them to achieve a TRL of 7, and to produce full-scale 
articles leading up to at-sea test validation of a Columbia-
class bow dome.

Nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile

    The budget request included $5.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN) for PE 64659N 
Precision Strike Weapons Development Program, but did not 
include any funding for the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise 
missile, which is not in compliance with section 1640 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public 
Law 118-31).
    The committee recommends an increase of $252.0 million in 
RDN PE 64659N to support continued development of the nuclear-
armed sea-launched cruise missile.

High density sonar array

    The budget request included $403.5 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDN) for PE 11221N 
Strategic Sub and Weapons System Support.
    The committee recommends an increase of $6.0 million in RDN 
PE 11221N to support continued development of the high density 
sonar array.

                               Air Force


Topline increase

    As described in the 4201 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

Advanced materials science for manufacturing research

    The budget request included $142.3 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF), for PE 
62102F Materials.
    The committee recognizes the important role of materials 
science and the collaboration with academia partners, which 
enables Department of Defense researchers and manufacturers to 
employ real-time, three-dimensional x-ray characterization 
tools and methods to test a broad range of mission-critical 
structural and functional materials to enhance warfighter 
capabilities.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $10.0 
million in RDAF PE 62102F for advanced materials science for 
manufacturing research.

Affordable composites for hypersonic systems

    The budget request included $34.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF), for PE 
63680F Manufacturing Technology Program.
    The committee supports the Department of Defense's research 
and development into hypersonic systems. Hypersonics are 
expensive, and the committee recognizes the need to develop 
lower-cost materials and components to make these systems more 
affordable. The committee notes that composite materials such 
as carbon-carbon and silicon-carbide may offer more affordable 
options for hypersonics production.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $1.0 
million in RDAF PE 63680F to support research and development 
for affordable composites for hypersonic systems.

Classified additive manufacturing research

    The budget request included $34.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF), for PE 
63680F Manufacturing Technology Program.
    The committee recognizes the importance of additive 
manufacturing research and development to support Department of 
Defense requirements. Additive manufacturing has the potential 
to be a strategic advantage for the United States. Although 
most research and development in this area is conducted at an 
unclassified level, there may be a need for classified research 
that would require the ability to collaborate via classified 
computing networks.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $2.0 
million in RDAF PE 63680F to support classified additive 
manufacturing research.

Survivable Airborne Operations Center reduction

    The budget request included $1.7 billion in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF), for PE 
64288F Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC).
    The committee recommends a decrease of $240.0 million in 
RDAF PE 64288F due to contract delays.

Air Force Research Lab stratospheric balloon experimentation project

    The budget request included $234.3 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF), for PE 
64858F Tech Transition Program, but it did not include funding 
for stratospheric balloons.
    The committee recommends an increase of $14.5 million in 
RDAF PE 64858F to provide funds for the Air Force Research Lab 
to continue the stratospheric balloon experimentation project.

VC-25B reduction

    The budget request included $433.9 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF), for PE 
41319F VC 25B.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $403.0 million in 
RDAF PE 41319F due to contract delays.

Nuclear command, control and communications network security sensor

    The budget request included $19.6 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF) for PE 
33255F Command, Control, Communication, and Computers (C4)--
STRATCOM.
    The committee recommends an increase of $5.0 million in 
RDAF PE 33255F to support the U.S. Strategic Command Nuclear 
Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center's 
demonstration of an NC3 network security sensor.

Nuclear command, control and communications Research Architecture and 
        Collaboration Hub (REACH)

    The budget request included $19.6 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF) for PE 
33255F Command, Control, Communication, and Computers (C4)--
STRATCOM.
    The committee recommends an increase of $3.0 million in 
RDAF PE 33255F to support the U.S. Strategic Command Nuclear 
Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center's 
efforts in the continued development of the NC3 Research 
Architecture and Collaboration Hub (REACH).

Cyber workforce training ranges

    The budget included $0.01 million in Research, Development, 
Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF) for PE 84731F General 
Skill Training.
    The committee understands that developing and retaining a 
highly skilled cyber workforce is foundational to protecting 
the Nation against rapidly evolving threats in cyberspace. The 
committee believes that expanding cyber workforce training 
opportunities is key to staying ahead of those threats and 
improving the ability of Department of Defense cyber personnel 
to execute offensive and defensive cyber missions effectively.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $6.0 
million in RDAF PE 84731F to develop cyber training ranges at 
security operations centers to increase cyber workforce 
training opportunities for military personnel awaiting security 
clearances or permanent duty assignment.

U.S. Cyber Command cooperation with Jordan

    The budget request included $3.4 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF) for PE 
31401F AF Multi-Domain Non-Traditional ISR Battlespace 
Awareness.
    The committee recognizes the importance of the strategic 
partnership between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom 
of Jordan. The committee supports ongoing efforts to enhance 
cooperation on cybersecurity and information and communications 
technology (ICT) policy through forums such as the U.S.-Jordan 
Cyber and Digital Dialogue. The committee believes that 
continued collaboration with Jordan on best practices and 
strategies for cybersecurity cooperation, cyber workforce and 
skills development, cyber capacity building, cybersecurity of 
critical infrastructure, incident response, technical 
information sharing, combatting cyber threats, and ensuring 
secure ICT infrastructure will help strengthen our posture in 
cyberspace.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $0.5 
million in RDAF PE 31401F to support cybersecurity cooperation 
activities with Jordan.

Air Force commercial weather data acquisition

    The budget request included $31.4 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF) for PE 
35111F Weather Service.
    The committee recommends an increase of $5.0 million in 
RDAF PE 35111F to assess and acquire diverse commercial weather 
data for research and operational purposes, to explore emerging 
missions in the stratosphere related to hypersonics, and to 
build out its Numerical Weather Model to more accurately map 
and forecast potential floods.

Space Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Hub

    The budget request included $245.0 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Space Force (RDSF) for PE 
1206601SF Space Technology.
    The committee recommends an increase of $5.0 million in 
RDSF PE 1206601SF to support the Space Modeling, Simulation, 
and Analysis Hub, including modeling requirements of the U.S. 
Space Force ranging from single-user engagement exercises to 
global campaign modeling.

Low-latency high availability very high frequency payloads

    The budget request included $1.7 billion in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Space Force (RDSF) for PE 
1206410SF Space Technology Development and Prototyping.
    The committee recommends an increase of $8.0 million in 
RDSF PE 1206410SF to build and launch very high frequency 
payload satellites to demonstrate low-latency, high 
availability connectivity to very small transceivers which can 
interoperate with currently-fielded and legacy equipment.

Cloud-based beam forming technologies

    The budget request included $79.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Space Force (RDSF) for PE 
1206760SF Protected Tactical Enterprise Service.
    The committee recommends an increase of $3.0 million in 
RDSF PE 1206760SF to support cloud-based beam forming 
technologies for satellite communications.

Advanced modular solid rocket motor

    The budget request included $20.1 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Space Force (RDSF) for PE 
1206860SF Rocket Systems Launch Program (SPACE).
    The committee recommends an increase of $5.0 million in 
RDSF PE 1206860SF to support design and manufacturing of an 
advanced modular solid rocket motor.

Modernization of the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack 
        Characterization System

    The budget request included $12.0 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Space Force (RDSF) for PE 
1203873SF Ballistic Missile Defense Radars.
    The committee recommends an increase of $5.0 million in 
RDSF PE 1203873SF to support modernization of the Perimeter 
Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System.

                              Defense Wide


Topline increase

    As described in the 4201 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research

    The budget request included $77.1 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW) for PE 
61110D8Z Basic Research Initiatives, of which no funds were 
requested for the Defense Established Program to Stimulate 
Competitive Research (DEPSCoR).
    The committee continues to be supportive of the DEPSCoR 
program, which helps build and expand the national innovation 
base for research and education by funding research activities 
in science and engineering areas responsive to the needs of 
national defense. Participation in this program is limited to 
states that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in the 
authorizing language from previous National Defense 
Authorization Acts. The program is intended to increase the 
number of university researchers and improve the capabilities 
of institutions of higher education in eligible jurisdictions 
to perform competitive research relevant to the Department of 
Defense (DOD).
    The committee also views DEPSCoR as a component in any 
effort by DOD to identify, shape, and foster innovation 
ecosystems that support DOD research and technology needs. 
Along with other funding programs and authorities available to 
the Department, DEPSCoR should be considered as a means to 
expand and diversify the innovation ecosystem for DOD.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $20.0 
million in RDDW PE 61110D8Z for DEPSCoR.

University Consortium for Cybersecurity

    The budget request included $17.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW) for PE 
602668D8Z Cyber Security Research.
    The committee supports the Department of Defense University 
Consortium for Cybersecurity (UC2) and its efforts to connect 
the academic community with the Secretary of Defense. The 
committee recognizes the importance of the UC2 in providing the 
Secretary of Defense with timely access to the expertise of the 
institutions of the consortium on matters relating to 
cybersecurity. The committee believes that the UC2 will 
continue to provide increased opportunities for collaboration 
and research and development on cybersecurity matters in 
support of the Department of Defense.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $20.0 
million in RDDW PE 602668D8Z to support the University 
Consortium for Cybersecurity.

Scaling technology for microelectronics

    The budget request included $573.3 million in Research, 
Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW), for PE 
62716E Electronics Technology.
    The committee supports the work of the Defense Advanced 
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office 
on electronic and optoelectronic devices, circuits, and 
processing concepts to meet military requirements for near 
real-time information gathering and processing, including 
memory-related semiconductor technologies. The committee 
understands the importance of investments in technology to 
scale memory-centric computing, compute-in-memory devices, and 
application-specific integrated technologies to reinforce U.S. 
leadership in microelectronics. The committee encourages DARPA 
to continue its collaboration with United States-based memory 
companies in these areas.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDDW PE 62716E to support the development of 
technology to scale memory-centric microelectronics.

Enhanced payload and satellite bus development

    The budget request included $15.0 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW), for PE 
63021D8Z National Security Innovation Capital.
    The committee supports continued investment to enhance 
commercial space-based Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) 
capabilities that could be modified for national security 
purposes. The committee is aware that additional research is 
likely needed in satellite bus system analysis and evaluation, 
optical system enhancement, advanced control algorithms, error 
correction mechanisms, integration testing, and documentation.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDDW PE 63021D8Z to support continued development of 
enhanced LiDAR payload and satellite bus systems.

Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate

    The budget request included $76.6 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW), for PE 
63122D8Z Combating Terrorism Technology Support, which funds 
the activities of the Irregular Warfare Technical Support 
Directorate (IWTSD).
    The committee requires, elsewhere in this Act, the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a plan for optimizing the 
contributions of the IWTSD in order to enable irregular warfare 
activities in support of the 2022 National Defense Strategy. 
Until that review is completed and IWTSD investments are more 
effectively prioritized, the committee believes a portion of 
the requested funds should be applied to higher priorities.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends a decrease of $20.0 
million in RDDW PE 63122D8Z for the IWTSD. The committee notes 
that these funds have been applied to unfunded requirements 
identified by the Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, 
elsewhere in this Act.

United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation

    The budget request included $76.6 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW) for PE 
63122D8Z Combatting Terrorism Technology Support, of which no 
funds were requested for United States-Israel anti-tunnel 
cooperation.
    In the wake of the brutal terrorist attack on Israel by 
Hamas on October 7, 2023, and ensuing operations by Israel to 
degrade and defeat the threat from Hamas, it has become clear 
that more cooperation is needed to continue critical work on 
anti-tunnel activities. These activities should include 
research, development, and testing activities to better detect, 
destroy and maneuver through the tunnels.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $30.0 
million in RDDW PE 63122D8Z to enable the Irregular Warfare 
Technical Support Directorate, in collaboration with Israel, to 
deploy prototypes in the field and continue advancing 
capabilities, and an increase of $47.5 million for United 
States-Israel defense collaboration on emerging technologies.

OnRamp Hubs

    The budget request included $109.6 million in Research, 
Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW), for PE 
63342D8Z Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
    The committee understands that OnRamp Hubs offer many 
benefits for national security, including a physical location 
that serves as a ``front door'' for new people, ideas, and 
technologies from academia and industry to connect to the 
Department of Defense (DOD). The committee notes that these 
Hubs provide DOD entities from multiple components with a means 
to better coordinate activities and outreach into specific 
geographic regions.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDDW PE 63342D8Z to support continued expansion of 
OnRamp Hubs.

Research, design, testing, and evaluation to benefit foreign partners

    The budget request included $109.6 million in Research, 
Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW), for PE 
63342D8Z Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
    The committee is aware of several capabilities that 
Department of Defense entities, including U.S. European Command 
(EUCOM) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), have identified 
as having potential utility to benefit the armed forces of 
Ukraine (UAF). These capabilities include counter-uncrewed 
aerial system (UAS) detection and interceptors, high-altitude 
balloons, offensive UAS, and counter-electronic warfare 
systems, among others. In each case, research, development, 
test and evaluation (RDT&E) funding is needed to modify the 
capability for the UAF.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDDW PE 63342D8Z to support continued development of 
research, design, testing, and evaluation to benefit foreign 
partners.

Environmental Security Technical Certification Program

    The budget request included $136.5 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW) for PE 
63851D8Z Environmental Security Technical Certification 
Program.
    The committee continues to recognize the importance of 
environmental readiness, resilience, installation energy, and 
water research programs like the Environmental Security 
Technical Certification Program (ESTCP). The committee 
appreciates the ESTCP's dedication to the transfer of 
innovative technologies leading from proof of concept to 
fielding or production use. To further support military 
readiness and resiliency, the committee recommends that ESTCP 
leverage academic centers to foster the sustained and 
interdisciplinary innovation of energy, weather resiliency, and 
water technology research to reach demonstration and 
validation.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $6.0 
million in RDDW PE 63851D8Z to support ESTCP.

Advanced reactive target simulation development

    The budget request included $604.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW) for PE 
63915C Ballistic Missile Defense Targets, of which no funding 
was requested for advanced reactive target simulation 
development.
    The committee recommends an increase of $5.0 million in 
RDDW PE 63915C for advanced reactive target simulation 
development.

5G for Department of Defense base operations

    The budget request included $139.4 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW), for PE 
64011D8Z Next Generation Information Communications Technology 
(5G).
    The committee understands that electromagnetic spectrum is 
an essential resource for national security. The committee also 
understands that electromagnetic spectrum is a critical 
component for commercial wireless technologies. The committee 
believes that leveraging innovative technologies that increase 
spectrum-use efficiency and enable spectrum access by both 
Federal and non-Federal users could help the United States stay 
ahead of pacing threats and maintain spectrum superiority on 
the battlefield.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $10.0 
million in RDDW PE 64011D8Z to complete a demonstration program 
that assesses the viability of using wideband adaptive signal 
processing technology to support simultaneous transmission and 
reception signals on the same electromagnetic spectrum 
frequency band.

Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative

    The budget request included $158.3 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW) for PE 
28086JCY Cyber Training Environment.
    The committee recognizes the importance of the Pacific 
Intelligence and Innovation Initiative program to accelerate 
innovation and modernization of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's 
joint force through advancements in artificial intelligence, 
cyber, electronic warfare, data science, and intelligence 
analysis.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in RDDW PE 28086JCY for the Pacific Intelligence and 
Innovation Initiative.

Artificial intelligence pilot programs

    The budget request included $371.8 million in Research, 
Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW) for PE 
64123D8Z Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer 
(CDAO)--Dem/Val Activities.
    Elsewhere in this Act, the committee recommends the 
commencement of pilot programs by the Secretary of Defense to 
assess the feasibility and advisability of using artificial 
intelligence-enabled software to optimize the workflow and 
operations for depots, shipyards, and manufacturing facilities 
run by the Department of Defense (DOD). It also recommends a 
pilot program for the contract administration services for DOD, 
including the adjudication and review of contracts managed by 
the Defense Contract Management Agency. The committee believes 
this pilot is necessary to gain near-term experience using AI 
in operationally useful, but lower risk activities, where the 
benefit can be demonstrated for the warfighter.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $35.0 
million for RDDW PE 64123D8Z for artificial intelligence pilot 
programs.

Corrosion resistant coatings for aircraft parts

    The budget request included $1.1 billion in Research, 
Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW) for PE 
67210D8Z Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Support.
    The committee notes that the corrosion of aircraft parts 
due to exposure to the elements and normal operating wear costs 
the Department of Defense millions of dollars annually in 
maintenance and repair. The development of corrosion-resistant 
coatings for aircraft parts has the potential to increase the 
service-life of these parts and significantly reduce the costs 
to repair and replace worn-out parts.
    The committee recommends an increase of $3.0 million in 
RDDW PE 67210D8Z to support the development of corrosion 
resistant coatings for aircraft.

MC-130J Amphibious Capability

    The budget request included $263.7 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW), for PE 
1160403BB Aviation Systems, of which $11.5 million is for the 
development of an MC-130J Amphibious Capability (MAC).
    The committee notes that since the budget request was 
submitted, the Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command 
(SOCOM), has identified funding for MAC as excess to need.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends a decrease of $11.5 
million in RDDW PE 1160403BB for MAC. The committee notes that 
these funds have been applied to unfunded requirements 
identified by the SOCOM Commander elsewhere in this Act.

Cyber Operations for Base Resilient Architecture expansion

    The budget request included $85.2 million in Research, 
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide (RDDW) for PE 
36250JCY Cyber Operations Technology Support.
    The committee is aware that the Cyber Operations for Base 
Resilient Architecture (COBRA) was established to train highly 
skilled servicemembers to help find and fix mission-impacting 
cyber vulnerabilities. The committee is aware that COBRA has 
been used effectively in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of 
responsibility.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $10.0 
million in RDDW PE 36250JCY to continue expanding the COBRA 
pilot program.

                       Items of Special Interest


Active protection for vertical lift platforms

    The committee notes that adversary systems, including 
munitions and uncrewed aerial systems, pose a threat to 
vertical lift platforms operated by the military services, 
particularly rotary-wing platforms. These threats may increase 
as vertical lift platforms are expected to operate in more 
contested environments. The committee believes that the 
military services should explore options to integrate active 
protection systems to address the proliferation of threats to 
vertical lift platforms.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in consultation with Secretaries of the military departments, 
to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, 
not later than September 1, 2025 on options for providing 
active protection capabilities for vertical lift platforms. The 
briefing shall include: (1) A description of the 
threatenvironment for current and future vertical lift platforms; (2) 
An assessment of the performance of any currently fielded active 
protection systems operational on such platforms; (3) A description of 
any ongoing research and development on active protection systems, 
including with partners or allies; and (4) An assessment of future 
options to enhance the survivability of vertical lift platforms using 
emerging active protection systems.

Advanced battery technology for special operations

    The committee notes efforts by U.S. Special Operations 
Command (SOCOM) to develop low-cost, enhanced battery 
technologies. The committee also believes that it is important 
to reduce or eliminate U.S. dependence on battery materials 
that must be sourced from China.
    The committee is aware of the potential for amorphous 
silicon oxycarbide to replace conventional graphite in lithium-
ion batteries that support special operations missions. The 
committee understands that this technology shows promise for 
increasing the performance of batteries while also reducing 
risks in the U.S. defense battery supply chain.
    Therefore, the committee encourages SOCOM, as appropriate, 
to evaluate the potential for silicon oxycarbide-based lithium-
ion batteries to support special operations requirements, and 
to keep the committee informed of its findings.

Advanced digital switching

    The committee is aware that there are a number of newer 
microelectronics technologies, including those using novel 
materials or technology platforms, that could result in reduced 
size, weight, power and cost, such as electro-optical and 
micro-electromechanical switches. The committee is also aware 
that the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research 
and Engineering has been evaluating such systems, as well as 
investing in the broader ecosystem to help foster and grow 
these technology capabilities for defense needs. The committee 
encourages the Department of Defense to collaborate with 
domestic technology innovators on the development of prototypes 
that incorporate advanced digital switching technology, 
including micro-electromechanical switches, as well as creating 
processes for transition of this technology into weapons and 
other defense systems. Collaboration may include developing and 
sustaining a secure domestic supply chain and ensuring the 
protection of intellectual property, processes, manufacturing 
facilities or other related technologies used in the 
manufacturing of such systems.

AH-64 Apache modernization

    The committee supports recent modifications to the U.S. 
Army's Future Vertical Lift modernization strategy but remains 
concerned about the capability gap that the Future Attack 
Reconnaissance Aircraft sought to fill. In its announcement, 
the U.S. Army affirmed its commitment to modernization of its 
current fleet, to include the AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing not later than February 28, 2025, to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on the U.S. Army's plan to modernize the Apache 
fleet. The briefing should include: (1) Plans to improve pilot 
safety from in-flight hazards through dual pilotage systems; 
(2) Plans to improve target acquisition given the fielding of 
weapons that can engage at ranges greater than 30 kilometers; 
(3) Manned and unmanned teaming enhancements; (4) Counter 
unmanned aerial systems capabilities; and (5) Any other 
improvements in consideration by the U.S. Army.

Army modular open suite of standards

    The committee commends the U.S. Army on continued progress 
implementing Modular Open Systems Architectures and 
specifically on the procurement of the Army Command, Control, 
Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and 
Reconnaissance Center Modular Open Suite of Standards Modular 
Form Factor (CMFF). The committee looks forward to the U.S. 
Army's commitment to a long-term resourced program to 
potentially realize benefits CMFF may yield to the Army, 
including reduced size, weight, and power of systems, increased 
capability integration, speed of development and technology 
refresh, and anticipated lower operational and maintenance 
costs. This opportunity has the potential to provide the U.S. 
Army and other cooperating services with increased industrial 
base competition, especially with small and medium sized 
businesses, which may in turn lower the costs to the U.S. Army 
and the wider Department of Defense.
    The committee is encouraged by the CMFF competitive 
strategy and implementation opportunities in air and ground 
platforms beyond the initially designated platforms. The 
committee directs the Secretary of the Army to provide a 
briefing, not later than April 1, 2025, to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
on these additional air integration opportunities and the U.S. 
Army's plan for CMFF integration into ground platforms and 
Command Post Integrated Infrastructure.

Army tank modernization acquisition strategy

    The committee supports the U.S. Army's strategy to develop 
and procure a new tank that promises a reduced weight and 
increased protection when compared to the current M1A2 SEP 
version 3 Abrams tank, as well as the integration of new 
technologies such as a hybrid electric powertrain and a Third 
Generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) that ensures 
relevance of the tank on the future battlefield. The committee 
is particularly interested in efforts to reduce demand, extend 
range and mission duration, increase exportable power, and 
reduce acoustic and thermal signature.
    The committee also supports the U.S. Army's acquisition 
strategy to develop the M1E3 platform as an Engineering Change 
Proposal to ensure a relatively rapid move to procurement at 
reduced risk. However, to manage cost and ensure consideration 
of all technology solutions, the committee expects the U.S. 
Army to conduct full and open competitions for most M1E3 
components. These components include, but are not limited to: 
the engine and transmission, the Third Generation FLIR, the 
Active Protection System, laser warning receiver, and 
autoloader. Therefore, the committee recommends $246.5 million, 
the full Army request, for continued M1E3 development.

Artificial intelligence literacy for members of the Armed Forces

    The committee recognizes the growing importance of 
artificial intelligence (AI) in the ability of the Department 
of Defense (DOD) to do its work more efficiently and to gain 
decision advantage over adversary nations. The committee also 
notes that the lack of understanding of the technology, 
including potential shortfalls, limitations, and procedural 
immaturity, can lead to simultaneous overestimation of the 
promise of capabilities and an under appreciation of the 
shortcomings of the technology. Due to the explosive growth of 
this technology in the commercial market, the committee 
believes that many potential future users of AI are unprepared 
to understand the power and peril of this technology.
    To address those concerns, the committee directs the 
President of the National Defense University to provide to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives a briefing, not later than April 1, 2025, on 
the needs in AI literacy and education for members of the Armed 
Forces. The briefing shall include: (1) The plan for developing 
an education course at the National Defense University to 
expand AI literacy for DOD personnel; (2) The expertise and 
qualifications of DOD personnel who would be responsible for 
teaching such course; and (3) The list of sources that would be 
consulted and used in developing the curriculum for a course on 
AI literacy, including any use or reliance on other academic or 
commercially available curricula.
    In addition, not later than December 1, 2025, the Secretary 
of Defense, acting through the President of the National 
Defense University, shall develop a curriculum and establish an 
education course to provide instruction to members of the Armed 
Forces to develop a foundational understanding of AI with 
respect to concepts relating to:
          (1) The technical aspects of artificial intelligence, 
        including data processing and analysis, algorithms, and 
        large language models;
          (2) The explainability and traceability of decisions 
        or outputs produced solely or partially by artificial 
        intelligence;
          (3) Considerations regarding the national security 
        risks and benefits of artificial intelligence;
          (4) The legal and ethical considerations of 
        artificial intelligence;
          (5) The national security applications for artificial 
        intelligence;
          (6) Published DOD policy relating to the responsible, 
        safe, and ethical use of artificial intelligence;
          (7) Considerations regarding human interactions with 
        artificial intelligence to understand the context, 
        design, and use of artificial intelligence technology, 
        applications, and systems; and
          (8) Such other topics relating to the technical, 
        practical, or ethical understanding of artificial 
        intelligence as the Secretary considers appropriate.
    Not later than 60 days after the date of the establishment 
of the education course on AI literacy, the President of the 
National Defense University shall submit to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report on the course that includes a copy of the course 
curriculum.

Assessment of blockchain technology for supply chain security and other 
        national security uses

    The committee acknowledges the potential uses of blockchain 
technology for broader national security purposes within the 
defense landscape. As other countries invest in blockchain 
research and development efforts, it is important that the U.S. 
retains global leadership in this critical technology. 
Particularly, the committee notes that data-driven security, 
transparency, accountability, and auditability of supply chains 
are critical to U.S. national defense and economic 
competitiveness. The committee notes that blockchain technology 
has the potential to enhance the cryptographic integrity of the 
defense supply chain, improve data integrity, and reduce the 
risk of the manipulation or corruption of certain types of data 
by near-peer competitors. The committee also believes that the 
Department of Defense (DOD) should explore the use of 
blockchain technology to achieve national security goals and to 
create secure, transparent, accountable, and auditable data 
related to supply chains.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, 
not later than April 1, 2025, on the potential applications of 
blockchain technology for supply chain management and other 
national security applications within DOD. The briefing shall 
include: (1) An assessment of the potential benefits and risks 
associated with implementing blockchain technology in supply 
chain tracking and management; (2) An analysis of the current 
state of blockchain adoption in supply chain tracking and other 
national security applications within DOD and the defense 
industrial base, including estimates for the resources required 
for such activities; (3) A plan for pilot programs or research 
and development efforts to explore the use of blockchain 
technology in national security applications, including supply 
chain management, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure 
assets, and procurement auditability; (4) An analysis of 
activities that foreign countries, including the People's 
Republic of China and the Russian Federation, are conducting, 
and are planning to conduct, with respect to research and 
development of blockchain technology, including estimates of 
the types and amounts of resources, including cost estimates, 
directed by such countries to such activities; (5) 
Organizational recommendations to foster the potential 
development and use cases for blockchain within DOD, including 
recommendations on the feasibility and advisability of creating 
a single coordinating office or center of excellence for 
research and development on blockchain technology initiatives 
across the branches of the military; (6) Recommendations for 
legislative or regulatory actions to incorporate blockchain 
technology to support supply chain transparency and 
auditability; and (7) Any other information the Secretary deems 
relevant.

Augmented reality technologies for operational readiness

    The committee recognizes that augmented reality 
technologies and related applications can enhance training and 
provide operational advantages for warfighters. In addition to 
creating immersive combat scenarios for military personnel to 
practice decision-making, tactical maneuvers, and response 
strategies in a realistic virtual environment, augmented 
reality tools can potentially be used for real-world 
operations.
    The committee supports the Department of Defense's use of 
augmented reality technologies and applications to support 
training and mission rehearsal, including through interfaces 
with operational networks, battlefield platforms, and live 
training instrumentation. The committee encourages the 
Secretary of Defense to maximize the use of advanced see-
through augmented reality to support operational readiness of 
the force in the areas of training, maintenance, manufacturing, 
advanced health care, wargaming, operational planning, and 
command and control.

Autonomous surface and underwater dual-modality vehicles

    The committee is aware that dual-modality autonomous 
vehicles, which can operate both on the surface of the sea and 
underwater, may not be receiving programmatic attention because 
the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations is structured by 
domain-specific organizations including the Surface Warfare 
Division and the Undersea Warfare Division. Dual-modality 
autonomous vehicles may offer capabilities with potential 
advantages including enhanced survivability and endurance.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Navy to review requirements submitted by the combatant 
commanders for dual-modality autonomous systems which provides 
both surface and submerged operations and designate a cognizant 
organization with responsibility for sponsoring the 
requirements and resources. The Secretary's designation shall 
be made by January 1, 2025.

Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research vessels

    The committee notes that the timely replacement of the 
Global Class Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) 
academic research fleet is vital to oceanographic research in 
the United States. As the current fleet of AGOR research 
vessels age, they are more expensive to operate and less 
capable for evolving scientific missions. The current AGOR 
fleet was built during the 1990s, and its vessels are expected 
to reach the end of their service lives starting in the 2030s. 
Given the timeframes associated with designing and building a 
new class of ships, the U.S. Navy should begin planning 
immediately for how to recapitalize these national assets.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of 
the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition to deliver 
a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives, not later than March 1, 2025, on 
the U.S. Navy's plan to recapitalize the AGOR fleet. This 
report shall include:
          (1) A timeline of the U.S. Navy's plan for 
        recapitalizing the AGOR fleet, including when a program 
        office will be established, a notional construction 
        start date, and a notional delivery date;
          (2) An assessment of whether the U.S. Navy and the 
        research community require an increase in the number of 
        research vessels to support national interests;
          (3) An assessment of whether the U.S. Navy can 
        leverage existing or planned ship designs, especially 
        of hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessels 
        operated by the U.S. Navy and the National 
        Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, for AGOR 
        vessels; and
          (4) Any other issues the Assistant Secretary of the 
        Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition deems 
        relevant for the recapitalization of the AGOR fleet.

Briefing on Air Force Research Lab stratospheric balloon 
        experimentation project

    The committee recognizes the increasing importance of 
missions that stratospheric balloons could perform in command, 
control, communications, computers, and intelligence, 
surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). To realize the full 
potential of stratospheric balloons, the U.S. Air Force should 
accelerate a rigorous experimentation program focused on 
operating multi-balloon constellations capable of providing 
large area ISR and communications coverage for extended 
durations. The committee encourages the U.S. Air Force to take 
all necessary actions to execute such an experimentation 
program, including establishing a program office to coordinate 
experimentation and deployment of high-altitude balloon systems 
across the U.S. Air Force enterprise.
    Unfortunately, the committee understands that over the past 
year, numerous Department of Defense planned exercises 
involving stratospheric balloons were either cancelled or were 
executed in an incomplete way due to a shortage of resources. 
This situation has delayed potential transition of such systems 
for operational use.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than June 30, 2025 on stratospheric 
balloon programs at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). This 
briefing shall contain the following elements:
          (1) A description of the AFRL's High Altitude Balloon 
        Project objectives, timelines, and operational 
        outcomes;
          (2) A description of the current development status 
        of stratospheric balloons, including demonstrated 
        capabilities, and performance metrics;
          (3) The status of any ongoing analysis of the 
        potential operational benefits of deploying 
        stratospheric balloons across various theaters of 
        operations.
          (4) How the U.S. Air Force intends to manage 
        development and deployment of high-altitude balloon 
        systems.

Comptroller General review of Department of Defense artificial 
        intelligence activities

    The committee is aware that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
believes that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to 
transform warfare, and that failure to adopt AI technologies 
could hinder national security. To that end, DOD has made 
organizational changes and invested billions of dollars to 
develop and incorporate AI capabilities.
    In February 2022, DOD established the office of the Chief 
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO), a senior 
official whose responsibilities include governing and 
overseeing the acceleration of DOD's adoption of data, 
analytic, and AI-enabled capabilities. Subsequently, in June 
2022, DOD issued a directive titled ``DOD Responsible AI 
Strategy & Implementation Pathway,'' which established the 
Department's strategic approach for operationalizing its policy 
titled ``DOD AI Ethical Principles and Advancing Responsible 
AI.'' Finally, on November 2, 2023, the Deputy Secretary of 
Defense published the ``2023 DOD Data, Analytics, and 
Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy,'' which builds on 
previous strategic guidance and states that component leaders 
and technologists remain committed to the objectives of the 
``DOD Responsible AI Strategy & Implementation Pathway.''
    Given this rapidly evolving landscape of policy and 
technology changes, the committee remains interested in the 
extent to which DOD's AI oversight organizations are fulfilling 
their roles and responsibilities in managing the use and 
integration of quickly-evolving AI capabilities. Therefore, the 
committee directs the Comptroller General of the United States 
to conduct a series of reviews, and to submit a report to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than December 1, 
2025, that examine the following topics related to DOD's 
management of AI-related issues:
          (1) The role of the CDAO in establishing the 
        Governing Council and executing the ``2023 DOD Data, 
        Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption 
        Strategy,'' including planning and use of resources in 
        governance and oversight of AI integration efforts 
        across the Department and the progress in establishing 
        a cadre of technical experts to serve as a data and 
        digital response force to address emerging challenges;
          (2) The DOD's implementation of the ``DOD Responsible 
        AI Strategy & Implementation Pathway,'' including 
        efforts to ensure responsible AI guidelines and 
        policies are being incorporated into AI-enabled 
        activities across the Department; developing oversight 
        mechanisms for implementing the responsible AI 
        guidelines; and working with allies and partners to 
        coordinate implementation of responsible AI; and
          (3) DOD's oversight and use of generative AI, 
        including the extent of its use for specific 
        applications; how DOD will ensure generative AI systems 
        are used responsibly and in accordance with existing 
        DOD guidance; and how DOD is evaluating the performance 
        outcomes of its generative AI tools.

Comptroller General review of digital engineering progress and 
        challenges

    The committee notes that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
continues to deliver complex weapon systems at a pace too slow 
to address increasing threats posed by potential adversaries. 
These delays often arise from decades-long, linear development 
approaches that reflect hardware-centric acquisitions. With an 
increasing number of aging DOD systems, the reliance on hard 
copy blueprints makes it difficult to track engineering changes 
over time.
    The committee also notes that the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) has identified how companies use digital 
engineering tools, such as digital twins, to enable similar 
iteration and facilitate collaboration to ensure the most 
essential capabilities are delivered with speed. Additionally, 
DOD's 2018 Digital Engineering Strategy outlined digital 
engineering implementation steps, but programs have struggled 
to consistently adopt these tools and methods. For example, the 
June 2023 GAO report titled ``Weapon Systems Annual Assessment: 
Programs Are Not Consistently Implementing Practices That Can 
Help Accelerate Acquisitions'' (GAO-23-106059) found that 
selected programs report some use of digital engineering, but 
are inconsistent in implementation.
    Furthermore, in December 2023, DOD established policies and 
procedures for implementing and using digital engineering in 
the development and sustainment of defense systems. According 
to these documents, DOD will iteratively develop a digital 
engineering capability that provides an infrastructure and 
architecture to support automated approaches for system design, 
development, and production, among other processes. However, 
the committee is concerned that DOD may not be able to 
implement its digital engineering capability and associated 
program practices in a timely manner. Historically, similar DOD 
weapon system programs have been challenged in adopting and 
executing modern software tools and approaches.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to conduct a review and provide a briefing to 
congressional defense committees, not later than January 1, 
2025, regarding the Department's use of digital engineering 
when developing and producing weapon systems, with a report to 
follow at an agreed upon time. The Comptroller General's review 
shall examine: (1) The extent to which the military services 
are using digital engineering, including digital twins, in the 
development and production of weapon systems; (2) Shortfalls in 
processes, including the lack of sufficient data, tools, 
workforce, or integration of digital engineering tools, into 
broader development and manufacturing workflows; (3) Efforts by 
the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the military 
services to support the implementation of a digital engineering 
capability; (4) The application of best practices from industry 
and the DOD's research and development ecosystem; (5) The 
workforce required to manage and support these digital 
engineering activities; and (6) Any challenges DOD faces 
related to implementing digital engineering.

Department of Defense 6G plans and activities

    The committee understands that next-generation wireless 
technologies can help the Department of Defense (DOD) improve 
its mission readiness. As outlined in the Department's ``5G 
Strategy Implementation Plan,'' next-generation wireless 
technologies provide faster speeds, more expansive 
connectivity, and reduced latency that can enable DOD to move 
massive amounts of data in real time, develop more resilient 
battlefield communications, and develop superior capabilities 
that will give warfighters an enduring advantage across all 
domains.
    The committee strongly supports DOD's ongoing efforts to 
accelerate the development and deployment of 5G-enabled 
capabilities to military installations. The committee also 
supports DOD's Innovate Beyond 5G (IB5G) program within the 
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and 
Engineering (USD(R&E)). The committee believes that continued 
collaboration with partners in industry and academia through 
the IB5G program will help accelerate the Department's ability 
to fully leverage secure and resilient next-generation 
networks. The committee also believes that the continuation of 
DOD-sponsored research and development into 6G, through the 
IB5G ``Open6G'' project, is essential to U.S. competitiveness 
in this critical technology area.
    Therefore, the committee directs the USD(R&E) to provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later 
than February 1, 2025, on the research, development, and 
testing activities within Open6G, as well as any plans to 
expand 6G research and development projects within or beyond 
Open6G.

Development of synthetic material alternatives for directed energy 
        components

    The committee notes that the 2024 report from the National 
Defense Industrial Association's Emerging Technologies 
Institute titled ``Directed Energy Weapons Supply Chains: 
Securing the Path to the Future'' found that ``Synthetic 
materials, often with proprietary formulas, were raised . . . 
as an alternative option for [high energy laser] optics.'' 
Therefore, an opportunity may exist for the Department of 
Defense to use synthetic materials for critical directed energy 
weapons components to improve performance and efficiency. These 
materials may also relieve dependence on foreign sources of 
critical materials, create opportunities to support the 
domestic manufacturing base, and enhance the performance of 
defense systems. For example, recent academic research 
manufactured a material that had previously been found only in 
meteorites. The material, tetrataenite, has the potential to be 
used to produce the permanent magnets necessary for advanced 
machine technologies, which currently rely on the rare earths 
elements neodymium and praseodymium. These rare earth elements 
are also heavily used in High Energy lasers.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Research and Engineering, in coordination with the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, to 
conduct a study on the potential for the development and use of 
synthetic materials in directed energy weapons systems and 
provide a briefing on the findings and recommendations of the 
study to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives not later than December 15, 2025.

Digital infrastructure needs for additive manufacturing

    The committee recognizes the opportunities presented by 
additive manufacturing (AM) to reduce lead times, respond to 
contested logistics challenges in a contingency situation, 
improve cost efficiency, and achieve novel parts geometries. 
The committee is aware that many parts of the Department of 
Defense (DOD) are focused on how to best leverage and expand 
the capabilities of current AM processes to meet growing 
military demand.
    The committee finds that the digital infrastructure needed 
to make AM broadly useful, particularly in a forward deployed 
environment, is a limiting factor to expanding the use of AM 
across the military services. The committee is aware that, 
while the military services use differing methods to track and 
store technical data, which prevents interoperability, there is 
insufficient bandwidth to pass the large design files needed 
using current methods. In addition, there remain inconsistent 
data standards, duplicative data repositories, and insufficient 
focus on information security for these systems.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Research and Engineering, in consultation with the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than February 1, 2025, that: (1) Outlines the various 
military service and defense agency efforts related to AM 
digital infrastructure, including anticipated expansion to 
include forward deployed AM locations in support of DOD's 
regional sustainment framework; (2) Assesses the anticipated 
bandwidth needs for AM over the next 5 years; (3) Assesses the 
cybersecurity needs of AM data repositories, including any 
shortfalls or policy challenges; (4) Outlines a common data 
framework and digital infrastructure that leverages the best of 
breed from existing efforts; and (5) Provides an estimate of 
the funding requirements to implement a data framework and 
digital infrastructure that meets the Department's needs.

Digital intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities

    The committee is aware of U.S. Special Operations Command 
(SOCOM) efforts to develop digital intelligence, surveillance, 
and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities necessary for tasking, 
collecting, processing, exploiting, and disseminating hard-to-
access digital information. The committee understands that 
digital ISR prototypes have helped enable successful 
operational outcomes and believes that continued efforts to 
develop digital ISR capabilities will improve SOCOM's 
effectiveness for missions related to strategic competition. 
Therefore, the committee encourages SOCOM to continue 
developing digital ISR capabilities.

Directed energy industrial base

    The committee notes in the 2024 report from the National 
Defense Industrial Association's Emerging Technologies 
Institute titled ``Directed Energy Weapons Supply Chains: 
Securing the Path to the Future'' that a small percentage of 
companies in the directed energy industrial base are considered 
to have very high risk financial health. The assessment 
evaluated both public and private companies and measures the 
short-term default risk using company-specific balance sheets, 
income statements, and cash flow data. The report states that 6 
percent of companies are at ``Very High Risk'' while 13.4 
percent are considered ``High Risk.''
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to provide a briefing, 
not later than June 1, 2025, to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, on an 
industrial base assessment of companies within the directed 
energy weapon industrial base with high risk financial health 
that includes a plan to mitigate supply chain failures that may 
result from financial stress.

Directed energy protection capability

    The committee remains concerned about the threat posed by 
low-cost attritable aerial drones, especially the threat that 
drone swarms pose to our forces. The committee notes that 
conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East clearly demonstrate 
the utility and proliferation of low-cost attritable aerial 
drone systems and believes that more must be done to protect 
U.S. servicemembers from that threat. The committee welcomes 
the resulting increase in focus of the Department of Defense 
(DOD) on exploring the use of directed energy systems to defeat 
these threats at a low cost per engagement.
    The committee encourages DOD to prioritize rapidly 
developing and acquiring directed energy systems to defeat 
large drone swarms and believes that the Department should 
utilize all available rapid acquisition pathways to develop and 
acquire directed energy counter drone swarm systems. 
Furthermore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense to 
provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
February 1, 2025, on all efforts to develop and procure 
directed energy systems to defeat large numbers of drones in a 
single engagement.

Extensible bill of material

    The committee believes that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
should have a better, more automated means to track program 
hardware and software bills of materials (BOM) to improve 
supply chain visibility and potential security vulnerabilities. 
The committee is aware that DOD is pursuing an approach to 
build repositories for such hardware and software BOMs that are 
user-friendly, consistently updated, and interconnected to the 
extent practicable. This approach, known as the Extensible Bill 
of Material (xBOM) effort, is a federated approach to the 
collection and processing of BOMs for software, hardware, 
services, and other components that the committee recognizes as 
an improvement from the current state that will allow the 
distribution, storage and management of BOMs across multiple, 
interconnected databases.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Chief Information 
Officer of the Department of Defense provide a briefing to the 
Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than December 1, 
2025, on the xBOM effort.

FrankenSAM

    The committee recognizes that the standard budget and 
acquisition process of the Department of Defense (DOD) does not 
often allow for agile development and rapid procurement of 
innovative technological solutions designed to solve real-world 
challenges. However, today's continually evolving threats 
require DOD to adapt and allow for creative and agile responses 
to emergent problems.
    In fiscal year 2023, the U.S. Air Force introduced a 
requirement for a mobile short-range air defense solution that 
could be rapidly and affordably developed and fielded for use 
in Ukraine. The U.S. Air Force designed a family of systems 
called FrankenSAM to defend against manned and unmanned aerial 
threats using a ground launch system that integrates an 
existing supply of air-to-air missiles into an open-
architecture fire control backbone. FrankenSAM includes 
communication towers; passive infrared camera systems; early 
warning radar trailers; and small form factor communication 
kits, enabling a networked air defense architecture. The open-
architecture system was designed, built, and successfully 
completed live fire testing within 8 months from contract 
award, allowing for fielding by the end of 2023. Within 2 
months of arriving in theater, and with less than 2 weeks of 
operator training, FrankenSAM fully demonstrated its range of 
capabilities, providing an immediate impact on the battlefield.
    The FrankenSAM program demonstrated the ability of the U.S. 
Air Force and industry to rapidly produce effective solutions 
to immediate problems when given the imperative to perform 
critical missions, such as air defense. The core of FrankenSAM 
leverages easy-to-use, proven technologies that limit the 
dependence on component development timelines, while 
emphasizing integration of existing and new equipment into an 
open-architecture system. The modular approach of the system 
can be quickly integrated into existing air defense systems 
where gaps may occur in protecting installations, or by 
providing quick reaction, stand-alone point defense where a 
larger comprehensive air defense system may not exist. While 
the design is currently utilizing a mobile, truck-mounted 
configuration, it could be adapted to use a palletized or 
fixed-base platform that can be easily integrated into various 
shore, ship, or land-based environments. Additionally, the 
system significantly reduces cost by being effector agnostic 
and utilizing surplus munitions already in either United States 
or partner inventories.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 31, 2025, addressing: (1) How DOD and 
partner countries have utilized the FrankenSAM system in 
contingency operations; (2) What additional resources may be 
required to expand and improve the FrankenSAM system; and (3) 
How DOD can leverage the capability for quick reaction or 
extended use in other theaters.

High altitude balloons program office and program of record

    The committee is concerned that, while the Department of 
the Air Force continues to show interest in development and use 
of high altitude balloons in a variety of use cases, there is 
not yet a single office or individual within the Department of 
the Air Force to coordinate the disparate projects.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to appoint a designee who will review efforts relating to 
high altitude balloons and related technologies across the 
Department of the Air Force and make recommendations to the 
Secretary of the Air Force on establishing a program office and 
a program of record. The Secretary of the Air Force shall brief 
the results of these efforts to the congressional defense 
committees not later than April 1, 2025.

High-powered microwave export policy

    The committee recognizes recent developments in high-
powered microwave (HPM) technology, and its potential impact 
for missions like countering uncrewed aerial systems and 
broader electronic attack requirements. Due to the potential 
opportunities for export or sale of domestic HPM systems to 
foreign partners, the committee notes the need for revisiting 
past technology disclosure and export policies. The committee 
understands that revising the National Disclosure Policy (NDP-
1) is an important step to facilitate the exportability of HPM 
technology. Furthermore, the committee understands that the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy is leading the effort to 
revise the NDP-1, including by developing a framework to more 
accurately capture the state-of-the-art for HPM technology. 
Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Policy to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services 
Committee, not later than January 15, 2025, on the status of 
revising the NDP-1.

Highly producible small surface combatant study

    The committee is concerned with the projected decline in 
the number of Navy battle force ships and fleet-wide vertical 
launch system (VLS) capacity between now and 2027. The 
President's budget request for fiscal year 2025 would procure 6 
battle force ships while retiring 19, contributing to these 
projected near-term declines. Given the ongoing naval buildup 
by the People's Republic of China, the committee believes these 
projected declines increase risk to U.S. forces in the U.S. 
Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
    The committee does not believe the Department of the Navy 
is adequately emphasizing near- and medium-term capacity 
requirements. With the delivery of the first Constellation-
class frigate delayed 3 years and procurement of the large, 
unmanned surface vessel (LUSV) not scheduled to begin until 
fiscal year 2027, the committee believes the U.S. Navy needs to 
focus more on supplementary options for increasing ship numbers 
and missile-launching capacity in the nearer term.
    Consequently, the committee affirms its interest in 
procuring a highly producible, crewed small surface combatant 
and in adding VLS, bolt-on, or containerized missile launchers, 
to existing Navy ships (including amphibious and support ships) 
or existing commercial-type hulls.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy 
to provide a report exploring such options not later than April 
1, 2025. The report shall: (1) Examine a crewed variant of the 
LUSV that can serve as a pathfinder for the unmanned version 
while adding near-term missile-launching capacity, including a 
discussion of any need for waivers of survivability or other 
requirements, given the non-crewed original design of the 
LUSV;(2) Examine other foreign, commercial, or U.S. Government ship 
designs that are mature and could be adapted with minimal modifications 
to produce a crewed small surface combatant; (3) Examine existing Navy 
ships (including amphibious and support ships) or commercial-type hulls 
that could be quickly modified into missile-firing ships through the 
addition of VLS, bolt-on, or containerized missile launchers; (4) 
Evaluate the time to field each platform, as well as the platform's 
producibility within current supply chain and industrial base 
constraints; and (5) Provide cost estimates and manpower impacts for 
each platform.
    The committee recognizes that the Navy warfare centers have 
used between 1 and 2 percent of their funding for section 219 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 
(Public Law 108-375), but are authorized to use up to 4 
percent. The committee encourages the U.S. Navy to utilize a 
greater proportion of the section 219 authority to provide 
resources at the warfare centers to assist with this above 
report and develop concepts and preliminary designs for the 
options examined in the report.

Hypersonic targets

    The committee is aware that the Department of Defense will 
require highly maneuverable threat-representative hypersonic 
targets in order to support the missile defense community in 
developing and testing future defensive capabilities. The 
committee understands that such targets, like the Hypersonic 
Readiness Assessment Vehicle (HyRAV), have the potential to 
transition to our military arsenal and serve as a low-cost, 
high maneuverability strike vehicle. Investments in novel 
sourcing of hypersonic systems and technology, like HyRAV, have 
the potential to spur innovation, reduce cost and schedule, and 
invigorate the industrial base.

Hypersonics test and evaluation workforce

    The committee remains concerned about the Department of 
Defense's ability to generate and sustain the highly skilled 
workforce required to meet its hypersonics systems 
requirements. In particular, the committee has observed gaps 
between the Department of Navy's workforce development efforts 
and its Test and Evaluation (T&E) workforce requirements. To 
bolster workforce development, the committee continues to 
support efforts by the military services to partner with 
universities equipped with the infrastructure and equipment 
necessary to support hypersonics T&E, including for newer 
initiatives such as the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC).
    Therefore, the committee encourages the Secretary of the 
Navy to provide robust funding to expand and prioritize 
existing T&E workforce development partnerships and consider 
entering into a cooperative agreement with one or more 
universities equipped with the infrastructure and equipment 
necessary to support hypersonics T&E workforce development. The 
committee also encourages the Secretary of the Navy to examine 
the model provided by DCTC to determine if that might also be a 
means to expand workforce development efforts.

Implementation of the Next Generation Electromagnetic Spectrum 
        Strategic Roadmap

    The Senate report (S. Rept. 117-130) accompanying the James 
M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2023 (Public Law 117-263) required the Department of Defense 
(DOD) to submit an Electromagnetic Spectrum Strategic Roadmap 
to the congressional defense committees, which was completed in 
February 2024. The committee notes that this report included 
detailed information on the threat environment, challenges to 
current and future military capabilities, and opportunities to 
promote advanced forms of dynamic spectrum sharing. However, 
the committee remains concerned about the Department's plans 
for resourcing the workforce, infrastructure, tools, and 
enabling technologies needed to implement this strategic 
roadmap.
    Therefore, the committee directs the DOD Chief Information 
Officer, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Research and Engineering, the Secretaries of the military 
departments, and the Joint Staff, to provide a report to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than March 1, 2025, 
and an interim briefing with preliminary observations, not 
later than January 31, 2025, on the DOD's plan to implement the 
Next Generation Electromagnetic Spectrum Strategic Roadmap. The 
report shall include:
          (1) An assessment of emerging technologies, advanced 
        spectrum access technologies, and data management tools 
        to support future capabilities and dynamic spectrum 
        maneuvering and advanced forms of dynamic spectrum 
        sharing;
          (2) An overview of DOD's acquisition strategy to 
        procure, including the cost and schedule for each 
        identified capability, the following capabilities:
                  (a) advanced Electromagnetic Battle 
                Management to support warfighter decision 
                making;
                  (b) spectrum management systems and 
                monitoring of the spectrum environment across 
                DOD's operations; and
                  (c) advanced modeling, simulation, and 
                assessment of spectrum-dependent systems and 
                technologies;
          (3) An overview of the progress DOD has made to build 
        and develop a highly competent spectrum workforce. Such 
        overview should account for the steps the Department 
        has taken to date, as well as benchmarks for long-term 
        policies to meet this goal; and
          (4) Other such matters the Chief Information Officer 
        or Under Secretary deems necessary.
    The report must be submitted in an unclassified and 
publicly releasable form, but may include a classified annex.

Improved Turbine Engine Program

    The Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) is a key enabler 
of U.S. Army modernization efforts for its Black Hawk and 
Apache aircraft. The Improved Turbine Engine is a next 
generation turboshaft engine that supports Army aviation reach 
and lethality requirements and is critical to ensure that these 
platforms have the power, fuel efficiency, and reliability 
required by the current threat environment and improved ability 
against near-peer threats.
    The committee recognizes that since the Engineering and 
Manufacturing Development phase began in 2019, the program has 
met all technical requirements and is over 75 percent complete. 
The committee encourages the U.S. Army to continue ITEP 
development at pace to ensure supply chain stability and timely 
delivery of the new engine in support of Army stated Apache and 
Black Hawk modernization requirements.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives, not later than January 31, 2025, on 
its efforts to ensure the ITEP program meets timelines 
necessary to support enduring fleet modernization requirements. 
The briefing shall include details on test performance, 
schedule, and integration plan for Apache and Black Hawk 
aircraft.

Independent cost estimate for secure enclave

    The committee notes that the Department of Defense (DOD) is 
making significant investments in its infrastructure for 
microelectronics research and development to help strengthen 
and promote resilience in our domestic capacity to produce 
advanced microelectronics, including the ability to design, 
secure and validate the microelectronics components coming from 
commercial industry. The committee recognizes this is 
significant progress in focus and attention by DOD, even 
compared to 5 or 10 years ago. However, the committee remains 
concerned that DOD's approach still does not fully grasp the 
economic and commercial challenges facing this sector that 
shape their manufacturing and commercial drivers. DOD is not 
the market force in this sector it once was, yet many of the 
approaches it takes to security and integrity lack that 
fundamental understanding.
    The committee is aware that DOD is pursuing investment to 
implement a security model for a commercial industry 
microelectronics foundry based on a desire to get state-of-the-
art microelectronics with a segregated facility to ensure 
security. Much of this planning is based on a study conducted 
several years ago when the pre-pandemic economic environment 
was very different. The committee is concerned that these cost 
estimates may be based on outdated assumptions, and have not 
been independently validated by DOD's cost estimators.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Director for Cost 
Assessment and Program Evaluation to conduct an independent 
cost estimate of DOD's plan for a secure enclave, and to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than August 1, 2025. This cost estimate shall include the 
following:
          (1) A thorough evaluation of the previous studies 
        upon which any cost estimates were based, including a 
        review of economic and technical assumptions to update 
        based on current inflationary and other impacts;
          (2) An assessment of any technical or operational 
        alternatives that were considered by DOD during its 
        deliberations of this effort, including any that might 
        have become available since the initial study on this 
        topic was conducted; and
          (3) An estimate of anticipated demand from DOD based 
        on data provided directly by the Secretaries of the 
        military departments, including estimates for annual 
        operating and sustainment costs, as well as anticipated 
        production lot costs.

Innovative camouflage technology

    The committee recognizes the importance of effective 
concealment of U.S. servicemembers and related capabilities in 
competition and conflict through the use of innovative 
camouflage technology. The committee is aware of efforts 
related to the development of photorealistic camouflage 
technology that could provide enhanced concealment and 
encourages appropriate elements of the Department of Defense to 
consider such camouflage technology, as appropriate, including 
as part of the Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net System, which 
was authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31).

Lateral entry programs for highly qualified personnel in artificial 
        intelligence and machine learning

    The committee recognizes the efforts by the military 
departments to attract, recruit, and retain highly qualified 
individuals in specialized fields like cyber and emerging 
technologies. For example, the U.S. Marine Corps has 
facilitated a lateral entry program following the development 
of Force Design 2030, and it has authorities provided by 
Congress to attract highly qualified individuals in science, 
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), cyber, and 
related fields. Given the increasing proliferation and future 
capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and 
machine learning (ML) systems, it is vital that the Department 
of Defense and the military departments adopt new pathways to 
attract, recruit, and retain highly qualified personnel with 
specialized skills in AI and ML. The committee believes that it 
is important for the Secretaries of the military departments to 
study the results of lateral entry programs administered across 
the Department of Defense and the intelligence community to 
understand where these programs can be extended or adopted for 
the specific personnel and mission requirements of their 
respective services, especially in AI and ML.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy, 
the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, 
not later than February 1, 2025, on the opportunities and 
feasibility for the creation of lateral entry programs for the 
AI and ML fields within the military departments.

Leveraging commercial hypersonic testing

    The committee recognizes that the development and fielding 
of resilient, space-based sensing capabilities in low, medium, 
and geosynchronous earth orbits, designed for indications, 
warning, detection, tracking and fire control, are a critical 
element of an integrated global air and missile defense 
architecture with hypersonic defeat capability. Proper 
calibration, test, and training is foundational to ensuring 
these sensing capabilities are effective. While the various 
stakeholders currently take advantage of transitory targets of 
opportunity of unknown provenance, the Department of 
Defense(DOD) needs a robust, on-demand, and cooperative capability for 
extensive, repeated, live calibration, testing, and training events in 
realistic scenarios, against realistic live targets, globally. To meet 
this goal, DOD should consider reusable emerging private sector 
capabilities for commercially provided hypersonic targets and 
associated launch services.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Commander of Space 
Systems Command, in coordination with the Director of the Space 
Development Agency (SDA) and the Director of the Missile 
Defense Agency (MDA), to provide a briefing on the on-going 
calibration, testing and training required to enable resilient, 
space-based sensing capabilities designed for indications, 
warning, detection, tracking and fire control in a national and 
expeditionary air and missile defense architecture with 
hypersonic defeat capability. The briefing shall identify 
statutory and capability gaps in current calibration, test, and 
training capabilities with recommendations on how DOD should 
close those gaps, to include leveraging commercially provided 
reusable hypersonic targets and associated launch services. 
Space Systems Command, SDA, and MDA shall provide this briefing 
to the congressional defense committees not later than March 
31, 2025.

Low-cost counter unmanned systems capabilities enhancement

    The committee notes that the rapidly evolving threat posed 
by unmanned systems (UxS) increases the urgency for advanced 
counter UxS (CUxS) technologies to safeguard U.S. 
servicemembers and assets. For example, the proliferation of 
unmanned aircraft systems, like First Person View (FPV) drones, 
presents a significant challenge due to their low-cost, ease of 
scalability, and high operational efficiency. These drones have 
been shown to be highly effective in conflict zones, such as in 
Ukraine, where they have been successfully employed against 
armored vehicles.
    Recognizing this urgent threat, the committee is aware of 
an evolving, autonomous, low-cost, fieldable gun turret 
capability designed for accurate detection, identification, 
tracking, and engagement of aerial threats. The committee 
understands this technology is capable of mounting standard-
issue weapons, which minimizes disruptions to existing supply 
chains, logistics, and training. The committee believes there 
may be other available capabilities as well that could be 
rapidly identified and employed to counter similar threats.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
February 1, 2025, on low cost capabilities for CUxS. This 
briefing should include: (1) An assessment of the current low-
cost, autonomous, kinetic defeat CUxS systems in-use or under 
development specifically for countering FPV drones and other 
emerging UxS threats; (2) A plan for the potential expedited 
adoption and deployment of these technologies across various 
branches of the armed forces, including U.S. Special Operations 
Command, because of its role in enhancing the protection of 
both vehicle and static forces against fast-moving UxS threats; 
and (3) An analysis of the projected budgetary requirements for 
the full-scale testing, integration, and deployment of these 
type of technologies.

Maritime seekers

    The committee continues to support the Department of 
Defense's efforts for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System 
(GMLRS), GMLRS Extended Range (GMLRS-ER), and the Ground-
Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB). GMLRS is a core medium-
range land-based fires capability. The committee appreciates 
the U.S. Army's vision to establish a GMLRS production facility 
in the Indo-Pacific in 2025, the service's use of multi-year 
procurement authority for GMLRS, and the decision to increase 
production capacity for GMLRS missiles from 10,000 to 14,000 
rounds per year by 2025. The committee commends the efforts by 
the U.S. Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and 
Boeing to field GLSDB in a remarkably short period to provide 
additional medium-range ground-based fires to meet worldwide 
demand.
    However, the committee remains concerned that the 
Department of Defense is not investing in maritime seekers for 
either the GMLRS or GLSDB capability to provide additional 
options for future policymakers and military commanders to 
ensure a sufficient supply of anti-ship weapons for the joint 
force. This is particularly worrisome given the difficulties in 
increasing production of current ground-based anti-ship weapon 
programs, largely owing to their shared production lines with 
high priority air- and sea-launched weapons, such as Tomahawk 
and Standard Missile. The committee believes that development 
of a maritime seeker for GMLRS and GLSDB could credibly expand 
the magazine depth of survivable land-based forces across 
multiple theaters in a relevant timeframe at a reasonable cost.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of 
Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force, and Secretary of the 
Army to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services 
of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 15, 2025, on an assessment of maritime seeker 
advancements for GMLRS, GMLRS ER, and GLSDB to include: (1) An 
analysis of industrial base ability and capacity to produce 
maritime seekers; (2) Costs associated with such a program over 
the FYDP; and (3) A notional fielding plan.

Night Vision Device-Next

    The committee understands that the U.S. Army plans to begin 
the procurement process for its Night Vision Device-Next 
program this year. Given recent concerns about U.S. defense 
industrial base capacity, as well as sensitivities around the 
production of night vision systems and their components, the 
committee encourages the U.S. Army to prioritize U.S.-made 
manufacturers for critical components of this system, including 
low light imaging sensors and image-intensifier tubes, during 
the solicitation and procurement process.

Pathfinder initiative for the intelligence warfighter

    The committee recognizes the impact of the Army Research 
Lab Pathfinder initiative to create partnerships between Army 
operational units and leading national research universities by 
providing university-based researchers opportunities to involve 
soldiers in cutting-edge, applied research and development. 
Additionally, the committee notes the potential for a 
Pathfinder program initiative focused on enhancing 
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) 
capabilities as well as non-kinetic, electronic warfare, and 
advanced military technologies to enhance Army combat 
effectiveness.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to conduct or sponsor analysis and, not later March 31, 2025, 
submit a report to the congressional defense committees that 
analyzes the impact a Pathfinder program on ISR capabilities 
and non-kinetic, electronic warfare, and advanced military 
technologies would have on Army combat effectiveness. This 
analysis should consider locations where the mission, 
capabilities, people, and test or training ranges exist to make 
the Pathfinder effort more effective.

Plan for alternative approaches for biomedical modeling

    The committee is aware that the Department of Defense 
(DOD), as well as the Federal Government and academia, rely 
heavily on non-human primate (NHP) models in order to validate 
much of its biomedical research. Such models rely on a supply 
of NHPs that are necessary for testing to ensure that simulated 
models approximate real-world behaviors. However, the committee 
is also aware that the United States does not produce 
sufficient quantities of NHPs to match the demand, and that the 
primary exporter for NHPs, China, has limited the number of 
NHPs that can be exported. This has had a negative impact on 
the pace of biomedical advancement, and without either some 
action to increase supply or reduce demand, it will start to 
restrict the amount and scale of biomedical research produced 
in the U.S.
    The committee is aware that there may be other means to 
complement or supplement other animal models as a means to deal 
with that supply shortfall, but it will require careful 
planning and validation to determine if the same efficacy can 
be achieved through the combination of multiple animal models 
as compared to the reliance primarily on NHP models.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Research and Engineering to develop a plan for 
alternative approaches for biomedical modeling that complement 
or reduce reliance on NHPs in that process and provide a 
briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives, not later than June 1, 2025. This 
plan should include the following:
          (1) An assessment of the current NHP supply in the 
        United States, including the demand needs for DOD, 
        critical dependences on domestic or foreign sources, 
        and any identified shortfalls;
          (2) Assessment of other animal model approaches and 
        how they compare to current NHP models in time, 
        efficacy and cost;
          (3) Analysis of how such other animal models might be 
        better combined or utilized to match or exceed the 
        efficacy of NHP models,
          (4) Assessment of any programmatic or regulatory 
        hurdles to implementation of a combinatorial approach 
        for animal models as described in (3);
          (5) Analysis of potential opportunities to partner 
        with allies to increase access to NHPs or partner on 
        research for other animal models; and (6) Other such 
        elements as the Under Secretary deems appropriate.

Plan for replacement of the self-defense test ship

    The U.S. Navy's self-defense test ship provides the Navy 
with an at-sea weapons test and evaluation platform to support 
live-fire testing in a realistic at-sea environment without 
risk to personnel. However, the current self-defense test ship, 
the former Spruance-class destroyer USS Paul F. Foster, was 
built in the 1970s and converted to its test ship role in 2003. 
As a result, it is nearing the end of its useful life and will 
require a replacement.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of 
the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition to provide 
a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives, not later than March 1, 2025, 
on the U.S. Navy's plan to replace the self-defense test ship. 
This briefing shall include:
          (1) An assessment of options for replacing the self-
        defense test ship including whether existing U.S. Navy 
        vessels identified for decommissioning could be 
        converted to this role;
          (2) An assessment of any new capabilities required by 
        a self-defense test ship to meet requirements for new 
        weapons systems, capabilities, or threats;
          (3) A timeline of the U.S. Navy's plan for 
        replacement of the self-defense test ship, including 
        projected shipyard time required for any conversion and 
        resourcing needs; and
          (4) Any other issues the Assistant Secretary of the 
        Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition deems 
        relevant for the replacement of the self-defense test 
        ship.

Repeal of Entrepreneurial Sabbatical report

    The committee notes that it established the Entrepreneurial 
Sabbatical report in the Senate report accompanying S. 1376 (S. 
Rept. 114-49) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016 to capture information related to a new 
authority. That authority allowed for individuals at a science 
and technology reinvention laboratory to take a sabbatical from 
their job to work on an entrepreneurial activity, similar to 
how many in academia take sabbaticals from their university 
positions to write a book or do field work. The committee 
believes that report has served its purpose, and it is no 
longer needed. The committee encourages the Department of 
Defense to cease submission of the Entrepreneurial Sabbatical 
report.

Report and briefing on use of certain bands of electromagnetic spectrum 
        by the Department of Defense

    The committee recognizes that the Department of Defense 
(DOD) relies on electromagnetic spectrum resources, 
capabilities, and activities to carry out its national security 
mission. Spectrum bands used by DOD are critical assets for 
military readiness, particularly the 1525 to 1559 megahertz 
band or the 1626.5 to 1660.5 megahertz band of 
electromagneticspectrum. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary 
of Defense to provide a report and briefing to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
February 15, 2025, on the following:
          (1) All current and previous operations or usage of 
        systems in, and all current and previous operations or 
        usage of systems directly adjacent to, the 1525 to 1559 
        megahertz band or the 1626.5 to 1660.5 megahertz band 
        of electromagnetic spectrum by DOD;
          (2) Alternative electromagnetic spectrum or other 
        means that may be utilized by DOD in lieu of the 1525 
        to 1559 megahertz band or the 1626.5 to 1660.5 
        megahertz band of electromagnetic spectrum; and
          (3) The status of any claims concerning these bands 
        of electromagnetic spectrum and any technical 
        objections DOD has in response to such claims.

Ribonucleic acid research

    The committee is aware that ongoing research into 
ribonucleic acid (RNA) has the potential for significant 
advancements in biomedical research. Many recent advances in 
vaccine development have been attributed to a better 
understanding of messenger RNA (mRNA) mechanisms coupled with 
tools like the clustered regularly interspaced short 
palindromic repeats (CRISPR) technology. The committee believes 
a more comprehensive mapping of RNA, akin to the human genome 
mapping project in the 1990s, could provide a critical 
foundation for understanding that could then be paired with 
newer tools, like CRISPR or artificial intelligence 
computational tools, to revolutionize drug discovery, novel 
biomedical materials, and new therapeutics. The committee 
encourages the Department of Defense to invest in militarily-
relevant RNA research, and to partner, as appropriate, with 
other government agencies and academia to pursue critical 
research paths in this field.

Scalar longitudinal waves

    The committee notes that the Navy has a critical capability 
gap in undersea communications methods that operate at high 
data rates at distance. The committee further observes that the 
Office of Naval Research has examined the theoretical 
applications of equations from the field of extended 
electrodynamics that indicate mathematical possibilities for 
applications such as scalar longitudinal waves, which could 
address these challenges. Therefore, the committee encourages 
the Office of Naval Research to continue additional research to 
evaluate and validate the potential applications of scalar 
longitudinal waves to Navy missions.

Soldier hearing protection

    The committee strongly supports the U.S. Army's ongoing 
efforts towards preventing hearing injuries in soldiers. The 
U.S. Army has been testing and acquiring hearing protection 
devices that not only prevent injury, but also allow 
servicemembers to remain aware of their surroundings. These 
advancements improve soldier situational awareness, enhance 
mission effectiveness, and increase safety and survivability. 
The committee encourages the U.S. Army to continue its 
commitment to assessing and engaging in research and 
development, and to consider adopting new technologies in this 
area, such as adaptive active noise reduction, machine learning 
denoising for face-to-face communication in extreme 
environments, and beamforming for 360 degree spatial awareness. 
Next-generation audio enhancements like these could provide 
hearing protection without impeding combat effectiveness.

Testing for artificial intelligence system survivability

    The committee recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) 
has the potential to help improve United States national 
security processes by accelerating the pace of action, enabling 
rapid closing of decision cycles, and helping to identify new 
and novel threats. The committee supports the Department of 
Defense's efforts to accelerate its adoption of AI, as this 
technology will be critical to maintaining decision advantage 
across all warfighting domains. The Department's ability to 
effectively leverage AI will depend on its own ability to 
mitigate the risks, vulnerabilities, and flaws of AI systems 
and applications on the battlefield.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Director of 
Operational Test and Evaluation to provide a briefing to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than March 31, 2025, on testing 
infrastructure, criteria, and methodologies currently used or 
needed to validate the operation and functionality of AI in 
military systems and applications. This briefing shall include 
a review of the testing infrastructure, criteria, and 
methodologies that are necessary to determine the ability of AI 
models and technologies to prevent, mitigate, recover from, and 
adapt to adverse or malicious events--including malware, data 
poisoning, and cyber exploits--that could impact mission-
related functions by applying a risk-managed approach to 
achieve and maintain an operationally relevant risk posture 
throughout the life cycle.

Transportation of patients with highly infectious diseases

    The committee commends the work done as part of the U.S. 
Air Force's Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness 
Skills (C STARS) to strengthen the capability to treat and 
transport patients with highly infectious diseases. With these 
diseases, as well as in response to chemical, biological, or 
radiological incidents, it is critical to accelerate the 
ability to provide aeromedical infectious disease care while en 
route to treatment centers without contaminating medical 
personnel, flight crews, or the aircraft. The committee 
understands that refining this capability will involve training 
for not only the medical aspects of infectious disease care, 
but also for the transportation elements, such as working 
inside a biocontainment unit in an aircraft fuselage. 
Therefore, the committee underscores that it is imperative that 
the Department of Defense develop an advanced aeromedical 
training capability to prepare personnel for transporting 
patients with highly infectious diseases or those exposed to 
chemical, biological, or radiological incidents.

Trusted and secure defense electronics

    The committee recognizes the critical need to address gaps 
in the capabilities and capacity of the U.S. defense industrial 
base to produce and field trusted electronics systems. The 
committee is concerned by the slow progress in the 
implementation of trusted and secure microelectronics to meet 
national security needs.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Industrial Base Policy and the Executive Agent for Printed 
Circuit Board and Interconnect Technology, to provide a 
briefing, not later than September 30, 2025, to the Committees 
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives that addresses: (1) Any identified gaps in the 
capabilities and capacity of the U.S. defense industrial base 
to manufacture printed circuit boards, including ultra high-
density interconnect printed circuit board assemblies, 
integrated circuit substrates, and advanced packaging of 
sufficient quality and quantity to meet national security 
needs; (2) The national security implications of any such 
identified gaps; (3) The current status of implementation of 
trusted supply chain and operational security standards for the 
purchase of microelectronics products and services, including 
printed circuit boards, pursuant to section 224 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-
92); (4) A comparison between the Department of Defense plans, 
programs, projects, and activities and the printed circuit 
board and interconnect roadmap and associated funding 
strategies developed by the Executive Agent for Printed Circuit 
Board Technology; and (5) Any additional information the 
Secretary deems appropriate.

Undersea deployable small uncrewed aerial systems

    The committee is aware that the Department of the Navy has 
been working to develop small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) 
that can be deployed from undersea vehicles. The committee 
recognizes the importance of possessing a diverse range of 
employment options for sUAS, and believes that additional 
testing and evaluation of such systems could be beneficial.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than January 17, 2025, on undersea-deployable sUAS 
development activities. The briefing should include a 
discussion of: (1) The Department of the Navy's research and 
development efforts; (2) The results of any test and evaluation 
activities for such systems; (3) Any plans for future test and 
evaluation events; and (4) Options for employing these 
technologies.

University affiliated research center for tactical autonomy

    The committee supports the U.S. Air Force's ongoing efforts 
to establish and maintain core research expertise in tactical 
autonomy by leveraging scientific and engineering capabilities 
among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 
through the University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) for 
Tactical Autonomy. The committee believes that the UARC for 
Tactical Autonomy may improve the U.S. Air Force's autonomous 
capabilities.
    Therefore, the committee encourages the Secretary of the 
Air Force, as part of its ongoing efforts with HBCUs, to 
improve and expand its tactical autonomy capabilities to: (1) 
Support research partnerships with institutions that have 
access to centers of excellence focused on autonomous 
integration into complex systems; (2) Work with institutions in 
close proximity to military facilities capable of hosting 
multi-domain training scenarios integrating ground, air, 
special forces, and unmanned vehicle capabilities into large 
scale exercises; (3) Expand outreach to talented high school 
students from groups historically underrepresented in science, 
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); and (4) Include 
activities that translate into career development for students 
and individuals from underrepresented communities in STEM.

University affiliated research centers for combatant commands

    The committee continues to support the use by the 
Department of Defense (DOD) of University Affiliated Research 
Centers (UARCs) to meet critical engineering, research, 
development, or other analytic needs for DOD. The committee 
notes that DOD has one UARC associated with a functional 
combatant command (COCOM): the National Strategic Research 
Institute affiliated with U.S. Strategic Command. However, 
there are no UARCs affiliated with a geographic COCOM.
    The committee notes that geographic COCOMs must execute 
their missions in dynamic environments and may benefit from 
UARCs for technical as well as policy-related research. 
Therefore, the committee encourages the Secretary of Defense 
and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to explore 
potential opportunities to establish a geographic COCOM-
affiliated UARC, considering the implications for resources and 
management oversight required of any university partner.

                  TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Authorization of appropriations (sec. 301)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for operation and maintenance activities at the 
levels identified in section 4301 of division D of this Act.

                   Subtitle B--Energy and Environment

Implementation of Inspector General recommendations relating to 
        oversight of defense fuel support points (sec. 311)
    The committee recommends a provision that would direct the 
Secretary of Defense to implement the recommendations of the 
Department of Defense Inspector General report, published April 
11, 2024, titled, ``Audit of the Defense Logistics Agency 
Oversight of Defense Fuel Support Points'' (DODIG-2024-075), 
not later than May 1, 2026, or report to the Senate Armed 
Services Committee explaining why the Secretary has not 
implemented those recommendations.
    Additionally, the committee directs the Secretary of 
Defense to brief the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later 
than April 1, 2025, on the status of implementing these 
recommendations.
Initiative to control and combat the spread of invasive species (sec. 
        312)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to enhance efforts to manage, control, and 
interdict invasive species that exacerbate the risk of wildfire 
that could affect the readiness of the Armed Forces, the health 
and safety of servicemembers, and their families and 
surrounding communities. The provision also outlines authorized 
activities for the Department of Defense.
Modification of definition of antenna structure project under Military 
        Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse for review of 
        mission obstructions (sec. 313)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 183a(h)(2)(A)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, to 
address a technical correction.
Provision by Secretary of the Air Force of meteorological data for Air 
        Force and Army (sec. 314)
    The committee recommends a provision that would clarify 
that the Secretary of the Air Force is required to provide 
meteorological and environmental services for the Department of 
the Air Force and meteorological services for the Department of 
the Army.
Modification of sustainable aviation fuel pilot program (sec. 315)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 324(b)(1)(A) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) by 
increasing the number of pilot locations from at least two to 
at least six.
Study and report on the greenhouse gas and toxic pollutant emissions of 
        the production and utilization of non-tactical vehicles of the 
        Department of Defense (sec. 316)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on 
the greenhouse gas and toxic pollutant emissions lifecycle in 
the production and use of electric non-tactical vehicles over 
the lifetime of the vehicle relative to a comparable model of 
non-tactical vehicles possessing an internal combustion engine. 
The provision would further require the Secretary of Defense to 
submit a report to Congress, not later than 120 days after 
receipt of the aforementioned study, on the use of electric 
vehicles by the Armed Forces.

Subtitle C--Treatment of Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl 
                               Substances


Interim responses to address releases or threatened releases of 
        perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (sec. 321)

    The committee recommends a provision that would codify 
existing Department of Defense (DOD) policy for the military 
services to take action to address any release or threatened 
release of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. This includes 
processes for DOD to expeditiously conduct a preliminary 
assessment and site inspection, if one has not already been 
conducted, and provide bottled water and water filtration, when 
necessary. The provision would also require a report regarding 
various elements related to the preliminary assessment or site 
investigation of facilities, their associated timelines, and 
any relevant explanations of actions taken.

Increase of transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on 
        health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 
        contamination in drinking water by Agency for Toxic Substances 
        and Disease Registry (sec. 322)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 316 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91), as most recently amended 
by section 342 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), to extend to fiscal year 
2025 the authorization and funding transfer authority for the 
ongoing study and assessment on human health impacts of per- 
and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water by the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention.

                 Subtitle D--Logistics and Sustainment


Warehouse utilization organization alignment (sec. 331)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require 
each Secretary of a military department, and the Director of 
the Defense Logistics Agency, to provide a briefing to the 
congressional defense committees on warehouse utilization and 
organizational alignment. The provision would also require an 
annual report, for the subsequent 5 years, on plans for 
reconstituting warehouses on military installations, and any 
information on barriers to that reconstitution effort.

Authority for Government-Owned, Government-Operated facilities to 
        access Production Base Support funds (sec. 332)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations allowing 
Government-owned, Government-operated facilities to be eligible 
to receive Production Base Support funds from the U.S. Army.

Codification and permanent extension of authority for reimbursement of 
        expenses for certain Navy mess operations afloat (sec. 333)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 19 of title 37, United States Code, to make permanent 
the authority under section 1014 of the Duncan Hunter National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-
417). This authority allows the U.S. Navy to purchase meals on 
behalf of embarked members of non-governmental organizations, 
host and partner nations, joint services, and U.S. government 
agencies and foreign national patients treated on U.S. Navy 
ships and their escorts during the U.S. Navy's execution of 
humanitarian and civic assistance missions, such as Pacific 
Partnership.

Plan for secondary sources in the munitions supply chain (sec. 334)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army to develop a plan to provide options to 
establish secondary domestic production sources at existing 
arsenals, depots, and ammunition plants of the U.S. Army to 
address munition supply chain chokepoints. This provision would 
also require the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing, 
not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, to the congressional defense committees on the 
implementation of the plan.

Counter unmanned aerial system threat library (sec. 335)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army, through the Joint Counter-small Unmanned 
Aerial Systems Office, to establish and maintain a threat 
library, or expand and maintain an existing library, to 
coordinate efforts across the Department of Defense to counter 
unmanned aerial systems.

Pilot program for performance of maintenance and repair on forward-
        deployed naval force ships in foreign shipyards (sec.  )

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Navy to conduct a pilot program, not later 
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, to 
perform maintenance and repair on forward-deployed naval force 
ships in foreign shipyards during scheduled maintenance and 
repair exercises. The provision would also require the pilot 
program to terminate in 3 years and require an annual report, 
not later than December 1 of each year in which the pilot 
program is carried out, to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives.

                          Subtitle E--Reports


Modification of readiness reports to include total number of combat 
        readiness upgrades or downgrades (sec. 341)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
paragraph (5) of section 482(b) of title 10, United States 
Code, to modify the readiness reports to Congress to include 
the total number of upgrades or downgrades of the combat 
readiness of a unit issued by the unit commander, rather than 
each unit summary with the rationale from each reporting unit 
commander.

Extension and expansion of incident reporting requirements for 
        Department of Defense (sec. 342)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 363 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) in order to extend the 
incident reporting requirement regarding lost and stolen 
weapons and include the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives.

Report on landing fees collected by installations of the Air Force 
        located outside the continental United States (sec. 343)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report on landing fees 
collected at Air Force installation locations outside the 
continental United States.
    The committee understands that locations such as Kunsan Air 
Base have existing agreements with local airports where 
commercial aircraft are allowed to utilize Air Force owned 
runways and pay monthly landing fees. The committee is 
concerned, however, that these landing fees are currently 
placed in a U.S. Treasury account and are not given directly to 
the installation where the landings occur. In the case of 
Kunsan Air Base, the installation does not receive any of the 
landing fees, roughly $500,000 each year, and must pay for the 
sustainment of the runway out of its own accounts even though 
damage and regular maintenance requirements are directly 
attributed to heavy commercial aircraft.

                       Subtitle F--Other Matters


Authority for detection and monitoring of illegal drugs regardless of 
        destination (sec. 351)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-South) to conduct 
detection and monitoring of illegal drugs in the air and 
maritime domains, within the established joint operating area 
of such task force, regardless of the destination of the 
illegal drugs.
    The committee notes that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
conducts detection and monitoring of illegal drugs in support 
of U.S. law enforcement agencies responsible for counterdrug 
operations. The committee also notes that JIATF-South, in 
conjunction with partner nations, leverages all-domain 
capabilities to detect and monitor illicit drug trafficking in 
the air and maritime domains, within their joint operating 
area. Under the restrictions of section 124 of title 10, United 
States Code, JIATF-South is restricted to detection and 
monitoring of aerial and maritime transit of illegal drugs into 
the United States. Establishing a geographical boundary 
specific of the JIATF-South joint operating area facilitates 
interdiction and apprehension to reduce the flow of drugs and 
degrade and dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations.

Extension of protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned 
        aircraft (sec. 352)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 130i of title 10, United States Code, to extend the 
sunset date of the authority of the Department of Defense to 
counter threats from unmanned aerial systems to United States 
military forces and facilities.

Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of Office of 
        Secretary of Defense (sec. 353)

    The committee recommends a provision that would limit the 
obligation and expenditure of more than 75 percent of certain 
funds authorized for travel expenses for the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense until the Secretary provides to the 
congressional defense committees the following outstanding 
reporting requirements:
          (1) The implementation plan for the Joint Concept for 
        Competing, which was released on February 10, 2023, as 
        required by section 1088 of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
        31);
          (2) The Department of Defense Operations in the 
        Information Environment Implementation Plan, referenced 
        in the Strategy for Operations in the Information 
        Environment, which was released in July 2023;
          (3) The Special Operations Forces joint operating 
        concept for competition and conflict required by 
        section 1047(a) of the National Defense Authorization 
        Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81);
          (4) Unredacted copies of documents requested by the 
        Committee on Armed Services of the Senate during the 
        period between January 1, 2024, and ending on June 1, 
        2024; and
          (5) The implementation plan required by section 1087 
        of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization 
        Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 
        161 note) relating to the requirement under such 
        section to establish a joint force headquarters in the 
        area of operations of United States Indo-Pacific 
        Command to serve as an operational command.
    The committee reiterates its expectation that the 
Department of Defense (DOD) will provide, on a timely basis, 
unredacted copies of DOD documents necessary to fulfill the 
committee's oversight responsibilities when requested.

Retrofitting of anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control 
        kit for certain Army vehicles (sec. 354)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army to develop a plan to ensure that all 
high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles identified in the 
Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy have been retrofitted with an 
anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control kit.

Coordination of planning with respect to stockpiles of basic life 
        sustaining and personnel items and equipment (sec. 355)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Department of Defense to assess whether stockpiles of basic 
life sustaining personnel items and equipment are sufficient in 
the event of a protracted conflict scenario. The provision 
would also require the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to 
provide a report to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.

Pre-positioned stocks of finished defense textile articles (sec. 356)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense to establish pre-positioned stocks of 
finished defense textile articles needed to support a 
contingency operation.

Pilot program for advanced manufacturing in the Indo-Pacific region 
        (sec. 357)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and in coordination 
with the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to establish a 
pilot program to create a center for advanced manufacturing to 
support the shipbuilding and submarine industrial base and 
related emerging needs in the Indo-Pacific region.

                              Budget Items


Topline increase

    As described in the 4301 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

BUCKEYE support to AFRICOM

    The budget request included $7.2 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Army (OMA), for SAG 121 Force Readiness Operations 
Support.
    The committee notes that the U.S. Army Geospatial Center's 
BUCKEYE High Resolution 3D Wide-Area Mapping Data Collection 
provides mission critical, unclassified, high resolution color 
imagery, and light detection and ranging, to U.S Africa Command 
(AFRICOM) and the other combatant commands.
    The committee notes that the budget request does not fully 
meet the validated requirement for the BUCKEYE capability in 
the AFRICOM area of responsibility, and therefore recommends an 
additional $40.0 million in OMA SAG 121 for BUCKEYE High 
Resolution 3D Wide-Area Mapping Data Collection to support 
AFRICOM.

Joint Department of Defense Information Network Operations Center

    The budget request included $255.6 million in Operation and 
Maintenance, Army (OMA), for SAG 143 US Southern Command.
    The committee recommends an increase of $22.7 million in 
OMA SAG 143 for the Joint Department of Defense Information 
Network Operations Center, which was submitted as a request on 
the unfunded priorities list of the Commander, U.S. Southern 
Command.

Key Partners for Middle East Regional Integration Military Subject 
        Matter Exchange Program

    The budget request included $299.7 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance.
    The committee recommends an increase of $1.0 million in 
each of the following in support of the Key Partners for Middle 
East Regional Integration Military Subject Matter Exchange 
Program, the details of which are set forth in another 
provision of this Act:
          Operation and Maintenance, Army (OMA) SAG 323, 
        Professional Development Education
          Operation and Maintenance, Navy, (OMN) SAG 3B3K, 
        Professional Development Education
          Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps (OMMC), SAG 
        3B3D, Professional Development Education
          Operation and Maintenance, Air Force (OMAF), SAG 
        032C, Professional Development Education
          Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW), SAG 
        3PL1, Joint Chiefs of Staff

Unobligated balances

    The budget request included $338.0 billion across the 
Operation and Maintenance accounts.
    The committee notes that the Government Accountability 
Office has repeatedly issued recommendations for the Department 
of Defense to analyze its unobligated balances given historical 
trends and managerial use of the account.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends a decrease of $119.2 
million across Operation and Maintenance, Army; a decrease of 
$79.3 million across Operation and Maintenance, Navy; a 
decrease of $149.7 million across Operation and Maintenance, 
Air Force; a decrease of $13.1 million across Operation and 
Maintenance, Marine Corps; a decrease of $32.0 million across 
Operation and Maintenance, Space Force; a decrease of $1.5 
million across Operation and Maintenance, Army Reserve; a 
decrease of $36.2 million across Operation and Maintenance, 
Army National Guard; a decrease of $2.9 million across 
Operation and Maintenance, Navy Reserve; a decrease of $33.3 
million across Operation and Maintenance, Air Force Reserve; a 
decrease of $8.6 million across Operation and Maintenance, Air 
National Guard; and a decrease of $1.8 million across Operation 
and Maintenance, Marine Corps Reserve. The committee also 
recommends a decrease of $1.5 million in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW) SAG 1PL1 Joint Chiefs of 
Staff; a decrease of $10.8 million in OMDW SAG 4GTA Defense 
Legal Services Agency; a decrease of $6.1 million in OMDW SAG 
4GT6 Defense Contract Audit Agency; a decrease of $1.0 million 
in OMDW SAG 4GTO Defense Contract Management Agency; a decrease 
of $3.4 million in OMDW SAG 4GT9 Defense Information Systems 
Agency; and a decrease of $1.6 million in OMDW SAG 4BTB Defense 
Logistics Agency.

Foreign Currency Fluctuations

    The budget request included $338.0 billion across the 
Operation and Maintenance accounts.
    The committee notes that the Government Accountability 
Office has repeatedly issued recommendations for the Department 
of Defense to analyze its Foreign Currency Fluctuations (FCF), 
Defense account balance given historical trends and managerial 
use of the account.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends a decrease of $5.2 
million across Operation and Maintenance, Army; a decrease of 
$5.3 million across Operation and Maintenance, Navy; a decrease 
of $3.7 million across Operation and Maintenance, Air Force; a 
decrease of $3.9 million across Operation and Maintenance, 
Marine Corps; a decrease of $0.05 million across Operation and 
Maintenance, Space Force; a decrease of $0.6 million across 
Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide; and a decrease of $0.9 
million across the Defense Health Program.

Guam Glass Breakwater

    The budget request included $4.7 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Navy (OMN), for SAG BSM1 Sustainment, Restoration, 
and Modernization.
    The committee notes that the unfunded priority list of the 
Chief of Naval Operations included a request for funding for 
the Glass Breakwater in Guam, given it was significantly 
damaged by Typhoon Mawar and is at risk of failure, which would 
restrict the use of Apra Harbor.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $300.0 
million in SAG BSM1 for the repair of the Glass Breakwater in 
Guam.

Barracks base operating support

    The budget request included $3.0 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Marine Corps (OMMC), for SAG BSS1 Base Operating 
Support.
    The committee notes that the Commandant of the Marine Corps 
submitted several unfunded priority list items for barracks-
related support.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $194.0 
million in OMMC SAG BSS1 for base operating support.

Increases to unfunded requirements for PFAS

    The budget request included $4.4 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Air Force (OMAF) for SAG 011R Facilities 
Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization, $268.1 million in 
Operation and Maintenance, Environmental Restoration (DERA), 
Army, and $320.3 million in DERA, Air Force.
    The committee understands that additional funds could be 
executed in these accounts to address unfunded requirements for 
remedial investigations, the transition to non-fluorinated 
firefighting foam, and other efforts to assist the cleanup of 
per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
    Accordingly, the committee recommends the following 
increases: $10.0 million in OMAF for SAG 011R, $70.0 million in 
Army DERA, and $10.0 million in Air Force DERA.

Foundational information technology

    The budget request included $212.3 million in Operation and 
Maintenance, Air Force (OMAF), for SAG 015C U.S. Northern 
Command/NORAD.
    The committee recommends an increase of $34.7 million in 
OMAF SAG 015C for U.S. Northern Command and North American 
Aerospace Defense Command to provide for their basic 
communication contracts to meet current requirements. The 
committee notes that this was submitted as a request on the 
unfunded priorities list of the Commander, U.S. Northern 
Command.

Expeditionary Shelter Protection System

    The budget request included $524.2 million for Operation 
and Maintenance, Air Force (OMAF), for SAG 015D U.S. STRATCOM.
    The committee recommends an increase of $500,000 to support 
the integration of Expeditionary Shelter Protection Systems to 
enhance the agility and mobility of U.S. Strategic Command's 
command and control capabilities.

Department of Defense-Wide Internet Operations Management Capability

    The budget request included $54.2 billion for Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW), of which $1.4 billion was 
requested for SAG 012D Cyberspace Operations.
    The committee is encouraged by the progress made by the 
Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information 
Network (JFHQ--DODIN) to improve enterprise-wide visibility of 
the Department of Defense networks through internet operations 
management (IOM), which has now been successfully deployed to 
all of the Department's 45 Areas of Operation. As the committee 
noted in its report last year, the additional network 
visibility this IOM capability provides can most meaningfully 
reduce risk if it is seamlessly integrated with a state-of-the-
art security orchestration and automation capability. This 
integration can, in many cases, reduce vulnerability 
remediation times from days and weeks to just minutes and 
hours, as early pilot programs at Marine Corps Forces 
Cyberspace Command and JFHQ DODIN have shown.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an additional $10.0 
million in OMDW SAG 012D to support DODIN-wide expansion of 
security orchestration and automation capability within the 
existing IOM program to enable automated command and control.

Re-establishment of Troops-to-Teachers program

    The budget request included $54.2 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW), of which $1.1 billion was for 
SAG 4GT8 Defense Human Resources Activity.
    The committee recommends an increase of $8.0 million in 
OMDW SAG 4GT8 to support the re-establishment of the Troops-to-
Teachers program, the details of which are set forth in a 
provision elsewhere in this Act.

Impact Aid

    The budget request included $54.2 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW), of which $3.6 billion was for 
SAG 4GTJ Department of Defense Education Activity. The amount 
authorized to be appropriated for OMDW includes the following 
changes from the budget request. The provisions underlying 
these changes in funding levels are discussed in greater detail 
in title V of this committee report.

                    [Changes in millions of dollars]
 
 
 
Impact aid for schools with military dependent                     +50.0
 students.............................................
Impact aid for children with severe disabilities......             +30.0
                                                       -----------------
    Total.............................................             +80.0
 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nation-wide human health 
        assessment

    The budget request included $3.0 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW) for SAG 4GTN Office of the 
Secretary of Defense, of which no funds were proposed for the 
ongoing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
Nation-wide human health assessment related to contaminated 
sources of drinking water from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl 
substances. The committee continues to support the ongoing 
human health assessment.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million in OMDW SAG 4GTN for the ongoing CDC assessment.

Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup

    The budget request included $3.0 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW) for SAG 4GTN Office of the 
Secretary of Defense, of which no funds were requested for Bien 
Hoa dioxin cleanup in Vietnam.
    The committee notes that elsewhere in this Act, the 
committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authority of the Secretary of Defense to transfer funds to the 
Secretary of State for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup in Vietnam 
through fiscal year 2025 and increase the amount that can be 
transferred to $30.0 million per year in light of increased 
commitments.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $30.0 
million in OMDW SAG 4GTN for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.

Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program

    The budget request included $3.0 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW) for SAG 4GTN Office of the 
Secretary of Defense, of which $177.3 million was for the 
Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) 
program.
    The committee notes that REPI funding, combined with 
funding from state and local government and other non-
government organization partners, helps the Department of 
Defense (DOD) prevent encroachment and reduces threats to 
military installation resilience. However, in prior budget 
requests, DOD has only requested enough funding for less than 
half of the amount of executable projects, with few projects 
receiving the full amount of required funds. The committee 
anticipates that the military services will identify validated 
requirements for fiscal year 2025 well in excess of the $234.0 
million in requirements identified during fiscal year 2024.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $10.0 
million in OMDW SAG 4GTN for the REPI program, and strongly 
encourages further increases in the budget request for the REPI 
program in fiscal year 2026 and beyond. Additionally, the 
committee encourages the military services to establish and 
resource additional staff to increase capacity to more 
effectively implement available REPI funds and to take full 
advantage of the benefits of the REPI program to improve 
military readiness and military installation resilience.

Defense Operational Resilience International Cooperation

    The budget request included $3.0 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW), for SAG 4GTN Office of the 
Secretary of Defense, of which no funding was requested for the 
Defense Operational Resilience International Cooperation 
(DORIC) pilot program.
    The committee believes the DORIC program is an important 
tool for engaging partners and building bilateral and 
multilateral relationships in support of the theater campaign 
plans of the geographic combatant commanders. The committee 
believes there are opportunities to expand outreach activities 
under this program, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
    Therefore, the committee recommends an increase of $15.0 
million in OMDW SAG 4GTN for expansion of the DORIC program.

Irregular Warfare Center

    The budget request included $2.9 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW), for SAG 4GTD Defense Security 
Cooperation Agency (DSCA), of which $12.0 million is for the 
Irregular Warfare Center (IWC).
    The committee notes that DSCA has identified a shortfall of 
$5.0 million in fiscal year 2025 for academic partnerships 
necessary to support the work of the IWC by facilitating 
research on irregular warfare and strategic competition and 
developing curriculum and conducting training and education of 
military and civilian participants of the United States and 
other countries.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends an increase of $5.0 
million to OMDW SAG 4GTD for the IWC.

Brain health and trauma demonstration program

    The budget request included $40.3 billion for the Defense 
Health Program, of which $20.6 billion was for SAG 2, Private 
Sector Care.
    The committee recommends an increase of $4.0 million in 
Defense Health Program SAG 2, Private Sector Care, in support 
of the brain health and trauma demonstration program, the 
details of which are set forth in a provision elsewhere in this 
Act.

                       Items of Special Interest


Advanced reactors

    The Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later January 1, 2026, describing the 
requirements for, and components of, a second pilot program to 
provide resilience for critical national security 
infrastructure at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities with 
high energy intensity by contracting with a commercial entity 
to site, construct, and operate at least one licensed reactor 
at a facility identified by December 31, 2029. The briefing 
shall include how to explore a public-private partnership for 
the reactor to reduce ratepayer costs and avoid financial risk 
to DOD's mission. As necessary to develop the briefing, the 
Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy, the 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Administrator of the 
General Services Administration.
    The briefing shall also include: (1) Identification of 
potential locations to site, construct, and operate a reactor, 
either at a commercial site that serves DOD's critical mission 
interests, or at a DOD facility that contains critical national 
security infrastructure that the Secretary determines may not 
be energy resilient; (2) Assessments of different nuclear 
technologies to provide energy resiliency for critical national 
security infrastructure; (3) A survey of potential commercial 
stakeholders with which to enter into a contract under the 
pilot program to construct and operate a licensed micro-reactor 
and, if appropriate, share offtake needs; (4) Options to enter 
into long-term contracting, including various financial 
mechanisms for such purpose; (5) Identification of requirements 
for reactors to provide energy resilience to mission-critical 
functions at facilities; (6) An estimate of the costs of the 
pilot program; (7) A timeline with milestones for the pilot 
program; (8) An analysis of the existing authority of DOD to 
permit the siting, construction, and operation of a reactor; 
and (9) Recommendations for any legislative changes necessary 
for DOD to permit the siting, construction, or operation of a 
reactor. The briefing shall be submitted in unclassified form, 
but may include a classified appendix.

Army organizational clothing and individual equipment for extreme cold 
        weather

    The committee commends the Army for maintaining the Rapid 
Fielding Initiative (RFI) to ensure the combat readiness of 
deploying soldiers. However, the committee is concerned that 
current clothing, accessories, and equipment included in the 
RFI do not meet the environmental demands of current deployment 
regions. The committee understands that the RFI list has not 
been updated in over 4 years, while the strategic focus of the 
Army has shifted from arid environments and expanded to Arctic, 
sub-Arctic, and tropical regions. Modernizing rapid deployment 
clothing, accessories, and equipment will better prepare 
deploying soldiers for environmental challenges. By updating 
the RFI list, it will better align with the Army's mission to 
increase the readiness and lethality of the total force.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Army to update the RFI list of clothing, accessories, and 
equipment for deploying units for Fiscal Year 2025. The 
Secretary of the Army shall provide a briefing to the Senate 
Armed Services Committee on the update, not later than January 
1, 2025, to include the Army's modernization and sustainment 
plans for organizational clothing and individual equipment 
(OCIE) used in cold and extreme cold weather environments. The 
briefing shall include, but is not limited to, Extreme Cold 
Weather Clothing, footwear, handwear, shelters, sleep systems, 
sleep mats, snowshoes, and skis. Furthermore, the briefing 
shall include: (1) The Army's planned requirement for Arctic 
OCIE; (2) The Army's current inventory of Arctic OCIE; (3) The 
Army's modernization plan for Arctic OCIE; (4) Any relevant 
investments currently programmed for Arctic OCIE within the 
future years defense program; (5) The cost and timeline 
associated with implementing such a plan, including additional 
outlays by Congress to accomplish this goal; and (6) Such other 
matters as the Secretary may deem appropriate.

Aviation training and simulations in degraded visual environments

    The committee is concerned about recent increases in the 
rate of military aircraft accidents and incidents. The 
committee further recognizes that proficiency in operating 
complex aircraft in degraded visual environments (DVE) has 
atrophied in recent years.
    The committee understands that DVE accidents are most often 
caused due to improper flight control inputs by the pilot when 
confusion between the vestibular and the proprioceptive systems 
conflict with visual cues. While simulators are the primary DVE 
training modality, they often cannot induce spatial 
disorientation due to the lack of sustained vestibular inputs.
    The committee is aware that emerging technology exists to 
induce simulated spatial disorientation safely during live 
aircraft flight training.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing, not later than March 1, 2025, to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on how combining simulation with live training 
could mitigate aircraft incidents and accidents that stem from 
pilot spatial disorientation.

Briefing on Army Prepositioned Stocks

    The committee notes that Army Prepositioned Stock-3 (APS-3) 
can mobilize in support of any theater of operations when 
approved by the Department of the Army. The committee is aware 
of the high costs to operating these afloat stocks.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives, not later than March 15, 2025, on the 
advisability and feasibility of land-basing the contents of 
APS-3 in a partner nation.

Commercial vessels in the Indo-Pacific

    The committee notes that the U.S. Army is tasked with Indo-
Pacific sustainment and logistics through theater-level 
support, fuel transport, and sealift. Ongoing efforts to 
address these responsibilities include acquiring Maneuver 
Support Vessels (Light) and establishing the contested 
logistics cross functional team. However, the committee 
believes that the U.S. Army should also consider alternative 
means to conduct contested logistics operations.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee 
not later than March 15, 2025, that assesses the advisability 
and feasibility of contracting commercial support vessels for 
the purpose of conducting intra-theater lift operations. Such 
briefing should include an analysis of available commercial 
vessels that could satisfy U.S. Army sealift requirements as 
well as available insurance options for potential loss or 
damage for identified vessels in conflict.

Comptroller General review of Air Logistics Complexes

    The U.S. Air Force sustainment centers at Warner-Robins Air 
Logistics Complex (ALC), Ogden ALC, and Oklahoma City ALC play 
a key role in supporting and maintaining the readiness of the 
Air Force, while facing technological and staffing challenges 
that can lead to delays in servicing aircraft.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to review and assess the U.S. Air Force's 
challenges to productivity and the performance of maintenance 
at the ALCs of the Department of the Air Force. The Comptroller 
General's review should assess, at each ALC:
          (1) Current maintenance schedules;
          (2) The frequency, duration, and causes of delays in 
        completing maintenance;
          (3) Current technologies available;
          (4) Potential improvements to productivity from the 
        introduction of new technologies, including 
        technologies used by similar depots across the 
        Department of Defense;
          (5) The current staffing levels and organization;
          (6) Challenges faced in recruiting and retaining 
        skilled personnel;
          (7) The impact of differential pay rates between 
        comparable private sector positions in the geographic 
        area within 50 miles and pay rates offered at the ALC; 
        and
          (8) Potential incentives that could enhance 
        recruiting and retention efforts.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than April 1, 2025, and a report at a time agreed upon at 
the time of the briefing. The review may include a classified 
annex, if necessary.

Disclosure of environmental releases on overseas bases

    The committee directs the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
for Energy, Installations, and Environment to brief the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than March 1, 2025, on existing 
environmental release notification policies with host nations 
for overseas U.S. military installations in situations where an 
environmental release solely originating from a U.S. military 
installation, and solely caused by U.S. activity, migrates off 
a U.S. military installation.

Engine wash for aircraft engines

    The committee understands that aircraft engines often 
operate in harsh environments with salt and sand that require 
them to be washed frequently to maintain performance and 
readiness. Current engine wash procedures with the F-35, for 
example, often involve time-consuming disassembly of engine 
cowlings and covers and use harsh detergents that are harmful 
to the environment. The committee is aware of commercial-off-
the-shelf engine wash system alternatives that could be more 
effective on multiple types of aircraft engines, in addition to 
the F-35's F135 engine. The committee is interested in gaining 
more information regarding opportunities to reduce engine wash 
cost and disassembly time without expensive and environmentally 
harmful chemicals and effluent.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, 
not later than January 1, 2025, with an analysis of engine wash 
technologies that could achieve: (1) Cost savings; (2) Reduced 
maintenance time; (3) Extend engine service life; and (4) 
Eliminate ecologically harmful chemicals.

Establishing a trench warfare training range complex

    The committee notes the use of trench warfare and long 
defensive lines in Ukraine and believes that U.S. Army forces 
should be prepared to fight in comparable conditions.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March 
15, 2025, that describes the trench warfare capabilities of the 
U.S. Army and the advisability and feasibility of establishing 
a training range complex for trench warfare for the use by the 
U.S. Army and other military services. The committee encourages 
the Secretary to consider a training range that:
          (1) Is an installation of the Army National Guard;
          (2) Has enough space to maneuver in an area that 
        would not create conflicts with other training 
        activities;
          (3) Has enough space to maneuver to accommodate more 
        than one trench line with supporting field 
        fortifications and obstacles in order to simulate a 
        defense in depth;
          (4) Contains access to two sides of a river in order 
        to enable trench warfare training in conjunction with 
        wet gap crossings; and
          (5) Is a Level 1 Training Site designated by the 
        Department of Defense.

Extended reality training

    The committee notes that the ad hoc use of immersive 
learning capabilities, such as extended reality (XR) which 
includes augmented, virtual, and mixed reality, has 
proliferated across Air Force training bases. Last year 
Congress approved funding to modernize and transform Air Force 
technical training pathways by incorporating XR immersive 
learning training capabilities. This effort also formalized 
efforts by the Air Force to include XR capabilities in its 
Basing and Logistics Enterprise Strategy, and the creation of 
an XR Strategy Working Group to inform further opportunities to 
integrate these capabilities into officer and enlisted 
technical training. The XR Strategy Working Group recently 
convened a summit to learn about existing and future XR 
training capabilities, including demonstrations from current 
service providers to Air Force aircraft maintenance technical 
training. The committee expects the end product of these 
activities will be a comprehensive and executable strategy to 
invest, deploy, and sustain XR immersive learning training 
capabilities across the Air Force enterprise.
    The committee notes that the Air Force and Navy share many 
similarities in their aircraft maintenance training 
requirements, and that the Air Force's activities to 
strategically incorporate XR capabilities into training may 
serve as an example for related Navy efforts. Accordingly, the 
committee directs the Secretary of the Navy to submit a 
briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than 
January 1, 2025, on how these capabilities have been, or 
potentially could be, integrated into training across the Navy. 
In addition, the briefing should include any limitations or 
barriers to integration, to include ensuring compliance with 
relevant cybersecurity requirements.

Flightline support equipment connectivity

    The committee understands that some flightline ground 
support equipment can lack connectivity to other systems, which 
raises potential concerns about the ability of the U.S. Air 
Force to implement future doctrine and capabilities, such as 
Agile Combat Employment and Flightline of the Future. The 
committee is aware of ongoing Department of Defense efforts to 
improve system connectivity, but concerns remain that these 
efforts are not adequately addressing flightline support 
equipment such as generators, light carts, and other ground 
support equipment and vehicles. Furthermore, many available 
flightline systems are designed for commercial operations, 
which may limit mission effectiveness due to potential 
cybersecurity issues, spectrum interference, and reliance on 
commercial infrastructure that may not be available in austere 
or combat locations, or that may be under the control of a 
foreign entity of concern. The committee strongly encourages 
the U.S. Air Force to explore systems that can enable 
flightline connectivity for asset tracking and management, as 
well as predictive maintenance capabilities, that are not 
vulnerable to these concerns and are suitable for military 
operations.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to brief the congressional defense committees, not later 
than March 1, 2025, on flightline support equipment 
connectivity. The briefing shall include: (1) An assessment of 
current tracking and monitoring capabilities for flightline 
support equipment; (2) Challenges associated with using 
commercial systems for military applications, including 
implications for operational security, spectrum interference, 
and infrastructure dependency; and (3) Any current or planned 
efforts to implement military band radio systems for wireless 
monitoring and tracking of flightline assets.

Flood risks at military installations

    The committee notes that compound flooding, when two or 
more flood events occur simultaneously or in close succession, 
can cause far greater damage than an individual event. For 
example, at Offutt Air Force Base, intense riverine flooding, 
fueled by melting snowpack upstream and combined with extreme 
rainfall, overwhelmed the airstrip and dozens of facilities in 
2019. The committee is interested in receiving more information 
regarding flood and compound flood risks to military 
installations and potential solutions.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than January 1, 2025, on the risks related to 
flooding and other disasters, including compound flooding, that 
threaten military installations and surrounding civilian 
infrastructure. The briefing shall include: (1) An analysis of 
available Federal and State data relating to flood risk, as 
applicable to military installations and civilian 
infrastructure surrounding installations, including data 
relating to riverine flooding, coastal flooding, storm surge, 
extreme precipitation, flash flooding, compound flooding, and 
other natural hazards; (2) An evaluation of the vulnerability 
of military installations to flood and compound flood risks by 
2050 and 2100 using relevant data; (3) An inventory of present 
and future-projected flood and compound flood risks for 
military installations, to include the fiscal exposure of 
repairing or replacing facilities at risk of damage from 
disasters; (4) Potential mitigation strategies for such flood 
and compound flood risks and applicable costs, including 
construction activities, structure fortification activities, 
and structure relocation activities that enable adaptation to 
these risks; (5) How frequently the Department of Defense 
updates flood maps and the resources used to undertake flood 
mapping projects; and (6) Whether, and if so how, such maps are 
incorporated into flood maps along with other federal agencies.

Fluorinated gas fire suppression products

    The committee understands that fluorinated gas (F-gas) fire 
suppression products are currently used in cockpits, ships, and 
other confined spaces to provide lifesaving emergency fire 
suppression. Additionally, F-gas fire suppression products 
neither conduct electricity nor impair visibility upon 
discharge like other fire extinguishing agents, making them 
useful across a wide variety of applications for the Department 
of Defense (DOD). The committee is interested in learning more 
about how DOD may or may not be impacted by the definition of 
per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as it relates to F-
gas fire suppression products.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to brief the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than 
January 1, 2025, on the identification of any lifesaving 
products that use F-gas and any potential mission impacts as a 
result of any changing definitions regarding PFAS.

Foundational information technology

    The committee notes that U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) 
and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) require a 
secure and resilient information environment that underpins the 
Commands' strategic efforts of digital transformation, Homeland 
Defense, and enhanced communication resiliency between 
subordinate units providing the consolidated North American air 
picture.
    Providing for an up-to-date and sustained modern network 
infrastructure enhances deterrence, maximizes senior leader 
decision space, and ensures critical command and control in the 
Homeland Defense mission, the priority mission in the 2022 
National Defense Strategy. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget request 
did not include any funding for the foundational information 
technology (IT) requirements of NORTHCOM and NORAD, which will 
lead to a shortfall in baseline funding for IT requirements. 
These foundational IT requirements are necessary in order for 
NORTHCOM and NORAD to carry out their critical Homeland Defense 
mission, and could result in significant cyber impacts to the 
Headquarters' Joint Operations Center activities as well as 
North American domain awareness in support of its mission.
    Therefore, the committee notes that elsewhere in this Act, 
the committee recommends an increase of $34.7 million in OMAF 
SAG 015C for NORTHCOM and NORAD to provide for their basic 
communication contracts to meet current requirements. The 
committee notes that this was submitted as a request on the 
unfunded priorities list of the Commander, U.S. Northern 
Command, and this funding will fully resource NORTHCOM and 
NORAD IT requirements.

Invasive Octocorals Working Group

    The committee strongly encourages the Secretary of the Navy 
to continue participating in, for as long a period as the 
invasive octocoral is present in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and 
surrounding water in Hawaii, in the interagency Hawaii Invasive 
Octocorals Working Group to collaborate on planning, 
monitoring, and removal actions. The committee notes this 
coordination will inform an effective response and is essential 
to reduce the risk of further spread of invasive octocorals.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Navy, to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services 
Committee, not later than January 1, 2025, on the plan to 
prevent the further spread of, develop an effective removal and 
response plan for, and mitigate the damage caused by, the 
invasive octocoral in water in Pearl Harbor and surrounding 
water.

Military installation resilience assessment tools

    The committee recognizes the impact extreme weather events 
have on the readiness and resources of the Department of 
Defense (DOD). The DOD Climate Assessment Tool (DCAT) is one 
way to integrate data and improve modeling for decision-making 
in order to increase military installation preparedness and 
develop guidance for infrastructure needs. By scaling and 
adapting DCAT, DOD and federal agency partners could improve 
their ability to mitigate adverse impacts to readiness from 
extreme weather and enhance military installation resilience.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, 
not later than January 1, 2025, on the feasibility and 
advisability of enhancing military installation resilience 
through the scaling and adaptation of the DCAT for interagency 
use and coordination.

National Environmental Policy Act report

    The committee recognizes that there are considerable 
challenges with expanding and modernizing the U.S. defense 
industrial base on a scale and timeframe necessary to deter 
growing challenges and to support allies and partners. Given 
the urgent need to deter the People's Republic of China, the 
committee believes that the crucial balance between public 
health and environmental protections and modernizing the 
defense industrial base should be examined.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report to the congressional defense committees, as 
well as the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House, not 
later than February 1, 2025, on the impact of the requirements 
of section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 
on the 20 largest projects by value related to the United 
States defense industrial base, initiated between 2017 and the 
present, to include: (1) A description of the amount of time 
and funding the Department of Defense (DOD) has spent on 
ensuring such projects comply with NEPA requirements; (2) A 
description of whether any material or labor cost increases on 
such projects resulted from the amount of time each project 
spent complying with NEPA requirements exceeding the completion 
of other necessary steps in the project; (3) A description of 
how delays in such projects impact how DOD solicits projects 
and issues awards in programs pertaining to the defense 
industrial base; (4) A description of the impacts identified in 
the NEPA process including adverse environmental and health 
impacts and measures associated with such projects; (5) A 
description of local populations, including environmental 
justice communities, affected by such projects; and (6) A 
description of the extent to which DOD has used procedural 
reforms from the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Public Law 
118-5) to implement NEPA.

Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation Program

    The committee notes the continued discovery of munitions 
and unexploded ordnance (UXO) from the Department of Defense 
(DOD) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) 
activities in and around Indian Lands, Alaska Native Village 
and Regional Corporation lands, and Hawaiian Homelands, 
including Pueblo. The committee is aware the Native American 
Lands Environmental Mitigation Program (NALEMP), managed by the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), oversees and provides 
funding for removal and remediation of DOD munitions and UXO on 
Indian Lands (as defined in section 2713 of title 10, United 
States Code), when found. The committee is also aware of 
efforts by NNSA, in coordination with the Department of Energy, 
to survey and remove munitions and UXO on Indian Lands. The 
committee strongly encourages DOD and NNSA to continue to work 
with affected Indian Tribes to expedite the identification, 
removal, and remediation of munitions and UXO on affected 
Indian Lands, Alaska Native Village and Regional Corporation 
lands, and Hawaiian Homelands. The committee believes that 
removal of this potentially harmful weapons-related material 
should be a priority within DOD and NNSA, and strongly 
encourages the use of modern technologies where possible to 
proactively locate munitions and UXO before it is inadvertently 
found by the civilian population.
    Therefore, to better understand ongoing coordination 
between USACE and NNSA to locate and properly dispose of UXO 
material on Indian Lands, Alaska Native Village and Regional 
Corporation lands, and Hawaiian Homelands and ways to better 
survey for UXO, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Army, in coordination with the Administrator of the NNSA, to 
provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee not 
later than January 1, 2025, regarding Indian Lands, Alaska 
Native Village and Regional Corporation lands, and Hawaiian 
Homelands surrounding DOD and NNSA testing facilities. The 
briefing shall include: (1) An assessment of advanced 
surveillance technologies, such as light and detection ranging, 
that could locate munitions and UXO on Indian Lands, Alaska 
Native Village and Regional Corporation lands, and Hawaiian 
Homelands to support removal and remediation, including an 
estimate of funding required per fiscal year to support use of 
each technology identified, and a timeline for implementation 
of these advanced technologies; (2) A schedule of upcoming 
surveying activities to locate munitions and UXO on and around 
Indian Lands, Alaska Native Village and Regional Corporation 
lands, and Hawaiian Homelands that are adjacent to DOD and NNSA 
testing facilities, including outside of previously determined 
boundaries, to include timeline and scope of activities for 
each survey planned; (3) A review of records and previous 
agreements for remediation of weapons-related activities that 
have taken place on or near Indian Lands, Alaska Native Village 
and Regional Corporation lands, and Hawaiian Homelands adjacent 
to DOD and/or NNSA testing facilities; and (4) An overview of 
program needs for completion of surveying and removal of both 
DOD and NNSA munitions and UXO on Indian Lands, Alaska Native 
Village and Regional Corporation lands, and Hawaiian Homelands.
    Lastly, the committee encourages USACE and NNSA to better 
share information regarding munitions and UXO removal and 
remediation activities, to the extent practicable, with 
affected Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations and Native 
Hawaiian Organizations, particularly with regard to the 
briefing required above.

Naval disconnected logistics

    The committee acknowledges the Department of the Navy's 
goal to adopt advanced digital supply chain management 
capabilities to utilize secure, durable devices and 
technologies that can operate in remote areas with limited 
network connectivity. The committee emphasizes the importance 
of these enterprise capabilities in supporting U.S. and allied 
naval forces worldwide. However, the committee is concerned 
about the slow progress in implementing advanced digital supply 
chain management within the U.S. Navy, which could lead to 
increased costs and delay much-needed efficiency improvements 
in operations for the warfighter.
    To address these concerns, the committee directs the 
Secretary of the Navy to provide a briefing to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than March 1, 2025. 
This briefing should include: (1) An assessment of the 
potential benefits of utilizing commercial enterprise 
disconnected edge logistics technology and business systems; 
(2) Options for incorporating these technologies into the 
fleet; and (3) Identification of any requirements necessary to 
adopt these technologies.

Outside review of Army caisson operations

    The committee is aware that the U.S. Army has recently 
contracted a study from an independent research organization to 
assess the efforts to address systemic issues within the 
Caisson Platoon assigned to the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the 
Army that necessitated the safety stand down of caisson 
operations in Arlington National Cemetery initially announced 
in 2023. The committee commends the U.S. Army for leveraging 
outside expertise to assess the actions taken to date, as well 
as the feasibility, advisability, and sustainability of any 
plans under consideration for the Caisson Platoon going 
forward.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army, 
not later than 30 days after receiving the contracted report, 
to provide to the Senate Armed Services Committee an unaltered 
copy of the report, together with any initial views of the 
Secretary, on the results of the assessment. Not later than 60 
days after receiving the assessment, the Secretary of the Army 
shall brief the Senate Armed Services Committee on the U.S. 
Army's plans to implement the recommendations included in the 
assessment.

Point Mugu

    The committee understands that Naval Base Ventura County, 
Point Mugu, California, has been experiencing an increasing 
number of unplanned electrical power outages. The committee is 
interested in learning more on how the Navy plans to assess the 
readiness of the current electric power infrastructure and how 
best to repair existing infrastructure in order to improve 
readiness.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Navy to brief the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later 
than January 1, 2025, on the current state of the electric 
power infrastructure at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, 
to include recommendations on improvements to the grid. The 
briefing shall include: (1) The long-term requirements for 
resilient and reliable power to meet mission needs at Point 
Mugu; (2) The development of alternative courses of action to 
repair or replace existing electric infrastructure; and (3) 
Provide the expected costs of power infrastructure improvements 
to meet current and future needs.

Power systems to support operational energy requirements

    The committee notes the importance of operational energy 
capabilities necessary for warfighters to execute their 
missions, such as compact, portable, and energy-dense power 
systems. The committee is interested in additional capabilities 
to increase warfighter mobility and reduce supply chain 
requirements in distributed or contested environments, by 
leveraging technologies that can reduce the size and weight of 
portable power systems. Portable power systems that are multi-
fuel capable have the potential to reduce impacts from fuel 
disruptions and enhance survivability. The committee notes that 
some operational energy requirements may be met through the 
development of combustion engine and portable power generations 
systems that are up to 75 percent smaller and lighter than 
currently fielded generators.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives, not later than March 1, 2025, with an 
assessment of potential logistical improvements regarding 
portable power applications and requirements that can deliver 
up to 75 percent reduced size and weight over currently fielded 
generators, while still meeting warfighter operational energy 
requirements. The briefing shall include an assessment of 
potential options to field modular and portable power 
generation systems, beginning in the 10 to 40-kilowatt range 
for generators, for use in a variety of hybrid and auxiliary 
power systems.

Preservation of the Force and Family program

    The committee recognizes the importance of building 
resilience across the special operations forces enterprise and 
believes the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) 
program is a critical effort that seeks to address the 
challenges experienced by special operations forces personnel 
across physical, psychological, spiritual, social, and 
cognitive domains. The committee appreciates the steps already 
undertaken by U.S. Special Operations Command to establish 
performance goals and metrics, including an evaluation plan for 
POTFF programs.
    The committee remains focused on optimizing the POTFF 
program and, therefore, directs the Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, and 
the Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, to provide a 
briefing, not later than January 1, 2025, to the congressional 
defense committees on the POTFF program, including a 
description of ongoing or planned efforts to improve 
performance goals and metrics, incorporate new approaches 
across disciplines, and capture and disseminate best practices.

Rapid Sustainment Improvement Program (RSIP) implementation

    The committee commends the Department of Defense for 
implementing the Rapid Sustainment Improvement Program (RSIP), 
which is intended to pull readily available commercial 
solutions into the sustainment enterprise to improve cost and 
timeliness. However, there is concern that the military 
services are not fully embracing the technologies that could be 
gained by using RSIP.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of 
Defense, not later than January 15, 2025, to deliver a briefing 
to the congressional defense committees detailing the status of 
the RSIP program, including a list of the programs accepted for 
RSIP and the plans for each military service to implement those 
initiatives within their respective sustainment enterprise.

Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility

    The committee notes that following the permanent closure of 
the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, the Department of 
Defense (DOD) will still have an ongoing, long-term 
responsibility to remediate and restore the environment to 
ensure water from Oahu's aquifer is not contaminated by DOD's 
actions. The committee finds that following the recent transfer 
of authority from Joint Task Force Red Hill to the Navy Closure 
Task Force-Red Hill, continued diligence is warranted to ensure 
environmental remediation operations proceed unabated in a safe 
manner without delay. The committee encourages DOD to finalize 
a memorandum of agreement formalizing the Department's long-
term commitment to environmental restoration and remediation.
    Additionally, the committee encourages DOD to consider a 
research program to determine the total volume and distribution 
of sub-surface fuels and identify the locations of subsurface 
fuel saturated formations. The committee strongly encourages 
DOD to publish all releasable data on a public website to 
repair trust with servicemembers, impacted families, and the 
local community.
    Lastly, the committee also recognizes the importance of 
building a strong and enduring relationship between DOD 
components in Hawaii and the local community in order to 
further DOD's strategic investments in the islands. The 
committee encourages DOD to continue developing community 
engagement initiatives and programs to identify and strengthen 
ties between DOD and the local community and develop a more 
centralized mechanism with better coordination for various 
community engagement initiatives.

Relocation assistance program regarding Hawaii and Joint Region 
        Marianas

    The committee notes that the Secretary of Defense is 
required to execute a program to provide relocation assistance 
to members of the Armed Forces and their families pursuant to 
section 1056 of title 10, United States Code. Therefore, the 
committee directs the Secretary of Defense to brief the Senate 
Armed Services Committee, not later than January 1, 2025, 
regarding how the Department of Defense provides training for 
cultural adaptation and community orientation for 
servicemembers and their families as it relates to the State of 
Hawaii and Joint Region Marianas.

Service plans for influx of advanced munitions

    The committee believes the projected influx of advanced 
munitions to the military services presents challenges related 
to shipping, handling, storing, and processing due to the 
unique characteristics of advanced munitions, such as their 
size, weight, explosive compatibility, need for unique handling 
equipment, and need for specialized temperature and humidity 
controls.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretaries of the 
military departments to provide a briefing to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
not later than March 1, 2025, detailing the following:
          (1) A detailed projection of the types and quantities 
        of advanced munitions expected to be received;
          (2) Plans for acquiring and deploying the necessary 
        handling equipment tailored to the specific 
        requirements of advanced munitions;
          (3) Strategies for developing or upgrading storage 
        facilities to ensure safe and efficient storage, 
        considering the unique size and weight of advanced 
        munitions;
          (4) Measures to enhance shipping and transportation 
        capabilities, ensuring compliance with safety 
        regulations and compatibility issues;
          (5) Implementation of temperature and humidity 
        control systems to maintain optimal conditions for 
        advanced munitions;
          (6) Plans for training personnel to handle the new 
        munitions safely and effectively; and
          (7) Approaches for the safe and efficient 
        demilitarization of obsolete or excess advanced 
        munitions, including the development of specialized 
        processes and facilities to manage the unique 
        characteristics and hazards associated with these 
        munitions.

Ship repair grant program

    The committee is aware of significant readiness challenges 
impacting the surface fleet. As such, the committee supports 
capitalization efforts within the domestic ship repair 
industry. Last year, Congress enacted section 1017 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public 
Law 118-31) to provide grants for improvement of ship repair 
and alterations capability. In executing this authority, the 
committee believes that the U.S. Navy should give due 
consideration to ship repair facilities that have not been part 
of the Navy ship repair industrial base.

Small arms synthetic training improvements

    The committee is concerned that despite previous National 
Defense Authorization Act directives, many Navy and Navy 
Reserve commands continue to sole-source the replacement of 
antiquated firearm simulation training systems, which can be 
costly and require multiple years of maintenance. The committee 
is also concerned that such legacy systems can result in more 
downtime and cannot achieve the advanced small arms readiness 
proficiency, data capture, and lethality that today's 
warfighters require.
    The committee is encouraged that some Navy and Marine Corps 
commands have transitioned to more modern performance-based 
synthetic training systems, such as those used by the Navy 
Expeditionary Combat Command and the Marine Corps' new Advanced 
Small Arms Lethality Trainer program. These systems optimize 
performance, use biometrics, and data collection and analysis 
to provide validation of live fire training and decision-making 
improvements in weapon competency. The integration of data 
collection and analysis in these advanced systems also enables 
commands to better monitor, understand, and improve performance 
metrics to identify trends, deficiencies, and successes in a 
shooter's cognitive agility, decision-making, and fatigue and 
stress management to improve training outcomes.
    The committee believes more modern, software-based systems 
also offer a mobile training solution that can be updated and 
optimized to meet new threat dynamics without costly hardware 
replacements. Such systems are capable of being delivered to 
point-of-need to facilitate joint and coalition training 
objectives in the Indo-Pacific and other geographic combatant 
command regions, ship-based training during deployments, and 
ashore to provide servicemembers with lower cost opportunities 
to maintain firearm proficiency.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Navy to provide the Senate Armed Services Committee with a 
briefing, not later than January 1, 2025, detailing the Navy's 
plan to prioritize the replacement of low-performing, costly, 
legacy small arms simulation systems with advanced performance 
small arms synthetic training systems capable of meeting the 
above stated readiness objectives. The briefing shall include 
the Navy's plan for small arms training and readiness 
resourcing and identify: (1) Forward-basing requirements for 
advanced small arms training systems to facilitate joint 
coalition training objectives; (2) Opportunities to implement 
ship-based systems to support Navy and Marine Corps training 
currency during deployment; (3) Opportunities to position 
advanced small arms synthetic training systems to ashore duty 
locations as a tool to maintain weapons proficiency without 
high cost and travel requirements; (4) Small arms performance 
and training data integration into Navy training data analysis 
systems, such as the Navy's Surface Training and Readiness 
Management System; and (5) Provide a review of other service 
acquisition strategies capable of validating the effectiveness 
of human performance and small arms simulation and synthetic 
training systems to deliver measurable live fire qualification 
improvements.

U.S. Africa Command force posture

    Rising instability in the Sahel and West Africa, 
exacerbated by a series of coup d'etats since 2020, have 
contributed to an increase in violent extremism and 
hinderedU.S. counterterrorism efforts across the region. Authoritarian 
actors like the Russian Federation, Iran, and the People's Republic of 
China have also seized upon these conditions to increase their presence 
and influence in the region. This not only threatens the stability of 
African partners and the security of U.S. interests, but it could also 
increase risk to the U.S. homeland.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to conduct an assessment of the current and anticipated force 
posture requirements and access agreements in the Sahel and 
West Africa to support the 2022 National Defense Strategy, U.S. 
counterterrorism strategy, and crisis response requirements, as 
well as our ability to strategically compete in these regions. 
The Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than January 1, 2025, a one-time report 
on the results of the required assessment.

              TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

                       Subtitle A--Active Forces

End strengths for active forces (sec. 401)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
Active-Duty end strengths for fiscal year 2025, as shown below:

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                                                                     FY 2025                  Change from
                                                  FY 2024  -----------------------------------------------------
                    Service                     Authorized                              FY 2025       FY 2024
                                                             Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
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Army..........................................     445,000    442,300         442,300          0          -2,700
Navy..........................................     337,800    332,300         332,300          0          -5,500
Marine Corps..................................     172,300    172,300         172,300          0               0
Air Force.....................................     320,000    320,000         320,000          0               0
Space Force...................................       9,400      9,800           9,800          0             400
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    DOD Total.................................   1,284,500  1,276,700       1,276,700          0          -7,800
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Annual end-strength authorization for the Space Force (sec. 402)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 115 of title 10, United States Code, to define Active-
Duty end strength for members of the Space Force as members in 
space force active status. The provision would also make 
technical and conforming amendments to section 1736 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public 
Law 118-31).

                       Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

End strengths for selected reserve (sec. 411)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
end strengths for Selected Reserve personnel for fiscal year 
2025, as shown below:

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                                                                     FY 2025                  Change from
                                                  FY 2024  -----------------------------------------------------
                    Service                     Authorized                              FY 2025       FY 2024
                                                             Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
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Army National Guard...........................     325,000    325,000         325,000          0               0
Army Reserve..................................     174,800    175,800         175,800          0           1,000
Navy Reserve..................................      57,200     57,700          57,700          0             500
Marine Corps Reserve..........................      32,000     32,500          32,500          0             500
Air National Guard............................     105,000    107,700         108,300        600           3,300
Air Force Reserve.............................      69,600     67,000          67,000          0          -2,600
Coast Guard Reserve...........................       7,000      7,000           7,000          0               0
                                               -----------------------------------------------------------------
    DOD Total.................................     770,600    772,700         773,300          0           2,700
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    The provision would authorize an increase in end strength 
in the Selected Reserve of the Air National Guard of the United 
States to offset any reductions that may occur as a result of 
transferring units and personnel from the Air National Guard to 
the Space Force in the states of Alaska, California, Colorado, 
Florida, Hawaii, and Ohio, as well as personnel assigned to 
Headquarters, Air National Guard. In addition to these offsets, 
the provision would authorize additional end strength in the 
Selected Reserve of the Air National Guard to give the 
Department of the Air Force additional flexibility to address 
the re-leveling effort.
    The committee further notes that, in addition to the 
specified increases in end strength authorized by this 
provision, the Secretary of Defense has the standing authority 
under section 115 of title 10, United States Code, to increase 
the end strength of the Selected Reserve by up to three percent 
of the authorized end strength for the applicable fiscal year.
End strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves 
        (sec. 412)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
full-time support end strengths for fiscal year 2025, as shown 
below:

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                                                                     FY 2025                  Change from
                                                  FY 2024  -----------------------------------------------------
                    Service                     Authorized                              FY 2025       FY 2024
                                                             Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
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Army National Guard...........................      30,845     30,845          30,845          0               0
Army Reserve..................................      16,511     16,511          16,511          0               0
Navy Reserve..................................      10,327     10,132          10,132          0               0
Marine Corps Reserve..........................       2,355      2,400           2,400          0              45
Air National Guard............................      25,333     25,736          25,982        246             649
Air Force Reserve.............................       6,003      6,311           6,311          0             308
                                               -----------------------------------------------------------------
    DOD Total.................................      91,374     91,935          92,181        246             807
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    The provision would authorize an increase in end strength 
for the reserves on Active Duty in support of the Reserves in 
the Air National Guard of the United States to offset any 
reductions that may occur as a result of transferring units and 
personnel from the Air National Guard to the Space Force in the 
states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, and 
Ohio, as well as personnel assigned to Headquarters, Air 
National Guard. In addition to these offsets, the provision 
would authorize additional end strength in the Reserves on 
Active Duty in support of the Reserves of the Air National 
Guard to give the Department of the Air Force additional 
flexibility to address the re-leveling effort.
    The committee further notes that, in addition to the 
specified increases in end strength authorized by this 
provision, the Secretary of Defense has the standing authority 
under section 115 of title 10, United States Code, to increase 
the end strength of the Selected Reserve by up to three percent 
of the authorized end strength for the applicable fiscal year.
End strengths for military technicians (dual status) (sec. 413)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
military technician (dual status) end strengths for fiscal year 
2025, as shown below:

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                                                                     FY 2025                  Change from
                                                  FY 2024  -----------------------------------------------------
                    Service                     Authorized                              FY 2025       FY 2024
                                                             Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Army National Guard...........................      22,294     22,294          22,294          0               0
Army Reserve..................................       7,990      6,492           6,492          0          -1,498
Air National Guard............................      10,994     10,744          10,744          0            -250
Air Force Reserve.............................       7,111      6,697           6,697          0            -414
                                               -----------------------------------------------------------------
    DOD Total.................................      48,389     46,227          46,277          0           -2162
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    The provision would also establish limits on the number of 
temporary technicians authorized to be employed within the end 
strengths set forth by this section to not more than 25 percent 
of the total authorized strength for each component.
    The provision would also prohibit the coercion of a 
military technician (dual status) by a State into accepting an 
offer of realignment or conversion to any other military 
status, including as a member of the Active, Guard, and Reserve 
programof a reserve component. The provision would further 
specify that if a technician declines to participate in such a 
realignment or conversion, no further action may be taken against the 
individual or the individual's position.

Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for 
        operational support (sec. 414)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
end strengths for reserve personnel on Active Duty for 
operational support for fiscal year 2025, as shown below:

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                                                                     FY 2025                  Change from
                                                  FY 2024  -----------------------------------------------------
                    Service                     Authorized                              FY 2025       FY 2024
                                                             Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
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Army National Guard...........................      17,000     17,000          17,000          0               0
Army Reserve..................................      13,000     13,000          13,000          0               0
Navy Reserve..................................       6,200      6,200           6,200          0               0
Marine Corps Reserve..........................       3,000      3,000           3,000          0               0
Air National Guard............................      16,000     16,000          16,000          0               0
Air Force Reserve.............................      14,000     14,000          14,000          0               0
                                               -----------------------------------------------------------------
    DOD Total.................................      69,200     69,200          69,200          0               0
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Exemption of National Guard Bilateral Affairs Officers from active-duty 
        end strength limits and modification of annual reporting 
        requirement regarding security cooperation activities (sec. 
        415)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 115 of title 10, United States Code, to exempt from end 
strength requirements members of the National Guard who serve 
as bilateral affairs officers as a part of the National Guard 
State Partnership Program. The provision would also amend 
section 386 of title 10, United States Code, to exclude such 
officers from annual reporting requirements under security 
cooperation activities.

              Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations


Military personnel (sec. 421)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for military personnel activities at the levels 
identified in section 4401 of division D of this Act.

                              Budget Items


Topline increase

    As described in the 4401 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

Military personnel funding changes

    The amount authorized to be appropriated for military 
personnel programs includes the following changes from the 
budget request:

                    [Changes in millions of dollars]
 
 
 
Air National Guard AGR end strength increase..........             +30.0
Increase to junior enlisted pay.......................             +57.0
FY25 topline increase for junior enlisted pay increase          +1,000.0
Prevent retirement of F-22s...........................             +57.9
Prevent retirement of F-15Es..........................             +19.3
Air National Guard increase for 7 new State                         +1.4
 Partnership Program partners--NGB UFR................
Army National Guard increase for 7 new State                        +1.8
 Partnership Program partners--NGB UFR................
Air National Guard--diversity and inclusion programs                -0.5
 reduction............................................
Army National Guard--diversity and inclusion programs              -0.08
 reduction............................................
Air Force Reserve--diversity and inclusion programs                -0.08
 reduction............................................
Foreign Currency Fluctuations.........................              -8.6
Unobligated balances..................................            -737.4
                                                       -----------------
    Total.............................................            +420.7
 


                   TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

                  Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

Repeal of active duty service requirement for warrant officer 
        appointments in Air Force and Space Force (sec. 501)
    The committee recommends a provision that would repeal 
section 9160 of title 10, United States Code, that requires 1 
year of Active-Duty service in the Air Force or the Space Force 
for an original appointment as a warrant officer in the Active-
Duty Air Force or the Space Force. The committee recognizes 
that this Active-Duty requirement limits Air Force and Space 
Force access to the private sector talent pool of cyber and 
information technology experts.
Talent management and personnel retention for members of the Armed 
        Forces (sec. 502)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
sections 619 and 14301 of title 10, United States Code, to 
authorize the Secretaries of the military departments to 
approve requests by officers to opt out of consideration for 
promotion, without penalty, due to long initial training 
pipelines.
    The provision would also amend sections 631, 632, 8372, 
14504, 14505, and 14506 of title 10, United States Code, to 
change the mandatory separation date for officers who fail for 
selection for promotion to the next higher grade for the second 
time to the first day of the seventh calendar month beginning 
after the month in which the Secretary concerned publicly 
releases the promotion board selection results.
Authority to increase the number of nurse officers recommended for 
        promotion (sec. 503)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
promotion boards to recommend for promotion more than 95 
percent, but less than 100 percent, of nurse officers eligible 
for promotion to major or lieutenant commander if the Secretary 
of the military department concerned determines that the 
greater number is necessary to maintain or improve medical 
readiness. This authority would expire on December 31, 2030.
Vice Chief of Space Operations; vacancy in position of Chief of Space 
        Operations (sec. 504)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 908 of title 10, United States Code, to establish the 
position of the Vice Chief of Space Operations who will serve 
in the grade of general. The provision would also provide that 
the Vice Chief of Space Operations would perform the duties of 
the Chief of Space Operations during a vacancy in the position 
of Chief of Space Operations and during the absence of the 
Chief of Space Operations.
Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-grade and other 
        requirements (sec. 505)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
sections 577, 619, and 14301 of title 10, United States Code, 
to authorize the Secretaries of the military departments 
concerned to preclude from consideration by a promotion 
selection board officers and warrant officers who have an 
established retirement date that is within 90 days after the 
date the selection board is convened. The Secretaries currently 
have the authority to preclude selection board consideration of 
officers with an established separation date within 90 days of 
the board.
Effect of failure of selection for promotion: captains and majors of 
        the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Corps and 
        lieutenants and lieutenant commanders of the Navy (sec. 506)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 632(c) of title 10, United States Code, to require the 
retention on active duty of officers otherwise subject to 
separation for failure for selection for promotion until 
completion of the officer's active duty service obligation. The 
provision would also authorize the Secretary of the military 
department concerned to waive this requirement if the Secretary 
determines that completion of the Active-Duty service 
obligation of that officer is not in the best interest of the 
service.
Removal of officers from a list of Space Force officers recommended for 
        promotion (sec. 507)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 20241 of title 10, United States Code, to extend to the 
Space Force certain restrictions pertaining to removal of 
officers from a list of officers recommended for promotion.
Consideration of merit by special selection review boards (sec. 508)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
sections 628a and 14502a of title 10, United States Code, to 
allow special selection review boards (SSRB) to sustain a 
promotion board's selection of an officer who is the subject of 
credible information of an adverse nature when such officer 
ranks in the top half of an order of merit development by the 
SSRB. The officer's qualifications would still be required to 
be comparable in qualification for promotion to those sample 
officers who were recommended for promotion by that promotion 
board.
Modification of authority to separate officers when in the best 
        interest of the service (sec. 509)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1182 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize a 
Secretary of the military department concerned to separate an 
officer upon the recommendation of a Chief of the military 
service concerned when a Board of Inquiry substantiates 
misconduct, but elects to retain the officer, under 
circumstances where the decision to retain is clearly erroneous 
in light of the evidence, a miscarriage of justice, and 
inconsistent with the best interests of the service.
Improvements relating to Medical Officer of the Marine Corps position 
        (sec. 509A)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 806 and section 525 of title 10, United States Code, to 
require the Navy to appoint a Navy rear admiral as the Medical 
Officer of the Marine Corps and exclude this position from flag 
officer and active duty strength limitations.
Longer term and eligibility for appointment to rank of Admiral of 
        Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command (sec. 509B)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command to serve a term of 
eight years, and make the Commander eligible for appointment to 
the rank of admiral during that final three years of that 
service.

                Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management


Permanent modification to the Army National Guard and Air National 
        Guard inactive National Guard statute (sec. 511)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 303 of title 32, United States Code, to authorize 
officers to transfer from the Selected Reserve to the Inactive 
National Guard.

Expanded authority to continue reserve component officers in certain 
        military specialties on the reserve active-status list (sec. 
        512)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 1409 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the 
Secretaries of the military departments to selectively continue 
on the reserve Active-Status list, for up to 40 years of 
commissioned service, Reserve component officers above the 
grade of O-2 in designated military specialties.

Authority to extend military technicians until age 62 (sec. 513)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
sections 10216(f) and 14702(b) of title 10, United States Code, 
to authorize the retention of military technicians to age 62, 
rather than age 60 as authorized in current law. This change 
aligns authority to retain military technicians with recent 
changes that allow drill status national guardsmen to be 
retained until age 62, and supports the retention of 
experienced military technicians.

Extension of time period for transfer or discharge of certain Army and 
        Air Force reserve component general officers (sec. 514)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 14314 of title 10, United States Code, to provide that 
Army and Air Force reserve component general officers may 
continue serving in an active status or on active duty for up 
to 60 days after ceasing to occupy a general officer position.

Transfer to the Space Force of covered space functions of the Air 
        National Guard of the United States (sec. 515)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Air Force to transfer to the Space Force the 
covered space functions of the Air National Guard of the United 
States. Under a provision authorized elsewhere in this Act, 
such transfer shall not reduce the end strength authorization 
for the state Air National Guard organizations affected by such 
transfers.

Report on effect of Air National Guard unit leveling (sec. 516)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to exempt any State 
National Guard from the National Guard Bureau's (NGB) leveling 
initiative within the Air National Guard. The provision would 
also require the NGB to provide a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
at least 60 days prior to implementing leveling within a State 
granted an exemption, detailing the effects of leveling on such 
State.

      Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records


Marine Corps Deputy Commandants (sec. 521)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 8045 of title 10, United States Code, to increase the 
number of authorized Marine Corps Deputy Commandants from seven 
to eight.

Treatment of veterans who did not register for the selective service 
        (sec. 522)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 3328 of title 5, United States Code, to establish 
eligibility for Federal civilian employment for veterans who 
failed to register for selective service, but who provide 
evidence of their qualifying military service to the executive 
agency in which the veteran seeks an appointment.

Selective Service Director appointment subject to Senate confirmation 
        (sec. 523)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 3809 of title 50, United States Code, to require Senate 
confirmation of the Director, Selective Service, effective for 
appointments made 60 days after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.

Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 18, United 
        States Code (sec. 524)

    The committee recommends a provision that would make 
technical and conforming amendments to sections 202 and 209 of 
title 18, United States Code, by extending the definition of 
special government employee to officers of the Space Force.

Technical and conforming amendments related to the Space Force (sec. 
        525)

    The committee recommends a provision that would make 
technical and conforming amendments related to the Space Force 
to various sections of titles 10 and 37, United States Code, 
and to footnote 2 of the table titled ``ENLISTED MEMBERS'' in 
section 601 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364).

Modified authority to provide protection to senior leaders of the 
        Department of Defense and other specified persons (sec. 526)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 714 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the 
provision of protective services for former senior leaders of 
the Department of Defense and other specified persons outside 
of the United States.

Modification of persons not qualified for enlistment definition (sec. 
        527)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 504 of title 10, United States Code, to broaden the 
authorized duties of certain non-citizen individuals who enlist 
in the Armed Force.

Improving military administrative review (sec. 528)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1552 of title 10, United States Code, to require 
publicly available final decisions of the boards for the 
correction of military records to include a summary of each 
decision and to be indexed by subject matter.

Combat status identifier equivalent for remotely piloted aircraft crew 
        (sec. 529)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretaries of the military departments to establish a status 
identifier of equivalent merit as a combat status identifier 
for remotely piloted aircraft crews who conduct combat 
operations.

Military training and competency records (sec. 529A)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretaries of the military departments to provide, not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, a training 
and competency record for members of the Armed Forces. Such 
record would be standardized by the Secretary of Defense and 
include authenticated information about the servicemembers' 
personal information; military training, certifications, and 
qualifications; and the dates of completion of the relevant 
training in the record. The provision would also require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than 2 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act, to submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report on the implementation of this provision.

Exemption of women forced to register for draft from requirements to 
        serve in combat roles (sec. 529B)

    The committee recommends a provision that would specify 
that women drafted into service under the Selective Service 
System may not be compelled to join combat roles that were 
closed to women prior to December 3, 2015, train or become 
qualified in a combat arms military occupational specialty, or 
join a combat arms unit.

          Subtitle D--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters


Consolidation of military justice reporting requirements for the 
        military departments (sec. 531)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 946a of title 10, United States Code, to consolidate 
duplicative military justice reporting requirements. It would 
also repeal section 486 of title 10, United States Code, and 
section 547 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232).

Term of office for judges of the Court of Military Commission Review 
        (sec. 532)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 950f of title 10, United States Code, to provide that 
appellate civilian judges of the Court of Military Commission 
Review (CMCR) will serve a 10-year term.
    The committee notes that the CMCR is a part-time court 
which hears appeals of military commission cases. Currently, 
the CMCR has two civilian judges who serve without term limits. 
Alternatively, all three Article I courts listed in section 
202(e)(2) of title 18, United States Code, have specified term 
limits for all judges. Accordingly, this provision would 
establish term limits for CMCR judges, and it is modeled on 
section 942(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, which 
governs the term limits for the part-time senior judges on the 
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

Aiding the enemy definition for purposes of the Uniform Code of 
        Military Justice (sec. 533)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
article 103b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (10 
U.S.C. 903b) to include providing military education, military 
training, or giving tactical advice to the enemy as prohibited 
acts under the UCMJ.

Pre-referral requirements related to sufficiency of admissible evidence 
        (sec. 534)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
Article 34 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (10 
U.S.C. 834) to require a determination by a staff judge 
advocate or special trial counsel that the admissible evidence 
will probably be sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction 
before a charge can be referred to trial by general court-
martial.
    This provision will align Article 34, UCMJ, with Federal 
civilian prosecution standards and with the most recent 
regulatory guidance from the Department of Defense regarding 
uniform prosecution standards.

Detailing of appellate defense counsel (sec. 535)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
article 65 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (10 
U.S.C. 865) to require the assignment of appellate defense 
counsel to review a record of conviction subject to 
automaticappeal and to be available to represent an accused before the 
Court of Criminal Appeals if the accused desires such representation. 
The provision would also require assignment of appellate defense 
counsel upon the written request of the accused for representation for 
convictions that do not qualify for automatic review. The provision 
would also require a complete full review of a record of conviction by 
appellate defense counsel only in those cases where the accused has not 
affirmatively waived the right to appeal.

Expanded command notifications to victims of domestic violence (sec. 
        536)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 549 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) to require commanders to 
ensure that a domestic violence victim, or their Special 
Victims' Counsel or other legal representative, is notified of 
a disciplinary action taken in a domestic violence case not 
referred to court-martial.

Remote appearance before a board of inquiry (sec. 537)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
sections 1185 and 14904 of title 10, United States Code, to 
authorize the Secretaries of the military departments to 
permit, in exceptional circumstances, the appearance of an 
officer before a board of inquiry other than in person, such as 
by video teleconferencing.

Extension of Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, 
        and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces (sec. 538)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 546(f)(1) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' 
McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 
(Public Law 113-291) (10 U.S.C. 1562 note) to extend the 
Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and 
Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces for an additional 
5 years.

Reimbursement of expenses and property damage for victims of designated 
        offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (sec. 539)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 53 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the 
Secretaries of the military departments to provide payments to 
victims of designated offenses under the Uniform Code of 
Military Justice for unreimbursed expenses directly related to 
the harm suffered as the result of being victimized, including 
health care expenses, travel expenses, and expenses for 
property damage or loss resulting from the designated offense. 
The provision authorizes reimbursement of actual expenses only, 
and does not authorize payment for non-economic damages such as 
pain and suffering.

Removal of marriage as a defense to article 120b offenses (sec. 540)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
article 120b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (10 
U.S.C. 920b) to remove marriage as a defense to the offense of 
rape and sexual assault of a child.

Removal of personally identifying and other information of certain 
        persons from the Department of Defense Central Index of 
        Investigations (sec. 541)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 545 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) to 
require the Secretary of Defense, not later than October 1, 
2025, to establish a process by which a person may request that 
the person's name, personally identifying information, and 
other information pertaining to the person be corrected in, or 
expunged or otherwise removed from, an index item or entry in 
the Department of Defense Central Index of Investigations.

Authority of special trial counsel with respect to certain offenses 
        occurring before effective date of military justice reforms 
        (sec. 542)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
Article 24a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (10 
U.S.C. 824a) to expand the authority of special trial counsel 
to exercise jurisdiction over offenses occurring prior to 
December 28, 2023, as enacted in section 531 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31). This would include the three covered offenses added by 
sections 541(a) and 541(b) of the James M. Inhofe National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263).

Investigations of sexual assaults in the National Guard (sec. 543)

    The committee recommends a provision would require the 
Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and 
Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces (DACIPAD) to 
review how states investigate and prosecute allegations of 
sexual assault with a National Guard nexus, and to make 
recommendations on improving investigations and reporting of 
sexual assaults within the National Guard. The provision would 
require the DACIPAD to submit a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
on this review. The provision would also specify that state 
Adjutants General are senior officials for the purposes of 
investigating allegations of reprisal.

Analysis on the advisability to revise Military Rule of Evidence 513 
        (sec. 544)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Joint Service Committee on Military Justice to analyze the 
advisability of modifying rule 513 of the Military Rules of 
Evidence to include diagnoses of a patient and treatments 
prescribed to a patient as confidential communications subject 
to the psychotherapist-patient privilege.

         Subtitle E--Member Education, Training, and Transition


Improving effectiveness of the future servicemember preparatory course 
        (sec. 551)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 546(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to modify course 
graduation requirements.

Determination of active duty service commitment for recipients of 
        fellowships, grants, and scholarships (sec. 552)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2603(b) of title 10, United States Code, to authorize 
the Secretaries of the military departments to determine the 
Active-Duty service obligations for certain members on Active 
Duty who receive fellowships, grants, and scholarships.

Modernizing Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class college tuition 
        assistance program to account for inflation (sec. 553)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 16401 of title 10, United States Code, to increase the 
financial assistance available to participants in the Marine 
Corps Platoon Leaders Class College Tuition Assistance Program 
from $5,200 to $13,800 for any academic year.

Modification of authority to engage in funded and unfunded law 
        education programs (sec. 554)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2004 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize 
unfunded legal education programs in the military services that 
would not count against the funded legal education programs 
authorized elsewhere in such section. The provision would also 
amend section 503 of title 37, United States Code, to clarify 
that ordinary pay and allowances would be authorized to be paid 
to servicemembers when pursuing a program of education under 
uniform regulations of the military departments.

Distance education option for professional military education (sec. 
        555)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2154 of title 10, United States Code, to require 
distance education programs used to satisfy Phase I or Phase II 
Joint Professional Military Education requirements to include 
pathways for students to complete these programs in a fully 
remote status and without requiring any in-person attendance.
    The committee notes that with all of the modern tools and 
technologies designed to facilitate distance education 
modalities, service school requirements for requiring enrollees 
in a distance education program to attend in-person sessions 
on-site are unnecessary and particularly burdensome on members 
of the Reserve Component.

Extension of Troops-to-Teachers program extension; prohibition on 
        travel until reinstated (sec. 556)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1154 of title 10, United States Code, to extend the 
mandate for the Secretary of Defense to maintain the troops-to-
teachers program until 2029. The provision would also limit the 
obligation and expenditure of more than 50 percent of certain 
funds authorized for travel expenses for fiscal year 2025 for 
the Office of the Secretary of Defense until such time that the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives have received notice from the Secretary of 
Defense that the Department of Defense is in compliance with 
subsection (b) of section 1154 of title 10, United States Code.
    The committee notes that the Department is required by law 
to maintain the troops-to-teachers program, which creates a 
valuable pipeline for veterans of the Armed Forces to become 
elementary and secondary school teachers.

Inclusion of Space Force professional military education programs in 
        definitions of senior and intermediate level service schools 
        and as covered programs for copyright purposes (sec. 557)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
sections 2151 and 2162 of title 10, United States Code, to 
include Space Force professional military education programs in 
the list of authorized Department of Defense professional 
military education institutions. The provision would also amend 
section 105 of title 17, United States Code, to extend certain 
copyright protections to civilian faculty at Space Force 
education programs and to clarify the authorities of the 
Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of 
Transportation with respect to copyright protections at the 
United States Coast Guard Academy and the United States 
Merchant Marine Academy, respectively.

Opt-out sharing of information on members retiring or separating from 
        the Armed Forces with community-based organizations and related 
        entities (sec. 558)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 570F of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) to give all servicemembers 
separating or retiring from the Armed Forces the right to opt 
out of sharing their contact information with state-based 
veterans agencies.

Required constitutional law training (sec. 559)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require all 
newly commissioned officers of the Armed Forces to receive 
training on the Constitution, to include instruction on 
civilian control of the military.

Information on nominations and applications for military service 
        academies (sec. 560)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
Section 575 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 
U.S.C. 7442 note) to modify the date for the Department of 
Defense to establish a uniform online portal for military 
service academy nominations to December 31, 2026.

Improvements to financial literacy training (sec. 561)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 992 of title 10, United States Code, to make several 
updates to the existing requirement for the Secretary of the 
military department concerned to provide comprehensive 
financial literacy training. The provision would require 
training be provided to members in the pay grade of E-6 and 
below, upon arrival at a new permanent duty station. The 
provision would also require training provided by the Secretary 
concerned to be based on best practices of the Financial 
Literacy Education Commission. The provision would also require 
the Secretary concerned to ensure financial literacy training 
be conducted in-person, in classes of less than 100 attendees, 
and open to military spouses where practicable. Lastly, the 
provision would require the Secretary of Defense to submit 
reports to the congressional defense committees on 
effectiveness of, and improvements to, this requirement.

    Subtitle F--Military Family Readiness and Dependents' Education


                     Part I--Dependents' Education


Advisory committees for Department of Defense domestic dependents 
        schools (sec. 571)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, to establish 
school advisory committees at domestic schools operated by the 
Department of Defense Education Activity.

Expansion of eligibility for virtual programs operated by Department of 
        Defense Education Activity (sec. 572)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2164(l) of title 10, United States Code, to expand the 
eligibility for enrollment in virtual education programs 
offered by the Department of Defense Education Activity.

Authorization for school meal programs at Department of Defense 
        dependents schools (sec. 573)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, and section 1402 
of the Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (Public Law 
95-561) to authorize the Secretary of Defense to administer a 
meal program, consistent with Federal law and standards 
prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture, for students 
enrolled in Department of Defense domestic dependent schools.

Staffing of Department of Defense Education Activity schools to 
        maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios (sec. 574)

    The committee recommends a provision that would codify as a 
new section in chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, the 
maximum student-to-teacher ratios as specified in section 589B 
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283). 
The provision would also authorize the Department of Defense 
Education Activity to vary such ratios in certain circumstances 
with notice to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives.

Enrollment in defense dependents' education system of children of 
        foreign military members assigned to United Nations Command 
        (sec. 575)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1404A of the Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 
(Public Law 95-561) to authorize the enrollment of children of 
foreign military members assigned to United Nations Command to 
Department of Defense Education Activity schools.

Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit 
        dependents of military and civilian personnel (sec. 576)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
$50.0 million in Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide, for 
continuation of the Department of Defense (DOD) assistance 
program to local educational agencies impacted by enrollment of 
dependent children of military members and DOD civilian 
employees. The provision would also authorize $10.0 million in 
Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide, for impact aid 
payments for children with disabilities as enacted by the Floyd 
D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2001 (Public Law 106-398), using the formula set forth in 
section 363 of that Act, for continuation of DOD assistance to 
local educational agencies that benefit eligible dependents 
with severe disabilities. Furthermore, the provision would 
authorize the Secretary of Defense to use an additional $20.0 
million for payments to local educational agencies determined 
by the Secretary to have higher concentrations of military 
children with severe disabilities. Finally, the provision would 
require the Secretary to provide a briefing to the Committees 
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on the Department's evaluation of each local 
educational agency with higher concentrations of military 
children with severe disabilities and its subsequent 
determination of the amounts of impact aid each such agency 
should receive.

Eligibility of certain dependents for enrollment in domestic dependent 
        elementary and secondary schools (sec. 577)

    The committee recommends a provision that would add a new 
section to chapter 208 of title 10, United States Code, to 
require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program under 
which dependents of a full-time, active duty member may enroll 
in covered Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) 
schools on a space-available basis, without regard to whether 
the member resides on the installation. Such provision would 
also make conforming amendments repealing a temporary pilot 
program on this matter.

                         Part II--Other Matters


Redesign and modernization of child development program compensation 
        and staffing models (sec. 578)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Department of Defense to redesign the compensation and staffing 
models for employees of Department of Defense Childhood 
Development Centers.

Support for expanding early childcare options for members of the Armed 
        Forces and their families (sec. 579)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense to authorize the Secretaries of the 
military departments to support eligible childcare providers in 
their recruitment and retention of childcare employees. The 
provision would also authorize the Secretaries concerned to 
seek to enter into an interagency partnership with a Federal 
agency with the ability to place at military child development 
centers certain eligible national service participants and 
volunteers trained in education services.

Inclusive Playground Pilot Program (sec. 579A)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than March 28, 2025, to submit 
a strategy on developing an inclusive playground pilot program 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives. Pursuant to this strategy, the provision 
would also require the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel 
and Readiness to establish an inclusive playground pilot 
program no earlier than January 1, 2026.

          Subtitle G--Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps


Number of enrolled students requirement for Junior Reserve Officers' 
        Training Corps unit participation (sec. 581)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2031(b)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, to 
reduce the minimum number of students required to establish a 
unit of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to 50 
students.

Waiver authority for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps minimum 
        participation requirement (sec. 582)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2031(b) of title 10, United States Code, to require the 
Secretary of the military department concerned to issue a five-
year waiver of the minimum student participation requirement in 
order for a school to establish a Junior Reserve Officers' 
Training Corps (JROTC) unit, if the school meets all other 
statutory requirements for JROTC participation.

JROTC waiting list (sec. 583)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2031(c) of title 10, United States Code, to require the 
Secretary of a military department to maintain a prioritized 
waiting list of secondary educational institutions that have 
requested to host a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers' 
Training Corps and have not yet been approved. The provision 
would also require the Secretary concerned to issue regulations 
describing the factors to be considered in assigning priority, 
which must include the length of time an institution has been 
waiting for a unit.

Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units (sec. 584)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2031 of title 10, United States Code, to increase the 
minimum and maximum number of required units of the Junior 
Reserve Officers' Training Corps to 3,500 and 4,100, 
respectively. The requirements of this provision would not take 
effect until October 1, 2026.

Extension of JROTC programs to the Job Corps (sec. 585)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2031 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize 
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs to be 
established at Job Corps centers.

 Subtitle H--Decorations and Other Awards, Miscellaneous Reports, and 
                             Other Matters


Authority to award or present a decoration following a congressionally 
        requested review (sec. 591)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1130 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the 
award of a decoration following a submission of a favorable 
recommendation for the award, after a 60-day congressional 
review period.

Posthumous advancement of General John D. Lavelle, United States Air 
        Force, on the retired list (sec. 592)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the advancement of Major General John D. Lavelle on the retired 
list to the grade of lieutenant general. This provision 
isconsistent with, and implements the recommendation of, the Honorable 
William Webster, who after an extensive review of the historical record 
and Major General Lavelle's service, recommended that he be advanced on 
the retired list to the grade of lieutenant general.

Authorization for posthumous award of the Distinguished Service Cross 
        to William D. Owens for acts of valor at La Fiere Bridge (sec. 
        593)

    The committee recommends a provision that would waive the 
time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United 
States Code, to authorize the award of the Distinguished 
Service Cross to William D. Owens for acts of valor at La Fiere 
Bridge.

                Subtitle I--Enhanced Recruiting Efforts


Improved access to high school and college students for recruiting 
        (sec. 595)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 503 of title 10, United States Code, to require 
substantially equal access to secondary schools for military 
recruiters as is granted to postsecondary educational 
institutions and other prospective employers of secondary 
students. The provision would also amend section 983 of title 
10, United States Code, to expand the existing requirement for 
colleges and universities to provide information about students 
whose attendance ended during the previous semester. This 
provision would require colleges and universities to provide 
students with a choice to consent to having their information 
released to the Department of Defense for recruiting purposes 
if such student disenrolls from school. Finally, the provision 
would make conforming amendments to section 8528 of the 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-
10).

National Commission on Quality of Life for the All-Volunteer Armed 
        Force (sec. 596)

    The committee recommends a provision that would establish 
an independent commission in the legislative branch to be known 
as the Commission on Quality of Life for the All-Volunteer 
Armed Force. The provision would require the Commission to 
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives, not later than December 31, 2025, 
a report that includes its initial findings and preliminary 
recommendations related to improving quality of life for 
military members and Department of Defense civilian employees, 
with a final report and legislative proposals to be submitted 
at a mutually agreed time.

Military entrance processing command processing pilot (sec. 597)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to 
develop a 2-year pilot program for joint reserve component 
support to the United States Military Entrance Processing 
Command to accelerate the review of recruit medical records.

Military accessions standards review (sec. 597A)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a review of military accession 
standards, and any ongoing plans to modify them, to the 
congressional defense committees no later than 180 days after 
enactment of this Act.

      Subtitle J--Automatic Selective Service System Registration


Automatic Selective Service registration (sec. 598-598D)

    The committee recommends a series of provisions that would 
require women to register for selective service under the same 
conditions as currently applied to men, and it would provide 
for the automatic enrollment of all citizens and persons 
subject to selective service. The provision would take effect 2 
years after enactment of this Act.

                       Subtitle K--Other Matters


Evaluation of recruits and officer candidates for drug use (sec. 599)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to ensure that all prospective recruits 
and officer candidates undergo testing for controlled 
substances prior to enlistment or appointment as an officer in 
the Armed Forces.

Promoting military, national, and public service (sec. 599A)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 15 of the Military Selective Service Act (50 USC 3813) 
to update the types of information that the Department of 
Defense may obtain from the Selective Service System.

Course to educate interested individuals about opportunities to 
        contribute to national security (sec. 599B)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require 
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, by not 
later than 1 year after enactment of this Act, to develop and 
begin offering a course on service opportunities within the 
defense industrial base and as a Federal civilian employee, to 
individuals who volunteer to serve in the Armed Forces, but who 
do not meet accession standards.

                       Items of Special Interest


Access to U.S. products at commissaries in foreign countries

    The committee is concerned by the limits placed by other 
nations on U.S. companies in their ability to provide their 
products to commissaries on U.S. bases in those countries. In 
particular, the committee notes that foreign countries have 
placed undue restrictions prohibiting the transit of poultry to 
commissaries on U.S. bases in foreign countries based on 
outbreaks of avian influenza in the United States. These 
restrictions are stricter than U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) restrictions within the United States. The committee 
believes that commissaries at foreign bases should be able to 
transit products from U.S. companies exempt from local 
restrictions provided those products are deemed safe for 
commerce by USDA. For example, the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs allows for the exemption of shipments consigned to the 
U.S. military from local import regulations as outlined in the 
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service export library. 
Products must meet U.S. regulatory standards and be identified 
for military use.
    Therefore, the committee encourages the Secretary of 
Defense, in concurrence with the Secretary of State, to work 
with the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate with foreign 
governments that host U.S. bases to allow exemptions to transit 
products to the commissaries in such foreign countries. The 
committee directs the Secretary of Defense to brief the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on its efforts to negotiate these exemptions 
not later than January 15, 2025.

Active-Duty member food security

    The committee commends the Department of Defense for the 
inclusion of the standardized United States Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) measure of food security on the 2018 and 
2020 Status of Forces Survey of Active Duty Members and the 
2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey (ADSS). While the July 2022 
release of the report ``Strengthening Food Security in the 
Force: Strategy and Roadmap'' and the January 2023 RAND report 
``Food Insecurity Among Members of the Armed Forces and Their 
Dependents'' provided helpful information, the committee 
believes that annual reporting of military food insecurity 
using the standard USDA measure would allow for greater 
monitoring and surveillance.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Defense, working closely with the Economic Research Service at 
USDA to provide technical assistance, to submit a report to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than February 15, 
2025, on military food security that includes, at a minimum:
          (1) Standard measures of food security;
          (2) USDA food and nutrition assistance program 
        participation;
          (3) Food pantry receipts;
          (4) Adequacy of regular military compensation and 
        additional pays, including the Basic Needs Allowance; 
        and
          (5) A sample size of the data collection large enough 
        to allow for state level estimates by pooling three 
        years of data.

Aeromedical squadrons in the Air National Guard

    The committee is concerned about the ability of the 
Department of Defense and civil authorities to transport and 
treat individuals wounded or exposed to chemical, biological, 
or radiological incidents. A conflict with near-peer 
adversaries would require unique aeromedical capabilities to 
ensure that warfighters can reach specialized patient care 
facilities. Domestic incidents such as infectious disease 
outbreaks or chemical attacks also necessitate particular 
capabilities to ensure patients can be transported and treated 
while protecting caregivers and the general population. The 
National Guard's status under titles 10 and 32, United States 
Code, enable it to support both combatant commanders and civil 
authorities.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Director of the Air 
National Guard to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 1, 2025, on the 
utilityand feasibility of augmenting the number of available 
aeromedical squadrons and the total number of authorized Active Guard 
Reserve personnel within the National Guard and reserve components. The 
briefing should specifically address the addition of specialized Air 
National Guard Critical Care Aeromedical Transportation Teams.

Briefing on Air National Guard releveling efforts

    The committee is aware that the Air National Guard intends 
to proceed with planned force structure changes to full-time 
National Guard support--Active, Guard, and Reserve (AGR) and 
dual-status military technicians--beginning in fiscal year 
2025, in an effort to standardize personnel levels among units 
performing similar missions. The committee recognizes the 
potential utility and benefits standardization can bring to the 
force, particularly in planning and managing the force across 
all 54 states and territories. Nevertheless, the committee has 
heard concerns from certain states that the proposed changes 
may be detrimental to readiness and to airmen and their 
families. The committee appreciates the Air National Guard's 
recent decision to move forward with this initiative in a 
limited way, ensuring that States having expressed concern will 
maintain their current level of AGRs as the Air National Guard 
works with the States to affect a seamless and efficient 
transition to a level set force, giving full consideration to 
state equities.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
force, in consultation with the Chief of the National Guard 
Bureau, to submit a briefing to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not 
later than January 1, 2025, on its full-time support re-
leveling initiative. The briefing should include detailed data 
on where and which positions would shift, and how it plans to 
address concerns raised by states to these plans, together with 
an estimated cost of full implementations

Briefing on Army Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps consolidation

    As the U.S. Army implements a necessary consolidation of 
Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) units, the 
committee requires additional information to better understand 
the information and analysis the U.S. Army utilized to 
determine the units that would be affected by the consolidation 
plan.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
February 1, 2025, on the planned restructuring of the Army 
Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. The briefing shall 
include:
          (1) A cost-benefit analysis of the consolidation 
        plan;
          (2) The criteria utilized by the U.S. Army to 
        determine the ROTC units that would be subject for 
        reclassification, merger, and expansion;
          (3) An assessment of whether any planned mergers will 
        negatively affect the recruitment of individuals from a 
        particular geographic area; and
          (4) An assessment of how educational, economic, and 
        demographic trends, and other factors determined by the 
        Secretary are affecting enrollment, retention, 
        graduation, and commission rates throughout Army ROTC.

Briefing on military reassignment policies under compassionate or 
        humanitarian conditions

    The committee has heard concerns from military families 
about the difficulty in securing reassignment under certain 
circumstances raising compassionate, humanitarian, or safety 
concerns, where such reassignment is in the best interests of 
the family. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretaries of 
the military departments to each provide a briefing to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than February 1, 2025, on service 
reassignment policies under circumstances relating to 
compassionate, humanitarian, or safety concerns of a 
servicemember or military family. The briefing shall include a 
description of such policies and the total number of such 
reassignments requested and granted over the previous 3 years, 
together with a brief description of the circumstances giving 
rise to such requests and reassignments. Finally, the briefing 
shall include an assessment of a servicemember's ability to 
raise safety concerns within the reassignment or permanent 
change of station process.

Childcare priority list in certain OCONUS areas

    The committee is aware of concerns in some overseas 
locations regarding implementation of the priority system for 
Child Development Centers (CDCs) of the Department of Defense 
(DOD). Specifically, the committee has heard concerns that in 
the event of contingency operations, essential employees may 
not be able to receive emergency and necessary childcare due to 
existing prioritization policies for the childcare waitlist. In 
this event, some essential employees might not be available to 
perform their critical work functions at times of urgent need 
for DOD. The committee believes it is important for DOD to 
prioritize Active-Duty servicemembers for CDCs in ordinary 
circumstances. However, the Committee encourages DOD to review 
existing policies to assess if an additional priority category 
would be justified for emergency and necessary childcare for 
designated essential personnel performing duties outside of the 
continental United States (OCONUS) during contingency 
operations.
    Therefore, the committee therefore directs the Secretary of 
Defense to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives, not later than April 1, 2025, 
on: (1) How DOD currently handles emergency and necessary 
childcare prioritization; (2) Whether or not certain locations 
in U.S. Indo-Pacific Command could benefit from a simplified 
waiver process for emergency and necessary childcare; (3) 
Whether or not the priority list for CDCs should be updated to 
reflect a small number of essential personnel in OCONUS 
locations; and (4) Anything else relevant to the issue that the 
Secretary determines appropriate.

Comptroller General review of reserve component officer performance 
        evaluations

    The critical support that the reserve component provides to 
the defense of our Nation necessitates the development of a 
steady pipeline of well-developed leaders. Military officer 
performance evaluations have the potential to shape individual 
officers' careers as well as the future leadership of the 
Department of Defense. Over time, each military service has 
developed and implemented unique service-wide systems for 
evaluating the performance of both their active and reserve 
component officers. However, the committee notes there may be 
substantive differences between active and reserve component 
officers in terms of their work responsibilities, performance 
competencies, and expectations, and that such factors may 
affect officer placement, evaluation, and promotion.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to conduct an assessment of: (1) The ability 
of the military services to provide timely, fair, and accurate 
evaluations for reserve component officers, consistent with 
relevant key practices for performance evaluation; (2) The role 
of service evaluation systems in developing and promoting 
reserve component officers; and (3) Any other matters the 
Comptroller General deems relevant. The committee further 
directs the Comptroller General to provide preliminary 
observations to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives, not later than February 1, 
2025, with final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon 
format and timeframe.

Comptroller General review of reserve component suicide prevention, 
        response, and coordination with state and local authorities

    The committee notes that over one-third of U.S. military 
service members serve in the reserve component, which provides 
trained units and qualified personnel in times of war or 
national emergency, or to fill the needs of the Armed Forces 
whenever more units and personnel are needed. In 2023, the 
Department of Defense (DOD) reported that the suicide rate 
among reserve component personnel was generally similar to that 
of the U.S. population. At the same time, reserve component 
personnel may have limited access to military suicide 
prevention resources, and the military services, including unit 
commanders, may benefit from coordinating prevention efforts 
with state and local authorities to minimize suicide risks.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States (GAO) to conduct a review of reserve 
component suicide prevention and response. The review shall 
include the following elements: (1) The extent to which DOD and 
the military services have implemented and overseen suicide 
prevention and response policies and activities for reserve 
component personnel; (2) The extent to which DOD and the 
military services have coordinated such activities with 
Federal, state, and, local civilian organizations; and (3) Any 
additional matters the GAO determines appropriate. Furthermore, 
the committee directs the Comptroller General to provide a 
briefing of preliminary results by March 31, 2025, to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, with a report to follow at a mutually agreed 
upon date.

Comptroller General review of reserve component talent management and 
        assignments

    As ongoing shifts in the economy and national security 
environments continue to transform the civilian and military 
workforces, the Department of Defense (DOD) needs to better 
position itself to understand and leverage the value of the 
talent that exists among its personnel. Amidst changing 
workforce conditions, the military services have expressed 
interest in increasing officer career flexibility to allow more 
ease of permeability between the active and reserve components. 
One critical aspect of improving officer career component 
permeability is assessing the adequacy of current reserve 
component talent management and assignments processes to meet 
the needs of the services, both now and in the future.
    The committee is concerned that current military service 
processes for reserve component talent management and 
assignments do not adequately reflect servicemembers' 
potential, or effectively leverage servicemembers' skills from 
their Active-Duty military experience or civilian careers. In 
particular, the committee is concerned that talent management 
and assignments processes across the reserve components are ad 
hoc and rely on informal relationships.
    Improved reserve component talent management and assignment 
programs would provide active and reserve component officers 
more transparency, predictability, and effective career 
management. Ideal programs would also pursue a whole-person 
approach to better employ the rich and varied talent across the 
reserve components.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to conduct an assessment of the DOD's efforts 
to: (1) Implement and manage an assignment process that allows 
reserve component members to manage their military careers 
without relying on ad hoc relationships; (2) Develop guidance 
that integrates and leverages reservists' prior military 
backgrounds and civilian sector experiences and expertise as 
part of the assignment process; (3) Assess the merits and 
challenges of allowing greater flexibility to move between the 
active and reserve components; and (4) Any other matters the 
Comptroller General deems relevant. The committee also directs 
the Comptroller General to provide preliminary observations to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than April 1, 2025, with final 
results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and 
timeframe.

Defense biotechnology workforce

    The committee recognizes the importance of biotechnology 
for future defense capabilities and commends the Department of 
Defense (DOD) for recognizing biotechnology as a critical 
technology area. However, the committee is concerned that DOD 
is not adequately hiring, training, and retaining the workforce 
necessary to advance its biotechnology objectives.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives not later than February 
1, 2025. The report shall discuss DOD's biotechnology workforce 
current needs and planned needs for the next 5 and 10 years. 
Thereport shall encompass a broad view of the biotechnology 
workforce, including both personnel working directly on biotechnology, 
as well as personnel needed to support biotechnology, such as the 
workforce involved in program management, acquisitions, investment, and 
legal matters. The report shall also include the following information:
          (1) The number of biotechnology positions required, 
        and the number of positions filled;
          (2) For the positions required, details about the 
        positions, such as seniority level, education, 
        training, and security clearance requirements;
          (3) An assessment of whether the current workforce 
        codes adequately cover the range of the biotechnology 
        workforce, such as personnel in research, engineering, 
        and testing;
          (4) An identification of mechanisms by which DOD can 
        access outside expertise, especially retaining a bench 
        of experts with necessary security clearances;
          (5) An identification of challenges related to hiring 
        a qualified biotechnology workforce, and proposed 
        solutions to those challenges; and
          (6) Any other matters the Secretary considers 
        relevant.

Degree-granting programs of professional military education

    The committee commends the military services for their 
comprehensive, intellectually rigorous approach to professional 
military education (PME), and for their constant attention to 
updating and modernizing the curriculums of PME institutions to 
make sure they remain relevant, cutting-edge programs of 
instruction designed to prepare military leaders for twenty-
first century conflict.
    The committee further recognizes the value of the various 
statutory authorities to award degrees at the senior level 
service schools, intermediate level service schools, and joint 
intermediate level schools, as enumerated in section 2151 of 
title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense 
University and its component institutions, as enumerated in 
section 2165 of title 10, United States Code. Having the 
authority to issue degrees ensures that these schools operate 
with the highest intellectual rigor; attract top talent to 
conduct research, teach students, and administer the programs; 
maintain parity and facilitate discourse with the broader 
academic community; bridge the civil-military divide; and 
produce world-class scholarship.
    However, the committee is concerned that the authority to 
grant degrees could overwhelm or supersede the core mission of 
the service schools, which is to prepare military and civilian 
leaders to solve complex problems and to effectively lead our 
nation's military. By giving the service schools statutory 
authority to grant degrees, Congress intended for that 
authority to produce well-educated joint warfighters. Congress 
did not intend for the granting of degrees to become the 
service schools' primary mission, nor did Congress intend for 
the pursuit of graduate degrees to be the only means through 
which an officer can participate in PME at any level. The 
committee believes that some military officers may not need to 
complete the requirements for a master's degree in order to be 
competently trained in PME and Joint Professional Military 
Education (JPME) at any given level.
    The committee notes that many highly regarded American 
academic institutions administer rigorous non-degree programs 
of instruction. Certificates, fellowships, residencies, short 
courses, and other non-degree programs are common across even 
the most elite American universities. No legal or long-term 
historical mandate exists for any of the service schools to 
award degrees to all enrolled students or even all graduates. 
The services should take advantage of the full range of 
educational and instructional models that are available and 
appropriate for each stage of PME.
    Finally, advanced degree programs pose a special challenge 
to members of the Reserve Component. Reserve component officers 
often enroll in distance education PME programs at military 
schools and must complete the required coursework by making 
time outside of their civilian jobs, other military duties, and 
family and personal obligations. Although many reservists may 
want to obtain advanced degrees from military schools, many 
could also be competently trained in PME at all levels through 
a shorter, less-than-degree program that offers the essentials 
of PME and JPME without the added requirement of earning a 
master's degree.
    For these reasons, the military services should strongly 
consider not requiring every military officer who attends PME 
or JPME programs to obtain an advanced degree in order to 
receive the required PME training.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to submit a report, not later than March 1, 2025, on the 
feasibility and advisability of offering non-degree pathways 
for some students at military schools to satisfy PME and JPME 
requirements as an alternative to advanced degree programs. 
Such report shall include a proposal to conduct a demonstration 
program for non-degree JPME and PME-qualifying instruction for 
select populations at each of the military schools enumerated 
in section 2151 of title 10, United States Code.

Department of Defense Education Activity quantum education

    The committee acknowledges the importance of investing in 
quantum education for K-12 students. The United States faces a 
critical shortage of people working in this area, which affects 
our national security and competitiveness on the global stage. 
K-12 quantum education focuses on addressing this issue by 
supporting the infusion of quantum information science and 
engineering (QISE) concepts and career information into STEM 
classrooms nationwide at young ages. Similar to how early 
introduction of computers in classrooms led to U.S. leadership 
in computing innovation, the early incorporation of quantum 
technology and its principles will position youth of today to 
be innovators of the future. The committee notes that there are 
current early-stage models for implementing quantum education 
programs in K-12 education. Federally funded examples include: 
National Q-12 Education Partnership; Preparing Secondary 
Teachers and Students for Quantum Information Science; 
TeachQuantum; QUEST: Quantum Education for Students and 
Teachers; and Quantum Academy. In addition, the CHIPS and 
Science Act of 2022 includes authorized funding for a pilot 
program in quantum education to help teachers implement 
curriculum in their classrooms.
    The committee believes that, as the 2022 National 
Assessment of Educational Progress results showed, Department 
of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) students outperform 
national average test scores by a range of 15 to 23 points on 
math and reading assessments, and military connected youth are 
generally more likely to serve in the Armed Forces than their 
peers. Cultivating basic skills and interest in advanced 
technology concepts like quantum in the DODEA population could 
specifically benefit the Department.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than May 1, 2025, on the feasibility and advisability 
of developing and incorporating quantum education in DODEA 
schools. The briefing should include: (1) Any benefits 
associated with developing and incorporating quantum education 
in DODEA schools; (2) Any challenges associated with developing 
and incorporating quantum education in DODEA schools; (3) An 
identification of any existing K-12 quantum education programs 
and partners who are affiliated with a public university or are 
federally-funded who could assist with implementing quantum 
education in DODEA schools; (4) An assessment of resources that 
would be required to develop and implement quantum education in 
DODEA schools; and (5) Recommendations for structuring, 
scaling, and implementing a pilot program for developing and 
incorporating quantum education in DODEA schools.

Department of Defense-wide suicide prevention training resources

    The Department of Defense's Suicide Prevention and Response 
Independent Review Committee (SPRIRC) final report, published 
in February 2023, addresses Department-wide issues pertaining 
to suicide prevention training, to include lack of 
standardization and centralization of training requirements, as 
well as a lack of content applicability. Given the importance 
of suicide prevention, the committee believes methods and 
resources must be further assessed to provide the most 
effective training to members across the Department of Defense 
(DOD).
    The committee recognizes the importance of developing 
strategies in accordance with identified deficiencies from the 
SPRIRC report for implementing effective suicide prevention 
training. Furthermore, the committee encourages the military 
services and the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and 
Readiness to assess the utilization and incorporation of all 
available training tools, to include virtual reality simulators 
and additional scenario-based training resources, to provide a 
more effective training experience to the individual 
servicemember. Where scenario-based training resources are 
available, DOD should seek to maximize resource availability by 
utilizing virtual reality simulators that are applicable to 
suicide prevention and other training requirements for 
servicemember wellness.

Implementing recommendations of the Balanced Assessment Working Group 
        of the Department of Defense Education Activity

    The committee has reviewed the October 16, 2023, report of 
the Comptroller General of the United States entitled ``K-12 
Education: Better Planning Could Help DOD Schools Implement 
Changes to Standardized Testing'' (GAO-24-106322). This report 
indicated that students attending Department of Defense 
Education Activity (DODEA) schools spent significantly more 
time taking standardized tests compared to students in non-
DODEA schools. Specifically, DODEA students averaged about 24 
school days taking standardized tests while students in a 
comparison group of non-DODEA schools averaged about 16 school 
days taking standardized tests across grades K-12.
    The committee commends the Department for establishing the 
Balanced Assessment Working Group in 2021, which collaborated 
with more than 150 educators to assess DODEA's testing 
practices and to make recommendations to improve testing and 
eliminate redundancies. However, the Comptroller General's 
October 2023 report noted that DODEA's plan to implement the 
Working Group's recommendations does not follow leading project 
management practices for ensuring follow-through on these 
efforts.
    The committee therefore directs the Secretary of Defense to 
provide a briefing, not later than March 1, 2025, on DODEA's 
plan to ensure follow-through on the recommendations of the 
Balanced Assessment Working Group. Such briefing shall include: 
(1) Information on DODEA's implementation plan for the Working 
Group's recommendations; (2) Planned stakeholder engagement 
practices throughout the implementation; and (3) The project 
management tools that DODEA intends to use to monitor and 
assess progress toward improving its testing system.

Inclusive playgrounds

    The committee acknowledges the importance of creating more 
inclusive and accessible environments for all members of the 
military community. An often overlooked component of services 
provided to families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member 
Program (EFMP) is access to inclusive recreational 
environments, particularly access to inclusive outdoor play 
spaces. Many EFMP military families would benefit greatly from 
the presence of playgrounds on military installations that are 
designed to be accessible and inclusive for children of varying 
mental and physical abilities.
    As such, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense to 
provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March 
1, 2025, on the extent of inclusive playgrounds currently on 
Department of Defense installations. Such briefing shall also 
include an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of 
expanding the number of inclusive play spaces on military 
installations across the Department.

Making available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs information about 
        Department of Defense personnel stationed near nuclear weapons 
        testing locations

    The committee is aware of concerns that certain veterans of 
the Armed Forces who were stationed at or near the vicinity of 
a location where nuclear weapons testing occurred have had 
difficulty filing for benefits from the Veterans Administration 
because their Armed Forces service records are classified and 
do not contain specific information regarding the locations 
oftheir assigned duties. The committee understands the importance of 
national security and recognizes the enduring sensitivity of 
information related to the design, development, and maintenance of the 
U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. However, all veterans who are entitled 
to benefits should be able to claim those benefits without unnecessary 
bureaucracy.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to provide a 
briefing, not later than February 1, 2025, to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
on the plan of the Department of Defense (DOD) to make 
available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs sufficient 
documentation on DOD personnel who were exposed to radioactive 
material by virtue of being stationed, or having assigned 
duties at, or near, the vicinity of a location where nuclear 
weapons testing occurred so that personnel can claim the 
Veterans Administration benefits to which they are entitled. 
The briefing shall protect and preserve the integrity of 
classified information relating to the design, development, and 
maintenance of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile.

Monthly suicide data briefings

    The committee acknowledges that the Department of Defense 
(DOD) reports data on servicemember deaths by suicide in 
quarterly suicide reports (QSR) and an annual suicide report. 
At present, the DOD QSR provides standardized and official 
counts of suicide deaths for each quarter. However, Congress 
requires more expedited information regarding suicides in the 
military in order to conduct effective oversight of suicide 
prevention initiatives in the Department.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide monthly briefings to the Senate Armed Services 
Committee, not later than the fifteenth day of each month, on 
early-stage pending investigations of suspected suicides and 
unconfirmed suicide reports from the previous calendar month. 
These briefings shall be in addition to the QSR and annual 
suicide reports, and they shall provide the most up-to-date 
preliminary counts of servicemember suicide deaths by service, 
grade, sex, and installation; as well as any other information 
or added context that the Secretary deems relevant and 
appropriate. Such briefings may be marked ``For Committee Use 
Only.''
    The committee acknowledges that the Department's annual 
report on suicide will remain the authoritative report to 
convey official suicide rates.

Notifying servicemembers of incidents of friendly fire

    The committee was troubled to learn that it took more than 
3 years to notify the next of kin that their loved ones were 
killed in a friendly fire incident in Fallujah on April 12, 
2004, and that the Department of the Navy and U.S. Central 
Command could not find records confirming that some of the 
servicemembers wounded in this incident had been officially 
notified of the results of the friendly fire investigation. The 
Committee is appreciative that the U.S. Marine Corps took steps 
in late 2023 and early 2024 to rectify these lapses in 
notifications.
    The committee recognizes the important role official 
notification can have in providing closure and acknowledgement 
to servicemembers injured in friendly fire incidents. 
Therefore, the committee directs the Secretaries of the Army, 
Navy, and Air Force to strengthen efforts to officially notify 
those individuals that their wounds were the result of friendly 
fire.
    Additionally, the committee directs the Secretary of 
Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military 
departments, to report to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives on each military 
department's friendly fire notification process, not later than 
March 30, 2025. At a minimum, this report must include:
          (1) Each service's current friendly fire notification 
        policies and processes for injured and killed 
        servicemembers;
          (2) An audit of friendly fire incidents dating back 
        to September 11, 2001. This audit should include:
                  (a) the number of servicemembers whose 
                service-related injuries were due to friendly 
                fire, to include the reported severity of the 
                injury; and
                  (b) whether and when the injured 
                servicemember was officially notified that 
                their injury was due to friendly fire.
          (3) An assessment of any additional authorities and 
        interagency cooperation the Department could leverage 
        to successfully contact these servicemembers and 
        veterans injured by friendly fire; and
          (4) An assessment on the feasibility and advisability 
        of establishing a policy requiring that the Secretaries 
        of the military departments officially notify 
        servicemembers of injuries determined to be due to 
        friendly fire incidents, to include whether Department 
        of Defense-wide or service-specific policies are 
        recommended.

Peer-led modeling in Department of Defense Education Activity schools

    The committee commends the Department of Defense Education 
Activity (DODEA) for its ongoing efforts in resiliency-building 
for DODEA school students. Research into primary and secondary 
student mental health has shown that peer-led modeling programs 
administered by schools can result in significantly improved 
mental health outcomes. The committee encourages DODEA to 
continue its efforts in bolstering student resiliency and 
improving student mental health.
    The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a 
briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives, not later than March 1, 2025, on 
student resiliency programs in DODEA schools. The briefing 
shall include an assessment of the feasibility and advisability 
of establishing a peer-led modeling program as a part of 
comprehensive resiliency-building for DODEA school students.

Rapid response language training

    The committee remains concerned about language readiness in 
the Armed Forces and its necessity in responding to emergent 
threats. Multiple Government Accountability Office (GAO) and 
Department of Defense (DOD) reports on language readiness since 

9/11 indicate persistent gaps, including an October 2023 GAO 
report titled ``Special Operations Forces: Enhanced Training, 
Analysis, and Monitoring Could Improve Foreign Language 
Proficiency'' (GAO-24-105849) which found that few special 
operations force units achieve proficiency goals. As DOD faces 
an increasingly complex and dynamic environment with multiple 
new threats and missions, the committee encourages DOD to 
develop tailored capabilities to plan for, and enable, language 
readiness in response to emerging language requirements.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March 
1, 2025, on DOD's capability and capacity to respond to sudden 
requirements for skills in new languages where current 
capability is insufficient including: (1) Existing or projected 
capability and capacity gaps; (2) The current response time to 
develop a new language program; (3) How existing programs can 
augment any new languages; and (4) The average length of time 
to bring a student up to proficiency.

Report on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as a service-
        disqualifying condition for military recruits

    The committee is concerned about the impact of strict 
medical standards on the recruiting enterprise, particularly in 
light of broad societal trends that have resulted in a 
decreased propensity to serve in the U.S. military among 
eligible populations. Currently, under Department of Defense 
Instruction (DODI) 6130.03, ``Medical Standards for Military 
Service: Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction,'' Attention 
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a service-
disqualifying condition if an individual has taken a prescribed 
medication for this condition in the preceding 24 months, or if 
the person has documented ``adverse academic, occupational, or 
work performance.''
    The percentage of Americans aged 17 to 25 who are diagnosed 
with ADHD is approaching 14 percent, or 6.3 million people. In 
many cases, parents and young people seek treatment because of 
challenges with school or work, which are often documented. But 
individuals with ADHD are frequently able to overcome these 
challenges with well-documented treatments using cognitive 
behavioral therapy or safe and effective medication. Yet both 
the conditions that give rise to a diagnosis and the most 
effective treatments for ADHD are considered disqualifying for 
entry into the military. However, under the Department of 
Defense's own military health care system, more than 40,000 
currently serving members of the military receive medical 
treatment for ADHD every year.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
February 1, 2025, on the following matters:
          (1) A description of current efforts in the 
        Department to review ADHD as a service-disqualifying 
        condition under the medical accessions standards;
          (2) An analysis of the potential benefits and 
        challenges with removing ADHD as a service-
        disqualifying condition under the medical accessions 
        standards; and
          (3) Recommendations for amending DODI 630.03 and 
        other service-specific policies to reduce enlistment 
        barriers for persons with ADHD who wish to serve in the 
        military.

Report on data collection and effectiveness of sexual harassment 
        prevention programs within the Department of Defense

    The committee notes the findings of the recent Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) report titled ``Sexual Harassment: 
Actions Needed to Improve Prevention Training for Federal 
Civilian Employees,'' identified deficiencies in Department of 
Defense (DOD) components' incorporation of GAO and U.S. Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission management practices to 
enhance the effectiveness of their sexual harassment prevention 
training and also identified the lack of comprehensive 
evaluation plans.
    Recognizing the importance of combating sexual harassment 
within the military and civilian workforce, including both 
online and in digital spaces, the committee directs the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress outlining 
the data collection efforts related to sexual harassment within 
DOD, to include the combat support agencies, and the 
effectiveness of existing prevention programs. The report shall 
include, but not be limited to, the following:
          (1) Overview of Data Collection: A comprehensive 
        overview of the data being gathered throughout DOD on 
        incidents of sexual harassment involving both civilian 
        and military personnel, including reported numbers of 
        stalking, harassment, and assault;
          (2) Methodology: Description of the methodologies 
        employed by DOD components in collecting and analyzing 
        data related to sexual harassment incidents;
          (3) Reporting Mechanisms: Information on whether DOD 
        agencies rely solely on reported incidents or conduct 
        employee surveys to gauge the prevalence of sexual 
        harassment within the workforce and information on the 
        extent to which exit interviews are used in support of 
        these efforts;
          (4) Training Programs: Detailed description of the 
        sexual harassment prevention training programs in place 
        within DOD, including content, delivery methods, and 
        target audiences; and
          (5) Evaluation of Effectiveness: Assessment of the 
        effectiveness of existing sexual harassment prevention 
        training programs, including any measures taken to 
        evaluate their impact on reducing incidents of sexual 
        harassment within DOD, and the standards by which 
        effectiveness is measured.
    The Secretary of Defense shall submit the report to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives not later than March 1, 2025.

Report on transferability of military to civilian certifications

    The committee is aware of the Department of Defense's 
Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) Program, which 
provides military personnel across the military services with 
certification or credentials needed for certain civilian 
occupations as they transition into civilian life. This program 
provides servicemembers trained in their military occupational 
specialties with the certifications necessary to transition 
togainful employment in the civilian workforce. The committee is 
concerned, however, with reports that suggest underutilization and 
question the effectiveness of the COOL Program.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March 
1, 2025, that addresses:
          (1) The utilization rate across the military services 
        of civilian credentialing opportunities available 
        through the COOL Program, including information related 
        to the number of servicemembers who complete their 
        respective credentialing and training requirements to 
        obtain a credential;
          (2) The utilization rate of civilian credentialing 
        opportunities available through the COOL Program 
        associated with industries with shortages of skilled 
        labor, including, but not limited to: emergency medical 
        services, medical technicians, manufacturing, and 
        construction; and
          (3) Servicemembers' opinions of the COOL Program, 
        including, but not limited to, the programs' 
        accessibility, ease of use, and utility.

Restore honor to servicemembers outreach

    The committee commends the Department of Defense's (DOD) 
efforts to correct the records of servicemembers discharged 
under ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' and commends DOD on the 
rigorous work done to identify all individuals separated under 
``Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'' The committee is pleased that DOD 
estimates its proactive outreach initiative and the 
certification by the service secretaries of personnel 
potentially eligible for upgrades should be complete in late 
2024.
    Upon completion of its review of the records of veterans 
discharged prior to the ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' period 
beginning February 28, 1994, the committee directs DOD to 
proactively conduct outreach and seek to review and remedy the 
records of those also unfairly separated due to similar 
policies that may have been in place prior to February 28, 1994 
and issuance of Department of Defense Instruction 1304.26.

Senior military college teach, advise, and counsel officers

    The committee appreciates the important role that senior 
military colleges (SMC) play in recruiting and educating future 
military officers, particularly during the military's on-going 
recruiting challenges. Teach, Advise, and Counsel (TAC) 
officers mentor and train cadets at SMCs, and are critical to 
inspiring and motivating these cadets to join the military. 
Section 2111a of title 10, United States Code, provides 
authority for the Secretary of Defense to authorize active duty 
officers to serve as TACs at SMCs. Despite the substantial 
benefits of having Active-Duty officers with recent, relevant 
experience serve as TACs for cadets, the committee believes 
that this authority has been underutilized in recent years. 
Therefore, the committee encourages the military services to 
work with SMCs to find innovative ways to increase assignment 
of Active-Duty officers as TACs at SMCs.

Supporting the commissary benefit

    Military commissaries are a vital lifeline for military 
families. Food inflation greatly impacts military families and 
it is the most persistent and heightened inflationary factor. 
The commissary benefit was created and is specifically targeted 
toward providing relief from high food costs. Commissaries 
provide consistent savings on groceries for military families, 
especially for junior enlisted members who are more susceptible 
to financial distress. The committee and the Department of 
Defense have recognized the critical role of commissaries, and 
Congress has moved in recent years to increase their funding to 
provide pricing relief. At a time of rising food prices, which 
can have a particular impact on military families, the 
committee recognizes the critical importance of the commissary 
benefit and continues its strong support of commissary systems.

Transition Assistance Program

    The committee understands that the Transition Assistance 
Program (TAP), has undergone significant structural and 
curricula changes in the last few years. The effectiveness of 
TAP remains a priority, and the committee commends the ongoing 
efforts to continue improving the program for servicemembers 
and their spouses. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) 
has completed 3 reports on the DOD's TAP in the last 2 years, 
which, combined, included multiple recommendations on how to 
enhance the TAP's application and effectiveness to support 
servicemember transition.
    The Committee highly encourages the Department to implement 
the recommendations contained in three GAO reports, titled: 
``Servicemembers Transitioning to Civilian Life: DOD Could 
Enhance the Transition Assistance Program by Better Leveraging 
Performance Information'' published on May 17, 2023, (GAO-23-
106793); ``Servicemembers Transitioning to Civilian Life: DOD 
Can Better Leverage Performance Information to Improve 
Participation in Counseling Pathways'' published on December 
12, 2022, (GAO-23-104538); and ``Military and Veteran Support: 
Programs to Help Servicemembers and New Veterans Transition to 
Civilian Life Could Be Enhanced'' published on October 18, 
2023, (GAO-24-107083). The committee therefore directs the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than July 1, 2025, to submit a 
briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives detailing the Department's 
progress on implementing all outstanding GAO recommendations on 
TAP and a plan and timeline for implementing any 
recommendations still open at the time of the briefing.

Transition Assistance Program curriculum

    The committee appreciates the significant investment that 
the Department of Defense has made in developing the 
shipbuilding workforce over the past few years. The COVID-19 
pandemic, the changing nature of shipyard work, and a lack of 
resilience and redundancy in critical supply chains have had a 
significant negative impact on the nation's shipbuilding 
capacity. Workforce investments are critical for reversing some 
of these trends, and must be made if the United States is to 
meet its own national security obligations, as well as its 
commitments to allies and partners.
    In response to this demand, a variety of industry, 
academic, and non-profit institutions have established training 
programs to develop our shipbuilding workforce. The committee 
also notes that thousands of servicemembers separate from the 
service every year. This population has a demonstrated 
propensity to serve and contribute to national security, and 
many would be well-suited to jobs throughout the shipbuilding 
industry, both at prime contractors and lower-tier suppliers. 
However, there is no streamlined process for connecting 
transitioning servicemembers to opportunities that support the 
shipbuilding industrial base.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report, not later than March 1, 2025, to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, on how transitioning servicemembers can be 
made aware of opportunities that address workforce shortfalls 
in areas critical to national security, especially the 
shipbuilding industrial base, during the Transition Assistance 
Program or at other points during servicemembers' separation 
process.

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

    The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is an exemplary, cost-
effective program that assists the U.S. Navy by creating a 
favorable image of the Navy on the part of American youth and 
ensuring a high-quality source of future sailors, soldiers, 
airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen for both enlisted and 
commissioned service. To ensure the viability of this valuable 
youth military program, the committee strongly urges the 
Secretary of the Navy to publicly reveal in future budget 
submissions the funding request for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet 
Corps, as is revealed for other Navy training, recruiting, and 
youth programs.
    At a time when military recruiting and the merchant marines 
are struggling to find qualified candidates, it is critical to 
build on successful programs like the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet 
Corps. Therefore, the committee urges the Department of Defense 
to fully fund the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps in future 
Presidential budget requests.

          TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                     Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

Reform of basic pay rates (sec. 601)
    The committee recommends a provision that would reform 
basic pay rates by increasing monthly basic pay for junior 
enlisted servicemembers in the grades of E-1 through E-3. The 
increase in pay rates established by this provision would be in 
addition to the increase in monthly basic pay authorized by 
section 1009 of title 37, United States Code.
Authority to pay higher rates of partial basic allowance for housing 
        for unaccompanied housing (sec. 602)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2882 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the 
Secretary of Defense to prescribe and pay to members of the 
Armed Forces without dependents in military unaccompanied 
housing higher rates of Partial Basic Allowance for Housing 
than the rate authorized for under subsection (o) of such 
section, not to exceed the full rate of Basic Allowance for 
Housing for the military housing area concerned.

Authority to pay basic allowance for housing to junior enlisted members 
        on sea duty (sec. 603)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 403 of title 37, United States Code, to authorize the 
Secretary of the military department concerned to authorize the 
payment of a basic allowance for housing to a member of the 
uniformed services without dependents who is serving in a pay 
grade below E-6 and is assigned to sea duty.

Extension of travel allowance for members of the Armed Forces assigned 
        to Alaska (sec. 604)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 603 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to 
reauthorize a travel allowance for military personnel assigned 
to Alaska during the period of December 1, 2024 to December 1, 
2025.

                  Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays


One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay 
        authorities (sec. 611)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
sections 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 351, 352, 353, 355, 403, 
and 910 of title 37, United States Code, as well as sections 
2130a and 16302 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize a 
one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pays. 
The expiring bonus and special pays are for health 
professionals, nuclear officers, enlisted members, commissioned 
officers, cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve 
Officers' Training Corps, members receiving hazardous duty pay 
and assignment pay, members receiving skill incentive pay and 
proficiency bonuses, members in critical military skills and 
assigned to high priority units, members receiving Basic 
Allowance for Housing (BAH) in areas affected by a major 
disaster, and members receiving BAH in areas in which actual 
housing costs differ from current BAH rates by more than 20 
percent.

Increase in maximum skill proficiency bonus amount (sec. 612)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 353(c)(2) of title 37, United States Code, to increase 
the maximum annual skill proficiency bonus authorized under 
such section to $55,000.

Increase in accession bonus for health professions scholarship and 
        financial assistance program (sec. 613)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2128 of title 10, United States Code, to increase the 
maximum accession bonus for the health professions scholarship 
and financial assistance program from $20,000 to $100,000.

Extension of authority to pay one-time uniform allowance for officers 
        who transfer to the Space Force (sec. 614)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 606 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) to 
extend the authority for the Secretary of the Air Force to pay 
a one-time uniform allowance to officers who transfer to the 
Space Force.

                       Subtitle C--Other Matters


Calculation of retired pay for certain officers who served in grade O-9 
        or O-10 and retired in grade O-8 (sec. 621)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1407 of title 10, United States Code, to create a 
special rule for officers having served in the temporary grades 
of O-9 or O-10 and who receive a conditional or permanent 
retirement in the grade of O-8. The provision would require 
that such officer's final retirement pay be the lower of the 
amount calculated under the high-three year average formula 
pursuant to section 1407, or the final pay formula for members 
of the armed forces under section 1406 of title 10, United 
States Code, as if such officer first became a member of the 
Armed Forces prior to September 8, 1980.

Extension of time for minor survivors to file death gratuity claims 
        (sec. 622)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1480 of title 10, United States Code, to extend the 
time of eligibility for certain minor survivors to file death 
gratuity claims for survivor compensation to the date that is 
the later of 3 years after the affected individual reaches 21 
years of age, or 6 years after the death with respect to which 
the claim is made.

Access to high-speed internet and wireless network connections for 
        certain members of the Armed Forces (sec. 623)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 134 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the 
Secretaries of the military departments to provide, without 
charge, high-speed internet access and wireless network 
connections to members of the Armed Forces who reside in 
unaccompanied housing within the United States.

Extension of exclusion of certain employees from Government lodging 
        program (sec. 624)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 914 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public 
Law 113-291) to extend the termination date of the pilot 
program established under that section to December 31, 2029; to 
exempt certain public shipyard workers from the Department of 
Defense Government Lodging Program; and to require annual 
briefings on the use of the exemptions under the program 
through February 1, 2030.

Restrictions on retired and reserve members of the Armed Forces 
        receiving employment and compensation indirectly from foreign 
        governments through private entities (sec. 625)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 908 of title 37, United States Code, to prohibit 
retired and reserve members of all branches of the Armed 
Forces, except the Coast Guard, from accepting employment, and 
compensation related to that employment, or payments or awards 
indirectly from a foreign government through a private entity.

Retroactive effective date of promotions of senior officers of Armed 
        Forces that were delayed as a result of suspension of Senate 
        confirmation (sec. 626)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the provision of back pay to certain military officers who were 
confirmed by the Senate between December 5, 2023, and December 
31, 2023. The provision would authorize pay starting from that 
date which is later: the date that is 30 days after the officer 
was placed on the Senate Executive Calendar, or the date on 
which the Secretary determines the officer would have been 
appointed to the grade for which they were nominated.

Fertility and adoption demonstration program (sec. 627)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a fertility and adoption 
demonstration program to assess the feasibility and 
advisability of providing cash reimbursement and covered 
pharmacy benefits to eligible active-duty members of the Armed 
Forces and their dependents.

Selling certain consumer routers and modems on military installations 
        (sec. 628)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to ensure that routers and modems sold in 
any commissary or exchange store are appropriately labeled to 
inform customers whether or not the router or modem is 
designed, manufactured, or developed by persons owned, 
controlled by, or under the influence of a covered nation.

Prohibition on sale of garlic from the People's Republic of China at 
        commissary stores (sec. 629)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2484 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the 
sale of certain garlic originating from, or processed in, the 
People's Republic of China in commissary stores.

                       Items of Special Interest


Briefing on adequacy of basic allowance for housing and Department of 
        Defense civilian employee locality adjustments in certain real 
        estate markets

    The committee has heard concerns about the sufficiency of 
basic allowance for housing (BAH) and locality adjustments for 
military members and Department of Defense (DOD) Federal 
civilian employees. The committee is especially concerned that 
insufficient BAH and locality pays may negatively impact 
readiness, recruitment, and retention of uniformed and civilian 
employees in highly specialized, technical, and scientific 
fields who are employed at military installations located in 
certain real estate markets with higher shares of single-family 
housing and seasonal population swings that drive higher 
housing costs.
    These installations, such as Marine Corps Air Station Yuma 
and Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma County, Arizona as well as 
Camp Navajo and the U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station in 
Coconino County, Arizona, face significant cost-of-living 
challenges due to unique local housing market dynamics that 
affect the cost of housing. These factors include significant 
seasonal population changes and the high prevalence of second 
homes.
    The committee therefore directs the Secretary of Defense to 
provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than April 
1, 2025, on the adequacy of BAH and locality pays for uniformed 
servicemembers and DOD civilians, respectively, in markets 
where both significant seasonal population changes and a high 
prevalence of second homes negatively affect the cost of 
living. The committee further directs the Secretary of Defense 
to brief such committees on any recommended changes to BAH or 
locality pays to address pay gaps in these unique housing 
markets.

Defense Commissary Agency utilizing local produce to improve value for 
        servicemembers

    The committee is aware of several commissaries outside of 
the continental United States (OCONUS) that want to use local 
produce to provide fresh and quality items for servicemembers 
at a reduced cost, and some commissaries already use this 
authority. Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to provide a briefing to 
the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than April 1, 
2025, on: (1) The existing process for a commissary to move to 
a local produce contract; (2) Data on which OCONUS commissaries 
utilize local produce; (3) Any improvements that can be made to 
existing processes for broader consideration of goods; (4) Any 
available data on the cost savings of utilizing local produce; 
and (5) Any additional information the Under Secretary 
determines is appropriate.

Incentive pay feasibility study

    The committee is aware that there are numerous stressors 
associated with life at remote or isolated installations. 
Servicemembers and military families stationed at remote or 
isolated installations can often expect to travel multiple 
hours for medical care, have limited to no childcare options, 
and find minimal housing available in the local area, leading 
to extended commute times. The committee is concerned with the 
challenges of these stressors and the associated financial 
strain placed on servicemembers and their families, which can 
lead to worsened quality of life.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March 
1, 2025, that addresses:
          (1) The feasibility and advisability of paying 
        assignment incentive pay under section 307a of title 
        37, United States Code, to servicemembers assigned to 
        remote or isolated installations;
          (2) An assessment of the financial stress experienced 
        by such members, especially junior members with 
        families, associated with:
                  (a) the daily commute to and from the duty 
                station;
                  (b) limited access to essential services, 
                including child care, housing, and readily 
                accessible health care; and
          (3) An assessment of the overall cost to the United 
        States, and projected financial relief which would be 
        provided by, such assignment incentive pay to personnel 
        assigned to remote or isolated installations.

                   TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

           Subtitle A--Tricare and Other Health Care Benefits

Health care licensure portability for TRICARE network providers 
        providing mental health services to members of the Armed Forces 
        and certain family members (sec. 701)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1094 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the 
Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations to allow mental 
health providers, who provide care under the TRICARE program, 
to provide tele-mental health care services to members of the 
Armed Forces and their dependents without regard to the 
location of the provider or the patient.
Reduction or waiver of cost-sharing amounts under TRICARE pharmacy 
        benefits program for certain dependents enrolled in TRICARE 
        Prime Remote program (sec. 702)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1076(g), United States Code, to authorize the Secretary 
of Defense to waive or reduce cost-sharing amounts under the 
TRICARE pharmacy benefits program for dependents of 
servicemembers who are enrolled in the TRICARE Prime Remote 
program and who accompany the member at the expense of the 
Federal Government.
Implementation of authority to provide travel and transportation 
        allowances for specialty care under exceptional circumstances 
        (sec. 703)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations to implement the 
authority of the Secretary under section 1074i(b) of title 10, 
United States Code, within 1 year of the date of the enactment 
of this Act. The underlying statute authorizes the Secretary to 
provide travel and transportation allowances to servicemembers 
and their families to see a specialty health care provider in 
exceptional circumstances where such allowances are not 
otherwise authorized.
Expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include children of 
        retired members of the Uniformed Services enrolled in family 
        coverage under TRICARE Select (sec. 704)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1077 of title 10, United States Code, to expand 
eligibility for hearing aids to include children of retirees 
enrolled in family coverage under TRICARE Select.
Fertility treatment for certain members of the uniformed services and 
        dependents (sec. 705)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, to require that 
fertility treatments be covered under TRICARE Prime or TRICARE 
Select without regard to the sex, sex characteristics, gender 
identity, sexual orientation, diagnosis, or marital status of a 
servicemember or dependent.
Access to specialty behavioral health care under TRICARE Prime (sec. 
        706)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to continuously monitor access standards 
for specialty behavioral health care. If the Secretary 
determines that behavioral health care access in a state does 
not meet or exceed prescribed access standards for more than 12 
consecutive months, the Secretary would be required to expand 
health care accreditation standards in that state to include 
credentials issued by state-level organizations.
Assessment on options for inclusion of assisted reproductive technology 
        as services covered under the TRICARE program for members of 
        the Armed Forces and dependents (sec. 707)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to conduct an assessment of options for 
establishing within the military healthcare system a benefit 
program for in vitro fertilization and associated services for 
active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents. 
The provision would also require the Secretary to deliver a 
report on the results of the assessment to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
not later than one year after the enactment of this Act.
Restriction on performance of sex change surgeries (sec. 708)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the use 
of funds available to the Department of Defense and any 
Department of Defense facility to perform or facilitate sex 
change surgeries.
Prohibition on coverage under TRICARE program of certain medical 
        procedures for children that could result in sterilization 
        (sec. 709)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1079 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit 
TRICARE from providing to a child, under age 18, affirming 
hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and any other medical 
intervention for the treatment of gender dysphoria that could 
result in sterilization.

                    Subtitle B--Brain Health Matters

Modifications to Brain Health Initiative of Department of Defense (sec. 
        711)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 735 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) by 
adding additional requirements and responsibilities of the 
Department of Defense's Brain Health Initiative. The provision 
would also require annual reporting on the activities of the 
Brain Health Initiative for a period of 5 years.
Establishment of Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic Brain Injury 
        and Brain Health as program of record (sec. 712)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish the Defense Intrepid Network 
for Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Health (Network) as a 
program of record subject to milestone reviews and compliance 
with the requirements established by the provision. The 
provision would also require the Secretary of Defense to 
provide annual briefings for 5 years on the populations of 
patients that are treated at such Network.
Brain health and trauma demonstration program (sec. 713)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to conduct an intensive comprehensive 
brain health and trauma demonstration program to provide 
coordinated, integrated, multi-specialist evaluations, 
treatment initiation, and aftercare coordination in a highly 
condensed model for members of the Armed Forces and their 
families. This provision would require the Secretary of Defense 
to submit a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives on the establishment 
and progress of the program.

                 Subtitle C--Health Care Administration

Establishment of Indo-Pacific medical readiness program (sec. 721)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program 
to partner with countries in the Indo-Pacific region to gain 
access to foreign medical facilities during peacetime and 
wartime operations and to maintain military-wide strategies for 
medical readiness in the region. The provision also requires 
the Secretary to submit an annual report, until October 1, 
2035, on the program to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives.

Improved implementation of financial relief for civilians treated in 
        military medical treatment facilities (sec. 722)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to issue a final rule, or interim final 
rule, to implement section 1079(b) of title 10, United States 
Code, relating to financial relief for civilians who receive 
medical care in a military medical facility. The provision 
would also require the Secretary to hold in abeyance certain 
claims under this statute until the final rule, or interim 
final rule, is in effect.

Extension of time for modifications to premium sharing plans under 
        TRICARE dental program (sec. 723)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1076a of title 10, United States Code, to extend from 
January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027, the time to implement 
required modifications to the premium sharing plans of the 
TRICARE dental program.

Medical countermeasures for overseas personnel of the Department of 
        Defense for acute radiation syndrome and thermal burns (sec. 
        724)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a program to develop 
requirements for the procurement, pre-positioning, and 
maintenance of medical countermeasures approved, cleared, 
licensed, or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration to 
diagnose, prevent, and treat acute radiation syndrome and 
thermal burns for use by Department of Defense personnel 
deployed outside the United States.

Establishment of public user satisfaction targets related to electronic 
        health record of Defense Health Agency (sec. 725)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Director of the Defense Health Agency to establish: (1) Public 
user satisfaction targets for the electronic health records of 
the Defense Health Agency (DHA); and (2) Continuous customer 
feedback mechanisms to better understand issues relating to 
electronic health records of DHA. The provision would also 
require the Director to provide a briefing to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this 
Act, and every 180 days thereafter until the date that is 4 
years after the date of enactment of this Act, on the progress 
toward achievement of the public user satisfaction targets.

Plan of Department of Defense to address recruitment processing delays 
        relating to health record system (sec. 726)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than 180 days after enactment 
of this Act, to establish a plan to address recruitment 
processing delays associated with the electronic health record 
system of the Department of Defense, and to implement the 
recommendations of the Office of Inspector General of the 
Department of Defense in its report entitled, ``Review of the 
Military Services'' Policies and Procedures on the Medical 
Waiver Process for Recruiting'' (DODIG 2023 072).

                  Subtitle D--Access to Contraception


Contraception coverage parity under the TRICARE program (sec. 731)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1074g of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the 
Secretary of Defense from imposing cost share requirements for 
any covered beneficiary to procure any prescription 
contraceptive on the uniform formulary, effective October 1, 
2034.

Pregnancy prevention assistance at military medical treatment 
        facilities for sexual assault survivors (sec. 732)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, to require the 
Secretary of Defense to promptly furnish to sexual assault 
victims at each military medical treatment facility information 
about emergency contraceptives approved by the Food and Drug 
Administration, as well as additional information about 
contraception and the rights of sexual assault survivor 
confidentiality.

Education on family planning for members of the Armed Forces (sec. 733)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than October 1, 2035, to 
establish a uniform standard curriculum to be used in education 
programs on family planning for all members of the Armed 
Forces.

Inclusion of comprehensive contraceptive counseling in health 
        assessment forms (sec. 734)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services, to revise the periodic health 
assessment and pre-deployment health assessment forms of the 
Department of Defense to include an opt-in for members of the 
Armed Forces to receive comprehensive contraceptive counseling.

                 Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters


Extension of authority for joint Department of Defense-Department of 
        Veterans Affairs medical facility demonstration fund (sec. 741)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1704(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84) to extend the Joint 
Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical 
Facility Demonstration Fund from September 30, 2024, to 
September 30, 2025.

Treatment of expert medical opinions with respect to medical 
        malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services (sec. 
        742)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2733(a) of title 10, United States Code, to require 
that a medical expert be board-certified in the medical 
specialty related to the claim for which the individual is 
providing an expert medical opinion.

Expansion of license reciprocity for veterinarians of Department of 
        Defense (sec. 743)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1060c of title 10, United States Code, to authorize 
Department of Defense (DOD) veterinarians to provide veterinary 
services in any state, the District of Columbia, or a territory 
or possession of the United States, if the provision of such 
services is within the scope of the veterinarian's authorized 
DOD duties.

Plan to ensure access of members of the Armed Forces to safe, high-
        quality pharmaceuticals (sec. 744)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a plan to ensure access by 
members of the Armed Forces to safe, high-quality 
pharmaceutical products and eliminate or mitigate risks in the 
pharmacy supply chain. The provision would require the 
Secretary to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives on the plan not later 
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Pilot program on delegation of authority to approve recruits with 
        certain medical conditions (sec. 745)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to implement a pilot program and issue 
policy guidance that authorizes and directs the Secretaries of 
the military departments to delegate authority to the United 
States Military Entrance Processing Command to approve a 
service medical waiver for a set list of otherwise 
disqualifying conditions.

Infectious disease wastewater surveillance system of Department of 
        Defense (sec. 746)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
development and implementation of an infectious disease 
wastewater surveillance system of the Department of Defense.

Report on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and suicide 
        prevention programs and activities of the Department of Defense 
        (sec. 747)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 741 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92), as amended by section 742 
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283), by 
extending the requirement for the Secretary of Defense to 
submit annual reports on suicide to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives through 
January 31, 2031. The provision would also add a requirement to 
these annual reports to include statistics on the number of 
suicides, attempted suicides, or known cases of suicidal 
ideation to be reported by military job code.

Report on plan for testing for helicobacter pylori for certain members 
        of the Armed Forces (sec. 748)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, to submit a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
on a plan, cost estimate, and feasibility study for testing for 
helicobacter pylori among certain members of the Armed Forces.

Report on non-covered expenses related to cancer treatments for members 
        of the Armed Forces and their dependents (sec. 749)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than 270 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, to submit a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
evaluating the feasibility of establishing a program to 
facilitate access to supplementary insurance designed to help 
servicemembers and their dependents with financial expenses not 
currently covered by existing programs related to screening, 
diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

                       Items of Special Interest


Accelerating care transformation in military treatment facilities

    The committee appreciates the care model change initiatives 
introduced by the Defense Health Agency at five military 
medical treatment facility (MTF) venture sites in 2024.
    The committee supports the efforts of the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to change to a human-centered care model, in part 
through digital health modernization, and recognizes that these 
investments will change the value equation for military 
medicine by providing tools for patients to better manage their 
own health. These investments also support establishing the 
framework for the intelligent and actionable use of data, which 
may result in the ability of the Military Health System to 
sustain the readiness of the force. The committee urges DOD to 
conduct timely evaluations of successes or shortcoming in 
theseventure site initiatives and to expand this new care model across 
all MTFs worldwide. Close communication and feedback from stakeholders 
should be solicited and considered in the evaluations.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Health Affairs to provide a briefing to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than March 1, 2025, on the impact 
these initiatives have on: (1) Patient satisfaction; (2) 
Utilization of health care services, to include any effect on 
utilization of virtual health services, emergency rooms, and 
urgent care centers; (3) Quality of care; (4) Military 
readiness; and (5) Projected costs to expand the new care model 
system-wide over the coming two fiscal years, and ongoing costs 
to maintain the change.

Biometric health data

    The committee notes the importance of biometric health 
information and the development of new technologies to monitor 
such data. A better understanding of servicemember biometric 
health data may lead to improved individual health readiness, 
lower long-term health care costs, and perhaps assist in 
identifying trends associated with mental health conditions. 
More specifically, remote health monitoring tools that utilize 
facial detection technology may allow for rapid assessment of 
servicemember health status at lower costs than wearable 
technology.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Health Affairs, in consultation with the 
Secretaries of the military departments, to provide a briefing 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives not later than February 1, 2025, on the 
following:
          (1) An explanation of how the Department of Defense 
        (DOD) uses wearable technology and biometric health 
        data to measure servicemember heart rate, blood 
        pressure, heart rate variability, blood oxygen, 
        respiratory rate, blood glucose, and body temperature;
          (2) An assessment of commercially available 
        technologies that remotely measure biometric health 
        data, and associated costs;
          (3) An explanation of how DOD views the utility of 
        servicemember biometric health data to improve 
        individual health readiness metrics;
          (4) An analysis of whether consistent heart rate 
        variability monitoring, especially pre-, mid-, and 
        post-deployment, can inform mental health treatment;
          (5) An analysis of the feasibility and advisability 
        of developing a data collection and tracking system to 
        provide commanders with insights into servicemembers' 
        readiness and well-being, incorporating biometric 
        health data for descriptive analysis and accessibility 
        to servicemembers, to include a discussion the role 
        such system would play in enabling commanders to 
        identify physiological and psychological changes to 
        assess the mental health of individual servicemembers; 
        and
          (6) A summary of any existing contract vehicles that 
        may be suitable for the deployment of health monitoring 
        tools in Fiscal Year 2025.

Blood platelets

    The vulnerability of the blood supply is a known risk to 
national preparedness. Bleeding from trauma is the leading 
cause of death on the battlefield. Successful operations 
require adequate available blood product inventory for a surge 
and a sustained response to military deployments.
    Freeze-dried hemostatic platelets (FPH) could fill the 
unmet medical need and increase survivability both on the 
battlefield and in civilian disaster response events. FPH are 
easy-to-use and shelf-stable for 3 years at room temperature; 
rapidly stop bleeding; and can be relatively easily stockpiled.
    The committee notes the ongoing blood shortage's potential 
impact on military readiness. Based on the requirements of a 
near-peer conflict, it remains important for the Department of 
Defense to explore innovative solutions to increase 
survivability for the warfighter throughout the continuum of 
care, including solutions to control hemorrhage and support 
prolonged field care. The committee encourages the Assistant 
Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and the Defense Health 
Agency to consider options and programs for the planning and 
execution of clinical trials and demonstration projects 
including the adoption of freeze-dried platelet hemostatics.

Board certification for medical providers in the Military Health System

    The committee notes the value in ensuring military and 
civilian physicians in the Department of Defense (DOD) are 
highly qualified to provide care to military personnel, 
retirees, and their families. Board certification of physicians 
is an important part of examining and certifying clinical 
qualifications.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 1, 2025, containing the following elements: (1) The 
purpose of board certification for medical providers operating 
in the Military Health System; (2) The methodology used by the 
Defense Health Agency (DHA) to determine which organizations 
that provide board certification for physicians and health care 
providers are acceptable to DOD; (3) A summary of the board 
certification organizations that are recognized by DHA that 
includes an explanation for why those organizations were 
selected; and (4) The process utilized by DHA to review 
organizations that would like to be considered as an approved 
physician board certification organization.

Briefing on civilian nurse shortages in the military health system

    The committee is concerned by the severe nursing shortage 
and its impact on the military health system (MHS), threatening 
the ability of servicemembers and their families to receive 
timely and high quality care. The committee is concerned with 
current hiring requirements for existing civilian nurses within 
the MHS, which mandate certain levels of qualifying experience 
in an equivalent position in order for a civilian nurse to be 
hired at the General Services (GS) level commensurate with that 
level of experience. The committee is concerned these current 
hiring requirements for existing nurses is leading many nurses 
in the MHS, specifically licensed practical nurses, to transfer 
to the civilian market after receiving additional professional 
development or obtaining a new degree, and not return to the 
MHS.
    The committee recommends that the Department of Defense 
(DOD) utilize its existing authorities to waive certain 
qualifications standards when nurses seek positions at a higher 
GS level within DOD after completing education or 
certifications, or to work with the Office of Personnel 
Management to implement changes to hiring authorities so that 
civilian nurses within the MHS do not have to depart government 
service before receiving a promotion.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 1, 2025, on nursing shortages, specifically civilian 
nursing shortages, in the MHS, the advisability and feasibility 
of waiving certain qualifications standards relating to work 
experience for civilian nurses at military treatment 
facilities, and any legislative changes necessary to promote 
nurses within the MHS without having to depart government 
service for at least a year.

Briefing on pregnancy as a qualifying life event for TRICARE

    The committee recognizes that pregnancy is a life-changing 
event for military families, and that high-quality health care 
is essential for the health and well-being of expectant 
mothers. The committee also recognizes that TRICARE must be 
administered with an eye toward efficiency and effectiveness, 
in addition to providing world-class care to military members 
and their families.
    The committee has heard concerns that pregnancy should be 
added as a qualifying life event for purposes of TRICARE 
enrollment, and therefore directs the Secretary of Defense to 
provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
February 1, 2025, on the feasibility and advisability of 
establishing pregnancy as a qualifying life event for the 
purposes of TRICARE enrollment.

Comptroller General evaluation of T5 managed care support contract 
        requirements

    The committee is concerned about the ability of the TRICARE 
purchased care network to meet the health care needs of TRICARE 
beneficiaries. In a November 2023 Management Advisory, the 
Department of Defense Inspector General reported that, in some 
locations, the TRICARE network is not robust or adequate enough 
to meet beneficiaries' needs.
    The committee notes that Section 701 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328) established TRICARE Select and required the Secretary of 
Defense to develop an implementation plan to improve access to 
care for TRICARE beneficiaries. The committee understands that 
the next generation of TRICARE managed care support contracts, 
known as T5, is scheduled to begin in 2025 and the new contract 
includes provisions to address issues with network capacity.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to submit to the Committees on Armed Services 
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a review of the 
Department of Defense's oversight and enforcement of 
contractors' network adequacy requirements in the T5 next 
generation TRICARE contracts and related metrics, including an 
assessment of the reliability of the contractors' data used in 
the metrics. The report shall also include an assessment of any 
T5 network adequacy requirements related to pediatric primary 
care and obstetrics care. The committee further directs the 
Comptroller General to provide a briefing to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
not later than six months after the start of health care 
delivery under T5 contracts, with a report to follow on a 
mutually agreed upon date.

Comptroller General Review of blast-related brain injury research and 
        other efforts of the Department of Defense

    The committee directs the Comptroller General of the United 
States to conduct a review of the research and other efforts of 
the Department of Defense (DOD) on traumatic brain injury, 
including injuries related to blast overpressure or blast 
exposure.
    The review shall include the following items:
          (1) A description of the research conducted by DOD on 
        traumatic brain injury, the entities involved in that 
        research, and efforts to coordinate that research 
        internally and externally;
          (2) A description of any improvements identified by 
        that research related to the prevention, diagnosis, and 
        treatment of blast-related brain injuries and an 
        assessment of the implementation of those improvements;
          (3) An evaluation of the efforts by DOD to protect 
        members of the Armed Forces from retaliation for 
        seeking care for the prevention, diagnosis, or 
        treatment of traumatic brain injury, blast 
        overpressure, or blast exposure, including any gaps in 
        or barriers to those efforts; and (4) Evaluation of 
        DOD's list of most at-risk military occupational 
        specialties for blast overpressure and blast exposure 
        and whether additional at-risk occupational specialties 
        should be included.
    The Comptroller General shall brief the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not 
later than February 1, 2025, on the review with a report to 
follow on a mutually agreed upon date.

Data analytics for traumatic brain injuries

    The committee encourages the Department of Defense (DOD) to 
continue, and expand, medical research and development efforts 
related to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to support the health 
and readiness ofservicemembers experiencing TBIs. Understanding 
the future operational and logistical challenges the Joint Force will 
experience in multi-domain and joint all-domain environments, the 
committee supports DOD's efforts through the Warfighter Brain Health 
Initiative to ensure servicemember cognitive and physical capabilities 
are optimized through research and development focused on brain health, 
including the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of 
TBI. To maximize effectiveness of the DOD's efforts to improve 
understanding of TBI and optimize medical care for servicemembers 
experiencing TBI, the committee recognizes that the military health 
system requires modernized data analytics platforms to develop and 
deploy evidence-based assessment, diagnostic, treatment, and 
rehabilitation strategies for TBI.
    Therefore, the committee encourages the Assistant Secretary 
of Defense for Health Affairs to increase investments in 
medical research and development activities focused on data 
analytics platforms capable of integrating clinical datasets 
and providing decision support to the military health system 
for servicemembers with TBI, as a complement to other 
initiatives designed to improve understanding and treatment of 
TBI.

Defense Health Agency service-specific applied behavioral analysis 
        provider availability report

    The committee appreciates the United States Marine Corps' 
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) August 2023 study on 
the prevalence of autism and the availability of Applied 
Behavioral Analysis (ABA) providers.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Defense Health Agency 
(DHA) to consult with the Marine Corps and commission a similar 
study assessing the prevalence rate of autism within the EFMP-
enrolled population over a 5-year period and determine whether 
the existing TRICARE network of ABA providers located near 
installations is sufficient to accommodate the existing and 
projected needs based on prevalence, enrollment data, and 
trends for each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force, 
respectively. The study should include a comparison of 
TRICARE's online provider directory and relevant EFMP data for 
those who have provided services in the last 3 months and last 
6 months, respectively.
    The committee also directs the Director of the Defense 
Health Agency to provide a briefing to the the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
not later than May 1, 2025, on the results of the study.

Department of Defense Nutritional Committee

    Several elements in the Department of Defense (DOD), the 
military departments, and other DOD components have roles and 
responsibilities associated with nutrition policy, programs, 
and related research and education. The DOD Nutrition Committee 
was established by DOD in February 2011 as a joint effort to 
identify and recommend nutrition research priorities and to 
support nutrition education programs. The committee commends 
the ongoing work of the Nutrition Committee and encourages the 
important DOD-wide initiatives of the Nutrition Committee be 
overseen and managed by the Under Secretary of Defense for 
Personnel and Readiness.

Limb Loss and Preservation Registry

    The committee is pleased with the progress the Department 
of Defense has made in collecting data and information about 
amputees by establishing the Limb Loss and Preservation 
Registry (LLPR) with the National Institutes of Health. 
However, the committee recognizes the lack of long-term data on 
active duty and former servicemembers with limb loss and limb 
difference, which hinders the assessment of their functional 
status and health issues. Advanced technology, such as Food and 
Drug Administration and Federal Communications Commission-
approved wearable sensors, can improve patient care by 
collecting real-world patient data as they go about their daily 
activities.
    The committee is also aware that the LLPR initially 
received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the 
Department of Defense. As it moves towards becoming an 
independent non-profit organization, LLPR will need additional 
resources.
    To address these concerns, the committee directs the 
Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 1, 2025, that outlines 
(1) The resources needed to transition the LLPR to an 
independent non-profit organization and potential gaps during 
this transition; (2) The resources needed to develop and 
maintain a patient portal and carry out data collection efforts 
via patient wearable sensors; and (3) Any other information the 
Secretary deems appropriate.

Medical defense against vector-borne and infectious diseases

    The committee recognizes the value of the development by 
the Department of Defense (DOD) of medical countermeasures for 
naturally occurring infectious diseases encountered by 
servicemembers. These diseases pose a significant threat to the 
strategic access and operational effectiveness of forces 
deployed outside the United States. Domestically, the risk to 
servicemembers is increasing, as notably demonstrated last year 
with the first domestic locally transmitted cases of malaria in 
decades, along with the continued threat of tick-borne diseases 
like Lyme disease, and emergence of new threats like Alpha-gal 
syndrome. The committee commends DOD's research on infectious 
diseases, especially malaria, and encourages continued research 
to develop drugs, tests, vaccines, and other medical 
countermeasures for malaria, leishmaniasis, other vector-borne 
diseases, diarrheal diseases, and health security threats. The 
committee encourages DOD to partner with non-profit 
organizations, academic institutions, Federal agencies, foreign 
governments, and international agencies that have infectious 
disease research programs.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
provide a provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services 
Committee, not later than March 1, 2025, on DOD malaria, 
vector-borne disease, and infectious disease threat priorities 
work. The briefing shall include:
          (1) DOD's threat assessment of malaria, how that has 
        changed since 2018, and how the evolution of the 
        malaria parasite and mosquito has changed DOD's threat 
        assessment and related research priorities for Walter 
        Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) and Naval 
        Medical Research Command (NMRC);
          (2) The governance structure as it relates to vector-
        borne and infectious diseases to include the roles and 
        missions of the Defense Health Agency, Biodefense 
        Council, WRAIR, and NMCR;
          (3) The lines of effort of the DOD's infectious 
        disease research and development programs relative to 
        development of medical countermeasures for naturally 
        occurring infectious diseases, such as malaria, dengue, 
        and yellow fever, including interventions around 
        prevention, diagnosis, and treatment;
          (4) Identification of current and planned 
        collaborations with other Federal entities supportive 
        of global health security related to research and 
        development for vector-borne disease programs, malaria 
        programs, and tick-borne disease programs;
          (5) Identification of and recommendations for 
        addressing research, development, and procurement 
        capability gaps across DOD related to infectious 
        diseases that pose a threat to U.S. servicemembers; and
          (6) Any additional matters DOD considers necessary to 
        include in the briefing.

Military medical research partnerships

    The committee commends the Department of Defense (DOD) for 
its continued medical research and development efforts to 
support the health and readiness of servicemembers. The 
committee appreciates the DOD's activities to engage small 
businesses, academic institutions, and industry partners to 
facilitate the advancement of medical concepts and prototypes 
to protect, treat, and optimize servicemember health and 
performance.
    The committee is aware of the future operational and 
logistical challenges the Joint Force will experience in multi-
domain and joint all-domain environments and supports the DOD's 
efforts to mitigate the impacts on medical readiness through 
partnerships and agile contracting methods such as other 
transaction agreements (OTAs). The committee understands that 
OTAs, such as those conducted through consortia, can offer a 
forum for the expeditious development of medical prototypes to 
support end-user testing and evaluation. The committee 
encourages the Department to continue to review and utilize all 
contracting methods to ensure servicemembers can receive timely 
and high-quality medical countermeasures, including for such 
activities as the procurement of certain generic drugs used by 
DOD.

Military medical treatment facility workload to support a ready medical 
        force

    The committee commends recent actions by the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to increase the availability of services in 
military medical treatment facilities (MTFs) that are most 
relevant to the medical force and their ability to achieve and 
maintain skills needed for military operational readiness. To 
maintain the momentum generated by these actions, it is 
essential that DOD completes a comprehensive review of all 
medical manpower and staffing, and that the military services 
prioritize assignment of uniformed medical personnel to MTFs to 
meet the goal of attracting 7 percent of available civilian 
provider network care back to those facilities. Additionally, 
the committee encourages DOD to consider other means to attract 
patients to MTFs, such as improving specialty care referral 
procedures from civilian networks to MTFs and enhancing MTF 
productivity.

Military-civilian partnerships at military treatment facility trauma 
        centers

    The committee urges the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to 
carefully analyze the value of military-civilian partnerships 
to promote the readiness of operational and medical forces, 
including an assessment of currently active military-civilian 
partnerships at Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) with a 
trauma center designation.
    The committee directs DHA to complete a study of active 
military-civilian partnerships at MTFs designated as trauma 
centers. The study should: (1) Identify and define active 
military-civilian partnership models through which civilians 
receive care in the military health care system; (2) Assess the 
costs borne by the Department of Defense for providing care in 
these partnerships; (3) Identify metrics and best practices for 
tracking and evaluating military clinicians' skills and 
readiness gained through these partnerships; and (4) Identify 
policies, processes, and needed expertise in order to bill 
civilian health insurance, other government programs and, when 
appropriate, patients. The committee directs the Director of 
the Defense Health Agency to provide a briefing to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on the results of this study, not later than 
May 1, 2025.

National Disaster Medical System pilot program

    Section 740 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92), as amended by Section 741 
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283), 
directed a pilot program to establish civilian and military 
partnerships to enhance interoperability and medical surge 
capability and capacity of the National Disaster Medical 
System. While the committee continues to support implementation 
of this pilot program, the Department of Defense has been 
inconsistent in providing the committee with timely updates on 
the execution of the program.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Director of the 
Defense Health Agency (DHA), in consultation with Assistant 
Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, to provide a briefing 
to the congressional defense committees, not later than March 
1, 2025, on the implementation of the pilot program, including 
an overview of the implementation plans for the five pilot 
sites and how DHA plans to test and scale effective site-
specific projects.

National Disaster Medical System pilot program expansion

    The committee recognizes the importance of the ongoing work 
of the National Disaster Medical System pilot program on 
civilian and Federal partnerships to enhance the 
interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of 
the National Disaster Medical System. This pilot program, 
authorized in section 740 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92), is a key effort 
in line with improving overall national medical innovation, 
preparedness, disaster response, and integration efforts. The 
committee believes that progress towards these objectives could 
be bolstered by broader inclusion of new entrants into the 
pilot program, and encourages such an expansion, if 
practicable, particularly in currently underserved regions like 
the Southeastern United States and the Pacific.

Report on measuring, tracking, and treating traumatic brain injury 
        among servicemembers

    The committee commends the Department of Defense (DOD) for 
its efforts to implement measures consistent with modern 
science to limit the occurrence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) 
among servicemembers and facilitate the treatment and 
rehabilitation of servicemembers who are diagnosed with TBI.
    However, the committee continues to be concerned that DOD 
has not yet implemented adequate programs or systems to 
baseline and track TBI or to effectively care for 
servicemembers diagnosed with TBI. In the March 28, 2023, 
report titled ``Evaluation of the DoD's Management of Traumatic 
Brain Injury'' (DODIG-2023-059), the DOD Inspector General 
found that the Department ``did not consistently implement 
policies and procedures to determine the care needed for 
Service members with TBI.''
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March 
1, 2025, on the following:
          (1) DOD's current practices and future plans to 
        integrate TBI baseline, triage, and measurement across 
        all servicemembers from the time of entry into service 
        until completion of service and transition to veteran 
        status;
          (2) Programs and policies currently in place to treat 
        servicemembers who are diagnosed with TBI;
          (3) Recommendations for increasing the availability 
        of treatment for servicemembers diagnosed with TBI; and
          (4) Any additional budget requirements associated 
        with implementing a TBI baseline, triage, and 
        measurement program for all servicemembers and 
        increasing the availability of treatment for 
        servicemembers diagnosed with TBI.

Report on TRICARE payments for drugs on the Federal Supply Schedule

    The committee is concerned by the lack of transparency into 
how pharmacy benefit managers are profiting from selling to 
TRICARE. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of 
Defense to provide a report and briefing to the Senate Armed 
Services Committee, not later than February 1, 2025, on the 
pricing data in the Federal Supply Schedule on a drug-by-drug 
basis and the price that TRICARE paid for the drugs. This 
report should include annual profitability data from the past 5 
years and be on a contract by contract basis.

Resource sharing in the military treatment facilities

    The committee strongly supports the determination by the 
Department of Defense (DOD) that the Military Health System 
(MHS) must be stabilized and improved to ensure medically ready 
forces, ready medical forces, and to deliver high quality care 
to DOD beneficiaries, including military family members and 
retirees.
    This imperative cannot be fully realized without properly 
staffed military medical treatment facilities (MTFs). 
Presently, chronically understaffed MTFs cannot deliver timely 
care to beneficiaries nor ensure sufficient workload to 
maintain and sustain clinical skills, resulting in increased 
overall DOD health care costs and missed readiness 
opportunities.
    Recognizing that existing civilian staffing options 
available to MTFs have failed to deliver the necessary results 
for the government and TRICARE beneficiaries, the upcoming 
TRICARE- managed care support contract, scheduled to begin 
January 1, 2025, offers a resource sharing option that the 
committee believes should be utilized. Historically, resource 
sharing has proven to be an effective MTF staff augmentation 
model, and with the challenges DHA faces in re-attracting 
beneficiaries, the committee believes that resource sharing can 
be a valuable tool for the MHS.

Review of personality disorder discharges

    The committee recognizes that discharge papers labeling 
veterans with a personality disorder have had a devastating 
impact on veterans' lives, undermining their self-esteem, 
excluding them from education and employment opportunities, 
excluding them from health care, and in some cases being used 
against them in child custody proceedings. Because a 
personality disorder comes into existence at adolescence and is 
a permanent condition, a doctor's later diagnosis stating that 
the veteran does not have a personality disorder ensures that 
the earlier characterization was a mistake.
    To understand the scale of this issue and the challenges 
veterans face in correcting discharge paperwork, the committee 
directs the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 
Readiness, in consultation with the Services, to submit a 
briefing no later than March 1, 2025, to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives. 
The briefing shall include: (1) The prevalence of discharges 
for which a personality disorder, or a related pre-existing 
disorder, is listed as the narrative reason for the discharge; 
(2) How many veterans have applied for corrections to their 
discharge paperwork to remove such a narrative in each of the 
last five years; (3) What standard is used to evaluate and what 
evidence is required for such requests; (4) The actions the 
Services took on such requests; and (5) The length of time it 
took to make a determination on those requests.

Safe use of dietary supplements

    The committee commends the Secretary of Defense for issuing 
Department of Defense Instruction 6130.06 to educate 
servicemembers on safe dietary supplement use through the 
Operation Supplement Safety education program.
    The committee remains concerned about illegal products 
marketed as dietary supplements to servicemembers that include 
ingredients such as tianeptine, andarine, galantamine, and 
dimethylamine, among others. To ensure the health and safety of 
our servicemembers, the committee directs the Secretary of 
Defense to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not 
later than March 9, 2025, on the implementation of the 
Operation Supplement Safety education program by each military 
department.

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

             Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

Modifications to other transaction authority (sec. 801)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, to designate the 
head of contracting activity as the approval authority for the 
use of other transaction authority (OTA) between $100.0 million 
and $500.0 million, and the service acquisition executive as 
the approval authority for OTAs in excess of $500.0 million. 
The provision would also extend the OTA pilot program for 
installation or facility prototyping to 2030.
    The committee believes OTAs provide the Department of 
Defense additional flexibility over Federal Acquisition 
Regulation-based contracting for certain types of research, 
prototyping, and production efforts.
Streamlining of Milestone A requirements (sec. 802)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4251 of title 10, United States Code, to streamline the 
Milestone A approval process for a Major Defense Acquisition 
Program to enter the technology maturation and risk reduction 
phase. This provision would also eliminate the requirement for 
a life-cycle cost estimate approved by the Office of Cost 
Assessment and Program Evaluation at Milestone A, instead 
requiring a life-cycle cost estimate conducted by the military 
service. These changes support the tailoring of the acquisition 
process by focusing decisions on key issues and risks in each 
program, and reducing redundant and unnecessary documentation 
burdens on the program manager responsible for demonstrating 
that the program is eligible for Milestone A approval.
Streamlining of Milestone B requirements (sec. 803)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4252 of title 10, United States Code, to streamline the 
Milestone B approval process for a Major Defense Acquisition 
Program to enter the engineering and manufacturing development 
phase. These changes support the tailoring of the acquisition 
process by focusing decisions on key issues and risks in each 
program, and reducing redundant and unnecessary documentation 
burdens on the program manager responsible for demonstrating 
that the program is eligible for Milestone B approval.
Modification of major defense acquisition program definition (sec. 804)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4201(a) of title 10, United States Code, to remove the 
exemption of Special Access Programs from the definition of a 
major defense acquisition program, and from the Nunn-McCurdy 
determination and analysis process.
    Special Access Programs of the Department of Defense have 
been excluded from the definition of a major defense 
acquisition program. As a result, they are exempt from the 
Nunn-McCurdy process as defined in chapter 325 of title 10, 
United States Code. The Secretary of Defense should report 
information related to the analysis of a Nunn-McCurdy breach to 
the congressional defense committees under section 119 of title 
10, United States Code, which is a well-established process. 
The Nunn-McCurdy process requires the Department of Defense 
acquisition community to consider cost growth independently 
from any biases of any single program manager or Service 
Acquisition Executive and serves as a critical independent 
congressional oversight tool.
Middle tier of acquisition for rapid prototyping and rapid fielding 
        (sec. 805)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 253 of title 10, United States Code, to require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to 
establish guidance for a middle tier of acquisition (MTA) 
authority for rapid prototyping and rapid fielding. The 
provision would also create an expedited process within the 
rapid prototyping pathway as long as operational capability is 
fielded within a five-year period.
    The committee believes the use of the MTA pathway, which 
was created by section 804 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92), has 
provided the Department of Defense (DOD) with a flexible 
acquisition pathway to reduce bureaucratic processes and 
deliver new capabilities with speed. The committee emphasizes 
the need for a streamlined approach for program documentation 
and stakeholder reviews under this pathway to strengthen 
Program Managers' ability to make cost, schedule, and 
performance tradeoffs throughout iterative cycles in order to 
innovate and rapidly deliver capabilities. However, the 
streamlining of bureaucratic processes requires thoughtful 
tailoring to ensure successful management of programs. 
Moreover, the MTA pathway is not a shortcut for large, complex 
programs DOD has traditionally pursued. The committee 
encourages DOD to scope requirements and utilize mature 
technologies in a manner that harnesses rapid prototyping and 
rapid fielding procedures across a broader range of the defense 
acquisition portfolio, where applicable.

Advisory panel on the requirements process of the Department of Defense 
        (sec. 806)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish an advisory panel to provide 
recommendations on the effectiveness of the Department of 
Defense requirements process and develop options for reform. 
This provision would require the advisory panel to provide 
annual reports to the Secretary of Defense and the Committees 
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives.
    The committee encourages the advisory panel to consider all 
options for reform of the requirements process, including a 
clean-sheet approach.

Modification to submission of certified cost or pricing data (sec. 807)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 3705 of title 10, United States Code, to require the 
Department of Defense to provide a notification if contractors 
have multiple instances of denying the Department cost or 
pricing data when requested in the Federal Awardee Performance 
and Integrity Information System used by contracting officers. 
The committee believes this will increase contracting officers' 
awareness of any contractors that have a history of this 
practice.

Autonomous system acquisition pathways (sec. 808)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to ensure that, to the maximum extent 
possible, acquisition programs for autonomous unmanned aerial 
systems utilize separate, parallel acquisition pathways for 
hardware and software.

Designation of program executive office for acquisition of open-source 
        intelligence tools for Army (sec. 809)

    The committee recommends a provision that would identify 
responsibilities for a Program Executive Office (PEO) for 
acquisition of open-source intelligence tools for the U.S. 
Army, should the Secretary of the Army designate an existing 
PEO to be responsible for open-source intelligence.

Ensuring competition in AI procurement (sec. 810)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to implement new contracting provisions 
for security and interoperability requirements for multi-cloud 
computing, as well as for the protection and unauthorized 
disclosure of government-furnished training data for artificial 
intelligence systems.

Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees of the 
        Department of Defense to third parties (sec. 811)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4662 of title 10, United States Code, to tighten the 
restrictions on a defense contractor's ability to sell or 
transfer certain data on Department of Defense employees to 
third parties by narrowing the Secretary of Defense's authority 
to waive the general restriction. Under this amendment, the 
Secretary could waive the general prohibition only on a case-
by-case basis as necessary in the interest of national defense, 
while ensuring such waiver poses minimal privacy risk to the 
employee.

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


Limitation on certain options for cost contracts (sec. 821)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 3322 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize only 
one low-rate initial production lot using fixed-price type 
options on cost-type contracts. The committee is concerned that 
the use of multiple fixed-price type options for low-rate 
production can put undue risk on the contractor when initial 
development and production costs are not well defined.

Treatment of unilateral definitization of a contract as a final 
        decision (sec. 822)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 3372(b) of title 10, United States Code, to treat the 
unilateral definitization of a contract by the Department of 
Defense (DOD) as the final decision for the purposes of any 
future appeal by a contractor at the Armed Services Board of 
Contract Appeals (ASBCA) or the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
    When the Department of Defense and a contractor cannot 
agree upon contract terms in time to meet Government 
requirements, DOD and the contractor can use undefinitized 
contract actions (UCAs) or letter contracts to start 
performance on a contract without terms and prices that are 
finalized or definitized. Under an UCA, contractors work at 
risk, on the assumption that the Government will later work 
with the contractor to establish fair and reasonable prices in 
a timely manner. However, it can take years to definitize an 
UCA, and sometimes DOD and the contractor are unable to agree 
on terms and DOD elects to unilaterally definitize the contract 
without agreeing to terms with the contractor.
    The ASBCA or the U.S. Court of Federal Claims are the 
forums for a contractor to appeal the terms of any contract 
with the Government, including the definitization of an UCA. 
For the ASBCA or the Court of Federal Claims to hear an appeal, 
there must be a disagreement over a contracting officer's final 
decision. However, when a contracting officer has elected to 
unilaterally definitize a contract without agreeing to terms 
with a contractor, this has not been treated as a final 
decision by either the ASBCA or the Court of Federal Claims, 
and as such, a decision cannot be appealed until the contractor 
initiates and follows the disputes process. This provision 
would clarify that a decision by a contracting officer to 
definitize an UCA without coming to agreement on terms with the 
contractor shall be treated as the final decision for the 
purposes of any appeal by a contractor in the ASBCA or the U.S. 
Court of Federal Claims.

Updates to earned value management system requirements (sec. 823)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to require the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to update 
the appropriate policies for earned value management (EVM) to 
increase contract value thresholds associated with requiring 
EVM on cost or incentive contracts from $20.0 million to $50.0 
million, and increase the contract value threshold for a 
contractor to use an EVM system from $50.0 million to $100.0 
million. EVM is a project management and reporting system that 
develops a baseline cost and schedule estimate for defined work 
scope and tracks progress and actual costs compared to the 
baseline. The committee appreciates the rigor this tool brings 
to contracts for major hardware systems. However, the committee 
recognizes the limited value it provides to smaller projects, 
and the burden it places on small businesses and nontraditional 
defense contractors that must make significant internal 
investments to create a compliant EVM system.

Pilot program on capability-based analysis of price of goods or 
        services offered by nontraditional defense contractors (sec. 
        824)

    The committee recommends a provision that would create a 
pilot program to allow Department of Defense (DOD) contracting 
officers to consider a wider range of analyses in their price 
reasonableness determinations for products and services offered 
by small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors 
(NDCs). The committee recognizes that companies that do not 
have approved cost accounting systems in accordance with Cost 
Accounting Standards often cannot adequately justify the cost 
of military-unique products and services under traditional cost 
or price analysis, particularly under sole source environments, 
that accurately reflect cost absorption rates, self-funded 
risk, and non-cost factors such as potential cost avoidance to 
DOD.
    Therefore, the committee recommends the establishment of a 
pilot program for alternative capability-based pricing that 
considers the opportunity cost, or potential benefit received 
compared to other available alternatives, using information 
sources from the contractor and DOD. The Department may still 
use traditional forms of cost or pricing data in addition to 
methods defined in the pilot program. The committee intends the 
pilot program to aid DOD contracting officers' ability to treat 
innovative products and services offered by NDCs as commercial, 
where possible. Finally, the provision requires the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to provide 
a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives, prior to the expiration of the 
pilot program, on the effectiveness of the alternative methods 
for determining price reasonableness evaluated in the program.

Extension of the pilot program for streamlining awards for innovative 
        technology projects (sec. 825)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 873 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to extend the pilot 
program for streamlining awards to small businesses and 
nontraditional defense contractors for innovative technology 
projects to 2029. The provision would also add to the pilot 
program multiyear procurements, as well as block buys and 
multi-ship buys authorized by Congress.

Use of fixed-price type contracts for certain shipbuilding programs 
        (sec. 826)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 818 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364) to limit the 
number of ships that can be procured under fixed-price type 
options to no more than two if the contract includes detail 
design and construction for the lead ship.
    The committee recognizes that existing limitations on fixed 
price contracts for Major Defense Acquisition Programs to no 
more than one Low-Rate Initial Production lot if the scope of 
work includes post-Milestone B development do not apply to U.S. 
Navy shipbuilding. Unlike other classes of weapon systems, 
Milestone B for U.S. Navy ships authorizes production. The 
committee notes that the U.S. Navy has awarded fixed price 
detail design and construction contracts with several fixed 
price option ships on programs which have led to extensive 
schedule delays and financial difficulties for the contractors. 
The committee intends for the recommended provision to align 
limitations on U.S Navy shipbuilding with the existing statute 
for fixed-price type low-rate initial production contracts for 
other classes of weapon systems included in section 808 of the 
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263).
    The committee further encourages the Secretary of the Navy 
to review existing contracts that include the lead ship and 
multiple follow-on ships under a fixed price arrangement to 
evaluate whether industrial base stability should be supported 
with cost-to-complete funding, particularly for smaller or 
dual-use shipyards. The committee notes that shipbuilding has 
traditionally been a low-margin business, making it difficult 
for smaller shipyards to remain viable when they are required 
to take on excessive risk to win U.S. Navy programs. Moreover, 
these shipyards often do not have a large engineering workforce 
to handle the volume of instructions from the U.S. Navy related 
to design maturity, incentivizing the shipyard to prematurely 
initiate construction in hopes that concurrent effort will save 
on cost and schedule. Often, this can exacerbate cost and 
schedule problems. The Government Accountability Office report 
titled ``Navy Shipbuilding Past Performance Provides Valuable 
Lessons for Future Investments'' (GAO-18-238SP) found that 
recent Navy lead ships experienced significant cost growth, 
concurrency, schedule delays, and deficiencies during sea 
trials. These systematic issues suggest that the U.S. Navy 
plays an important role in shipbuilding challenges. However, 
smaller shipyards are more likely bear to the burden under 
fixed pricearrangements. As a result, the committee encourages 
cost-to-complete funding for challenged fixed price contracts that 
include the lead ship and several fixed price option ships, including 
the modification of contracts to accommodate reasonable change orders 
given shifts in economic conditions or design choices, in order to 
preserve a competitive shipbuilding industrial base.
    The committee directs the Secretary of the Navy to provide 
a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives, not later than May 1, 2025, 
on all open contracts that include fixed price detail design 
and construction as well as follow-on ships and provide 
information on target price at the time of award, cost-to-
complete provided subsequent to award, and original production 
schedules compared to current estimates.

Modifications to commercial product and commercial service 
        determinations (sec. 827)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
sections 3456 and 3703 of title 10, United States Code, to: (1) 
Require Department of Defense (DOD) contracting officers to 
submit a written memorandum to a contractor summarizing the 
determination of the commerciality of a product or service 
within 30 days of the determination being made, rather than 30 
days after contract award; (2) Extend a determination of 
commerciality to items procured under subcontracts, provided 
that the DOD contracting officer approves the determination; 
and (3) Extend a determination of commerciality to products 
that may have changed a part number, but provide substantially 
the same functionality. The provision would also require 
contracting officers to make determinations of non-
commerciality in addition to commerciality.

Requirement for contractors to provide reasonable access to repair 
        materials (sec. 828)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Secretary of Defense from entering into a contract for the 
procurement of a good or service unless the contractor agrees 
to provide fair and reasonable access to all repair materials, 
including parts, tools, and information.

                  Subtitle C--Industrial Base Matters


Domestic nonavailability determinations (sec. 841)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to 
disclose publicly all domestic nonavailability determinations 
(DNADs) on an annual basis, and would establish a process for 
the periodic reevaluation of DNADs.
    The committee remains concerned that the Department of 
Defense (DOD) domestic manufacturing capability for Berry 
Amendment-compliant clothing, textiles, and equipment is 
insufficient to meet current military services needs and future 
surge demands. The committee is aware that the Defense 
Logistics Agency recently conducted a wargame simulation that 
demonstrated severe domestic production capability gaps in the 
textile industry. The committee understands that DOD is 
reviewing a Presidential Determination to authorize Title III 
of the Defense Production Act (DPA) (Public Law 81-774) for 
certain warfighter clothing, textiles, and equipment. The 
committee encourages DOD to use available tools to support 
increased domestic production of Berry Amendment-compliant 
textiles, including the use of DPA and the Industrial Base 
Analysis and Sustainment program.
    Furthermore, the committee believes a periodic re-
evaluation of DNADs is necessary to review the industrial base 
and determine if there is a domestic source that can provide 
the product at a similar quality and quantity. For instance, 
the committee is aware of changes in the textile domestic 
industrial base related to fire-resistant rayon, and therefore 
directs the Secretaries of the military departments to brief 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of 
Representatives, not later than April 1, 2025, on: (1) Whether 
there is a domestic fire-resistant rayon product of similar 
quality and similar manufacturing capability as the non-
domestic alternative; (2) The consequences of repealing the 
DNAD from section 829 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181); and (3) Any 
additional information the secretaries of the military 
departments determine is required.

Pilot program for the qualification of alternative sources (sec. 842)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in 
coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, 
to establish a pilot program to expedite the qualification of 
key technologies critical to weapons programs, such as 
energetics and solid rocket motors. The provision would also 
direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
Sustainment to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the 
implementation of this pilot program and annual reports 
detailing the streamlined qualification process and programs 
that are utilizing this process.
    The committee notes the consolidation of the defense 
industrial base and prevalence of sole source suppliers. For 
example, the Department of Defense (DOD) Fiscal Year 2020 
Industrial Capabilities Report to Congress found that 98 
percent of second- and third-tier suppliers of munitions are 
single or sole source, and that more than 20,000 shipbuilding 
suppliers have left the industrial base. DOD spends billions of 
dollars each year mitigating problems associated with 
diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages. These 
challenges result in reduced readiness rates, lengthened 
procurement timelines, and higher costs.
    The committee recognizes that one of the major hurdles to 
expanding production capacity has been the process of 
qualifying new sources of supply, which often takes multiple 
years and can require a significant investment in testing 
resources to include a unique set of standards, review boards, 
and processes that are difficult for suppliers to navigate, can 
be duplicative in nature, and often fail to incorporate modern 
practices. Moreover, the qualification process for new supply 
sources is currently performed on individual parts, whereas 
advanced manufacturing creates the opportunity of qualifying 
materials and processes. Therefore, the committee intends this 
pilot program to allow engineering authorities, program 
officials, and other participants to consider qualification and 
testing holistically in order to streamline existing or 
outdated practices to accelerate production or transition of 
items critical to national security.

Domestic production of stainless steel flatware and dinnerware (sec. 
        843)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4862 of title 10, United States Code, to require the 
Department of Defense to purchase domestically produced 
stainless steel flatware and dinnerware.

Inclusion of recycled and reused minerals and metals in preference for 
        sourcing of strategic and critical materials (sec. 844)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 848 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) to 
prioritize strategic and critical materials derived from 
recycled or reused minerals or metals as a statement of policy 
for the Department of Defense (DOD) sourcing preferences. The 
committee remains interested in ensuring DOD reviews and 
prioritizes its critical materials recycling policy. Section 
367 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2024 (Public Law 118-31) required DOD to provide a briefing to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on the electronic waste policy of the 
Department. Additionally, the Defense Logistics Agency has 
conducted smaller scale efforts to recycle gallium and 
germanium from end-of-life items. As DOD continues efforts to 
source critical and strategic materials domestically and from 
allies and partners, focusing on the provenance of magnets and 
other critical items, using materials that could be recycled 
domestically for these purposes can help buoy the existing 
efforts.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to review existing 
policies and efforts to determine how the provenance of 
recycled materials could be defined and how this could aid in 
expanding supply chain options for critical items. The Under 
Secretary should provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not 
later than March 1, 2025, with guidance or a definition 
determining if recycled rare earth elements or critical and 
strategic materials qualify as having United States or North 
American provenance for DOD acquisition purposes and 
requirements.

Process for consulting on national security import reviews (sec. 845)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a process for investigating 
and reporting on the national security implications of imports 
when asked to consult by another Federal agency. The provision 
would also require the Secretary to submit an annual report to 
congressional defense committees regarding the national 
security risks posed by the reviewed imports.

Solid rocket motor industrial base (sec. 846)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, 
acting through the Director of the Joint Production Accelerator 
Cell and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base 
Policy, to develop a roadmap for the desired state of the solid 
rocket motor (SRM) industrial base to support existing and 
planned munitions programs. The provision also requires that 
roadmap be submitted to the congressional defense committees.
    The committee remains concerned about insufficient capacity 
and capability within the industrial base for solid rocket 
motors, and the lack of clear guidance to strategically design 
and evolve to a resilient, competitive, and effective SRM 
industrial base. The committee notes that significant U.S. 
Government funding over the past three fiscal years has begun 
to stabilize the existing SRM industrial base of Aerojet 
Rocketdyne and Northrop Grumman (formerly Orbital ATK). The 
U.S. Government has also provided funding for at least three 
new domestic entrants into the SRM industrial base, but no 
programmed funding exists to provide qualification and long-
term production for these new SRM manufacturers.
    The committee is concerned that while private investment 
has supported innovation in, and expansion of, the SRM 
industrial base, no clear U.S. Government roadmap exists to 
link SRM industrial base capability and capacity to the needs 
of Department of Defense (DOD) munitions or hypersonics 
programs. As the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy 
states, ``Encouraging defense suppliers to build substantial 
spare production capacity will require a coordinated effort by 
industry, Congress, DOD, and other federal departments and 
agencies.''
    The committee encourages DOD to make significant 
investments, weighted and targeted to support companies that 
offer the most promising paths to expand near-term production 
of SRMs, through the authorities and programs within DOD's 
Office of Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment 
Prioritization. In making those investment decisions, the 
committee encourages DOD to prioritize industry-backed 
proposals that have received determinations of Government 
interest for purposes of title III of the Defense Production 
Act of 1950 (Public Law 81-774), but have not yet received 
substantial funding. The committee believes that DOD should 
take action now to ensure that missile programs are able, 
within the next 3 years, to pursue multi-source acquisition 
strategies with competition among at least three SRM 
contractors.

Pharmaceutical supplier compliance with data submission requirements 
        (sec. 847)

    The committee recommends a provision that would direct the 
Director of the Defense Logistics Agency to require, to the 
extent feasible, every contractor supplying pharmaceuticals to 
the Department of Defense to be compliant with the submission 
ofthe amount of each listed drug manufactured, prepared, 
propagated, compounded, or processed for commercial distribution to the 
Food and Drug Administration, as required by section 510(j)(3) of the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Public Law 117-9), as added by 
section 3112(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security 
Act (Public Law 116-136). The provision would also require the Director 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives on implementation, including any 
challenges or recommendation for improving implementation.

Report and updated guidance on continued risk management for 
        pharmaceutical supply chains of Department of Defense (sec. 
        848)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to 
provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives on existing information 
streams related to key starting materials for pharmaceuticals 
the Department of Defense (DOD) relies on, including any 
limitations on the ability of the Secretary of Defense to 
obtain, analyze or monitor such pharmaceutical supply chains. 
The provision would also require an update of DOD's risk 
management guidance for pharmaceutical supply chains based on 
the findings of this report.

Report on impact of mergers and acquisitions on the defense industrial 
        base (sec. 849)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to 
submit a report to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than March 15, 2025, on the policies and procedures of 
the Department of Defense relating to mergers and acquisitions 
and how these impact the defense industrial base.

Defense industrial revitalization (sec. 850)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to seek to enter into voluntary agreements 
with senior executives of traditional and nontraditional 
defense contractors, including executives from the supplier 
base, to advise the Secretary on the health of the defense 
industrial base, not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.

Transparency in acquisition waivers issued by the Department of Defense 
        (sec. 851)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to 
publish all non-sensitive information regarding acquisition 
waivers granted by the Department of Defense on a publicly 
accessible website and provide an annual briefing to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than October 1, 2025, on all waivers 
granted by the Department of Defense in the previous calendar 
year.

Report on capacity to increase domestic industrial production and 
        procurement of strategic and critical materials (sec. 852)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a report, not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, that assesses the capacity to increase 
domestic industrial production and procurement of strategic and 
critical materials during peacetime and in the event of a 
national emergency.

Employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the 
        People's Republic of China (sec. 853)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to add a new disclosure 
requirement for reporting any software vulnerability to the 
U.S. affiliate at the same time.

Department of Defense manufacturing authorities (sec. 854)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to seek to enter into contracts for the 
domestic manufacture of certain prescription drugs if 
Department of Defense requirements for the drugs cannot be met 
by other means.

                   Subtitle D--Small Business Matters


Pilot program for tracking awards made through other transaction 
        authority (sec. 861)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to 
establish a pilot program that would enable the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to track the number and funding amounts of awards 
to small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors 
through the use of other transaction authorities (OTAs), 
including those carried out through consortia.
    The committee encourages the use of OTAs, but believes that 
DOD should better understand the range of companies, especially 
small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors, that 
participate in the defense industrial base through OTAs, rather 
than only through Federal Acquisition Regulation-based 
contracting.

Small Business Bill of Rights (sec. 862)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, through the Small Business Integration 
Working Group, to develop and adopt a Small Business Bill of 
Rights for the Department of Defense to ensure small business 
customer service issues and conflicts are resolved 
expeditiously.

Pilot program for the participation of military research and 
        educational institutions in STTR program (sec. 863)

    The committee recommends a provision that would direct the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to enable 
military research and educational institutions to participate 
in the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program of the 
Department of Defense in order to foster technology transitions 
from these institutions.

Department of Defense pilot program for preliminary calculation 
        estimates for certain programs (sec. 864)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for 
calculating required budget expenditures for certain programs 
of the Department of Defense that only receive their funding 
allocations after a final appropriations bill is enacted.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters


Small uncrewed aerial systems supply chain strategy (sec. 871)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Undersecretary 
of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the Secretaries of 
the military departments, to submit to the congressional 
defense committees a strategy to develop a secure domestic and 
allied supply chain of critical components for small uncrewed 
aerial systems (sUAS).
    The committee notes the interest throughout the Department 
of Defense (DOD) in acquiring and utilizing sUAS. The war in 
Ukraine has demonstrated the significance of sUAS on the modern 
battlefield. The committee also notes that Congress has enacted 
several provisions to limit Federal procurement of sUAS and 
associated components produced in the People's Republic of 
China, and to incentivize domestic production of sUAS. The 
ability to produce sUAS at scale to meet the demands of DOD 
depends on having access to a robust supply of critical 
components from domestic and allied sources. The committee 
understands that affordability is critical for procurement at 
scale. The committee believes that DOD should consider 
leveraging programs such as the Defense Production Act of 1950 
(Public Law 81-774), Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment, 
loans and loan guarantees, and other methods to support the 
development of this supply chain.

Modification to extramural acquisition innovation and research 
        activities (sec. 872)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4142 of title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the 
government position of the director for extramural acquisition 
innovation and research activities.

Modifications to contractor employee protections from reprisal for 
        disclosure of certain information (sec. 873)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4701 of title 10, United States Code, to enhance 
protections for whistleblowers by ensuring that they are fully 
informed of the final disposition of their reprisal allegation, 
and what actions, if any, have been ordered to make them whole.

Modifications to Comptroller General assessment of acquisition programs 
        (sec. 874)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 3072 of title 10, United States Code, to modify the 
Comptroller General of the United States' annual assessment of 
Department of Defense acquisition programs, which is provided 
to the congressional defense committees, to expand the purview 
of programs and initiatives reviewed by the Comptroller 
General.

Modifications to guidelines and collection method for acquisition of 
        cost data (sec. 875)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 3227 of title 10, United States Code, to change the 
threshold on the requirement to collect cost data from 
acquisition programs greater than $100.0 million to acquisition 
programs that exceed the major systems threshold defined in 
section 3041 of title 10, United States Code. The committee 
recognizes the importance of contractor cost data collected by 
the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, and 
seeks to align the threshold with program thresholds that are 
tracked and managed by the acquisition enterprise.

Program for distribution support and services for contractors (sec. 
        876)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 833 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) to authorize a permanent 
program for the Department of Defense to provide distribution 
support and services for contractors. The provision would also 
require the Secretary of Defense to provide annual briefings to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on the effectiveness of this program for 5 
years.

Inclusion of Japan and the Republic of Korea in contested logistics 
        demonstration and prototyping program (sec. 877)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 842(h)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) by adding Japan and the 
Republic of Korea to the contested logistics demonstration and 
prototyping program.

Modification to limitation on acquisition of excess supplies (sec. 878)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 3070 of title 10, United States Code, to change the 
limitation on the obligation against a stock fund that 
wouldlikely result in on-hand inventory of supplies from 2 years of 
operating stocks to 5 years for supplies related to ship maintenance, 
repair, and overhaul.
    The committee recognizes that lead times for ship parts 
have grown in many cases to 3 years which creates a forecasting 
problem that may contribute to a deficiency of on-hand supplies 
resulting in excessive cannibalization of parts. As the 2022 
National Defense Strategy shifts focus towards strategic 
competition, the committee believes resilience of sustainment 
activities should take precedence over just-in-time supply 
chain management.

Technical edits to sourcing requirements for strategic materials and 
        sensitive materials (sec. 879)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
sections 4863 and 4872(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, 
to clarify waiver authorities regarding the sourcing 
requirements for strategic and sensitive materials and better 
align these sections of code.

Technical amendments to title 10, United States Code, and other 
        provisions of law (sec. 880)

    The committee recommends a provision that would make 
technical amendments to sections 3221, 3225, 3671, 4141, 4204, 
4211, 4505, and 4816 of title 10, United States Code, by 
repealing outdated sections of code. This provision would also 
make technical amendments to section 805 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108-
136), section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163), sections 886 and 892 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 
(Public Law 110-181), section 127 of the Ike Skelton National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-
383), sections 828 and 1056 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92), and 
sections 235 and 1692 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328), by repealing 
outdated sections of code.
    Finally, this provision would amend section 863 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public 
Law 111-383), section 844 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81), section 913 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 
(Public Law 115-91), and section 862 of the James M. Inhofe 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public 
Law 117-263) to make technical changes to add the Chief of 
Space Operations to existing statute.

Pilot program for commercial production of munitions (sec. 881)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for the 
licensed production by commercial companies of munitions, 
munitions test platforms, and mission systems for munitions.

Pilot program on use of reverse engineering for production of parts 
        (sec. 882)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in 
coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments 
and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, to carry out 
a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of 
producing parts through reverse engineering or re-engineering.

Prohibition on operation, procurement and contracting related to 
        foreign-made light detection and ranging technology used on 
        manned or unmanned systems (sec. 883)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Secretary of Defense from operating or entering into 
contracts for procurement of light detection and ranging 
technology from covered foreign countries.

Reports on Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability contracts (sec. 884)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require 
biannual reports until 2030 on task order information related 
to the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability.

Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving entities owned 
        or controlled by China (sec. 885)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to phase out the procurement of computers 
and printers that are manufactured by an entity that is owned 
by the government of the People's Republic of China or under 
the influence of the government of the People's Republic of 
China.

Prohibition on Department of Defense contracts with Chinese-owned 
        online tutoring services (sec. 886)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to terminate any existing contracts as 
soon as legally possible, and not to contract in the future 
with any company who provides online tutoring services that is 
owned or controlled by nationals of the People's Republic of 
China.

Requirement to procure domestically produced generic drugs (sec. 887)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the purchase of certain generic drugs needed by the Department 
of Defense from non-domestic or non-Trade Agreement Act of 1979 
(Public Law 96-39) compliant sources after October 1, 2025, 
unless a determination is made that such drugs are not 
otherwise available in satisfactory quality and sufficient 
quantity to meet military needs, or when needed at market 
prices.

Procurement of Department of Defense advanced chemistry batteries (sec. 
        888)

    The committee recommends a provision that would set certain 
procurement requirements and sourcing conditions for the 
Department of Defense regarding advanced chemistry batteries. 
The provision would also require the Secretary of Defense to 
brief the congressional defense committees, not later than 
December 1, 2025, and annually thereafter for 3 years, on the 
status of meeting these procurement requirements and sourcing 
conditions.

Prohibition on procurement and commissary sales of seafood originating 
        or processed in China (sec. 889)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Secretary of Defense from entering into a contract for the 
procurement of seafood that originates or is processed in the 
People's Republic of China for use in military dining 
facilities. The provision would also amend section 2484 of 
title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the sale of seafood 
originating in the People's Republic of China in commissary 
stores. Such prohibition would not take effect until 90 days 
following the date of enactment of this Act.

Extension of post-government restrictions on senior Department of 
        Defense officials seeking employment with defense contractors 
        (sec. 890)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181) to increase the length of 
time from 2 to 4 years that certain Department of Defense (DOD) 
acquisition officials and former acquisition officials must 
obtain a written opinion on post-Government employment 
restrictions before accepting employment with a DOD contractor.

                       Items of Special Interest


Acquisition Innovation Research Center

    The committee commends the work conducted by the 
Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC) on issues 
relating to Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition policies 
and practices. In the short time since its establishment, AIRC 
has provided insightful reports on digital engineering, 
modeling and simulation, requirements development, and testing 
and evaluation. This work is a valuable tool for the education 
and training of the defense acquisition workforce, and provides 
new ways to approach both longstanding and emerging acquisition 
issues.
    The committee encourages the Department to socialize this 
work broadly across DOD components, as many of the topics cut 
across functional and organizational lines. The committee 
believes there are organizations outside of the acquisition 
functional area that would benefit from the products of 
acquisition innovation. The committee looks forward to future 
views offered by AIRC on a range of DOD acquisition and 
acquisition-adjacent issues.

Addressing biological risks with greatest pandemic potential

    The committee is aware that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
is working to create an effective, collaborative approach to 
biodefense through the establishment of the Biodefense Council. 
The committee also understands that DOD is working to improve 
synchronization, coordination, and integration among its 
existing component authorities and responsibilities to support 
the Biodefense Council. Therefore, the committee encourages the 
Biodefense Council to include the following lines of effort in 
fulfilling its duties: (1) Develop medical countermeasures for 
viral families with the greatest pandemic potential; (2) Ensure 
defensive readiness and posture against potential global 
catastrophic biological risks and viral families with the 
greatest pandemic potential; and (3) Ensure compliance across 
DOD with all federal guidelines related to high-consequence 
research, such as research with enhanced potential pandemic 
pathogens.

American-made combat boots

    The committee is aware that current service regulations 
allow servicemembers to purchase foreign-made combat boots to 
be worn as part of a uniform. The committee also acknowledges 
that commissaries and exchanges are exempt from the domestic-
sourcing requirement for Berry-compliant clothing and footwear, 
and that servicemembers may choose to buy their boots at these 
locations. The committee believes that servicemembers should 
have access to the highest quality combat boots and footwear to 
ensure comfort, health, and combat effectiveness. However, a 
growing reliance on foreign products may cause further erosion 
in the domestic footwear industrial base, potentially posing a 
risk to future supply.
    To address these concerns, the committee directs the 
Secretaries of the military departments to provide a briefing 
to the congressional defense committees, not later than March 
1, 2025, on the feasibility and advisability of changing 
regulations to ensure that boots worn by servicemembers are 
entirely manufactured in America. This briefing shall include: 
(1) A review of service regulations authorizing the use of non-
domestic-made footwear; (2) The benefits and risks of the use 
of foreign-made optional combat boots as part of a military 
uniform; (3) A review of the consequences of imposing a 
prohibition on the sale of non-domestic-made footwear in 
exchanges, including impacts on domestic manufacturing and 
impacts on the health and wellbeing of servicemembers; (4) A 
review of the policy for on-installation sales of such 
products; and (5) Any other elements the Secretaries consider 
appropriate.

Assessment of permitting for critical supply chain projects

    The committee notes that onshoring advanced manufacturing 
projects, like semiconductor manufacturing, enhances the 
resilience of the defense industrial base and supports economic 
and national security objectives. Ensuring that these new 
manufacturing projects effectively and efficiently complete 
environmental reviews must be a priority of the Department of 
Defense and interagency partners.
    Therefore, not later than June 30, 2025, the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall 
provide an assessment to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Senate 
Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the House 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, on the resources available to 
the Under Secretary to facilitate environmental reviews by 
other Federal agencies under federal environmental protection 
laws and regulations for the purpose of enabling an efficient 
onshoring of critical industries important to the national 
defense.

Briefing on adequacy of price competition

    The committee is concerned that the requirement for a 
contractor to submit certified cost or pricing data under a 
competitive contract solicitation, where only one responsive 
and viable bid is received, may result in longer procurement 
lead times and potentially higher prices paid by the Department 
of Defense. The definition of adequate price competition that 
results in two or more responsive and viable bids is unique to 
the Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Undersecretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to provide the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives a briefing, not later than March 1, 2025, that 
contains the following elements: (1) A representative analysis 
of contract pricing proposed by a contractor under a 
competitive solicitation that resulted in only one responsive 
and viable bid in relation to the subsequent pricing negotiated 
with the contractor under certified cost or pricing data; (2) 
The estimated bid and proposal cost for covered contractors at 
all tiers to submit certified cost and pricing data and the 
government's cost to analyze such data; (3) The change in 
procurement administrative lead time resulting from a shift 
from competitive procedures to certified cost or pricing data; 
and (4) Efforts the Department of Defense can take to ensure 
contract solicitations are drafted and awarded in a manner that 
promotes multiple competitive bids.

Broad-spectrum indirect antivirals

    The committee commends the Department of Defense (DOD) for 
issuing its inaugural Biodefense Posture Review in August 2023, 
which provided a comprehensive analysis of all strategic, 
operational, and material components necessary for fighting in 
a biological threat environment as well as supporting the 
national biodefense enterprise at home and around the globe. 
With regard to the research, development, and acquisition of 
medical countermeasures needed for any future biological threat 
environment, the Biodefense Posture Review cites the strategy 
of developing ``pathogen agnostic capabilities,'' including 
broad-spectrum medical countermeasures, for initial response to 
unknown threats, which would then be followed by narrow-
spectrum, targeted responses once the threats are fully 
characterized. This two-tiered approach was formalized by DOD 
in 2022 and endorsed by the committee in 2023. In support of 
this strategy, the committee urges DOD to continue research and 
development of broad-spectrum indirect antivirals to support 
the first line of defense for forces facing emerging and 
unknown threats.

Civilian oversight of United States Special Operations Command 
        acquisitions

    The committee notes that the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (ASD(SOLIC)) 
is intended to serve as the ``service secretary-like'' civilian 
with responsibility for the oversight and advocacy of U.S. 
Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and the organization, 
training, and equipping of special operations forces (SOF). The 
committee further notes the SOCOM Commander is responsible for 
the development and acquisition of special operations-peculiar 
equipment. The committee is concerned about the current ability 
of the ASD(SOLIC) to effectively exercise their service 
secretary-like role in providing oversight and support of 
SOCOM's acquisition programs, especially those that involve 
special operations-peculiar platforms.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to conduct a review of civilian oversight of 
SOCOM's acquisitions by assessing:
          (1) What are the ASD(SOLIC) and SOCOM Commander's 
        respective authorities, roles, and responsibilities for 
        SOCOM acquisitions, to include the development of 
        technologies to enhance SOF support to wider Department 
        of Defense strategies;
          (2) To what extent do SOCOM's costliest and most 
        complex acquisition programs proceed as planned, 
        including following initial cost, schedule, and 
        performance goals;
          (3) What challenges do SOCOM and ASD(SOLIC) face in 
        managing SOF acquisition programs;
          (4) To what extent do SOCOM's costliest and most 
        complex acquisition programs reflect leading practices 
        for product development; and
          (5) To what extent has SOCOM learned lessons from SOF 
        acquisition authorities and processes that could be 
        replicated by the military services and other combatant 
        commands.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General to 
provide a preliminary briefing to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not 
later than April 1, 2025, and to provide final results of the 
review to these committees on a mutually agreed-upon date.

Comptroller General report on lowest price technically acceptable 
        contracting procedures

    The committee is concerned that the U.S. Navy is 
inadequately applying the use of lowest price technically 
acceptable source selection procedures for the pricing of labor 
rates for professional support services. By doing so, the 
committee is concerned the Navy has depressed the professional 
support services marketplace, creating challenges to executing 
professional support services contracts in support of Navy 
missions.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to provide an assessment to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than February 1, 2025, on the 
health of the professional support services providers of Naval 
Sea Systems Command and its supporting Warfare Centers. The 
assessment shall include, at a minimum, the following for 
contracts awarded over fiscal years 2010-2023:
    (1) An assessment of the current procurement policies, how 
they are implemented and how they are evaluated, including 
information on the evaluation criteria for how best value is 
determined; whether additional documentation or approval is 
required to make an award to any offer other than the lowest 
price; the degree to which technical representatives were 
included throughout the process; and variations in the process 
by location or activity;
    (2) The number of contracts awarded to the lowest priced 
offeror, and of those, the number and proportion documented in 
the contract file or otherwise coded as lowest price 
technically acceptable and the number and proportion of 
successful offerors whose rating exceeded ``acceptable;''
    (3) An analysis of average dollar labor rates on awarded 
contracts and labor escalation rates in multi-year contracts, 
over fiscal years 2010-2023, and how they compare to 
professional services contracts awarded in another service over 
this period in addition to benchmarking against data provided 
by the Bureau of Labor Statistics;
    (4) An analysis of actual or billed labor rates on expiring 
contracts compared to awarded labor rates;
    (5) An analysis of obligations and expenditures over the 
contract period of performance relative to the awarded contract 
ceiling and total estimated cost, including documented reasons 
for raising the contract ceiling or increasing the total 
estimated cost if applicable;
    (6) Recommendations to the Secretary of the Navy, including 
objectives and metrics that can be reported to the committee; 
and
    (7) Any other relevant matters the Comptroller General of 
the United States deems appropriate.

Critical precursor chemicals supply chain vulnerabilities

    The committee is concerned that our dependence on importing 
critical active and critical inert precursor chemicals for 
energetic materials and munitions from adversarial nations 
presents significant risk to national security. Of note, more 
than one-third of critical precursor chemicals are sourced from 
China, threatening the supply chains and readiness of the 
Department of Defense (DOD). The committee urges DOD to 
identify vulnerable active and inert precursor chemical supply 
chains for energetic materials and munitions, and to work with 
industry to identify and expand domestic production.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March 
1, 2025, on critical precursor chemicals supply chain 
vulnerabilities. The report shall be unclassified, but may 
include a classified annex if necessary, and shall include:
          (1) An analysis of the vulnerabilities of DOD's 
        supply chains for active and inert precursor chemicals 
        for energetic materials and munitions including, but 
        not limited to CL 20, TNT (Trinitrotoluene), BTTN 
        (Butanetriol Trinitrate), HMX (High Melting Explosive), 
        and RDX (Royal Demolition Explosive);
          (2) A review of the volumes of those active and inert 
        precursor chemicals which were consumed by DOD and the 
        defense industrial base in the last 5 years;
          (3) An analysis of domestic manufacturing 
        capabilities and projected future demand for the 
        precursor chemicals; and
          (4) A range of options to incorporate domestic 
        manufacturing capabilities, including new manufacturing 
        processes such as biomanufacturing, to cover the 
        identified vulnerabilities.

Defense Civilian Training Corps

    The committee applauds the Department of Defense (DOD) for 
quickly implementing the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) 
program established by section 860 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92). The 
committee believes DCTC provides a unique pathway for DOD to 
introduce college students to a career in national security, 
especially in career fields that are adjacent to scientific and 
engineering disciplines but that are still critical to the 
defense acquisition workforce. The committee is looking forward 
to the graduation of the initial cohort of DCTC scholars, and 
encourages DOD to continue to improve and refine the program 
based on feedback of these initial scholars.
    The committee also believes there is great promise in 
expansion of this program to a wider set of institutions, to 
provide discipline as well as geographic diversity. With such 
expansion, the committee encourages DOD to also expand its 
outreach within the Department to help create a demand signal 
for this trained workforce within the various components, and 
to support acquisition-adjacent areas like testing, 
requirements generation, finance and contracting.
    Finally, the committee believes DOD should explore 
opportunities to leverage DCTC as broadly as possible through 
the types of internships offered to students through the 
program, in emerging career fields such as advanced 
manufacturing, artificial intelligence, testing and 
intellectual property and data rights that are becoming more 
important to the defense acquisition workforce.

Defense industrial alliances

    The National Defense Industrial Strategy of the Department 
of Defense (DOD) highlights workforce needs as one of four 
critical areas, in addition to resilient supply chains, 
flexible acquisition, and economic deterrence. The strategy 
emphasizes the need for training to attract, retain, and 
develop workers and identifies several actions to take, 
including partnerships with higher education, investing in 
upskilling and reskilling programs, and investing in industrial 
skills.
    The strategy further identified that workforce challenges 
need to be addressed at a regional level. Along with hiring for 
immediate positions, the need to upgrade the incumbent 
workforce is particularly acute due to an aging workforce 
resulting in industries losing some of their strongest talent 
to retirement. Additionally, there has been a steady decline in 
the number of students graduating from high school. Training 
providers such as industrial arts, vocational schools, and 
community colleges have a history of working independently and 
directly with manufacturers.
    The magnitude of workforce challenges for the defense 
industry requires a coordinated approach between federal, 
state, and local government and industry solutions to address 
these problems. The committee encourages the approach taken by 
regional defense industrial alliances to partner with DOD, 
state and local governments, and industry to ensure a feeder 
system for skilled workers, a continuing upgrading of incumbent 
workers, and a governance structure that has effective 
oversight and strategic direction with all stakeholders to 
ensure the alliance's activities are aligned with the broader 
roadmap and evolving national security and industry needs.

Defense Production Act for shipbuilding

    The committee recognizes the importance of enhancing the 
capacity of the shipbuilding industry to support investments in 
Navy vessels. The committee commends the work the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to invest in shipbuilding capacity and sub-tier 
suppliers through efforts such as the Industrial Base Analysis 
and Sustainment (IBAS) program. The committee encourages DOD to 
use all available authorities and tools to support domestic 
shipbuilding and the industries that support it.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 1, 2025, describing the feasibility and advisability of 
DOD to use authorities available under title III of the Defense 
Production Act of 1950 (Public Law 81-774) to: (1) Support U.S. 
Navy shipbuilding and ship repair, including supporting 
critical sub-tier industries such as castings and forgings; and 
(2) Establish, improve, or enhance both the public and private 
shipyard infrastructure of the United States.

Domestic battery sourcing production

    The committee remains concerned about the dominance of the 
battery market by foreign entities of concern (FEOC) and 
strongly supports efforts to onshore and develop advanced 
battery technologies whose supply chains are protected from 
FEOC manipulation. The committee recognizes the importance the 
Defense Production Act (DPA) plays in ensuring the Department 
of Defense (DOD) has access to necessary batteries and battery 
materials to meet national security requirements. The committee 
also recognizes that the DPA can be used to secure critical raw 
materials and components required for battery production.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 1, 2025, on its current uses of the DPA 
for battery production and any additional contracting and 
procurement authorities that may be needed to better ensure 
DOD's near- and long-term access to battery materials and 
components, including advanced batteries and alternative 
materials. The briefing shall include: (1) A description of the 
supply chain for current DOD battery source materials and 
battery production, including a risk assessment associated with 
the continued use of a supply chain including FEOC; (2) Efforts 
to mitigate supply chain risk for both sourcing and production 
of batteries to include reducing DOD's reliance of unsecure 
sources of supply and the introduction of advanced battery 
chemistries as a means to further reduce that risk; (3) Current 
and planned DOD and DPA research and development investments 
focused on developing domestic sourcing and production of 
advanced batteries and its source materials; and (4) A plan 
with a timeline to achieve a stable and secure domestic supply 
of batteries for DOD to meet national security requirements.

Domestic production of nickel and copper

    The committee remains concerned about the defense 
industrial base deficiency of casting and forging capacity for 
nickel-copper and copper-nickel alloys, strategic materials 
that have extensive uses in naval defense and submarine 
systems. Single points of failure in these important systems 
are concerning. The defense industrial base requires 
significant investment to expand these critical capabilities. 
The committee commends the Department of Defense's Industrial 
Base Analysis and Sustainment program for prioritizing 
necessary casting and forging requirements. The committee 
encourages the Department's Manufacturing Capability Expansion 
& Investment Prioritization organization to continue to 
prioritize domestic investment in casting and forging capacity, 
specifically for domestic producers of nickel and copper.

Domestic source of antimony and tungsten

    The committee is aware of the importance of the critical 
materials tungsten and antimony within the defense industrial 
base. The Senate report accompanying S. 4543 (S. Rept. 117-130) 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 
(Public Law 118-31) included language on concerns surrounding 
the antimony supply chain. The Defense Logistics Agency 
stockpiles antimony, and there are existing efforts through the 
Defense Production Act to invest in a diverse domestic antimony 
capability. The committee recognizes that China and Russia 
dominate the global tungsten and antimony supply chains, and 
remains concerned, as a result of the Russian war on Ukraine, 
about the stability of the antimony and tungsten supply chain. 
The committee encourages the Department of Defense to ensure 
that the domestic source of antimony and tungsten supply chains 
are not limited to a single source.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Industrial Base Policy to brief the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
not later than March 31, 2025, on: (1) The ongoing efforts to 
cultivate a diverse supply chain for antimony and tungsten, to 
include the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment 
(MCEIP) office's investment efforts; (2) Any updated concerns 
regarding the supply chain for antimony and tungsten, to 
include efforts to develop more than one domestic or allied 
sources within the supply chain; (3) Ongoing interagency 
challenges with permitting or regulatory hurdles for MCEIP's 
investments; and (4) Any other matters the Secretary deems 
appropriate.

Employee-owned business contracting pilot program

    The committee is aware that the Department of Defense 
recently issued a proposed rule to the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) to fully implement 
the pilot program that was established by section 874 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public 
Law 117-81), and extended by section 872 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31), to incentivize contracting with employee-owned businesses. 
The committee notes that the pilot program was extended to 
ensure the Department has an opportunity to gather sufficient 
data so that the pilot program can be thoroughly evaluated. The 
committee looks forward to monitoring the pilot program and 
encourages the Department to quickly complete the rulemaking 
process.

Female uniform availability at military exchanges

    The committee understands it can be challenging for female 
servicemembers to find appropriate uniform items at military 
exchanges. Currently, only exchanges at major military 
installations carry the full complement of female uniforms, if 
at all, and recent supply chain and manufacturing shortfalls 
have forced servicemembers to sort through resale options or 
endure lengthy wait times. The committee understands the 
textile manufacturing base has experienced significant 
challenges over the last several years. Additionally, most 
military exchanges do not have the storage capacity for the 
large number of uniforms that are required.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretaries of the 
military departments, in coordination with the Defense 
Logistics Agency and the military exchanges, to develop a plan 
to allow for quick access to a full complement of required 
uniform items, regardless of gender. Not later than May 1, 
2025, the Secretaries of the military departments shall brief 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on the plan that was developed, in addition to: 
(1) The full set of options that was reviewed for the plan, to 
include online ordering options; (2) How the plan will address 
access to appropriate sizes of uniforms; (3) Any defense 
industrial base challenges to complete the plan; and (4) Any 
other items the Secretaries determine appropriate.

Integrated biosurveillance and biointelligence platforms

    The ``National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan 
for Countering Biological Threats, Enhancing Pandemic 
Preparedness, and Achieving Global Health Security,'' published 
October 2022, emphasizes the importance for domestic 
capabilities to support early detection and risk awareness to 
inform decision-making against naturally occurring, accidental, 
and deliberate biological threats. The committee commends the 
Department of Defense (DOD) for recognizing the importance of a 
coordinated effort within the biodefense community to support 
servicemember health and readiness as outlined in the 
Department's 2023 Biodefense Posture Review. However, the 
committee is concerned by the lack of a Department-wide 
biosurveillance strategy, investment plan, and program office--
similar to the Global Emerging Infections Surveillance 
program--that would support the integration of existing 
commercial, off-the-shelf solutions, datasets, and 
computational platforms capable of detecting vector-borne, 
engineered, and emerging biothreats, and would provide 
biointelligence information to the Joint Force.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to submit to the congressional defense committees, not later 
than July 31, 2025, a briefing on a Department-wide 
biosurveillance strategy, including an investment plan and a 
recommended program office to lead research, development, and 
sustainment activities for biosurveillance. The committee 
further directs the Secretary to partner with academic and 
industry partners, to the extent practicable, with capabilities 
and commercial-off-the-shelf solutions, to provide enterprise-
wide biosurveillance and biointelligence capabilities for 
vector-borne, engineered, and emerging biothreats.

Medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological, and 
        nuclear warfare

    The committee is concerned by the lack of domestic 
manufacturing capability for medical countermeasures that the 
Department of Defense (DOD) relies upon to protect 
servicemembers from chemical, biological, radiological, and 
nuclear warfare exposure. The committee understands that when 
therapeutics are developed to treat nerve agent exposure, they 
are often sent to existing commercial drug product 
manufacturing facilities, or to overseas partners. This 
approach can create supply chain delays, increase costs, and 
make the process vulnerable to less regulated sources. The 
committee believes that a new facility reserved for the 
domestic production of pre-and post-exposure medical 
countermeasure therapeutics could make safe drug products 
readily available for DOD, the U.S. national stockpile, and the 
American public. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary 
of Defense to deliver a report to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than January 1, 2025, on any plans to 
develop U.S.-based manufacturing facilities compliant with the 
Food and Drug Administration's Current Good Manufacturing 
Practice sterile injectable drug products, with a specific 
focus on organophosphates.

National Technology and Industrial Base consideration process

    The committee notes that Section 844 of the John S. McCain 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public 
Law 115-232) required the Secretary of Defense to administer a 
process to analyze and assess potential items for consideration 
to be added to the list of items procured from a manufacturer 
in the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB). The 
committee is not certain that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
has implemented this guidance in a way appropriate for 
addressing the concerns about protecting critical equipment 
through reliance on the NTIB. For example, the committee has 
heard anecdotal evidence that the application process for 
consideration has been opaque and lacking any mechanism for 
considering vendors who do not have a current contract.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to submit a report, not later than January 31, 2025, to the 
congressional defense committees on implementation of the 
guidance. The report shall include, at a minimum: (1) A 
description of how DOD has implemented the program; (2) 
Identifying DOD's designated official responsible for 
administration of the process; (3) The process for a vendor to 
apply for status of a specific component to be added to the 
list of equipment to be given preferential treatment within the 
NTIB; (4) The number of components or organizations that have 
applied; (5) The number and list of components that have been 
approved; and (6) Recommendations for improving access for 
suppliers to make applications under this process.

Promoting innovative acquisition

    The committee notes the complexity of U.S. government 
acquisition and how a growing culture of compliance and process 
disincentivizes the acquisition workforce to take appropriate 
risks or pursue innovative acquisition strategies. The 
committee believes it is possible to simultaneously safeguard 
the interests of the taxpayer through adherence of regulations 
while also promoting innovation and appropriate risk-taking to 
increase capability. The committee believes that incentives 
play a crucial role in shaping culture.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to provide a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
not later than March 1, 2025, on the methodologies utilized by 
the Department of Defense and the public sector to incentivize 
and reward innovative contracting approaches and recommend 
viable options for Congress and the Department of Defense to 
consider that would improve the capability to increase 
innovative thinking while safeguarding the taxpayer.

Report on advisability and feasibility of scale-up business contracting 
        goal

    The committee recognizes the importance of bringing new 
entrants, especially startup businesses, into the defense 
industrial base to work with the Department of Defense (DOD). 
Defining characteristics of startups include innovative 
technologies at the core of product or service offerings, a 
focus on business growth to achieve scale, and third-party 
equity investment. The committee is aware that DOD has 
attempted to make itself a better customer for these innovative 
companies by establishing new organizations such as the Defense 
Innovation Unit (DIU), Chief Digital and Artificial 
Intelligence Office (CDAO), Office of Strategic Capital (OSC), 
AFWERX, Army Applications Lab (AAL), among others, to lower the 
barrier to entry and take advantage of private capital. These 
DOD organizations help attract significant interest among the 
venture capital and broader third-party capital providers to 
invest in defense technology startups. The committee, however, 
is concerned that if an inadequate number of startups achieve 
growth working with DOD, private funding could be reduced in 
search of opportunities in other sectors and DOD's access to 
innovative competition will be disadvantaged.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Research and Engineering, in consultation with the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, to 
provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than April 
1, 2025, on the feasibility and advisability of creating 
minimum procurement goals to support startup companies designed 
to grow beyond the respective sizing criteria for small 
business concerns. This report shall include the following: (1) 
The feasibility and advisability of defining startup business 
concerns that are a subset of nontraditional defense 
contractors, as defined by section 3014 of title 10, United 
States Code, and incorporating one or more metrics such as 
demonstrated revenue growth or having recently raised funding 
through third-party equity; (2) The feasibility of identifying 
business concerns defined in (1), such as through 
representations and certifications in the System for Award 
Management; and (3) The advisability of creating minimum 
procurement goals to business concerns defined in (1), 
including recommended percentages at the prime contractor and 
subcontractor level.

Report on feasibility of replicating the Accelerated Training in 
        Defense Manufacturing model to address submarine industrial 
        base workforce shortages

    The committee is concerned that the submarine industrial 
base workforce is not sufficiently large enough to support 
current submarine production, let alone the increased 
production needed to be able to build two Virginia-class and 
one Columbia-class submarine per year. The committee recognizes 
the excellent work the U.S. Navy has done to increase the 
training pipeline for this workforce at its Additive 
Manufacturing Center of Excellence through the Accelerated 
Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. The committee 
believes there are opportunities to expand this model to 
increase the number of workers participating in this program.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 1, 2025, on the advisability and 
feasibility of creating a second location for the ATDM program 
to address workforce shortages across the submarine industrial 
base through collaboration with relevant industry partners and 
academic institutions. This briefing shall include the 
following:
          (1) An assessment of the skills and workforce 
        development programs offered through the ATDM model, 
        with a focus on additive manufacturing, computer 
        numerical control machining, non-destructive testing, 
        quality control inspection, and welding;
          (2) An analysis of the hiring and retention rates of 
        graduates of the ATDM into manufacturing positions 
        within the defense industrial base;
          (3) An identification of the requirements necessary 
        for replicating the ATDM program in another location, 
        including recommended selection criteria;
          (4) A cost-benefit-analysis of replicating the ATDM 
        program; and
          (5) An analysis of the impact that replicating the 
        ATDM program could have on reducing workface shortfalls 
        in the submarine industrial base.

Report on impact of Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement countries 
        on defense industrial base

    The committee notes the important role that allies play in 
providing secure sources of critical materials, such as rare 
earth elements, to the defense industrial base. However, the 
committee also believes that the defense industries of our 
allies can provide other valuable contributions to the U.S. 
defense industrial base that are often overlooked. Companies 
from allied nations with Reciprocal Defense Procurement (RDP) 
Agreements are playing an increased role in Department of 
Defense (DOD) acquisition programs, and are increasing their 
physical footprint within the United States. For example, 
winners of the recent U.S. Air Force trainer aircraft and U.S. 
Navy frigate competitions were foreign-headquartered companies 
that partnered with U.S. firms, and three of the five teams 
that competed for the U.S. Army's Optionally-Manned Fighting 
Vehicle competition included foreign companies playing leading 
roles. The committee commends these efforts, and believes that 
allied contributions to the defense industrial base have been 
historically underrepresented in assessments of competition and 
health in the defense industrial base.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to commission a report 
by an Acquisition Innovation Research Center university, to be 
delivered to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives, not later than March 1, 2025, on 
the contributions of allies with RDP Agreements to the health 
of the U.S. defense industrial base. This report shall include:
          (1) An assessment of the economic impact of RDP 
        countries on the U.S. defense industrial base 
        including:
                  (a) the number of employees and average sales 
                of U.S. subsidiaries;
                  (b) contracted DOD work performed in RDP 
                countries; and
                  (c) average annual purchases of U.S. military 
                items through foreign military or direct 
                commercial sales by RDP countries; and
          (2) Recommendations to increase allied defense 
        contractor participation with the U.S. defense 
        industrial base.

Review of Army software acquisition

    The committee applauds the efforts of the U.S. Army to 
modernize software development to align more with commercial 
software practices. As noted in Army Directive 2024 02, 
``Enabling Modern Software Development and Acquisition 
Pathways'' (Directive), software is a ``national security 
imperative'' and there are important advancements in the 
Directive that help support agile development and faster 
delivery for critical mission needs. However, the committee 
wants to ensure that the language in the Directive will not 
decrease competition and create a nonpermissive environment for 
small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors that 
should be included in the U.S. Army's modernization efforts.
    Specifically, the committee notes that language in the 
Directive regarding appropriate contract terms for software 
development efforts appears to deviate from the current law, 
section 3453 of title 10, United States Code; commercial 
software development approaches; and recent Department of 
Defense acquisition policy guidance by mandating minimal use of 
firm fixed price-type contract clause provisions for software 
development activities. Further, the committee is also 
concerned that language limiting customization of commercial 
software would make it challenging for commercial companies to 
work with the U.S. Army when needing to adapt their software 
for government use, thus limiting both competition and the 
ability to fulfill the intent of the Directive to meet the 
near-term operational needs for the U.S. Army.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army, 
not later than January 15, 2025, to conduct a review and submit 
to the congressional defense committees a report on how the 
Secretary will implement the Directive in a manner that 
supports the participation of small businesses and 
nontraditional defense contractors. The review and report 
required shall include the following elements: (1) An 
explanation of the driving factors behind the choice to shift 
policy toward cost reimbursement-type and labor hour contract 
clauses and provisions for software development, when the 
commercial sector develops and sells software using a firm 
fixed price contracting approach. This description should 
include how the U.S. Army weighed the costs and benefits of 
such a shift; (2) A plan for how program managers will 
encourage full industry participation in sources sought, 
including small businesses and nontraditional defense 
contractors that use firm fixed price contracting structures; 
(3) A description of why the U.S. Army is directing that 
customization of commercial software be minimized and how that 
accounts for any risk assumed when building custom software 
solutions; and (4) Any revisions the U.S. Army plans to issue 
for the Directive after conducting this review.

Study on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear medical 
        countermeasures expiration dates

    The committee is concerned by the potentially hazardous 
effects of extending the expiration date for medical 
countermeasures used by the U.S. military in response to a 
chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attack. 
Therefore, the committee directs the Director of the Defense 
Health Agency to provide a briefing, not later than January 1, 
2025, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives on the risks of extending the 
expiration date for Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent 
Autoinjector, anthrax vaccines and antitoxins, 
diethylenetriamine pentaacetate, and smallpox vaccines and 
therapeutics.

Superabrasives in the defense industrial base

    The committee understands that superabrasives are essential 
materials and play a critical role for the defense industrial 
base for production of munitions, aerospace applications, 
vehicles, naval vessels, and other significant manufacturing 
uses. The committee supports the existing Department of Defense 
(DOD) focus on enhancing domestic capacity for critical 
materials, and strengthening supply chains and production 
capabilities in the defense industrial base and through the 
Defense Production Act and other authorities.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to brief the congressional defense committee, not later than 
March 1, 2025, on the importance of a robust domestic 
production capability for superabrasives for the defense 
industrial base. The briefing shall include a quantitative 
analysis of the use of superabrasives in domestic defense 
production, current sourcing of superabrasives in the defense 
industrial and defense technology sectors, and a description of 
specific steps DOD has taken to ensure domestic sourcing and 
availability outside of the domestic stockpile program. Lastly, 
the committee encourages DOD to consider options for domestic 
operations and production to strengthen national security and 
reduce reliance on foreign entities of concern for the 
production of superabrasives.

      TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
Requirement to notify Congress when Deputy Secretary of Defense is 
        performing functions and duties of Secretary of Defense (sec. 
        901)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 132(b) of title 10, United States Code, to require the 
Deputy Secretary of Defense to notify specified congressional 
committees, not later than 24 hours before certain planned 
transfers of functions and duties or 24 hours after any 
unplanned transfer of such functions and duties, when the 
Secretary dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the 
functions and duties of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Increase in authorized number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries of 
        Defense (sec. 902)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 138(e) of title 10, United States Code, to increase the 
authorized number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries of Defense 
from 60 to 62.
    The committee recommends that the Department of Defense 
consider using these two positions to further strengthen the 
capabilities of the office of the Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Industrial Base Policy (ASD(IBP)). The office of 
the ASD(IBP) has gained increased responsibility, and the 
demands placed on the office warrant commensurate growth in 
leadership positions. For example, the committee notes the 
increased reliance on the office of the ASD(IBP) to provide 
economic analysis and merger and acquisition reviews to support 
the interagency have not been met with increased manning 
resources for government positions to maintain adequate span of 
control over growing contractor positions.
Matters relating to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special 
        Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (sec. 903)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to institutionalize the ``service 
secretary-like'' role of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (ASD(SOLIC)), by 
updating Department of Defense (DOD) policies and processes, 
and developing a long-term staffing plan for the Secretariat 
for Special Operations. Furthermore, the provision would 
require the Department to produce written guidance to clarify 
the respective administrative roles of the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Policy and ASD(SOLIC). Finally, the provision would 
require the Secretary of Defense to submit to the congressional 
defense committees a plan for how the Department will implement 
these requirements.
    The committee strongly supports efforts by the Department 
of Defense to institutionalize the role of ASD(SOLIC) in 
exercising authority, direction, and control of all special 
operations-peculiar administrative matters relating to the 
organization, training, and equipping of special operations 
forces. However, the committee notes that the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) report published on March 4, 2024, 
titled ``Special Operations Forces: Documented Policies and 
Workforce Planning Needed to Strengthen Civilian Oversight'' 
(GAO-24-106372) found continued deficiencies in DOD policies, 
processes, and plans that continue to undermine the ability of 
ASD(SOLIC) to perform the responsibilities required by section 
138(b)(2)(A)(i) of title 10, United States Code.
    The committee notes the manpower study required by the 
Joint Explanatory Statement to Accompany the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Committee Print No. 2) 
validated a requirement for 94 full-time personnel to 
adequately fulfill the responsibilities assigned to ASD(SOLIC). 
However, as of November 3, 2023, the Secretariat for Special 
Operations was only resourced for 69 personnel and staffed with 
a total of 56 personnel. The committee believes additional 
hiring efforts should be accelerated and encourages the 
Washington Headquarters Service to prioritize the allocation of 
additional military personnel to the Secretariat for Special 
Operations to better balance office knowledge and create the 
optimal staff mix as articulated in the Department's November 
2023 plan for adequately staffing ASD(SOLIC).
    Lastly, the committee notes that ASD(SOLIC) has the 
authority to issue both special operations-specific and 
Department of Defense-wide policy consistent with their 
designation as the Principal Staff Assistant for matters 
relating to special operations activities and responsibilities 
assigned by section 138(b)(2)(A) of title 10, United States 
Code.
Enhanced coordination on international cooperation activities (sec. 
        904)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy to include the Deputy 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International and Industry 
Engagement in the planning for, or attendance at, any meetings 
with foreign partners or allies related to foreign military 
sales or certain other international cooperation activities. 
The provision also requires a study by a nonprofit organization 
on the sufficiency of organization, resourcing, manning and 
training within the Department of Defense to support expanded 
demand for security cooperation activities.
    The committee is concerned that the Department of Defense 
is not optimally organized to promote international defense 
industrial base cooperation. In many cases, stove pipes still 
exist between the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the 
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International and 
Industry Engagement, a problem that has been identified by both 
industry and allies and partners.
    Furthermore, the committee also directs the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Policy and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for International and Industry Engagement to provide a 
briefing, not later than January 1, 2025, to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
on the current successes in international defense industrial 
base integration and any authority, organizational, or resource 
constraints unduly hampering such integration.
    Additionally, the committee directs the Comptroller General 
of the United States to conduct a review of the coordination 
mechanisms between the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy 
and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International 
and Industry Engagement to support international cooperation 
activities with allies and partners. The Comptroller General 
shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives on their progress 
in this review, not later than February 1, 2025, with a report 
to be delivered at an agreed upon date.
Force sizing analysis for strategic competition (sec. 905)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to develop a methodology for analyzing 
U.S. military force sizing necessary to conduct activities of 
the Department of Defense in support of strategic competition. 
In addition, the Secretary is required to submit a report to 
the congressional defense committees on the methodology 
developed not later than 270 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
Inclusion in Defense Planning Guidance of guidance on size, structure, 
        and posture of special operations forces (sec. 906)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to include guidance with respect to the 
size, structure, posture, and other force development planning 
priorities specific to special operations forces in the annual 
Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) issued by the Secretary. The 
provision would also require the Secretary to submit an annual 
report to the congressional defense committees, through 2030, 
describing how the DPG addresses special operations-specific 
matters related to the national defense strategy and special 
operations activities specified in section 167(k) of title 10, 
United States Code.
Review of Biodefense Posture Review (sec. 907)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to provide two briefings to the Committees 
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on two reviews of the 2023 Biodefense Posture 
Review in calendar years 2026 and 2029, respectively. This 
provision would not preclude the Secretary from conducting such 
reviews more frequently. The committee believes that reviews 
must be periodically conducted given the complex nature of the 
threat landscape of man-made and naturally occurring pathogens.
Plan for adequate staffing of Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense 
        for Industrial Base Policy and Joint Production Accelerator 
        Cell (sec. 908)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit to the congressional defense 
committees a plan for adequate staffing for the Office of the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and 
the Joint Production Accelerator Cell within 90 days of 
enactment of this Act.
Establishment of Chief Management Officer; elevation of Director of 
        Administration and Management (sec. 909)
    The committee recommends a provision that would reestablish 
the Chief Management Officer position in the Department of 
Defense, as well as elevate the position of the Director of 
Administration and Management.

  Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management 
                                Matters

Establishment of Office of Expanded Competition (sec. 911)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code, to establish an 
Office of Expanded Competition within the Office of the 
Secretary of the Air Force.
    The committee is concerned that expanded competition 
efforts remain dispersed within the Department of Defense. 
However, the Secretary of the Air Force Concepts, Development 
and Management office has a workforce focused on expanded 
competition, and has completed significant preliminary work to 
develop options in the competition phase for senior civilian 
officials and combatant commanders, which is a core objective 
of the 2022 National Defense Strategy and the Joint Concept for 
Competing. The committee believes that the establishment of the 
Office of Expanded Competition will underscore the importance 
of these activities to senior leaders within the Department.
Joint Federated Assurance Center (sec. 912)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
subchapter III of chapter 303 of title 10, United States Code, 
to make permanent the authority for the Joint Federated 
Assurance Center (JFAC) originally established in section 937 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 
(Public Law 113-66). In addition, the provision updates the 
duties and responsibilities of the JFAC to reflect current 
needs in the hardware and software assurance community, such as 
providing a knowledge management capability for hardware and 
software assurance, and additional input into the acquisition 
system for implementation of assurance practices into programs.
Modifications to make permanent the Office of Strategic Capital program 
        on capital assistance (sec. 913)
    The committee recommends a provision that would make 
permanent the authority for the Office of Strategic Capital to 
provide capital assistance, as well as make technical changes 
that eliminate the non-federal funding requirement and the list 
of specific technologies to focus investment.
    The committee remains concerned that the Department of 
Defense is not moving fast enough to leverage our comparative 
advantage of private capital in its competition with China and 
Russia. Therefore, the committee believes it is necessary to 
require facilitation in order to make progress in usurping 
attempts by peer competitors to use adversarial capital to slow 
down or impede national security goals.
    The committee also notes that geographic commanders should 
actively seek to understand potential adversary investment 
strategies across their areas of responsibility in order to 
protect national security equities and identify opportunities 
for greater U.S. engagement. Accordingly, not later than 
January 1, 2025, the commanders of U.S. Southern Command and 
U.S. Africa Command shall provide a briefing to the 
congressional defense committees on their respective strategies 
to identify, understand, and address such issues, including via 
leveraging the Office of Strategic Capital, and any barriers to 
such efforts.
Addition of Performance Improvement Officer as co-chair of Defense 
        Business Council (sec. 914)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2222(f) of title 10, United States Code, to include the 
Department of Defense Performance Improvement Officer (PIO) as 
a co-chair of the Defense Business Council (DBC). The DBC is 
responsible for oversight of the Department's byzantine 
collection of defense business systems. The committee believes 
adding the PIO as a co-chair will improve integration of 
functional and business process changes needed to make these 
systems interoperate more effectively.
Establishment of cross-functional team to oversee implementation of 
        recommendations of Commission on Planning, Programming, 
        Budgeting, and Execution Reform (sec. 915)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a cross-functional team to 
plan and oversee the implementation of the recommendations of 
the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and 
Execution Reform (Commission). The provision would also require 
the Deputy Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the 
congressional defense committees on the establishment of the 
cross-functional team and to seek feedback from the 
congressional defense committees on the recommendations of the 
Commission. Finally, the provision would direct the Deputy 
Secretary of Defense to provide an annual report to the 
congressional defense committees on the status of the 
implementation of the recommendations, not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in the budget 
justification materials submitted to Congress for each of 
fiscal years 2027 through 2030.
    The committee notes that the Commission recommended that 
the Department of Defense (DOD) establish a team to oversee the 
implementation of its recommendations. The committee applauds 
the work of the Commission and thanks the commissioners, staff, 
and supporting researchers for their work, which included 
interviews of more than 1,100 people from a diverse range of 
experiences. The Commission noted that: ``One of the most 
consistent concerns the Commission heard over the past two 
years is that the current PPBE [Planning, Programming, 
Budgeting, and Execution] process lacks agility, limiting the 
Department's ability to respond quickly and effectively to 
evolving threats, unanticipated events, and emerging 
technological opportunities.''
    The Commission recommended transformational changes that 
could increase the DOD's ability to move at the speed of 
relevance. These findings aligned closely with some of the 
recommendations from other recent congressionally created 
studies including the National Security Commission on 
Artificial Intelligence and the Advisory Panel on Streamlining 
and Codifying Acquisition Regulations, known as the Section 809 
Panel.
    The committee notes that the Commission also recommended 
increasing the thresholds for below threshold reprogramming, 
establishing special transfer authority for programs around 
milestone decisions, and mitigating problems caused by 
continuing resolutions by allowing new starts at the minimum 
mark of the congressional defense committees. The Commission 
also recommended transforming the budget structure and 
consolidating the number of budget line items. The committee 
notes that some offices in the Department have already started 
this work and the committee encourages this work to continue in 
collaboration with the congressional defense committees.
    The committee encourages DOD to move expeditiously toward 
the more transformative recommendations of the Commission with 
early involvement of the congressional defense committees. The 
committee agrees with the Commission's recommendation to 
improve communication with the Congress and urges the 
Department to make rapid progress toward establishing secure 
and unclassified enclaves for data sharing with Congress. The 
committee believes that modernized financial management 
systems, workforce improvements, and a shared analytics 
platform will build the trust between the legislative and 
executive branches, which is necessary for systemic reform of 
the resource allocation process.
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force (sec. 916)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a counter-unmanned aircraft 
system (C-UAS) task force which shall, in conjunction with the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, review, update, and 
consolidate memoranda and directives related to C-UAS 
authorities. The provision would also require each commander of 
a military installation, following the review, to update and 
consolidate memoranda and directives and to issue standard 
operating procedures for C-UAS at each installation.
    The committee also directs the Secretary of Defense and the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to provide a briefing to 
the congressional defense committees, not later than June 1, 
2025, on all actions taken by the C-UAS task force to review, 
update, and consolidate memoranda and directives related to C-
UAS authorities.
Modification to the President of the Defense Acquisition University 
        (sec. 917)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1746(e) of title 10, United States Code, to remove the 
term limit for the President of the Defense Acquisition 
University.
Plan for permanent establishment of Special Reconnaissance and Enabling 
        Command (sec. 918)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low 
Intensity Conflict and the Commander, U.S. Special Operations 
Command, to submit to the congressional defense committees a 
plan for permanently establishing the Special Reconnaissance 
and Enabling Command.
Affiliate relationships between Army special operations forces and 
        combat-enabling units of general purpose forces (sec. 919)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army and the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict to jointly 
submit to the congressional defense committees a report 
assessing the feasibility and advisability of establishing 
formal affiliate relationships between units of the Army 
special operations forces and combat-enabling units of the Army 
general purpose forces. The report should review the purpose of 
enhancing military readiness and effectiveness through habitual 
training, exercises, and, when required, deployments. If the 
establishment of such relationships are deemed feasible and 
advisable, the provision would also require an implementation 
plan.
Feasibility study on expanding the services provided by the Air Force 
        Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis (sec. 920)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to complete a study on the feasibility and 
advisability of expanding the services of the Office of 
Commercial and Economic Analysis (OCEA), including an estimate 
of the costs of such expansion. The provision also requires the 
Secretary of Defense to provide a report to the congressional 
defense committees.
    The committee notes the success of the relatively small 
OCEA office in providing crucial business intelligence to 
various actors within the U.S. government, including original 
research on the U.S. position in microelectronics. The 
committee notes the potential for expanded work in this area 
and encourages the Department to consider the future size of 
OCEA and its role in the broader economic competition 
ecosystem, given its high return on investment.
Limitation on use of funds for altering Air Force Global Strike Command 
        (sec. 921)
    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the use of funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for 
fiscal year 2025 for the purpose of altering or adjusting the 
existing composition, roles, or responsibilities of Air Force 
Global Strike Command relating to the development of military 
requirements for strategic deterrence, or the execution of the 
Joint Forces Air Component Command support responsibilities, 
for U.S. Strategic Command.
    The provision would also require the Secretary of the Air 
Force, in coordination with the Commander, U.S. Strategic 
Command, to submit a plan to the congressional defense 
committees detailing how the Air Force will ensure Air Force 
Global Strike Command's responsibilities for strategic 
deterrence will not be adversely affected by future 
organizational changes. Finally, the provision would allow the 
prohibition to terminate 90 days after the Secretary of the Air 
Force submits the specified plan.
    The committee notes that the current structure of Air Force 
Global Strike Command is a direct result of institutional 
lapses in Air Force leadership and prioritization of the 
nuclear deterrence mission. Such failures cannot be repeated, 
and the committee is particularly sensitive to any adjustments 
to Air Force Global Strike Command's roles, responsibilities, 
or composition that could result in reduced prioritization or 
leadership attention on this critical capability.
Senior Integration Group for Indo-Pacific Region (sec. 922)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish, not later than 90 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, a Senior Integration 
Group for the Indo-Pacific Region.
Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion Renewal (sec. 
        923)
    The committee recommends a provision that would limit the 
authority of the Secretary of Defense to renew the Defense 
Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion until 120 days 
after submitting a report to the Committees on Armed Services 
of the Senate and the House of Representatives detailing a 
justification for such renewal.
Limitation on availability of funds until Department of Defense 
        complies with certain legal requirements (sec. 924)
    The committee recommends a provision that would limit funds 
authorized to be obligated or expended by the Office of the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs until 
the Deputy Secretary of Defense certifies that the Department 
of Defense has implemented Section 805 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and 
Section 1046 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263).

                       Items of Special Interest

Briefings on implementation of Commission on Planning, Programming, 
        Budgeting, and Execution Reform interim recommendations
    The committee notes that the Commission on Planning, 
Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform, 
established in the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), publicly released its 
interim report on August 15, 2023, which contained 13 
recommendations that could be implemented immediately or in the 
near-term. The committee further notes that the Deputy 
Secretary of Defense issued direction to implement such 
recommendations and, on March 6, 2024, the Office of the Under 
Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) publicly released its 
implementation plan.
    The committee commends the Deputy Secretary of Defense and 
the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) for taking such 
actions. The committee directs the Under Secretary of Defense 
(Comptroller) to provide periodic briefings to the 
congressional defense committees on the status of such 
implementation, the first of which should occur not later than 
January 31, 2025, with subsequent briefings every 90 days 
thereafter, until January 31, 2026.
Report on outcomes of the unmanned aircraft system cross-functional 
        team
    The committee is aware that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
established a counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (cUAS) cross 
functional team (CFT) in response to the Joint Base Langley-
Eustis incursions in December 2023. This incident, and others 
like it, are of grave concern. Therefore, the committee directs 
the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs 
of Staff to provide a report and briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than February 1, 2025, on all 
recommendations, findings, results, and outcomes of the 
Department's cUAS CFT.
    Further, the briefing to the congressional defense 
committees will include an overview of ongoing efforts by DOD 
to make airspace data feeds related to air traffic in national 
airspace, which contain controlled classified information, 
available to qualified users in support of cUAS operations.

                      TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                     Subtitle A--Financial Matters

General transfer authority (sec. 1001)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense to transfer up to $6 billion of fiscal 
year 2025 funds authorized in division A of this Act to 
unforeseen higher priority needs in accordance with normal 
reprogramming procedures. Transfers of funds between military 
personnel authorizations would not be counted toward the dollar 
limitation in this provision.
Revision of Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (sec. 
        1002)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) to revise the 
Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation 7000.14-
R. The committee is concerned that this lengthy and outdated 
regulation creates undue workload and confusion for personnel. 
Clear, consistent, and updated guidance that reflects current 
legislation and modern financial practices will enable 
efficient and effective decision-making. As recommended by the 
Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution 
Reform, systematic and comprehensive updates to the Financial 
Management Regulation will provide more useful and timely 
information to financial managers.
Repeal of audit incentive element in report requirement of Financial 
        Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan (sec. 1003)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 240b of title 10, United States Code, to modify the 
reporting requirement in the Financial Improvement and Audit 
Remediation (FIAR) Plan by eliminating the element pertaining 
to audit incentives. The committee notes that the Department of 
Defense has requested this modification because of the 
difficulty in accurately quantifying the types of non-monetary 
incentives used and measuring their effectiveness or impact on 
audit practices. The committee further notes that the other 
information included in the FIAR report and semiannual 
briefings provide sufficient analysis of audit progress and 
impediments. By modifying the reporting requirement in this 
way, the committee encourages the Department of Defense to more 
efficiently allocate its resources in collecting and presenting 
audit-related data for the FIAR.
Pilot program for the temporary exchange of information technology 
        personnel (sec. 1004)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1110 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84) to authorize the Secretary 
of Defense to include in the exchange program such personnel 
performing financial management or budgetary tasks for private-
sector software-focused companies.
    The committee encourages the Office of the Secretary of 
Defense (Comptroller) to use this exchange program to enhance 
workforce development opportunities and expand the expertise of 
the financial management workforce.
Authority to use Defense Modernization Account funds for time-sensitive 
        equipment modernization (sec. 1005)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 3136(d) of title 10, United States Code, by adding to 
the authorized uses of the Defense Modernization Account the 
procurement and integration of commercial technologies and 
services to satisfy certain requirements and provision of 
infrastructure projects that accelerate the fielding and 
adoption of new capabilities.
    The committee notes that the Commission on Planning, 
Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform recommended 
revising the authorization for the Defense Modernization 
Account to encourage the Department of Defense to use this tool 
to develop, procure, and adopt innovative capabilities.

                   Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities

Capacity building and security cooperation with Mexico to counter 
        threats posed by transnational criminal organizations (sec. 
        1011)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of 
State, to submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a 
plan for training members of the United States Armed Forces 
jointly with members of the military forces of Mexico. The 
training would be located at military installations and 
facilities in the United States, and would focus on tactics, 
techniques, and procedures for countering threats posed by 
transnational criminal organizations. The provision would also 
require implementation of the pilot program.
Authority of Department of Defense in surveillance of southwest border 
        of United States (sec. 1012)
    The committee recommends a provision that would, consistent 
with section 271 of title 10, United States Code, authorize the 
sharing of information collected by the Department of Defense 
operating at the southwest border in support of Federal 
departments or agencies, with other Federal, state, or local 
authorities not receiving support from the Department of 
Defense, but who are also tasked to monitor movements to, or 
across, the southwest border.
Treatment by Department of Defense of request for support at southwest 
        border of United States (sec. 1013)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to prioritize requests for support at the 
southwest border that are timely and that define the required 
capabilities of support. The committee notes that the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on 
February 23, 2021, titled ``Southwest Border Security: Actions 
Are Needed to Address the Cost and Readiness Implications of 
Continued DOD Support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection'' 
(GAO-21-356), which recommended the Department of Defense 
improve evaluations of cost estimates and impact of support to 
the Department of Homeland Security on military readiness.
    The committee finds that timely and capability-specific 
requests from the Department of Homeland Security enable the 
Department of Defense to better source, support, and reduce 
negative impacts on military readiness.

                       Subtitle C--Naval Vessels

Improving Navy assessments required prior to start of construction on 
        first ship of a shipbuilding program (sec. 1021)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 8669c of title 10, United States Code, to clarify the 
definition of basic and functional design to include three-
dimensional modeling and the positioning and routing of all 
major distributive systems. The provision would also create a 
requirement to provide a written determination that detail 
design will be completed for each block of a ship's 
construction before beginning construction of that block. 
Finally, the provision would require the U.S. Navy to report on 
the status of vendor- and government-furnished information.
    The committee notes that the U.S. Navy used a flawed metric 
to measure the completeness of basic and functional design on 
the Constellation-class frigate, leading to the start of 
construction being more than 2 years ahead of the expected 
final approval of the design packages. The Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) found that the Secretary of the 
Navy's certification of the completeness of basic and 
functional design was flawed, and that his findings relating to 
the production readiness review in support of the start of 
construction for the Constellation-class frigate did not 
demonstrate a clear connection between design maturity data and 
decision-making.
    The GAO's May 2, 2024 report titled ``Navy Shipbuilding: 
Increased Use of Leading Design Practices Could Improve 
Timeliness of Deliveries'' (GAO-24-105503), stated that leading 
commercial shipbuilders do not start construction on a block, 
or a basic building unit, for the lead ship in a class until 
after detail design is complete for that block. Moreover, 
commercial shipbuilders finalize agreements with vendors as 
early as possible to avoid design uncertainty or instability. 
These practices help commercial shipbuilders control costs and 
reduce schedules. The committee believes that the U.S. Navy 
should use such best practices in the acquisition of new 
classes of Navy ships.
Requirements for the unmanned maritime autonomy architecture (sec. 
        1022)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Navy, not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, to provide a forum on unmanned 
maritime autonomy architecture (UMAA) that would facilitate 
industry participation in the creation and management of 
modular open systems architecture and associated standards for 
maritime unmanned systems. The committee recognizes that 
industry participants find it difficult to access and provide 
constructive feedback to UMAA documentation and support a more 
collaborative governance structure that aligns with practices 
used by other open standards organizations.
Competitive demonstration of extra large unmanned underwater vehicles 
        (sec. 1023)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the Commander, U.S. 
Indo-Pacific Command, to conduct a competitive demonstration of 
extra large unmanned underwater vehicles, including non-
developmental items from commercial or foreign partner sources. 
The provision would also require that the Secretary of the Navy 
submit an assessment of the competitive demonstration to the 
congressional defense committees.
    The committee recognizes the progress made by the Orca 
extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV) program since 
the requirements for the system were submitted in 2015 as a 
Joint Emergent Operational Need. Although the U.S. Navy claims 
that the program's cost and schedule challenges are being 
resolved, it has come to the committee's attention that 
commercially developed alternatives have become available, 
affording the opportunity for a competitive demonstration of 
capabilities. It is the committee's intention that the 
competitive demonstration should inform updates to the U.S. 
Navy's program requirements, funding, and acquisition strategy 
for the planned fiscal year 2026 procurement of a mature and 
effective XLUUV.
Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the Navy (sec. 
        1024)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1092 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to 
extend the termination date for the National Commission on the 
Future of the Navy from July 1, 2024, to January 15, 2026. 
Delays in appointing commissioners and creating supporting 
structures for the Commission necessitate an extension on the 
due date of the final report.

Clarification of exception to Berry Amendment requirements for 
        procurement of vessels in foreign waters (sec. 1025)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4862 of title 10, United States Code, to explicitly 
allow for the acquisition of non-domestic items, not only by 
vessels in foreign waters, but also by other Department of 
Defense activities that are making purchases on behalf of 
vessels operating in foreign waters.

Expansion of shipbuilding infrastructure of the Navy (sec. )

    The committee recommends a provision that would:
          (1) Amend section 231 of title 10, United States 
        Code, by requiring senior technical authority 
        determination of commercial or nongovernmental standard 
        approval, or contract solicitation allowance, prior to 
        incorporation of such assumptions into shipbuilding 
        cost estimates;
          (2) Require the Secretary of the Navy to take actions 
        to adopt certain recommendations of the Government 
        Accountability Office;
          (3) Amend section 8669a of title 10, United States 
        Code, by requiring source selection for new classes of 
        vessels to emphasize the realism of the ability of 
        offerors to deliver program requirements on schedule;
          (4) Amend section 8669b of title 10, United States 
        Code, by requiring collaboration between the Naval 
        Systems Engineering and Logistics Directorates of Naval 
        Sea Systems Command and the Deputy Chief of Naval 
        Operations for Warfare Systems with respect to use of 
        funds from the beginning of the requirements process; 
        and
          (5) Amend section 231(b) of title 10, United States 
        Code, by requiring an explanation of reductions to the 
        procurement of a class of vessels in the future years 
        defense program from year-to-year.

                      Subtitle D--Counterterrorism


Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of 
        individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo 
        Bay, Cuba, to the United States (sec. 1031)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232), as 
most recently amended by section 1031 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), to 
extend through December 31, 2025, the prohibition on the use of 
funds provided to the Department of Defense to transfer or 
release individuals detained at United States Naval Station, 
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.

Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify 
        facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred 
        from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (sec. 
        1032)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232), as 
most recently amended by section 1032 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), to 
extend through December 31, 2025, the prohibition on the use of 
funds provided to the Department of Defense to construct or 
modify facilities in the United States to house detainees 
transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, 
Cuba.

Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of 
        individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo 
        Bay, Cuba, to certain countries (sec. 1033)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232), as 
most recently amended by section 1033 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), to 
extend through December 31, 2025, the prohibition on the use of 
funds provided to the Department of Defense to transfer or 
release individuals detained at United States Naval Station, 
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries.

Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control 
        of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (sec. 
        1034)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91), as most recently amended 
by section 1034 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), to extend through the end 
of fiscal year 2025 the prohibition on the use of funds 
provided to the Department of Defense to: (1) Close or abandon 
United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; (2) 
Relinquish control of Guantanamo Bay to the Republic of Cuba; 
or (3) Implement a material modification to the Treaty between 
the United States of America and Cuba, signed at Washington, 
D.C., on May 29, 1934, which modification would constructively 
close United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

         Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations


Protection against misuse of Naval Special Warfare Command insignia 
        (sec. 1051)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 891 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the 
unauthorized use of certain Naval Special Warfare insignia, and 
authorizes a fine of not more than $20,000 for each violation.

Modified requirements for report on the plan for the nuclear weapons 
        stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear weapons delivery 
        systems, and nuclear weapons command and control system (sec. 
        1052)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 492a of title 10, United States Code, to modify 
designated reporting requirements regarding nuclear weapons.

Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties 
        to the Government of the People's Republic of China (sec. 1043)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act to be made 
available for providing active and direct support to any film, 
television, or other entertainment project if the Secretary of 
Defense has demonstrable evidence that the project has 
complied, or is likely to comply, with a demand from the 
Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese 
Communist Party to censor content of the project in a material 
manner to advance the national interests of the People's 
Republic of China.

Assessments of casualties and fatalities during hostilities (sec. 1044)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Department of Defense from citing casualty and fatality 
data from terrorist organizations as authoritative in making 
public assessments during hostilities.

Establishment of major mishap incident designation classification for 
        Department of Defense incidents (sec. 1045)

    The committee recommends a provision that would establish a 
new mishap designation classification for serious mishap 
incidents resulting in $500 million or more in damage, cause at 
least five fatalities, or which are otherwise so designated by 
the Secretary of the military department concerned. The 
provision would also establish investigatory and accountability 
standards for such mishaps.

Requirements relating to payments by the Department of Defense for 
        qualifying injuries to the brain (sec. 1046)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the obligation or expenditure of more than 75 percent of the 
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for travel 
expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Defense until the 
Secretary of Defense:
          (1) Prescribes the regulations required under 
        paragraph (4) of section 901(i) of division J of the 
        Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (22 
        U.S.C. 2680b(i)); or
          (2) Notifies the congressional defense committees of 
        the Secretary's intent to not provide payments 
        authorized under such section.

Prohibition on use of funds for resettlement in the United States of 
        certain individuals from the West Bank or Gaza (sec. 1048)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Secretary of Defense from using any asset, facility, or 
installation of the Department of Defense for transport or 
processing of any individual from the West Bank or Gaza who is 
not a United States citizen, the immediate family member of a 
United States citizen, or a former United States government 
employee, for the purposes of resettlement in the United 
States.

                    Subtitle F--Studies and Reports


Report on Panama Canal security (sec. 1051)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to provide a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
on the vulnerabilities, safety, and security of the Panama 
Canal.
    The committee notes that the safety and security of the 
Panama Canal is in the national security interests of the 
United States given the need to flow U.S. military forces and 
sustainment through the Panama Canal and Canal area in support 
of a major contingency in another theater of operation. 
Identifying any logistical, force protection, and throughput 
challenges is essential to the security of the canal and 
associated critical infrastructure.

Review of irregular warfare authorities (sec. 1052)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to conduct a review of the authorities 
relevant to the conduct of irregular warfare activities by the 
Department of Defense, and provide the results of the review to 
the congressional defense committees not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the 
        Southwest border (sec. 1053)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1070 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to 
extend a quarterly briefing requirement on Department of 
Defense support to civil authorities at the southwest border 
through December 31, 2027.

Extension of annual report on civilian casualties in connection with 
        United States military operations (sec. 1054)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1057(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) to extend the annual 
report on civilian casualties in connection with U.S. military 
operations until December 31, 2030.

Report on subterranean operations (sec. 1055)

    The committee recommends a provision that would direct the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the congressional 
defense committees on the plans, policies, and doctrine of the 
Department of Defense regarding subterranean operations.

Analysis and report on air superiority of the Joint Force (sec. 1056)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to conduct or sponsor an analysis of how 
the air superiority mission will be secured for the Joint Force 
in the 2030s and 2040s. The provision would require the 
Secretary to provide to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 31, 2025, a report on the analysis, 
including but not limited to detailed assessments of: (1) The 
FA-XX platform; (2) The Penetrating Counter Air platform; (3) 
The Collaborative Combat Aircraft; (4) Currently planned 
fighter modernization efforts; (5) Space-based capabilities; 
(6) Ground-based capabilities; and (7) Any other capabilities 
the Secretary considers relevant to air superiority.
    The committee is deeply concerned for the future of the air 
superiority mission in the 2030s and 2040s, due to lack of 
communication or evident planning by the services to maintain 
this vital mission set. The committee is also concerned for the 
future of the defense industrial base as it relates to fighter 
aircraft and advanced military aviation.

Responding to unmanned aircraft systems incursions (sec. 1057)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to: (1) Develop a strategy for countering 
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology and the threats such 
technology poses to facilities, personnel, and assets of the 
Department of Defense (DOD) overseas and in the United States; 
(2) Report on that strategy, not later than 90 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act; (3) Conduct an assessment of 
resources and authorities that are needed to protect overseas 
operations of U.S. forces; (4) Determine requirements for the 
DOD to pre-coordinate planned actions with other Federal 
agencies in the event of UAS incursions; (5) Establish a 
process for referring for investigation and prosecution of a 
UAS offense with respect to which the Secretary of Defense has 
taken an action under authorities provided in section 
130i(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code; (5) Conduct an 
assessment, in consultation with the Attorney General and the 
Director of National Intelligence, of any recommended changes, 
including adjustments in the allocation of resources, law, 
policy, or any other authority to improve the ability of the 
Secretary of Defense to carry out the 2022 National Defense 
Strategy, as required under section 113(g) of title 10, United 
States Code, to respond to UAS incursions and to mitigate the 
risks posed to national security from UAS incursions; and (6) 
Authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide support to 
Federal, State, and local government agencies for detecting, 
identifying, and monitoring unmanned aircraft systems that 
cross the Northern and Southern borders of the United States.
    Additionally, the committee directs the Secretary of 
Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to 
deliver to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive 
assessment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) systems 
in development or fielded to the Armed Forces, not later than 
January 1, 2025. The assessment should include: (1) A 
programmatic review and summary of the numbers, value, and 
efficacy of cUAS equipment in development, or currently 
deployed, to the Armed Forces, broken down by sensing, 
characterization, and engagement capabilities; (2) A list, by 
U.S. military installation, of deployed cUAS equipment and an 
articulation of the process for installation commanders to 
request the deployment of cUAS equipment; and (3) Systems in 
development or fielded by the Joint cUAS Office, the military 
departments, U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Central 
Command, U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. 
Indo-Pacific Command.
    The committee also directs the Secretary of Defense and 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to deliver to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than January 1, 
2025, a capabilities gap assessment of current UAS technology 
and tactics, techniques, and procedures, either observed by the 
Armed Forces or informed by the intelligence community.
    Unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems regularly violate 
airspace over DOD installations, both domestically and abroad, 
and violate national airspace from the international borders of 
the United States. Thousands of incursions occur each year. 
These violations range from innocent mistakes by civilians 
operating hobbyist UAS to nation-state surveillance of U.S. 
military activities and transnational criminal organizations 
supporting trafficking across the international borders of the 
United States. Violations of airspace over DOD installations by 
UAS, whether domestically or abroad, present a threat to 
operations and the security of personnel and materiel. 
Violations of airspace at the international borders of the 
United States by unmanned aircraft systems present a threat to 
U.S. Government personnel stationed at the border and to the 
safety of commercial and U.S. Government aircraft conducting 
operations in those areas. This constitutes a threat to 
national security. The committee finds that DOD has not 
appropriately resourced installation commanders, domestically 
or abroad, or units assigned at the international borders of 
the United States, to counter the threat of UAS. Finally, the 
committee finds no evidence that DOD has issued guidance for 
creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for installation 
commanders. A requirement for DOD to publish such SOPs is 
required elsewhere in this Act.

Exercise for countering unmanned aerial systems (sec. 1058)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chairman of the 
Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Commander, U.S. Northern Command, 
to plan and execute a full-scale counter unmanned aerial system 
response exercise in the Department of Defense's special use 
airspace. The provision would also require the Secretary of 
Defense to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees on the outcomes and lessons learned from the 
exercise.

Review, assessment, and analysis of governance structure of counter-
        narcotics and counter-transnational organized crime activities 
        (sec. 1059)

    The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to enter 
into an agreement with a federally funded research and 
development center to conduct an independent review, 
assessment, and analysis of the governance structure of the 
counter-narcotics and counter-transnational organized crime 
activities of the Department of Defense, and upon receipt of 
that assessment, to provide the report to the congressional 
defense committees and congressional research agencies.

Annual briefing on operational readiness of the 53rd Weather 
        Reconnaissance Squadron prior to commencement of the official 
        hurricane season (sec. 1062)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
commanding officer of the 22nd Air Force to provide a briefing, 
not later than March 31, 2025, and annually thereafter for 2 
years, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives, on the operational readiness of 
the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron.

Modification and extension of requirement for combatant command risk 
        assessment for airborne intelligence, surveillance, and 
        reconnaissance (sec. 1060)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1061 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to 
add cancellation of an intelligence, surveillance, and 
reconnaissance system as an event that would trigger a 
combatant commander assessment, and to extend the sunset date 
of the provision to December 31, 2032.

Study on combat accomplishments of remotely piloted aircraft crew (sec. 
        1063)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to seek to enter into an agreement with a 
federally funded research and development center to conduct an 
independent study to identify opportunities to provide more 
support services to, and greater recognition of, combat 
accomplishments of remotely piloted aircraft crew.

Report on resourcing of the Arctic Strategy (sec. 1064)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to provide a report to the congressional 
defense committees and the congressional research agencies on 
cost data for the Arctic Strategy for each fiscal year 2026 
through 2031. The report for fiscal year 2026 would be due not 
later than May 1, 2025, and subsequent reports would be due in 
conjunction with President's annual budget request.

Assessment of impact of transnational organized crime on military drug 
        overdoses (sec. 1065)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Directors of the military criminal investigation organizations, 
in coordination with the Director of the Defense Heath Agency, 
to provide an assessment to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than 180 days after the enactment of this 
Act, of the types of drugs responsible for drug overdoses on 
military installations, the origin of those drugs, and the 
impact of the drug overdoses to military readiness.

Review and report on operational plans of the Department of Defense 
        (sec. 1066)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to complete a review of the operational 
plans of the Department of Defense and submit a report to the 
congressional defense committees. The report would outline any 
shortfall in personnel, equipment, munitions, infrastructure, 
or material required to execute the operational plans. The 
provision would also require an independent analysis of the 
report by a federally funded research and development center.

Report on undersea cable posture (sec. XXX)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense to 
submit a report to the congressional defense committees, no 
later than December 30, 2025, on the threats, defense, and 
resilience of undersea cables used by the Department of 
Defense.

      Subtitle G--Caisson Services at Arlington National Cemetery


Plan for procurement of military working equids for the Caisson Platoon 
        of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Army (sec. 1071)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army to submit a plan to Congress, not later 
than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, for the 
procurement of military working equids for the Caisson Platoon.

Requirement to begin conducting funerals with caisson services at 
        Arlington National Cemetery (sec. 1072)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army, not later than 30 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, to begin conducting funerals with 
caisson services at Arlington National Cemetery or enter into a 
contract to provide such services.

Monthly report on funerals at Arlington National Cemetery on hold until 
        caisson services resume (sec. 1073)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 7721 of title 10, United States Code, that would 
require the Secretary of the Army to submit a monthly report on 
the status of families that are awaiting caisson support for 
funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery.

Land for operations and training of Caisson Platoon of the 3rd Infantry 
        Regiment of the Army (sec. 1074)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 366 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to require the Secretary 
of the Army to consider land in Virginia and West Virginia when 
contemplating land acquisition in support of the Caisson 
Platoon.

                       Subtitle H--Other Matters


Roles and responsibilities for the mitigation, identification, and 
        treatment of traumatic brain injury and the monitoring and 
        documentation of blast overpressure exposure. (Sec. 1081)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish the roles and 
responsibilities of components of the Office of the Secretary 
of Defense for the mitigation, identification, and treatment of 
traumatic brain injury and the monitoring and documentation of 
blast overpressure exposure with respect to health care, 
readiness, acquisitions, and Inspector General oversight.
    The provision would also require annual implementation 
briefings to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives on the roles and responsibilities 
for a period of 3 years, as well as annual reports for a period 
of 5 years on the topic of traumatic brain injuries within the 
Department of Defense and medical providers trained in 
Traumatic Brain Injury neurology.

Extension of National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology 
        (sec. 1082)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1091 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to extend the period of 
performance for the National Security Commission on Emerging 
Biotechnology (NSCEB), and include additional time to draft and 
brief the final report. It would also clarify the service of 
certain commissioners.
    The committee appreciates the work of NSCEB, including the 
issuance of interim recommendations. The committee recognizes 
that the Commission will likely not complete its final report 
by the statutorily required date. Therefore, the committee 
believes it is necessary to modify section 1091 to extend the 
final report deadline by 6 months, extend the termination date 
to December 1, 2026, and clarify that commissioners who were 
not appointed by the statutory deadline may continue to serve.

Enhancement of special operations riverine capability (sec. 1083)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low 
Intensity Conflict and the Commander, U.S. Special Operations 
Command (SOCOM), to submit a plan to the congressional defense 
committees for the sustainment and enhancement of a special 
operations riverine capability within SOCOM through fiscal year 
2035.

Plan for recapitalization of special operations surface combatant craft 
        (sec. 1084)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low 
Intensity Conflict and the Commander, U.S. Special Operations 
Command, to provide a plan to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, for special operations surface combatant 
craft at end of service life, as appropriate, for conversion 
into unmanned systems to support experimentation and employment 
of manned-unmanned teaming capabilities.

Homeland defense planning requirements (sec. 1085)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and 
Capabilities (ASD(SPC)), in consultation with the Commander, 
U.S. Cyber Command, and the Director of the Defense 
Intelligence Agency, to submit a report to the Secretary of 
Defense, the Commander, U.S. Northern Command, the Secretaries 
of the military departments, and the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
detailing the defense critical assets in the United States that 
would likely be targeted for kinetic or non-kinetic attacks in 
a major conflict with an adversary.
    The provision would also require the ASD(SPC), in 
consultation with the relevant civilian agencies, to provide a 
report to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the 
military departments, and the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, on the Department 
of Defense personnel requirements for fulfilling requests for 
support from civil authorities to respond to those attacks.
    Finally, the provision would require the ASD(SPC), in 
consultation with the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, and the 
Commander, U.S. Northern Command, to provide a feasibility 
assessment for the provision of such support to the Secretary 
of Defense, the Secretaries of the military departments, and 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives.

Authority to provide contracted assistance to secure the southern land 
        border of the United States (sec. 1086)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to authorize the Secretary 
of Defense to enter into services contracts to provide 
Department of Defense assistance to U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection for purposes of increasing ongoing efforts to secure 
the southern land border of the United States.

Liaison with the Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Task Force (Sec. 1087)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Director of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to 
provide a liaison to the Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Task 
Force to improve coordination in areas of shared 
responsibility. The committee believes that leveraging 
technical capabilities for sensing and response in shared 
threat space could improve outcomes for both organizations.
    The committee commends AARO for its efforts to address the 
technical challenges of identifying and characterizing 
unidentified aerial phenomena. The mission of the AARO office 
is to minimize technical and intelligence surprise by 
synchronizing scientific, intelligence, and operational 
detection identification, attribution, and mitigation of 
unidentified anomalous phenomena in the vicinity of national 
security areas. The committee is concerned that the Department 
has not resourced this office to fully address some of the 
technical challenges, as well as the need to develop new 
scientific tradecraft in this space. The committee encourages 
the Department to fully assess the resourcing needs for this 
office in future budget submissions.

Introduction of entities in transactions critical to national security 
        (sec. 1088)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1047 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to 
provide the Secretary of Defense with permanent authority to 
convene private companies to discuss market trends and 
opportunities abroad. The committee notes that the original 
authority was permissive, and there have been legal 
interpretations that have prevented its use.
    The committee remains concerned that the Department of 
Defense is not moving fast enough to leverage our comparative 
advantage of private capital in our competition with China and 
Russia. The committee believes it is necessary to require such 
facilitation in order to begin making progress in the goal of 
preventing peer competitors from using adversarial capital to 
slow down or impede national security goals.

Prioritization of accreditation of sensitive compartmented information 
        facilities supporting DX-rated programs (sec. 1089)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to develop a framework for prioritized 
review, accreditation, and reaccreditation of sensitive 
compartmented information facilities and classified 
communications at certain facilities supporting DX-rated 
programs.

Establishment of the National Security Capital Forum (sec. 1090)

    The committee recommends a provision that would establish a 
new National Security Capital Forum to serve as a convening 
organization for international finance experts, capital 
providers, investors, entrepreneurs and others to exchange 
information on potential transactions that could support to the 
national security interests of the United States.

Improvements relating to portability of professional licenses of 
        servicemembers and their spouses (sec. 1091)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 705A of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (Public Law 
108-189) to establish policies and processes for interstate 
reciprocity of professional licenses of servicemembers and 
their spouses.

Pilot program to provide military aircraft support to air shows (sec. 
        1092)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of 
the military departments, to establish a pilot program to 
provide military aircraft and aerial demonstration teams in 
support of air shows located in rural or small market areas.

Establishment of requirements relating to blast overpressure exposure 
        (sec. 1093)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish the minimization of exposure 
to blast overpressure as a performance parameter when drafting 
requirements for new weapons systems, require contractors to 
provide the Department of Defense safety data on blast 
overpressure, and require test plans to include testing for 
blast overpressure.

Preferred alternative for the Ambler Mining District in Alaska (sec. 
        1094)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Interior to select a preferred alternative 
relating to the provision of access to the Ambler Mining 
District in Alaska, in coordination with the Secretary of 
Defense.

                       Items of Special Interest


Agile Combat Employment

    The committee applauds the Air Force's focus on Agile 
Combat Employment (ACE), but remains concerned that there is no 
guiding set of requirements for all elements of the Air Force 
to follow as they pursue the various aspects of achieving ACE. 
The committee observes that ACE requirements are being 
developed as low as the unit level, when it may be more cost 
effective and efficient to define those requirements at higher 
levels, including at or above the major command level. In the 
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility, 
for example, individual wings and other elements are using 
their own funds and organic resources to pursue ACE 
initiatives, with very little direction from the higher 
headquarters.
    The committee believes that there has been inadequate 
consideration of interagency and bilateral requirements needed 
to implement ACE, especially in the INDOPACOM area of 
responsibility. For example, the committee believes the Air 
Force needs to better articulate ACE requirements so that 
appropriate bilateral international agreements can be 
negotiated in time for the Air Force to use divert airfields in 
an ACE context. While some tactical-level planning has 
occurred, the committee believes those efforts need to be 
supported by higher-level interagency coordination or they will 
be out of phase with operational plans.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Air 
Force, not later than March 31, 2025, to submit to the 
congressional defense committees a report on the current status 
of ACE in each of the geographic combatant command areas of 
responsibility. The report should detail the guiding 
requirements given to each Air Force echelon that is 
responsible for planning and resourcing ACE activities. The 
report shall also include the results of a study of potential 
divert airfields in the Indo-Pacific region, along with an 
articulation of the remaining steps, including the negotiation 
of bilateral international agreements, necessary to utilize 
such divert airfields.

Anomalous health incidents

    The committee notes that section 910 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-
81) established a cross-functional team in the Department of 
Defense which continues to play a critical role in ensuring 
care for those affected by Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs) 
and characterizing, detecting, and mitigating the threat posed 
by directed energy weapons that may cause AHIs. The committee 
believes more must be done to understand how such incidents can 
be identified, attributed, mitigated, and treated and directs 
the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than January 1, 
2025, that, at a minimum:
          (1) Summarizes anomalous health incidents affecting 
        members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of 
        the Department of Defense, including information 
        regarding suspected AHIs, the number of personnel 
        affected, and the location and timeframe of such 
        incident;
          (2) Describes efforts by the Department to protect 
        and provide treatment to such members and employees 
        from the effects of AHIs;
          (3) Describes efforts by the Department to facilitate 
        the timely reporting of suspected AHI incidents;
          (4) Articulates efforts by the Department to 
        attribute the cause of such AHIs;
          (5) Outlines the current efforts of the Department to 
        contribute to the overall approach of the Federal 
        Government to attribute, address, prevent, and respond 
        to AHIs; and
          (6) Any other matters deemed relevant by the 
        Secretary.

Arctic research and expertise

    The committee notes that the February 5, 2024, ``Annual 
Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community,'' 
published by the Office of the Director of National 
Intelligence, states that ``competition over access and 
economic resources in the Arctic, as sea ice recedes, increases 
the risk of miscalculation, particularly while there is 
military tension between Russia and the other seven countries 
with Arctic territory.'' In order to properly assess these 
conditions, the Department of Defense (DOD) must have 
sufficient intelligence, information, research inputs, and 
analytical expertise. The committee urges DOD to ensure they 
are appropriately staffed with experts on the conditions in the 
Arctic region to ensure that intelligence collection, research, 
and analysis are conducted effectively with reference to these 
dynamics.
    The committee further notes that confronting and adapting 
to rapidly evolving challenges in the Arctic region, including 
coastal resilience, would benefit from increased place-based, 
forward operating research capacity. Establishing strategically 
located, scalable field research centers known as Arctic 
Watchtowers to conduct on-the-ground research in Arctic 
gateways could improve the reliability and breadth of 
monitoring data to inform DOD decision making, such as when 
defense operations impact mammalian habitat. Locally-based, 
forward operating research benefits from robust partnerships 
with regional and local universities, Tribal communities, and 
international collaboration. Data derived from on-the-ground, 
forward-operating research can complement satellite and other 
data on littoral, meteorological, or ecosystem conditions. The 
National Strategy for the Arctic Region, a 10-year plan issued 
on October 7, 2022, highlights the need to invest in research 
and collaboration with Arctic communities for co-production of 
knowledge to advance monitoring and predictive capacity, such 
as maritime domain awareness; operational oceanography; 
tracking shifts in sea ice flows; monitoring emerging sea 
routes; and reduction of data gaps where they exist. The 
committee encourages the Secretary of Defense to consider 
investments in watchtower research efforts in the Arctic and 
near-Arctic region as part of DOD support in execution of the 
Arctic strategy.

Briefing on approval processes for operations in the information 
        environment

    The committee notes the importance of effectively operating 
in the information domain to achieve the objectives outlined in 
the 2022 National Defense Strategy. Further, the committee 
notes that section 1631 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) affirms the 
authority of the Secretary of Defense to conduct military 
operations in the information environment, including 
clandestine operations, to defend the United States, allies of 
the United States, and interests of the United States, 
including in response to malicious influence activities carried 
out against the United States or a United States person by a 
foreign power.
    The committee is concerned that the process through which 
the Department of Defense reviews, coordinates, and approves 
concepts of operations for the conduct of such operations may 
not be responsive enough to address time-sensitive requirements 
and, therefore, may inhibit the ability of combatant commanders 
to operate effectively in the information environment. 
Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense to 
provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than January 
1, 2025, on the Department's process for reviewing and 
approving plans for military operations in the information 
environment. The briefing shall include, at a minimum:
          (1) An explanation of the concept of operation review 
        and approval process, including as it relates to 
        interagency coordination;
          (2) An estimate of the timeline associated with the 
        concept of operation review and approval process;
          (3) An identification of challenges, if any, in the 
        review and approval process;
          (4) Recommendations to improve the timeliness of the 
        review and approval process;
          (5) Any other matters deemed relevant by the 
        Secretary.

Capability evaluation to support strategic competition

    The committee supports efforts by the Department of Defense 
(DOD) to implement the 2022 National Defense Strategy through 
the development of the Joint Warfighting Concept and the Joint 
Concept for Competing. However, the committee is concerned by 
the lack of a coherent strategy for building operational 
concepts under the Joint Concept for Competing that would 
improve the Department's ability to shape the operational 
environment in competition and crisis. The committee believes 
DOD has a paucity of capabilities necessary to operate 
effectively in the information environment, improve 
collaboration with allies and partners, and conduct other 
activities in competition. The committee also believes DOD must 
improve its ability to measure the effectiveness of 
capabilities necessary to implement the Joint Concept for 
Competing.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Chairman of the Joint 
Chiefs of Staff to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed 
Services Committee, not later than January 15, 2025, on efforts 
to field relevant capabilities to combatant commanders that can 
shape the operational environment during the competition phase. 
The briefing should also include an evaluation of the joint 
force capabilities necessary to implement the 2023 Strategy for 
Operations in the Information Environment.

Counternarcotics and counter-transnational organized crime combatant 
        command improvements--combatant command coordination

    Elsewhere in this report, the committee notes the outcomes 
of the Comptroller General's April 2024 report titled 
``Counter-Narcotics: DOD Should Improve Coordination and 
Assessment of Its Activities'' (GAO-24-106281) which examined 
issues related to the Department of Defense's (DOD) counter-
narcotics (CN) and counter-transnational organized crime (CTOC) 
activities. The committee notes that the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) issued several findings and expects 
DOD to keep the committee informed on efforts to address the 
GAO's recommendations.
    The committee is concerned that there is a difference in 
prioritization between combatant commands (COCOMs) that 
directly impacts the ability to stop the flow of fentanyl and 
illicit drugs into the United States. The committee is 
concerned with the overlap and lack of clarity regarding the 
roles, responsibilities, and priorities between U.S. Southern 
Command (SOUTHCOM), U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), and U.S. 
Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), and their respective task 
forces--Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S), Joint 
Task Force-North (JTF-N), and Joint Interagency Task Force-West 
(JIATF-W).
    Therefore, the committee directs the Chairman of the Joint 
Chiefs of Staff to provide a report to the Senate Armed 
Services Committee, not later than March 1, 2025, on the 
Chairman's actions to improve governance, interoperability, 
information sharing, unity of command, and roles, missions, and 
responsibilities between INDOPACOM, SOUTHCOM, and NORTHCOM as 
it pertains to the CN/CTOC mission. The report should include, 
at a minimum, the following:
          (1) A governance framework for coordination among the 
        COCOMs, military services, and combat support agencies 
        in support of the CN/CTOC mission, including guidance 
        on the coordination and deconfliction of activities in 
        and across the SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, and INDOPACOM areas 
        of responsibility;
          (2) A governance framework for DOD support to other 
        elements of the United States Government and 
        international partners in support of the CN/CTOC 
        mission; and
          (3) Any additional matters that the Chairman of the 
        Joint Chiefs of Staff deems relevant.

Counternarcotics and counter-transnational organized crime combatant 
        command improvements--command and control of the information 
        environment

    The Senate report (S. Rept. 117-130) accompanying the James 
M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2023 (Public Law 117-263) included a provision directing the 
Comptroller General of the United States (GAO) to examine 
issues related to the Department of Defense (DOD) counter-
narcotics (CN) and counter-transnational organized crime (CTOC) 
activities. The committee notes that the April 2024 GAO report 
titled ``Counter-Narcotics: DOD Should Improve Coordination and 
Assessment of Its Activities'' (GAO-24-106281) included 
recommendations relating to the use of the command and control 
of the information environment (C2IE) capability to support CN 
and CTOC activities.
    The committee notes that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs 
of Staff is responsible for developing CN/CTOC doctrine and for 
implementing, in consultation with combatant commands (COCOMs) 
and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Counternarcotics and Stabilization Policy, guidance that 
establishes responsibilities and procedures to coordinate CN/
CTOC activities. The Office of the Secretary of Defense has 
important policy and oversight roles. However, the committee is 
concerned that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff does 
not appear to be involved in, or play an adequate role in, 
addressing the coordination and dissemination of intelligence; 
tactical and strategic data; and information.
    The committee is concerned with the inconsistencies of 
managing intelligence, common operating picture, and sharing of 
information across the various DOD elements involved in the CN/
CTOC mission. The committee understands that the Department has 
established a program of record, known as C2IE, to manage 
information flow across multiple stakeholders from intelligence 
to law enforcement and across all the geographic COCOMs. The 
GAO identified several issues including unclear standard 
operating procedures, lack of consistent reporting, and most 
importantly, unclear guidance as to overall responsibility 
within each COCOM and across the COCOMs for CN/CTOC activities. 
DOD partially agreed with the GAO's findings and commented that 
the COCOMs are responsible for the input of data into the C2IE 
capability.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to jointly 
conduct a review of the C2IE capability and its support to the 
CN/CTOC mission and provide a report to the Senate Armed 
Services Committee, not later than March 1, 2025. The report 
should, at a minimum, address the following:
          (1) An overview of the C2IE program of record and its 
        role in supporting the CN/CTOC mission;
          (2) Fielding of C2IE terminals and other peripheries 
        across the Joint Force;
          (3) An assessment of whether standard operating 
        procedures should be established for use of C2IE across 
        the Joint Force;
          (4) An assessment of quality control measures for 
        reporting and information sharing within the C2IE 
        system including whether existing training procedures 
        for users of the system are adequate;
          (5) An identification of responsibility for verifying 
        that reporting information is accurate and consistent 
        across combatant commands;
          (6) A determination of whether C2IE meets the needs 
        to execute the CN/CTOC strategy;
          (7) A status update on DOD efforts to fully implement 
        the recommendations contained in the aforementioned GAO 
        report;
          (8) An assessment of whether updated DOD guidance is 
        necessary to enhance C2IE support to DOD CN/CTOC 
        activities; and,
          (9) Any additional matters the Chairman of the Joint 
        Chiefs of Staff deems relevant.

Cyber academy assessment and report

    The committee notes that Congress took an important step 
toward increasing the talent pipeline for our national cyber 
workforce when it created the cyber service academy scholarship 
program in the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263), and when the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public 
Law 118-31) expanded the program to allow graduates to serve in 
the non-Department of Defense elements of the intelligence 
community.
    While this scholarship-for-service program matures, the 
committee believes that careful study should be given to the 
prospect of a brick-and-mortar academy, in the mold of the 
military service academies, to provide a premier educational 
institution to train military and civilian personnel for the 
U.S. Government in the skills necessary to fight and win in the 
cyber domain.
    The committee recognizes this would be a significant 
investment by the U.S. Government and it is important to ensure 
that if Congress elects to pursue a new academy that it be done 
in a thoughtful and strategic manner. Questions of oversight, 
curriculum development, faculty hiring, and choosing a location 
must all be addressed. To this end, the committee directs the 
Secretary of Defense to contract with a federally funded 
research and development center to study the feasibility and 
advisability of a physical cyber academy. The committee directs 
the study be delivered to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives by not later than 
December 1, 2025.
    The study shall include, but not be limited to, the 
following:
          (1) A proposed definition of the core objectives and 
        priorities of the cyber academy;
          (2) A recommendation for the structure for such cyber 
        academy, including the roles of the Department of 
        Defense and other relevant U.S. Government agencies in 
        the funding, development, and oversight of the cyber 
        academy;
          (3) A proposed plan for oversight of the 
        establishment and initial operation of the cyber 
        academy, including the feasibility and advisability of 
        the creation of an oversight board to oversee 
        development of the cyber academy;
          (4) A recommendation for the long-term oversight of 
        the cyber academy, to include whether it should fall 
        under U.S. Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, 
        or some other U.S. Government entity;
          (5) A proposed plan for execution and oversight of 
        the facilities and installation of facilities for such 
        cyber academy, including the use or purchase of Federal 
        land for all:
                  (a) buildings;
                  (b) facilities; and
                  (c) student housing.
          (6) Recommendations for the leadership structure and 
        administration of a cyber academy;
          (7) An assessment of the funding, resources, and 
        other support required to establish such cyber academy;
          (8) The feasibility and advisability of establishing 
        five centers of excellence within universities in the 
        United States with which to collaborate in creating 
        academic programming for the cyber academy and 
        opportunities for student exchange; and
          (9) Any other matter as directed by the Secretary of 
        Defense.

Defining terminology for unmanned maritime vessels

    The committee is concerned that unmanned maritime vessels 
and systems do not have uniform definitions, which can lead to 
ambiguity over the assignment of liability, identification of 
negligence, and other legal matters that may impact the 
development and deployment of these systems to the fleet.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than February 1, 2025, that includes: (1) A 
description of overarching terminology used by the U.S. Navy in 
reference to unmanned vessels and systems, including the terms 
unmanned, robotic, remotely operated, and autonomous; and (2) A 
description of how the U.S. Navy will ensure unmanned vessels 
and systems meet statutory requirements and international law 
applicable in the maritime domain.

Digital Persona Protection Program

    Impersonations of military leaders, especially on social 
media, are becoming disturbingly more common. Criminals and 
other nefarious actors, including nation states, use social 
media to scam Americans out of money, commit fraud, steal 
personally identifiable information, or worse, harm military 
personnel.
    The committee is encouraged that the U.S. Army has expanded 
its Digital Persona Protection Program (DP3) to protect all 
general officers from online impersonations and other digital 
threats. The committee encourages the other services, 
especially the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy, to expand 
their DP3 programs to offer this critical protection to their 
general officers.

Forward deployment of amphibious warfare ships

    The committee notes that the Department of the Navy 
maintained between four and five amphibious warfare ships in 
Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Japan (FDNF-J) to deploy three-
ship Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs) for the 31st Marine 
Expeditionary Unit. However, with declining readiness rates, 
and the reduction of FDNF-J amphibious warfare ships to four 
since 2023, the Navy has struggled to reliably deploy three-
ship ARGs. The committee notes that last ARG deployment from 
FDNF-J in which a ship did not join late due to maintenance was 
in Spring 2022, and that the Spring 2024 deployment was 
conducted with only two amphibious ships.
    Therefore, the committee encourages the Navy to consider 
forward deploying five amphibious warfare ships to a homeport 
in Japan, including at least one amphibious assault ship and at 
least three amphibious transport dock or dock landing ships, to 
improve the reliability of the Navy to deploy a three-ship ARG 
for regularly scheduled deployments.

Implementation of Department of Defense Instruction on civilian harm 
        mitigation and response

    The Department of Defense (DOD) established the Civilian 
Protection Center of Excellence on August 25, 2022, and issued 
Department of Defense Instruction 3000.17 (DODI 3000.17) on 
Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response on December 21, 2023. 
Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, not 
later than January 1, 2025, to submit to the Senate Armed 
Services Committee, a report on implementation of DODI 3000.17. 
The report shall include, at a minimum, the following:
          (1) An identification of civilian harm assessments 
        deemed eligible for re-opening, if any, pursuant to 
        DODI 3000.17 due to the availability of previously 
        unassessed relevant information or the emergence of new 
        relevant information, the outcomes or status of such 
        assessments, and a description of any steps taken by 
        DOD in response to a revised assessment;
          (2) A description of the processes established by DOD 
        to identify and evaluate such assessments;
          (3) A description of steps taken by the combatant 
        commands and military services to implement relevant 
        directives in DODI 3000.17; and
          (4) A summary and assessment of the adequacy of 
        authorities and related resources available to DOD to 
        respond to civilian harm, and an identification of any 
        gaps.

Innovative incentives for naval shipyard employees

    The committee notes the Chief of Naval Operations stated in 
testimony before the committee on May 16, 2024, ``Through the 
[Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program] and our 
recapitalization of century-old infrastructure, we are 
improving [Quality of Service] for our 30,000 shipyard 
employees. But, we must do more.'' The committee agrees and 
notes these employees are vital to the maintenance and 
modernization of our nuclear-powered fleet of battle force 
ships. The committee urges the Secretary of the Navy and Chief 
of Naval Operations to consider additional voluntary innovative 
incentives to attract, retain, and improve the quality of 
service of the tens of thousands of employees who perform this 
critical work at our four naval shipyards. In particular, the 
committee believes providing such employees with a tailored 
opportunity to affiliate with the Navy Reserve in a new 
category specifically for shipyard employees could provide 
compensation, retirement, health care, and other valuable 
benefits not otherwise achievable.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Navy to submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 1, 2025, that assesses the feasibility and advisability 
of such innovative incentives, including: (1) A voluntary form 
of the military technicians (dual status) program pursuant to 
section 10216 of title 10, United States Code; (2) A voluntary 
special category of United States Navy Selected Reserve status; 
(3) A voluntary special category of other Reserve status; and 
(4) Such other options as the Secretary deems appropriate. For 
each incentive or option, the Secretary shall provide the 
notional key elements, eligibility requirements, benefits to 
the employee, benefits to the U.S. Government, estimated cost 
to the U.S. Government per fiscal year, and statutory or other 
legislative changes required.

Joint multi-domain non-kinetic training and experimentation environment

    The committee is concerned that the current training 
environments may be insufficient to meet Armed Forces training 
requirements and impact readiness, training throughput, and 
testing for technical systems. The committee notes that current 
range capabilities cannot sufficiently replicate real world 
threat conditions. The committee is aware that the Department 
of Defense is examining interconnecting existing ranges and 
training sites in the western States to help address some of 
these concerns by improving joint multi-domain non-kinetic 
training and further experimentation, research, and 
development. However, the committee is not aware of specific 
actions or progress being made towards that goal.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to submit a report to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than June 1, 2025, that analyzes the feasibility and 
advisability of establishing a regional joint multi-domain non-
kinetic training and experimentation environment. The report 
should include the following: (1) An analysis of the expected 
capabilities, limitations, timelines, and costs of a regional 
joint multi-domain non-kinetic training and experimentation 
environment; (2) An analysis of the required joint multi-domain 
non-kinetic training and experimentation environment 
capabilities, including a plan for the phased design and 
implementation of the connection of ranges and testing sites; 
(3) An explanation of how the design architecture is in 
alignment with recommendations set forth in the October 2020 
report titled ``Department of Defense Electromagnetic Spectrum 
Superiority Strategy'', and how the design architecture will 
support high-periodicity training, testing, research, and 
development; and (4) Other matters the Secretary deems 
appropriate.

Management of programs under Alternative Compensatory Control Measures

    The committee strongly supports the ongoing review directed 
by the Deputy Secretary of Defense to improve the oversight, 
governance, and congressional reporting of Alternative 
Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) across the Department of 
Defense. The committee reiterates its expectation that, 
following the review, the Department will strictly manage ACCMs 
in accordance with section 119a of title 10, United States 
Code, including providing timely notification of the creation 
of new ACCMs and the delivery of an annual report to the 
congressional defense committees that includes all required 
information on each ACCM.

Military decoy technology

    The committee recognizes the importance of military decoys 
for the successful conduct of military operations. The 
committee is aware that the war in Ukraine has highlighted the 
importance of military decoys. However, it has also highlighted 
the stagnation in U.S. military investment and technological 
development for this area, which the committee believes 
requires renewed focus.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for 
Intelligence and Security and the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Research and Engineering, to provide a report to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than June 30, 2025, 
on military decoy technology. The report shall include an 
assessment of the state of U.S. military decoy technology, and 
a discussion of: (1) Related programs and initiatives; (2) 
Lessons learned from the war in Ukraine; (3) Identification of 
capability gaps facing the Department of Defense; and (4) 
Opportunities to improve our defense posture using decoys, 
including promising emerging technologies.

Modernizing strategic sealift

    The committee notes that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
has requested the authority to procure used vessels to 
recapitalize the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) and the Military 
Sealift Command (MSC) surge sealift fleets. The committee 
believes that DOD needs to modernize the RRF and the MSC 
fleets, which could be done by purchasing used vessels or by 
building new sealift vessels domestically. The committee 
requires a better understanding of the existing cargo ship 
market, including vessels that might be available for purchase, 
and how new ships from the U.S. Navy's long-range shipbuilding 
plans and purchases of used vessels will meet our strategic 
sealift needs.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Commander, U.S. 
Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), to provide a briefing to the 
congressional defense committees not later than January 31, 
2025, that includes: (1) A survey of the market for used cargo 
ships, identifying ships that might be candidates for purchase 
to modernize U.S. cargo fleets; (2) An assessment of the extent 
to which long-term U.S. Navy plans that include new 
construction of cargo ships could meet TRANSCOM's needs; and 
(3) A recommendation for the proper mix of the sealift fleets 
to be derived from new construction and purchasing used cargo 
vessels.

National Guard rotary wing accident prevention and safety improvements

    On March 14, 2023, the Comptroller General of the United 
States published a report entitled, ``National Guard 
Helicopters: Additional Actions Needed to Prevent Accidents and 
Improve Safety'' (GAO-23-105219). In its report, the 
Comptroller General made the following recommendations:
          (1) The Secretary of the Army should ensure that the 
        Director of the Army National Guard, in coordination 
        with the Army Combat Readiness Center, establishes a 
        system of record for tracking the status of accident 
        investigation recommendations through implementation;
          (2) The Secretary of the Army should ensure the Chief 
        of Staff of the Army, in coordination with the Director 
        of the Army National Guard, updates safety or 
        operational guidance to establish a process to 
        continuously evaluate and update operational risk 
        management worksheets for Army National Guard 
        helicopter units to reflect relevant safety information 
        such as accident data, hazard reporting, and unit 
        culture surveys;
          (3) The Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination 
        with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the 
        Director of the Air National Guard, should incorporate 
        an evaluation of unit processes for updating risk 
        management worksheets as a component of the Air Force's 
        unit inspection program or other means to ensure that 
        the worksheets reflect relevant safety information such 
        accident data, hazard reporting, and unit culture 
        surveys;
          (4) The Secretary of the Army should ensure the Army 
        Training and Doctrine Command's Army Aviation Center of 
        Excellence, in coordination with the Director of the 
        Army National Guard, develops a coordinated plan and 
        identifies the resources necessary for conducting in-
        flight aviation standardization program evaluations of 
        Army National Guard helicopter unit aircrews on a 
        regular and recurring basis;
          (5) The Secretary of Army should ensure the Director 
        of the Army National Guard assesses the resource and 
        workload allocations of safety personnel to determine 
        whether helicopter units are appropriately staffed, or 
        if any adjustments are needed to workloads or resource 
        levels to implement operational flight safety programs; 
        and
          (6) The Secretary of the Air Force should ensure the 
        Director of the Air National Guard assesses the 
        resource and workload allocations of safety personnel 
        to determine whether helicopter units are appropriately 
        staffed, or if any adjustments are needed to workloads 
        or resource levels to implement operational flight 
        safety programs.
    The committee notes that the sixth recommendation is 
identified as closed, but the remaining recommendations remain 
open. In light of the aviation accidents that triggered this 
report, and the numerous accidents that have occurred in the 
intervening period, to include accidents involving loss of 
life, the committee remains concerned about the emphasis and 
resources the Army and Air Force are placing on this critical 
issue.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army 
and the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than January 15, 2025, on the 
actions by each service to implement these GAO recommendations 
as well as any other measures each service is implementing to 
improve training, resources, and manning requirement of 
National Guard helicopter units.

Navy organization for unmanned systems

    The committee appreciates the U.S. Navy's efforts to 
implement a hybrid fleet architecture that will consist of 
unmanned systems (UxS) from the air, sea, and underwater 
domains and develop naval personnel with a new robotics warfare 
specialist rating. However, the committee is concerned that 
novel UxS systems and skill sets may not be receiving the 
coordination required to transition emerging technologies into 
supported operations.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy 
to provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing, 
not later than March 1, 2025, on the advisability of: (1) The 
establishment of one or more Type Commanders for UxS systems; 
(2) The establishment or reorganization of resource sponsors in 
the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations with respect to UxS 
requirement and funding; and (3) The establishment of a career 
member of the Senior Executive Service serving on the staff of 
the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development 
and Acquisition to oversee and direct UxS systems acquisition.

Overland hypersonics corridor

    The committee applauds the efforts of the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to consider establishment of an overland 
hypersonics test corridor. The committee believes that 
development and testing of hypersonic weapons could be more 
efficient and effective if the Department had access to 
overland flight test corridors. The Test Resource Management 
Center (TRMC) has identified a number of benefits of an 
overland test corridor, including: (1) Simple test article 
recovery; (2) Decreased cost to produce realistic target 
scenes; (3) Decreased cost to position required assets; and (4) 
Providing realistic ground-based threat environments. The 
committee looks forward to seeing the results of further TRMC 
assessment of alternatives for establishing one or more 
overland hypersonic test ranges.

Shipbuilding industrial base cost estimate

    The committee recognizes the limitations on the ability of 
the Department of the Navy's 30-year shipbuilding plan to 
achieve the policy of having not fewer than 355 battle force 
ships available as soon as practicable, due to the anticipated 
capacity of the shipbuilding industrial base. The fiscal year 
2025 shipbuilding plan in support of the Battle Force Ship 
Assessment and Requirements objective reaches 355 ships in 
fiscal year 2038, of which 277 ships are conventional surface 
ships. This plan accepts significant risk by assuming that 
industry will increase manufacturing capacity and produce 
future ships on time and within budget. However, shipbuilding 
plans over the past decade have been unstable and failed to 
achieve their goals. The committee appreciates the submarine 
industrial base (SIB) 2023 and SIB 2025 studies that provided 
insight into the cost of achieving Columbia-class and Virginia-
class construction requirements.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy, 
in consultation with the Director of Cost Assessment and 
Program Evaluation, to perform a study for conventional battle 
force ship programs to evaluate potential risks and inform 
future resourcing decisions. The Secretary of the Navy shall 
deliver to the congressional defense committees, not later than 
June 1, 2025, an unconstrained cost estimate of industrial base 
investments, above regular construction, necessary to meet the 
inventory plan for conventional surface ships outlined in the 
Long-Range Plan for Construction of Naval Vessels for Fiscal 
Year 2025 in support of the Battle Force Ship Assessment and 
Requirements objective of June 2023. The cost estimate may be 
of rough order of magnitude, shall be phased by fiscal year, 
and shall include the following elements:
          (1) Supplier development required to expand the 
        capability and capacity of existing suppliers, develop 
        alternate sources for fragile sources including 
        qualification and testing, manage obsolescence, and 
        mitigate delays of sequence critical material;
          (2) Shipbuilder infrastructure improvements, such as 
        facilities, equipment, and other capital expenditures;
          (3) Strategic outsourcing opportunities for ship 
        modules, such as steel fabrication, machining, and 
        outfitting workload from the shipyards including the 
        cost of shipbuilder and supplier efforts;
          (4) Workforce development requirements for 
        shipbuilding labor, engineering and design labor, and 
        manufacturing labor at critical suppliers, such as the 
        creation of training centers, hiring and retention 
        incentives, and national marketing campaigns;
          (5) Government oversight required for shipyard and 
        industrial base expansion;
          (6) Technology opportunities to transition and 
        qualify suppliers to more effective, modern production 
        processes, such as additive manufacturing and robotic 
        automation; and
          (7) Any additional elements the Secretary finds 
        appropriate.

Stratospheric Balloons in Exercises

    The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) is exploring potential 
applications of stratospheric balloons for large area 
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) 
capability. The committee believes such programs could yield 
significant benefits. However, the committee also needs to 
understand how the Department of Defense would propose to 
conduct appropriate tests and evaluations of such systems, 
including assessing their potential contributions through their 
participation in military exercises.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 31, 2025, describing plans for integrating 
stratospheric balloon systems into normal military exercises to 
assess their potential contribution to:
          (1) Networked communications;
          (2) Integrated fire control;
          (3) Air defense;
          (3) Long-range fires;
          (4) Long-range kill chains;
          (5) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance;
          (6) Logistics support;
          (7) Indications and warning; or
          (8) A combination of these missions or activities

Study on establishment of aeromedical center of excellence

    The committee is encouraged by the efforts of the 
Department of Defense to refocus on high-intensity warfighting 
scenarios in the Indo-Pacific region. The committee is 
concerned, however, that existing concepts of operation for 
aeromedical evacuation may not be appropriate for high-
intensity conflict or casualty care in an expansive and largely 
maritime theater.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of 
establishing an aeromedical center of excellence within the 
Department of the Air Force that would: (1) Serve as the 
location for beginner and intermediate aeromedical training for 
the Air Force; (2) Improve and build aeromedical 
interoperability with allies and partners of the United States; 
and (3) Serve as a repository and knowledge management center 
for aeromedical lessons learned. The committee further directs 
the Secretary of the Air Force to provide to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 14, 2025, a report on 
the results of the required study. The report shall be 
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified 
annex. The report shall include:
          (1) A governance structure for the center of 
        excellence, including:
                  (a) proposed officials or command to be 
                tasked with overseeing the center;
                  (b) proposed organization and staffing of the 
                center; and
                  (c) the functions and duties of such staff 
                with respect to establishing and maintaining 
                the center;
          (2) Recommended candidate locations for the center of 
        excellence and an explanation of:
                  (a) decision criteria considered when 
                selecting candidate locations;
                  (b) infrastructure upgrades that would be 
                required for each candidate location if 
                selected;
                  (c) civilian and military force structure 
                changes that would be required for each 
                candidate location if selected; and (d) 
                projected timeline for establishment of the 
                center of excellence once a final location is 
                determined;
          (3) A description of initial proposed training 
        courses and other activities to be offered at the 
        center of excellence and an explanation of:
                  (a) rationale for proposing these training 
                courses or other activities and initial 
                objectives;
                  (b) initial estimates of desired annual 
                throughput for proposed training courses to 
                meet combatant commander requirements; and
                  (c) initial projections of timelines and 
                resources required to meet desired annual 
                throughput goals.
          (4) A description of opportunities for such a center 
        to collaborate with allies and partners of the United 
        States to improve and build aeromedical evacuation 
        interoperability;
          (5) A description of proposed lessons learned 
        repository and knowledge management center and an 
        explanation of initial objectives for these elements 
        and initial projections of timeline and resources 
        required to establish these elements;
          (6) A list of additional authorities, appropriations, 
        or other congressional support necessary to ensure the 
        success of the center; and
          (7) Any other information the Secretary considers 
        appropriate.

                  TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS

One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium 
        pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian 
        employees working overseas (sec. 1101)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417), as 
most recently amended by section 1105 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), to 
extend for 1 year the authority of heads of executive agencies 
to waive the limitation on the aggregate of basic and premium 
pay of employees who perform work supporting certain military 
or contingency operations.
One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, 
        benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty 
        in a combat zone (sec. 1102)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend for 
1 year the discretionary authority of the head of a Federal 
agency to provide allowances, benefits, and gratuities 
comparable to those provided to members of the Foreign Service 
to the agency's civilian employees on official duty in a combat 
zone.

Extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority for 
        civilian health care professionals for care and treatment of 
        wounded and injured members of the Armed Forces (sec. 1103)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1599c of title 10, United States Code, to extend 
enhanced appointment and compensation authority for civilian 
health care professionals for care and treatment of wounded and 
injured members of the Armed Forces until December 31, 2030. 
The underlying provision of law authorizes the Department of 
Defense to utilize appointment and compensation authority 
available to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the 
appointment and pay of health care professionals under chapter 
74 of title 38, United States Code.

Extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial base 
        facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base (sec. 1104)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) to extend the sunset date 
of the underlying direct hire authority for domestic industrial 
base facilities and major range and test facilities through the 
end of fiscal year 2030. Further, the provision would amend 
section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) to extend a briefing 
requirement on the use of the direct hire authority through end 
of fiscal year 2030.

Removal of Direct Support Activities from personnel limitation on the 
        Office of the Secretary of Defense (sec. 1105)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 143(b) of title 10, United States Code, to modify the 
definition of personnel within the Office of the Secretary of 
Defense (OSD) contained in that subsection, and to which the 
personnel limitation contained in section 143 applies, to no 
longer include military and civilian personnel assigned to, or 
employed by, direct support activities of the OSD or the 
Washington Headquarters Services.

Authority to provide increased voluntary separation incentive pay for 
        civilian employees of the Department of Defense (sec. 1106)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 9902 
of title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount 
of voluntary separation incentive pay for Department of Defense 
civilian employees from $25,000 to $40,000.

Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at Inter-
        American Defense College (sec. 1107)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1595(c) of title 10, United States Code, to add the 
United States Element of the Inter-American Defense College to 
the list of covered Department of Defense educational 
institutions at which the Secretary of Defense is authorized to 
employ and compensate civilian faculty as the Secretary 
considers necessary.

Modifications to the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program 
        (sec. 1108)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 932(f) of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) to 
authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a noncompetitive 
appointment or conversion of a successful program participant 
into a vacant position in the competitive or excepted service 
within the Department of Defense (DOD), when the Secretary 
determines that such appointment or conversion will contribute 
to the development of highly qualified future senior leaders 
for DOD.

Modification of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the workforce to 
        improve the technical skills and expertise at certain 
        Department of Defense laboratories (sec. 1109)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to clarify that the early 
retirement incentives authorized for the dynamic workforce 
reshaping pilot program at Department of Defense science and 
technology reinvention laboratories are available for employees 
covered by the Federal Employees' Retirement System and not 
just those covered by the Civil Service Retirement System.

Permanent authority for noncompetitive appointments of military spouses 
        by Federal agencies (sec. 1110)

    The committee recommends a provision that would repeal 
subsection (e) of section 573 of the John S. McCain National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232) to make permanent the temporary authority of heads of 
Federal agencies to make noncompetitive appointments of 
military spouses into the civil service under section 3330d of 
title 5, United States Code.

Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 5, United 
        States Code (sec. 1111)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 6323 of title 5, United States Code, to make technical 
and conforming amendments related to military leave for Federal 
employees for certain members of the Space Force.

Modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial 
        base facilities (sec. 1112)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) to include positions 
within the Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and 
Repair under the direct hire authority for the domestic defense 
industrial base authorized by that section.

Prohibition on establishment of new diversity, equity, or inclusion 
        positions; prohibition on filling vacancies (sec. 1113)

    The committee recommends a provision that would, beginning 
on January 1, 2025, prohibit the Secretary of Defense from 
establishing new positions within the Department of Defense 
with responsibility for matters relating to diversity, equity, 
and inclusion, or filling any vacancies in positions in the 
Department with responsibility for such matters.

Prohibition on considering applicant's commitment to diversity, equity, 
        or inclusion in hiring process for certain positions at 
        Department of Defense educational institutions (sec. 1114)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Department of Defense from requiring or considering a 
diversity statement from an applicant for employment at a DOD 
educational institution.

             TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                  Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

Acceptance and expenditure of contributions for multilateral security 
        cooperation activities (sec. 1201)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
subchapter I of chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, to 
authorize the Secretary of Defense to accept, retain, and 
expend contributions, including money, personal property, and 
services, from one or more foreign governments, to carry out 
security cooperation activities in which the foreign partner, 
or partners, share a national security interest with the United 
States. The provision also requires the Secretary of Defense to 
submit an annual report to the appropriate congressional 
committees.
Modification of authority to build capacity (sec. 1202)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 333 of title 10, United States Code, to modify the 
Secretary of Defense's authority relating to building the 
capabilities of foreign security forces to include disaster 
risk reduction or response operations, space domain awareness 
and space operations, and foreign internal defense operations. 
Additionally, the provision would extend the period of 
availability of funds for these assistance programs from 2 to 3 
years.
Authority to build capability and capacity of foreign civilian medical 
        support entities for resilience in crisis and conflict (sec. 
        1203)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
subchapter IV of chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, to 
authorize the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the 
Secretary of State, to provide non-lethal assistance in the 
form of medical training and equipment to allied and partner 
nation civilians to build that nation's medical support 
capability and capacity in preparation for crisis or conflict.
Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction and 
        Technical Training School (sec. 1204)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 352 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize 
payment of fixed costs associated with the Naval Small Craft 
Instruction and Technical Training School from amounts made 
available for operation and maintenance, procurement, and 
military construction, among other modifications.
Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations 
        for support provided to United States military operations (sec. 
        1205)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181) to increase the 
limitation on authority for funding from $15.0 million to $75.0 
million and extend the authority for reimbursement of certain 
coalition nations for support provided to U.S. military 
operations through December 31, 2025.
Modification of United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation (sec. 
        1206)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1279 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to expand cooperation with 
Israel to improve anti-tunneling technologies and increase the 
limit on the amount authorized for such activities.
    The committee notes the complex and brutal nature of 
subterranean and tunnel warfare. The committee encourages the 
Department of Defense to continue to assist allies and partners 
in their efforts to deny and exploit subterranean environments. 
The committee further notes the importance of ensuring U.S. 
forces are adequately trained and equipped to conduct 
operations in such an environment. To that end, the committee 
highly encourages U.S. forces to conduct annual training 
exercises with allies and partners to enhance their 
interoperability and effectiveness including:
          (1) Locating subterranean tunnel entrances and exits;
          (2) Infiltrating and mapping subterranean tunnels;
          (3) Maneuvering within subterranean tunnels; and
          (4) Practicing neutralizing or demolishing 
        subterranean tunnels.
    The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to brief the 
congressional defense committees on planned training exercises 
not later than February 1, 2025.

Extension and modification of authority for Department of Defense 
        support for stabilization activities in the national security 
        interest of the United States (sec. 1207)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1210A of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) to extend the authority of 
the Department of Defense to support stabilization activities 
in the national security interest of the United States through 
December 31, 2026. The provision would also modify the 
authority and streamline the requirements for concurrence and 
update the reporting and notification requirements.

Extension of security cooperation programs with foreign partners to 
        advance implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security Act 
        (sec. 1208)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1208 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) in 
order to continue efforts to implement the Women, Peace, and 
Security (WPS) Act of 2017. Promoting the meaningful inclusion 
of women in security cooperation activities with partner forces 
provides a competitive advantage for the United States and our 
partners.

Extension and modification of Defense Operational Resilience 
        International Cooperation Pilot Program (sec. 1209)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1212 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to 
extend the Defense Operational Resilience International 
Cooperation pilot program to 2030 and increase the annual 
amount authorized for the program from $10.0 million to $15.0 
million.

Temporary authority to provide training to military forces or national 
        security forces of Costa Rica and Panama (sec. 1210)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
U.S. general purpose forces conducting training with friendly 
foreign countries under section 321 of title 10, United States 
Code, notwithstanding subsection (a)(2) of that section, to 
train the military forces or national security forces of Costa 
Rica and Panama and pay for specified expenses related to such 
training and exercises from the date of the enactment of this 
Act through December 31, 2030.
    The committee notes that some key foreign partners do not 
have traditional armed forces and instead utilize other 
national forces that perform similar security functions, which 
presents limitations to security cooperation activities that 
may be conducted by U.S. general purpose forces. The committee 
believes that excluding some foreign partners from Department 
of Defense security cooperation activities inhibits effective 
implementation of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, 
negatively impacts partnerships, limits opportunities to 
address shared security challenges in key regions, and 
incentivizes friendly nations to partner with strategic 
competitors.

Key partners for Middle East Regional Integration Military Subject 
        Matter Expert Exchange Program (sec. 1211)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with other relevant 
agencies and using existing authorities, including section 311 
of title 10, United States Code, to establish a subject matter 
expert exchange program between U.S. military forces and ally 
and partner forces of the Middle East working to advance 
regional integration. The provision would also require an 
annual report from the Secretary of Defense to the Committees 
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives detailing the activities of the exchange 
program during the prior year.

Plan to modernize and streamline information technology systems 
        relating to end-use monitoring functions of Defense Security 
        Cooperation Agency (sec. 1212)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to 
submit a plan to modernize and streamline the information 
technology infrastructure used to carry out end-use monitoring 
(EUM) functions.
    The committee believes that EUM is critically important for 
ensuring accountability of defense articles and services 
provided by the United States to foreign partners. The 
committee notes that DSCA plays an important role in the EUM 
process, including maintaining and updating defense article 
inventory information within the Security Cooperation 
Information Portal (SCIP) database. The committee notes that 
the Department of Defense Inspector General report published on 
January 10, 2024, titled ``Evaluation of the DOD's Enhanced 
End-Use Monitoring of Defense Articles Provided to Ukraine'' 
(DODIG-2024-043) highlighted several deficiencies with DSCA's 
current EUM information technology infrastructure, including 
lack of interoperability between databases and significant 
manual entry requirements.
    Given the importance of EUM, the committee believes that 
DSCA urgently needs to modernize and streamline informational 
technology systems that efficiently and seamlessly populate and 
update databases. In addition, the informational technology 
modernization plan required by this provision would also 
include a timeline with milestones and a cost estimate for 
procurement and operation and maintenance of new information 
technology systems.

Extension of modification to authority to provide support for conduct 
        of operations (sec. )

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1205 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to 
extend and modify the temporary increase in the limitation on 
the aggregate value of all logistic support, supplies, and 
services provided to friendly foreign countries for the conduct 
of operations under section 331 of title 10, United States 
Code, through fiscal year 2026. The provision would also 
require the submission of a plan and report on the use of the 
authority.

Defense cooperation with Georgia (sec. 1214)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than 120 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, to conduct a review to assess 
whether continued defense cooperation with Georgia aligns with 
U.S. security interests.

Extension of authority to implement the Women, Peace, and Security Act 
        of 2017 (sec. 1215)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1210(E) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) in order to continue efforts to implement the Women, 
Peace, and Security Act of 2017.

         Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran


Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted 
        Syrian groups and individuals (sec. 1221)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public 
Law 113-291) to extend the authority to provide assistance to 
vetted Syrian groups.
    The committee commends the ongoing efforts of the Syrian 
Democratic Forces as they work to degrade and defeat the 
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in an environment of 
increasing instability. While progress has been made, the 
committee remains concerned about threats from ISIS detainees 
held in partner-run detention facilities. The committee views 
further training and enhanced security measures provided to 
Syrian partner forces as being urgently important to 
maintaining the security of these facilities and keeping ISIS 
detainees from returning to the battlefield. Finally, the 
committee remains troubled by the pace of assistance provided 
for implementation of projects to construct detainee facilities 
and improve security conditions at these facilities.

Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to 
        counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (sec. 1222)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public 
Law 113-291) to extend the authority to provide assistance to 
Iraq to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) 
through December 31, 2025. The committee supports continued 
assistance to the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), including the 
Counter Terrorism Service and the forces under the command of 
the Ministry of Peshmerga, for operations to degrade and defeat 
ISIS.
    Given the current threat environment, the committee is 
increasingly concerned about the threat from unmanned aerial 
system attacks against the Iraqi people and territory of Iraq. 
These attacks also threaten coalition forces who remain in Iraq 
at the invitation of the Iraqi government to assist the ISF. To 
this end, the committee recommends the utilization of this 
authority to provide equipment and training to the ISF, 
including Kurdish Peshmerga, in order to increase their 
capabilities to counter such attacks. Finally, the committee 
remains concerned about threats from ISIS detainees held in 
partner-run detention facilities, and the delayed timeline for 
implementing projects to construct detainee facilities and 
improve security conditions at these facilities.

Preservation of security and stability in northeast Syria (sec. 1223)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to certify that vetted Syrian groups and 
individuals are able to meet certain milestones in order to 
reduce the total number of United States Armed Forces serving 
in northeast Syria to fewer than 400 personnel. The committee 
notes that maintaining existing defense capabilities in 
Northeast Syria is a priority for national security interests 
of the United States. The committee strongly supports continued 
assistance to vetted Syrian groups and individuals in 
conducting operations to degrade and defeat the threat from the 
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the detainment of 
ISIS terrorists. The committee further notes that the reduction 
of a U.S. forward presence before an indigenous security force 
is able to independently secure the region would have a 
destabilizing effect and risk a resurgence of ISIS.

Report on, and prohibition on use of funds to support, terrorist 
        organizations in Iraq (sec. 1224)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency to report to the 
congressional defense committees, the Secretary of State, and 
the Secretary of the Treasury on the affiliates of the Badr 
Organization in Iraq. The provision would also prohibit any 
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act from being used 
to support the Badr Organization and its designated affiliates.

Notification relating to arms trafficking by Iran (sec. 1225)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to provide notification to the 
congressional defense committees after any identified transfer 
of weapons or related materials by Iran to an Iranian-linked 
group or a second country outside the territory of Iran. The 
provision would also require an annual report detailing the 
transfer of weapons and related materials by Iran and actions 
the United States is taking to counter and deter such 
transfers.

Assessment and plan with respect to equipment provided to Kurdish 
        Peshmerga forces (sec. 1226)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than 90 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act and every 120 days thereafter, to 
submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives assessing whether 
equipment provided under section 1236 of the Carl Levin and 
Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3558) and 
designated for Kurdish Peshmerga forces is being provided in a 
timely manner, and a plan for resolving any delay of such 
equipment intended for Kurdish Peshmerga forces.

Modify requirements of an annual report on the military power of Iran 
        (sec. 1227)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84) to include an assessment 
of the support provided by Iran, and proxy groups affiliated 
with Iran, to non-state actors in the Maghreb region.

   Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Europe and the Russian Federation 


Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to 
        sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally 
        recognized territory of Ukraine (sec. 1231)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1245(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-236) to 
extend the prohibition of funds authorized to be appropriated 
by this Act for fiscal year 2025 from being obligated or 
expended to implement any activity that recognizes the 
sovereignty of the Russian Federation over the internationally 
recognized territory of Ukraine.

Modification of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (sec. 1232)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to provide an additional 2 
years for the period of performance across fiscal years under 
the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). The 
provision would also waive section 2571 of title 10, United 
States Code, with respect to the use of reimbursable support 
from one component of the Department of Defense to perform work 
on behalf of another component in support of USAI. The 
provision would also state that the policy of the United States 
is to (1) Assist Ukraine in maintaining credible defense and 
deterrence capabilities; (2) Bolster security cooperation with 
Ukraine as a means of building a Ukrainian force that can 
defend Ukraine today and deter future aggression; and (3) 
Advocate for continued security-sector reforms in Ukraine. The 
term ``credible defense and deterrence capability'' is defined 
as ``the ability to defend against and deter any credible 
conventional military threat from the Russian Federation acting 
unilaterally or in concert with partners, through the use of 
conventional military means, possessed in sufficient quantity, 
including weapons platforms and munitions, command, control, 
communication, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance 
capabilities.''
    The committee supports Ukraine in its fight against 
Russia's unprovoked and illegal war. The committee notes that 
the security assistance provided by the United States to 
Ukraine has proven vital. Finally, the committee encourages the 
Department of Defense to capitalize on opportunities to enhance 
the capability and capacity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 
including through deepening defense industrial base 
cooperation.

Extension and modification of training for Eastern European national 
        security forces in the course of multilateral exercises (sec. 
        1233)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1251 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to extend the authority to 
train Eastern European national security forces through 
December 31, 2027. The provision would also modify the 
authority to include the Republic of Cyprus among the list of 
countries eligible to receive training.

Modifications to North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Operations 
        Headquarters (sec. 1234)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2350r of title 10, United States Code, to update the 
name of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Special 
Operations Headquarters to the NATO Allied Special Operations 
Forces Command (SOFCOM), in accordance with the NATO decision 
to modify the title. The provision would also increase the 
funding authorized in support of SOFCOM from $50.0 million to 
$55.0 million.

Report on efforts to identify, disseminate, and implement lessons 
        learned from war in Ukraine (sec. 1235)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to provide a report, not later than 90 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 180 
days thereafter, to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives on the efforts by the 
Department of Defense to identify, disseminate, and implement 
lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.

Review, report, and plan regarding logistics networks in North America 
        and Europe (sec. 1236)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to conduct a review of the adequacy of the 
logistics networks in North America and Europe to support the 
operational and contingency plans of the U.S. European Command. 
The provision would also require the Secretary to provide the 
congressional defense committees with a report, not later than 
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, on the 
results of the review and a plan, including timelines and 
assigned responsibilities, to address any deficiencies in the 
logistics networks identified during the review.

Sense of the Senate on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (sec. 
        1237)

    The committee recommends a provision that would express the 
sense of the Senate that the commitment of the United States to 
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is ironclad. The 
provision would also emphasize the importance of engagement, 
investment, and integration across the alliance to manage the 
short-term threat brought about by the Russian Federation's 
unjust war in Ukraine as well as longer-term shared security 
challenges.

Report on defense industrial base cooperation with Ukraine and other 
        allies and partners (sec. 1238)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than 90 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, on efforts to enhance United States 
defense industrial base cooperation with Ukraine and other 
allied partners in Europe.

        Subtitle D--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region


Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative (sec. 1241)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Indo-Pacific Security Initiative, under which the Secretary 
of Defense would be authorized to provide the foreign military 
and national security forces and ministries of defense, or 
security agencies serving a similar defense function, of 
foreign partners in the Indo-Pacific, and regional 
organizations with security missions in the Indo-Pacific 
region, with security assistance utilizing the authorities 
provided in chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, and 
other applicable statutory authorities available to the 
Secretary. The provision would also authorize the Secretary, 
with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to make defense 
articles and services available to partners in the Indo-Pacific 
or to replenish foreign partners who have provided such defense 
articles or services to partners in the Indo-Pacific.

Indo-Pacific multilateral security assistance initiatives (sec. 1242)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of 
State, to seek to engage with appropriate officials from Japan, 
Australia, and the Republic of Korea for the purpose of 
establishing multilateral security assistance initiatives with 
the national security forces of mutual foreign partners in the 
Indo-Pacific region. The provision would also require the 
Secretary to submit an annual report through March 1, 2030, 
regarding multilateral security assistance activities carried 
out under this provision.

Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative (sec. 1243)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1251 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) to extend the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) through 
fiscal year 2025. The provision would also clarify that the 
annual independent assessment of the Commander, U.S. Indo-
Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), shall include the requirements of 
United States Forces Korea and United States Forces Japan.
    The committee notes that additive manufacturing 
capabilities have significant potential for supporting 
distributed military operations in the INDOPACOM area of 
responsibility given the distances between main operating bases 
and harsh conditions present in the theater. Therefore, the 
committee supports the fielding and deployment of additive 
manufacturing capabilities under the PDI.
    Lastly, the committee believes the PDI could be used more 
effectively to incentivize additional investments by the 
military services in joint enabling capabilities needed in the 
Indo-Pacific theater. As the Department of Defense prepares its 
budget request for fiscal year 2026, the committee urges the 
Department to utilize a total obligation authority withhold 
technique for a significant portion of the PDI. Furthermore, 
the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, not later than 
January 1, 2025, to provide the congressional defense 
committees with a plan for utilizing a total obligation 
authority withhold technique, as appropriate, for future PDI 
budget requests across the future years defense plan.

Extension and modification of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa 
        dioxin cleanup (sec. 1244)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1253(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) to extend the authority of the Secretary of Defense to 
transfer funds to the Secretary of State for the Bien Hoa 
dioxin cleanup in Vietnam through fiscal year 2025. The 
provision would also increase the amount that can be 
transferred to $30.0 million per year in light of increased 
commitments.

Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (sec. 1245)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to authorize support under 
the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative to foreign non-
military governmental organizations that have maritime security 
missions among their functional responsibilities when 
assistance is necessary to enable the integration of the 
activities of governmental organizations with the national 
military or other security forces of a foreign partner.

Establishment of partnership program between the United States and 
        Taiwan for military trauma care and research (sec. 1246)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of 
State, to seek to engage with appropriate officials of Taiwan 
for the purpose of establishing a joint program on military 
trauma care and research consistent with the Taiwan Relations 
Act (Public Law 96-8).

Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot program (sec. 1247)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense, using the authorities provided in 
chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, and other 
applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary, to 
establish a pilot program, including an international defense 
personnel exchange program, to support the education of covered 
personnel of Australia, Japan, or the Republic of Korea in 
matters related to nuclear deterrence, nuclear strategy, 
nuclear defense strategy, or other related matters.

Modifications to implementation plan for joint force headquarters in 
        area of operations of United States Indo-Pacific Command (sec. 
        1248)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1087(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to 
require the Secretary of Defense to provide the congressional 
defense committees with a plan for the establishment of joint 
force headquarters subordinate to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in 
Japan, Australia, and any other locations the Secretary 
determines necessary.

Plan to strengthen United States extended deterrence commitments to the 
        Republic of Korea (sec. 1249)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of 
State, to submit a plan to strengthen United States extended 
deterrence commitments to the Republic of Korea in each of the 
next 5 years.

Plan and annual report relating to trilateral security cooperation with 
        Japan and the Republic of Korea (sec. 1250)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of 
State, to submit a plan for advancing trilateral security 
cooperation among the United States, Japan, and the Republic of 
Korea. The provision would also require annual updates on such 
trilateral security cooperation activities through 2029.

Modification of reporting requirement for transfer of defense articles 
        and defense services to Taiwan (sec. 1251)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
paragraph (3) of section 1259A(b) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) to 
clarify that the required report may be submitted in classified 
form.

Implementation plan to support establishment of regional contingency 
        stockpile for Taiwan (sec. 1252)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of 
State, to submit a multiyear implementation plan for Department 
of Defense activities necessary to support the establishment of 
a regional contingency stockpile for Taiwan pursuant to section 
5503(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263).

Consideration of Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base 
        cooperation (sec. 1253)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of 
State, to take measures to ensure that Taiwan is appropriately 
considered, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (Public 
Law 96-8), for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation 
activities aligned with the United States National Defense 
Industrial Strategy to expand global defense production, 
increase supply chain security and resilience, and meet the 
defense needs of Taiwan. The provision would also require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not 
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, a report assessing the feasibility and advisability of 
entering into one or more defense industrial agreements with 
Taiwan and identifying defense capabilities that could benefit 
from such agreements.

Transregional strategy for countering malign activities by the People's 
        Liberation Army (sec. 1254)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit to the congressional defense 
committees a transregional strategy to expose and, as 
appropriate, counter malign activities by the People's 
Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China. The 
provision would also require the Secretary to designate, within 
each geographic combatant command, other than U.S. Indo-Pacific 
Command, a lead component for coordinating transregional 
efforts to counter malign activities by the People's Liberation 
Army.

Assessment of use of Department of Defense facilities in Guam as 
        multinational training locations (sec. 1255)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to assess the feasibility and advisability 
of using existing Department of Defense (DOD) facilities in 
Guam to host training detachments of the military forces of 
foreign partner countries on a permanent or rotational basis.
    The committee strongly supports the U.S. Air Force's 
December 2023 announcement of its intent to host up to 12 
Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15 fighter aircraft 
and associated mission support at Andersen Air Force Base, 
Guam. As noted in the U.S. Air Force's announcement, the 
beddown of these Singaporean aircraft ``is needed to enhance 
the U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) capability to 
support U.S. and partner nation forces within the Indo-Pacific 
region and strengthen the U.S.'s ability to respond regionally 
and worldwide, through construction of infrastructure upgrades 
and increased support of fighter aircraft, in alignment with 
evolving DAF and DOD strategies and initiatives for the region. 
Increasing and improving airfield and munitions infrastructure 
would address capability gaps and allow for greater 
efficiencies and agility in the way ground operations are 
conducted.''
    The committee believes this action will help to both 
improve the readiness of Andersen Air Force Base and the U.S. 
Air Force's interoperability with RSAF partners. The committee 
believes DOD should consider whether there are additional 
opportunities to host the military forces of other foreign 
partner countries on a permanent or rotational basis at 
Andersen Air Force Base or other existing DOD facilities in 
Guam.

Review, report, and plan on adequacy of logistics network in Indo-
        Pacific region (sec. 1256)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to conduct a review of the adequacy of the 
logistics network in the Indo-Pacific region for supporting the 
operational and contingency plans of the U.S. Indo-Pacific 
Command. The provision would also require the Secretary to 
provide a plan to the congressional defense committees that 
includes timelines and assigned responsibilities for addressing 
any deficiencies in the logistics network identified during the 
review.

Report on costs of meeting certain requirements of foreign partners 
        relating to agriculture, fisheries, and forestry (sec. 1257)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a report on agriculture, 
fisheries, and forestry requirements imposed by the government 
of a foreign partner on personnel and equipment of the United 
States Armed Forces in the area of operations of the U.S. Indo-
Pacific Command.

Returning civic action teams to the Republic of the Marshall Islands 
        and the Federated States of Micronesia (sec. 1258)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of 
State, to submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services 
and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on Armed 
Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives on 
the activities of civic action teams in the Republic of Palau 
under the Palau Compact of Free Association Act (Public Law 99-
658). The report should also review the feasibility and 
advisability of restoring the presence of civic action teams in 
the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States 
of Micronesia, as authorized under the Compact of Free 
Association Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-239) and the Compact of 
Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-188).

Modification of public reporting of Chinese military companies 
        operating in the United States (sec. 1259)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) to clarify the public reporting requirements regarding 
Chinese military companies operating in the United States. The 
provision would establish an annual report on the status of 
procurement restrictions on such companies and require the 
Secretary of Defense to promulgate rules, procedures, and 
regulations necessary to implement the provision, including for 
advanced notice, appeal, or deletion of any entity from the 
list of Chinese military companies.

Annual report on military capabilities of allies and partners in Indo-
        Pacific region (sec. 1260)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a report in each of the next 5 
years regarding the military capabilities of allies and 
partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. The 
report would include treaty allies of the United States, 
countries that host a significant United States military 
presence, and any other foreign partner with whom the United 
States maintains a significant security cooperation 
relationship.

Fielding of a common operating picture with Taiwan (sec. 1262)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act 
(Public Law 96-8) and not later than 180 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, to seek to engage with appropriate 
officials of Taiwan for the purpose of fielding capabilities to 
provide to the military forces of Taiwan and the U.S. Indo-
Pacific Command a common operating picture.

Report on corruption in People's Liberation Army (sec. 1263)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than June 1, 2025, to provide 
the congressional defense and intelligence committees with a 
report on corruption in the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Sense of the Senate on defense alliances and partnerships in the Indo-
        Pacific region (sec. 1264)

    The committee recommends a provision that would express the 
sense of the Senate on the importance of defense alliances and 
partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Modification of cooperative program with Vietnam to account for 
        Vietnamese personnel missing in action (sec. 1265)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to make various 
modifications to a cooperative program with Vietnam to account 
for Vietnamese personnel missing in action, and to extend the 
program to 2031.

Prohibition on use of funds for EcoHealth Alliance (sec. 1266)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the use of funds for EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.

                          Subtitle E--Reports


Report on cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People's 
        Republic of China (sec. 1271)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than 180 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, to submit a one-time report to the 
congressional defense committees regarding the military 
cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People's 
Republic of China, and the implications of such cooperation for 
the national security interests of the United States.

                       Subtitle F--Other Matters


Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, irregular warfare, 
        and sensitive activities (sec. 1281)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 485 of title 10, United States Code, to require the 
Secretary of Defense to provide the congressional defense 
committees with quarterly briefings on counterterrorism, 
irregular warfare, and other sensitive activities.

Extension and modification of security briefings on Afghanistan (sec. 
        1282)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1092 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to extend the requirement 
for security briefings on Afghanistan and modify the briefing 
dates through December 31, 2026.

Multilateral Artificial Intelligence Working Group (sec. 1283)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to develop 
and coordinate an artificial intelligence initiative among 
allies and partners of the United States. The provision would 
also require the development of a plan for establishing and 
carrying out activities for the working group, as well as a 
semiannual report to the congressional defense committees on 
the activities of the working group.

Report on Department of Defense role in supporting international legal 
        operations (sec. 1284)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of other 
relevant Federal departments or agencies, to submit a report to 
the appropriate committees of Congress on the role of the 
Department of Defense in supporting whole-of-government efforts 
to identify and expose the international legal operations of 
malign actors. The committee notes the historic and recent use 
of law as a weapon in international relations and great power 
competition, particularly by the People's Republic of China.

Report and briefing on security implications of water scarcity and food 
        security for the United States Central Command (sec. 1285)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a report and provide a briefing 
to the congressional defense committees on the feasibility and 
advisability of including water scarcity and food security in 
the risk assessments and operational plans for the U.S. Central 
Command area of responsibility.

Notifications regarding terrorist groups in Afghanistan (sec. 1286)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to notify the congressional defense 
committees within 30 days of identifying any new training 
facility in Afghanistan that is operated or staffed by al-
Qaeda, ISIS Khorasan, or other United States designated 
terrorist organizations.

Report and briefing on Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar (sec. 1287)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, not later than 120 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, to submit a report and provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees on the 
operational value of Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, taking into 
account its relationship with Hamas and other terrorist 
organizations.

Middle East integrated space and satellite security capability (sec. 
        1288)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of 
State, not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, to provide a strategy for cooperation on space and 
satellite capability with Middle East allies and partners.

Improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense acquisition 
        workforce (sec. 1289)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to issue guidance to the defense 
acquisition workforce and the security cooperation workforce 
governing the execution of foreign military sales (FMS) and 
establish a FMS Continuous Process Improvement Board to serve 
as an enduring structure within the Department of Defense to 
advise the Secretary on ways to improve the FMS process of the 
Department of Defense.

Independent assessment of technology release and foreign disclosure 
        reform initiative (sec. 1290)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an 
independent assessment of the Department of Defense technology 
release and foreign disclosure reform initiative required by 
section 918 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), and submit a report to 
the congressional defense committees no later than July 31, 
2025.

                       Items of Special Interest


African Lion exercise

    The committee recognizes the twentieth anniversary of the 
African Lion exercise hosted by Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, and 
Ghana. African Lion is U.S. Africa Command's (AFRICOM) largest 
joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise 
which builds and maintains interoperability with our African 
and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) partners and 
improves international efforts to meet security challenges 
together.
    The committee notes the importance of the continuation of 
the African Lion exercise in future years, including efforts to 
build readiness to respond to crises and contingencies in 
Africa and address security challenges around the world. The 
committee also notes the importance of the U.S.- Morocco 
security relationship and believes that close cooperation 
between the United States and Morocco is critical to regional 
security.

Assessment of stability of Lebanese Armed Forces

    The committee is concerned about additional impacts to 
regional stability following the horrific terrorist attacks by 
Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023. Of note, Lebanon was 
already assessed to be on the precipice of being a failed state 
prior to the attacks, which is negatively impacting the 
stability of the Lebanese Armed Forces, and their capabilities, 
to counter and deter regional threats including violent 
terrorist organizations, such as Hezbollah.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Director of the 
Defense Intelligence Agency and Undersecretary of Defense for 
Policy to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services 
Committee, not later than February 1, 2025, assessing the 
capabilities of the Lebanese Armed Forces and their willingness 
to counter terrorist organizations, and to provide any policy 
recommendations to ensure they are better postured to counter 
regional threats.

Briefing on North Atlantic Treaty Organization activities in the Indo-
        Pacific region

    Not later than January 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense, 
in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide the 
Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Relations of the 
Senate a briefing on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 
activities in the Indo-Pacific region. At a minimum, the 
briefing shall include:
          (1) A description of efforts by the Department of 
        Defense (DOD) alongside NATO member countries to deter 
        military aggression throughout the Indo-Pacific region;
          (2) A description of the capabilities of NATO member 
        countries relevant to efforts to deter military 
        aggression throughout the Indo-Pacific region, 
        including:
                  (a) an assessment of NATO capabilities that 
                may be available for deployment within the 
                Indo-Pacific region; and
                  (b) an assessment of the adequacy of defense 
                coordination and integration among NATO members 
                in support of deterrence activities in the 
                Indo-Pacific region;
          (3) A description of DOD activities with NATO to 
        reinforce the defense of Hawaii and the United States 
        territories of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern 
        Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.

Department of Defense contributions to United States Government efforts 
        to secure the release of hostages

    The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to deliver a 
classified briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not 
later than January 1, 2025, on Department of Defense (DOD) 
contributions to U.S. Government efforts to secure the release 
of citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States 
being held hostage by designated foreign terrorist 
organizations. At a minimum, the briefing shall include:
          (1) An identification of all U.S. citizens and lawful 
        permanent residents currently being held hostage by 
        designated foreign terrorist organizations;
          (2) An explanation of any intelligence gathered 
        related to such hostages, their condition, and known or 
        suspected location;
          (3) A description of DOD engagement with the Hostage 
        Recovery Fusion Cell and other relevant departments and 
        agencies of the United States Government related to 
        efforts to recover such hostages;
          (4) A description of DOD actions, including 
        contingency planning, taken in response to such 
        intelligence or to gather such intelligence;
          (5) An assessment of opportunities to recover such 
        hostages unilaterally or through partnered operations;
          (6) An explanation of intelligence sharing efforts 
        with allies and partners that could assist in the 
        recovery of such hostages;
          (7) A description of existing DOD authorities to 
        conduct hostage recovery efforts; and
          (8) An explanation of any additional DOD authorities 
        necessary to support the recovery of such hostages.

Designating the Taliban as a transnational criminal organization

    The committee is concerned about reports alleging that 
members of the Taliban have potentially sold weapons and 
equipment that the United States left behind during the 2021 
withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan. The 
committee believes that the Taliban's involvement in illicit 
arms sales, coupled with its participation in global drug 
smuggling rings, could potentially merit classifying the 
Taliban as a transnational criminal organization.
    Not later than February 15, 2025, the committee directs the 
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency to provide a report 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives, and to the United States Council on 
Transnational Organized Crime, assessing the extent to which 
the Taliban and other Afghan terrorist organizations have 
profited from the sale of U.S. origin defense articles that the 
United States left behind during the August 2021 withdrawal 
from Afghanistan, and the security impact of the illicit sale 
of these weapons. The report should be provided in an 
unclassified format but may include a classified annex if 
necessary.

Enhanced end use monitoring

    The committee recognizes the critical role played by the 
Department of Defense (DOD) in conducting Enhanced End Use 
Monitoring to help ensure accountability of defense articles 
and services sold, leased, or exported by the United States 
Government to partner nations. The committee notes that the 
Department of Defense Inspector General (DODIG) published a 
report on January 10, 2024, titled ``Evaluation of the DoD's 
Enhanced End-Use Monitoring of Defense Articles Provided to 
Ukraine'' (DODIG-2024-043), which identified several 
deficiencies in the conduct of the Enhanced End Use Monitoring 
program for articles and services transferred to Ukraine. 
Timely implementation of the DODIG's recommendations included 
in the aforementioned report could improve the efficacy of 
Enhanced End Use Monitoring with respect to Ukraine and other 
partner nations. The committee notes that the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, and 
military departments generally concurred with the DODIG 
recommendations.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Director of the 
Defense Security Cooperation Agency, in coordination with the 
Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Air Force, and any 
other relevant agency, to provide a briefing, not later than 
January 1, 2025, to the Senate Armed Services Committee, on the 
status of implementation of the DODIG's recommendations 
concerning DOD's Enhanced End Use Monitoring Program.

Feasibility of Jordan to Use and Maintain A-10 Fleet

    The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to report to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than February 1, 2025, on the 
feasibility and advisability of transferring retiring A-10 
aircraft to Jordan. The report should include an analysis of 
Jordan's ability to maintain the aircraft on their own.

Indo-Pacific water security

    The committee recognizes the work of the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to map and preserve critical water infrastructure 
on DOD installations and its efforts to promote resilience amid 
increasing demand for and restricted or contested access to 
water, such as in the event of a potential conflict scenario in 
the Indo-Pacific region.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in coordination with the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 1, 2025, on access to water in the Indo-Pacific region, 
to include a focus on infrastructure owned, controlled, or 
otherwise accessible to DOD. The briefing shall also include an 
assessment of the extent to which relevant critical 
infrastructure is under foreign ownership and the potential 
implications for DOD operations. Finally, the briefing shall 
include an assessment of the challenges of the People's 
Republic of China in maintaining water security.

Inspector General oversight of joint logistics over-the-shore 
        capability of the Department of Defense

    The committee directs the Department of Defense Inspector 
General (DODIG) to submit a report, not later than March 1, 
2025, presenting findings and recommendations regarding the 
capability of the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out 
joint logistics over the shore (JLOTS) operations and 
exercises. The report must be unclassified but may include a 
classified annex.
    The DODIG report should include:
          (1) The organizational structure used by DOD to carry 
        out JLOTS exercises and operations, including the 
        responsible combatant command and participating joint 
        services;
          (2) A list of the governing DOD publications, 
        including manuals, directives, and instructions, of 
        DOD, the Joint Staff, and the military services, as 
        applicable;
          (3) A summary of all JLOTS exercises and operations 
        conducted by U.S. Transportation Command, or any other 
        combatant command, or carried out by the military 
        services, from 2014 to 2024, including lessons learned 
        from those exercises and operations. The summary for 
        each exercise or operation shall include:
                  (a) the command structure;
                  (b) the participating units;
                  (c) the purpose of the use of the JLOTS;
                  (d) the capabilities of the JLOTS, including 
                geographical and climate considerations in its 
                deployment; and,
                  (e) an accounting of all personnel injuries 
                and equipment loss or damage during the 
                deployment of the JLOTS capability whether in 
                an exercise or an operation.
          (4) The following information specific to the 
        deployment of the JLOTS capability to provide 
        humanitarian assistance to Gaza in 2024:
                  (a) the preparatory planning and 
                consideration for deploying the JLOTS 
                capability to provide assistance to Gaza prior 
                to the President's announcement of his decision 
                to deploy this capability on March 7, 2024;
                  (b) whether DOD was able to assess or control 
                the distribution of the aid once it left DOD's 
                possession and if not, who controlled the aid 
                and what became of it;
                  (c) whether DOD conducted an assessment of 
                the threat to U.S. personnel or JLOTS equipment 
                at the Gaza pier, and if so, what that 
                assessment indicated;
                  (d) a list of injuries sustained and 
                equipment damaged; and,
                  (e) lessons learned from the JLOTS deployment 
                to Gaza.
          (5) Any other matter the Inspector General considers 
        appropriate.

Monitoring and countering terrorism activity in Afghanistan

    The committee observes with deep concern reports that 
United States-designated terrorist organizations are gaining 
new footholds in Afghanistan. The most recent report by the 
United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team 
has ``identified up to eight new al Qaeda training camps, one 
stockpile weapons base, and five madrassas this quarter with 
help from al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent.'' The committee 
believes that such developments may represent a violation of 
the Taliban's commitments under the February 29, 2020, U.S.-
Taliban agreement, under which the Taliban affirmed ``its 
continued commitment not to cooperate with or permit 
international terrorist groups or individuals to recruit, 
train, raise funds (including through the production or 
distribution of narcotics), transit Afghanistan or misuse its 
internationally recognized travel documents, or conduct other 
support activities in Afghanistan, and will not host them.''
    The committee reaffirms the need for a robust 
counterterrorism architecture to ensure that Afghanistan cannot 
be a used as a base to conduct attacks against the United 
States or its allies. Therefore, the committee directs the 
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Commander, U.S. 
Central Command (CENTCOM), no later than February 15, 2025, to 
provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee to 
address the following issues:
          (1) The operational requirements for monitoring and 
        countering United States-designated terrorist groups in 
        Afghanistan, and the cost estimates for satisfying 
        those requirements;
          (2) The role of the Department of Defense in any 
        ongoing interagency deliberations on updated guidance 
        with respect to counterterrorism policy;
          (3) The types and amounts of intelligence, 
        surveillance, and reconnaissance coverage required to 
        facilitate monitoring and countering terrorist activity 
        in Afghanistan;
          (4) Efforts to secure basing or access agreements 
        with countries neighboring Afghanistan; and
          (5) Other such matters the Secretary or CENTCOM 
        Commander deems necessary.

People's Liberation Army attempts to exploit knowledge of the tactics, 
        techniques, and procedures of the United States military

    The committee is concerned that the Chinese People's 
Liberation Army (PLA) is seeking to advance their knowledge of 
the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by the 
United States military, North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
(NATO) allies, and other foreign partners. As highlighted in a 
September 2023 memorandum issued by then-Air Force Chief of 
Staff General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. ``foreign companies are 
targeting and recruiting U.S. and NATO trained military talent 
across specialties and career fields to train the PLA abroad to 
fill gaps in their military capabilities.'' The committee notes 
that United States military TTPs are a critical element of the 
combat effectiveness that underpins our national security. 
Therefore, to improve awareness of the threat and to enable 
effective mitigation strategies, the committee directs the 
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with Director of National 
Intelligence, to submit a report to the congressional defense 
and intelligence committees, not later than January 1, 2025, 
that includes:
          (1) An analysis of the PLA's efforts to collect 
        information regarding United States military TTPs from 
        former servicemembers and Department of Defense (DOD) 
        civilians, the intended use of such information, and 
        how foreign-owned companies seek to obscure connections 
        to the PLA;
          (2) An assessment of the counterintelligence threat 
        facing former servicemembers and DOD civilians, 
        including those who conduct commercial tactical 
        training services;
          (3) An assessment of the effectiveness of current 
        efforts by DOD to educate current and former 
        servicemembers and DOD civilians regarding such threats 
        and their obligations under United States law and DOD 
        policy;
          (4) An assessment of the feasibility and advisability 
        of establishing a process for former servicemembers and 
        DOD civilians to vet offers for employment by foreign 
        owned companies, including the establishment of a list 
        of foreign-owned companies with no known ties to the 
        PLA;
          (5) An articulation of any other actions that can be 
        taken across the targeted population to mitigate these 
        issues, including to inform and protect U.S. 
        servicemembers and DOD civilians during and after their 
        service, including an identification of additional 
        authorities or resources necessary to implement such 
        actions; and
          (6) Any other matters deemed relevant by the 
        Secretary or Director.
    To contribute to public awareness, the required report 
shall be unclassified to the maximum extent practicable, with a 
classified annex if necessary.

Qatar hosting of Hamas

    The committee notes that the State of Qatar, a major non-
NATO ally of the United States, continues to host Hamas, a 
designated foreign terrorist organization responsible for the 
deaths of more than 33 Americans and the kidnapping of 12 
Americans on October 7, 2023. The committee notes that the 
hosting of Hamas was originally undertaken in full coordination 
by multiple, sequential U.S. administrations. The committee 
further notes that 8 months into this crisis, Hamas has not 
changed its negotiating position, despite reasonable offers 
from Israel that would result in the release of all the 
hostages, including all eight Americans, increase humanitarian 
assistance to the people of Gaza, and provide a pathway for a 
sustainable end to the conflict. Therefore, if Hamas refuses 
reasonable negotiations, the committee directs that the 
Secretary of Defense urge his Qatari counterparts to expel 
senior Hamas officials.

Recognition of the importance of the long-standing alliance between the 
        United States and Jordan

    The committee appreciates the long-standing alliance 
between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. 
Jordan remains a critical partner of the United States in 
providing stability across the Middle East, maintaining 
peaceful relations with Israel, and deterring adversaries 
within the region. The committee commends Jordan for defense of 
its air space on the night of April 13, 2024.
    The committee also recognizes the need for additional 
critical capabilities, including F-16 aircraft, to counter 
growing air threats, including unmanned aerial systems, within 
Jordan and across the U.S. Central Command area of 
responsibility. The committee recognizes the importance of the 
Jordanian Air Force's proposal to acquire Block 52 F-16 fighter 
aircraft. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of 
Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense and foreign 
relations committees, not later than February 1, 2025, on any 
current or future plans to utilize existing authorities to 
increase air defense for counter unmanned aerial systems in 
Jordan to protect United States ally and partner interests, and 
the status of efforts to work with the Jordanian Ministry of 
Defense to identify needed Block 52 F-16 fighter aircraft that 
Jordan can acquire as expeditiously as possible, and any other 
security assistance jointly identified by the United States and 
Jordan.

Report on AUKUS Pillar II activities

    The committee continues to support the efforts of the 
Department of Defense to increase collaboration with our 
Australian and United Kingdom partners under the partnership 
among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, 
commonly known as the AUKUS partnership. While progress is 
being made under AUKUS Pillar I relating to nuclear-powered 
submarines, the committee is less clear on the activities being 
conducted under AUKUS Pillar II, which include research and 
development collaboration on a broad range of emerging 
technology areas. The committee believes such collaboration has 
the potential to show nearer-term demonstrations of commitment 
and also nearer-term benefits, but the lack of details shared 
with the committee to date on projects conducted under Pillar 
II has hindered congressional oversight of these activities.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report on the activities conducted under Pillar II 
of the AUKUS partnership to the congressional defense 
committees not later than March 1, 2025. The report shall 
include the following:
          (1) Requirements and milestones for completed, 
        current, and planned projects developed under Pillar II 
        of the AUKUS partnership;
          (2) Identification of sources of funding for 
        completed, current, and planned AUKUS Pillar II 
        projects;
          (3) An explanation of the organizational structure 
        and processes within the Department of Defense that 
        facilitates collaboration on AUKUS Pillar II projects;
          (4) Recommendations for facilitating collaboration 
        with the United Kingdom and Australia on AUKUS Pillar 
        II projects;
          (5) An assessment of the effectiveness of the 
        modifications to the International Traffic in Arms 
        Regulations (ITAR) made in the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 for facilitating 
        collaboration;
          (6) Opportunities for improving collaboration between 
        the defense industrial base and academic institutions 
        of the three countries to facilitate AUKUS Pillar II 
        projects;
          (7) An assessment of the effects and feasibility of 
        expanding the AUKUS Pillar II partnership beyond the 
        three founding countries; and
          (8) Other topics deemed relevant by the Department 
        related to projects developed under Pillar II of the 
        AUKUS partnership.

Report on Russian and North Korean cooperation on space, nuclear, and 
        missile technologies

    The committee notes with concern the increased coordination 
and cooperation between the Russian Federation and the 
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the realms of 
space, nuclear, and missile technologies. This collaboration 
poses significant implications for regional and global 
security. Particularly, the committee is alarmed by activities 
conducted by Russia that have the potential to destabilize the 
Korean Peninsula and adversely impact regional security 
dynamics. Therefore, the committee believes future iterations 
of the Department of Defense's annual report on Russia Military 
Power should include, to the extent feasible:
          (1) A comprehensive account of any cooperative 
        efforts between the Russian Federation and the DPRK on 
        technological development or associated economic 
        cooperation designed to enhance military capabilities 
        relating to missiles, nuclear weapons, or space-based 
        systems;
          (2) An analysis of specific activities undertaken by 
        Russia that are considered particularly destabilizing 
        to the Korean Peninsula; and
          (3) An assessment of how such activities could 
        negatively affect regional security, with particular 
        emphasis on the threats posed to U.S. allies and 
        interests in the region.

Security on the Tibetan Plateau

    The committee notes increased activities by the Chinese 
People's Liberation Army on the Tibetan Plateau have the 
potential to affect regional security, particularly with 
respect to India. Therefore, the committee believes future 
iterations of the Department of Defense's annual report on 
Military and Security Developments Involving the People's 
Republic of China, required by section 1202 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-
65), as amended, should include, to the extent feasible, an 
assessment of the military and security strategy of the 
People's Republic of China on the Tibetan Plateau, including 
risks posed by political and regional conflicts, resource 
control and water-related resource conflicts, and 
infrastructure development.

Situation in Israel and Gaza

    The committee condemns in the strongest terms the horrific 
terrorist attack that Hamas perpetrated against Israel on 
October 7, 2023, during which approximately 1,200 people were 
murdered, including 33 U.S. citizens, and over 250 people were 
taken hostage, including 12 Americans. The committee extends 
its deepest sympathies to the victims of this outrageous attack 
and their families, as well as to the many thousands of 
Israelis who remain internally displaced due to Hamas' attack. 
The committee urges the Biden Administration and the 
international community to continue its support for the state 
of Israel in its national defense, including ensuring the 
return of all remaining hostages, which include U.S. citizens, 
and working to degrade and defeat Hamas.
    The committee is concerned about the plight of the civilian 
population in Gaza with more than 2 million people at risk of 
experiencing extreme hunger. The committee supports efforts by 
the Department of Defense to assist the Israeli government, 
regional partners, and non-governmental organizations to 
increase the capacity of humanitarian assistance being provided 
to the people of Gaza. The committee affirms that it is in the 
national security interests of the United States, and its 
allies and partners, to help ensure regional stability in the 
Middle East.

Strategy to counter threats at Al-Tanf Garrison

    The committee is concerned about the rise in the threats 
against United States service members located at Al-Tanf 
Garrison in Syria. The committee directs the Secretary of 
Defense to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than February 1, 2025, on efforts to 
protect service members at Al-Tanf from threats related to the 
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Iranian-backed groups, 
the Russian Federation and the Assad regime, and any additional 
support that is required.

Support for Afghan Allies

    Three years after the transition of U.S. forces from 
Afghanistan, the committee remains deeply concerned about the 
safety and security of Afghans who worked alongside the United 
States and coalition partners for 20 years.
    The committee notes its support for an extension of the 
Special Immigrant Visa program for Afghans, and clarification 
of processing procedures to ensure the thousands of Afghans 
awaiting adjudication of their status are done so efficiently 
and appropriately. The committee further urges the Department 
of Defense to continue assisting in efforts to ensure the 
processing of applications where possible. The committee 
strongly supports a comprehensive approach to continue to 
facilitate the relocation and resettlement of at-risk Afghans, 
including those that remain in Afghanistan under threat from 
the Taliban, and those currently residing in third countries.

Threats from Ansar Allah

    The committee is deeply concerned by the ongoing threats 
from air and missile attacks from Ansar Allah, commonly known 
as the Houthis, and the impacts these attacks have on freedom 
of navigation of United States and international naval and 
commercial vessels. The committee directs the Commander, U.S. 
Central Command, to brief the congressional defense committees 
not later than February 1, 2025, regarding military support and 
assistance that is currently being provided to Middle Eastern 
allies and partners to counter these threats, and any 
additional support that is required.

U.S. national security interests in Africa

    The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to provide 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives a report, not later than January 1, 2025, on 
the U.S. national security interests in, and related to, each 
of the following countries: Gabon, Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea, 
Mali, and Chad. The report shall include an assessment of the 
U.S. national security interests in each of the countries and 
their respective regions, and whether U.S. national security 
interests would benefit from the resumption of any of the 
programs listed below, if such programs have been halted as a 
result of section 7008 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
2023 (Public Law 117-328).
    The covered programs are as follows:
          (1) Military to military engagements, including 
        programs authorized under sections 311, 312, and 341 of 
        title 10, United States Code;
          (2) Training with foreign forces, including programs 
        authorized under sections 321 and 322 of title 10, 
        United States Code;
          (3) Educational and training activities, including 
        programs authorized under sections 342, 345, 347, and 
        348 of title 10, United States Code;
          (4) Support to operations, including programs 
        authorized under section 331 of title 10, United States 
        Code; and
          (5) Capacity building, including programs authorized 
        under sections 332 and 333 of title 10, United States 
        Code.

U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Northern Command cyber cooperation pilot 
        program

    Adversaries such as the People's Republic of China, the 
Russian Federation, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 
and transnational criminal elements, including cyber criminals, 
are able to target the seams that exist in the cybersecurity 
infrastructure of our partners in Latin America and the 
Caribbean. The committee appreciates the work that the 
Department of Defense has done in support of our partners in 
the region.
    In order to build on that work, the committee directs the 
Secretary of Defense to provide a report to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than June 1, 2025, on a strategy 
for cybersecurity cooperation in Latin America and the 
Caribbean, to include the feasibility and advisability of 
potential participation of regional countries in a future cyber 
cooperation pilot program for the purposes of enhancing 
cybersecurity resilience and readiness in Latin America and the 
Caribbean, and increasing regional cooperation between the 
United States and such countries. The strategy should include 
consideration of plans for the training of military officers 
and relevant civilian defense officials on matters such as 
human rights, rule of law, and internet freedom.

U.S.-Armenia defense cooperation

    The committee notes that in the past year the U.S. military 
has moved expeditiously to strengthen its relationship with the 
Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, including conducting 
training exercises in Armenia for the first time in many years. 
The committee encourages the Department of Defense to continue 
to seek opportunities to strengthen engagement, including 
through bilateral training opportunities and other security 
cooperation activities, as appropriate.

United States-Bahrain security relationship

    The committee notes that strengthening the United States-
Kingdom of Bahrain bilateral relationship is in the interests 
of the United States. The committee greatly appreciates 
Bahrain's designation as a U.S. major non-NATO ally, full 
normalization with Israel, strong condemnation of the October 
7, 2023, attack on Israel, hosting of the U.S. Naval Forces 
Central Command and Commander 5th Fleet, and the September 2023 
U.S.-Kingdom of Bahrain Comprehensive security integration and 
prosperity agreement.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in coordination with the Secretaries of the military 
departments, to provide a report to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not 
later than March 10, 2025, on efforts to deepen security 
cooperation with the Kingdom of Bahrain. The report shall 
include the following:
          (1) Efforts to provide required capabilities to 
        ensure that Bahrain can provide for its own defense;
          (2) Efforts to increase interoperability for regional 
        security and counterterrorism;
          (3) Efforts to boost Bahrain's capabilities to 
        counter smuggling and terrorism;
          (4) Efforts to strengthen Bahrain's defense 
        relationship with Israel in the context of the Abraham 
        Accords; and
          (5) Efforts to improve Bahrain's ability to counter 
        threats from violent extremist organizations.

Western Balkans

    The committee notes the importance of military-to-military 
cooperation between the United States, the European Union, and 
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to support peace 
and security in the Western Balkans. The committee strongly 
supports bilateral engagements with the Armed Forces of Bosnia 
and Herzegovina, which reaffirm the U.S. commitment to their 
efforts to enhance stability and defend the territorial 
integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    The committee notes the important role of the European 
Union Force, Operation Althea (EUFOR Althea), whose remit is to 
support a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and 
Herzegovina. Further, the committee notes continued Russian 
malign influence operations to undermine Bosnia and 
Herzegovina's territorial integrity and multi-ethnic character, 
and encourages the Department of Defense to continue to work 
closely with EUFOR Althea and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and 
Herzegovina to address these challenge and to conduct prudent 
planning with allies and partners in case of a Russian veto of 
the United Nations mandate under Security Council Resolution 
1575.

                TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION

Cooperative Threat Reduction funds (sec. 1301)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
$350.1 million for the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) 
program, define the funds as authorized to be appropriated in 
section 301 of this Act, and authorize CTR funds to be 
available for obligation for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027.
Temporary continuation of requirement for reports on activities and 
        assistance under Department of Defense Cooperative Threat 
        Reduction Program (sec. 1302)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1080(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to reinstate the annual 
reporting requirement for the Department of Defense Cooperative 
Threat Reduction (CTR) program through calendar year 2030.
    The CTR program facilitates joint collaboration with 
foreign nations to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass 
destruction. Recent CTR activities, such as helping to secure 
dangerous pathogens in high-containment laboratories in Africa, 
demonstrate the value of providing a report on the unique 
insights on global facilities and research for the protection 
of U.S. servicemembers.

                    TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

                     Subtitle A--Military Programs

Working capital funds (sec. 1401)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for the defense working capital funds at the 
levels identified in section 4501 of division D of this Act.
Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense (sec. 1402)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, 
Defense, at the levels identified in section 4501 of division D 
of this Act.
Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide (sec. 1403)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug 
Activities, Defense-wide, at the levels identified in section 
4501 of division D of this Act.
Defense Inspector General (sec. 1404)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for the Office of the Inspector General of the 
Department of Defense at the levels identified in section 4501 
of division D of this Act.
Defense Health Program (sec. 1405)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for the Defense Health Program activities at the 
levels identified in section 4501 of division D of this Act.

                 Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile

Restoring the National Defense Stockpile (sec. 1411)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a plan to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than April 15, 2025, to fully 
fund existing National Defense Stockpile requirements.
Storage of strategic and critical materials in the National Defense 
        Stockpile (sec. 1412)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend the 
Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 
et seq.) to authorize the Stockpile Manager to enter into 
leases for the storage of strategic and critical materials in 
the National Defense Stockpile.
Consultations with respect to environmental reviews of projects that 
        will increase availability of strategic and critical materials 
        for acquisition for National Defense Stockpile (sec. 1413)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to consult with the head of any agency 
responsible for the development of an environmental document 
for a project that will result in an increase in the 
availability of strategic and critical materials for 
acquisition for the National Defense Stockpile.

                       Subtitle C--Other Matters

Eligibility of Space Force officers for membership on Armed Forces 
        Retirement Home Advisory Council (sec. 1421)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1502 of the Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 
(Public Law 101-510) to add the Deputy Chief of Space 
Operations for Human Capital and the Chief Master Sergeant of 
the Space Force as members of the Armed Forces Retirement Home 
Advisory Council.
Armed Forces Retirement Home: availability of licensed independent 
        practitioners; resources (sec. 1422)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1513 of the Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 
(Public Law 101-510) to require the Armed Forces Retirement 
Home (AFRH) to have appropriate licensed independent health 
care practitioners available during the daily business hours of 
the facility and on-call at other times. The provision would 
also authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into 
agreements to facilitate payments from the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to the AFRH for health care services provided to 
covered DOD beneficiaries at AFRH facilities.
Authority for transfer of funds to Joint Department of Defense-
        Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration 
        Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois 
        (sec. 1423)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the transfer of $162.5 million to the Joint Department of 
Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility 
Demonstration Fund for operations of the Captain James A. 
Lovell Federal Health Care Center.
Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces retirement home (sec. 
        1424)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
an appropriation of $69.5 million from the Armed Forces 
Retirement Home Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025 for the 
operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

                       Items of Special Interest

Acid mine drainage separation technology
    The committee recognizes that the Department of Defense 
(DOD) has invested in a technology capable of separating 
critical and strategic materials, including rare earth 
elements, from acid mine drainage. Not later than April 1, 
2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees 
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives a briefing assessing the feasibility and 
advisability of providing a domestic supply of rare earth 
elements from acid mine drainage using existing technology. The 
briefing shall include: (1) An estimate of the infrastructure 
and resources required to meet viable production levels to 
receive required critical and strategic materials for DOD 
requirements; (2) A description of existing investments in the 
technology that uses acid mine drainage for critical and 
strategic materials; (3) Whether or not acid mine drainage 
separation technology could provide a domestic source for 
critical materials in the future; and (4) Anything else the 
Secretary determines relevant.

Niobium oxide policy

    The committee understands that niobium oxide plays a 
critical role in heat-resistant superalloys extensively used in 
fighter aircraft, tactical and strategic missiles, space launch 
platforms, and other in-development weapon systems, like 
hypersonics. Niobium's low density compared to other refractory 
metals provides a very high strength-to-weight ratio, which in 
turn reduces the mass of aerospace components while increasing 
fuel efficiency and payload capacity. Its high melting point 
also makes niobium an essential component of many Air Force, 
Navy, Army, and Marine Corps defense systems, such as solid 
rocket motor skirts and nozzles for turbine engines and liquid-
fueled space launch systems. It is a vital component of C103 
alloy, Inconel, and other mission-critical alloys.
    However, the United States is 100 percent dependent on 
foreign sources, including Brazil, Thailand, Estonia, India, 
and others, for its niobium oxide. For example, Brazilian mines 
account for approximately 76 percent of global niobium oxide 
production. However, Chinese entities control a percentage of 
that production through a combination of outright ownership and 
equity-to-offtake agreements with Brazil's three niobium mines. 
A fourth niobium mine in Canada was acquired in 2014 by an 
investor group backed in large part by Hong Kong and Singapore 
investment funds with close ties to Chinese interests. 
Developing a domestic mine-to-oxide supply chain for high-
purity niobium oxide should be a key priority for the 
Department of Defense given its essential role in so many 
defense technologies.

Report on establishment of scaled domestic production of integrated 
        rare earth metals and magnet block

    Not later than June 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to the congressional defense committees a briefing on 
the advisability and feasibility of establishing scaled 
production of integrated rare earth metals and magnet block in 
the United States and countries that are allies or partners of 
the United States that are capable of supplying existing magnet 
finishers operating in the United States and such countries. 
The briefing shall include considerations of, and a strategy 
for, the coordination with allied or partnered countries for 
the production and processing of rare earth metals and magnet 
block, including the supply chain for magnets from extraction 
of rare earth metals and magnet block to finished magnets, as 
well as leveraging the most effective technology to achieve 
scale in production. In preparing of the briefing, the 
Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of 
Commerce. The briefing shall be submitted in unclassified form 
but may include a classified annex.

Tungsten alloy manufacturing

    Tungsten has unique physical properties that make it well-
suited for defense applications, including a high melting point 
along with high hardness and density. The Department of Defense 
relies on tungsten to support several of its platforms 
including aircraft, ordnance, warheads, and missiles, with 
specific applications being counterweights, kinetic energy 
penetrators, fragmentation spheres and cubes, explosively 
formed penetrators, and rocket nozzles. The global market for 
tungsten is largely dominated by foreign companies, including 
those with operations in China. Approximately 80 percent of 
tungsten is mined in China with no domestic mine open at this 
time. Many of the other processing steps, such as the 
conversion steps needed to turn ore into metal powder, 
machining, swaging, and wire drawing are provided by one U.S. 
source.
    Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the necessity of 
tungsten has become more apparent as it has been included in 
many of the defense items that the U.S. is providing to 
Ukrainian forces. The committee understands the importance of 
tungsten manufacturing to key defense products, including 
rockets, penetrators, missiles, and ordnance. Modernizing the 
manufacturing processes that yield this critical equipment 
helps to enable the readiness for these items. The committee 
encourages the Department of Defense to support manufacturing 
capability improvements and capacity for tungsten products.

                              Budget Items


Topline increase

    As described in the 4501 table, the committee recommends an 
increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget 
request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase 
military construction, address the highest-priority unfunded 
requirements of the military services and combatant commanders, 
decrease the Department's facility maintenance backlog, and 
strengthen the defense industrial base.

Prioritizing counter-drug activities

    The budget request included $339.3 million in Drug 
Interdiction & Counter-Drug Activities, Defense for Counter-
Narcotics Support.
    The committee recommends an increase of $52.9 million for 
additional counter-drug activities and activities to counter 
transnational organized crime. The committee recommends the 
following decreases from diversity and inclusion programs in 
the Military Personnel (MP) and Operation and Maintenance (OM) 
accounts:
          MPANG, -$546,000
          OMANG SAG 011Z, -$186,000
          MPARNG, -$83,000
          OMARNG SAG 131, -$155,000
          MPAFR, -$75,000
          OMAFR SAG 042A, -$85,000
          OMDAF SAG 031A, -$241,000
          OMDAF SAG 031D, -$5.7 million
          OMDAF SAG 042A, -$13.2 million
          OMN SAG 1C1C, -$709,000
          OMN SAG 3A1J, -$446,000
          OMN SAG 3B4K, -$1.7 million
          OMN SAG 4A4M, -$710,000
          OMN SAG 4A3M, -$1.6 million
          OMMC SAG 4A4G, -$2.0 million
          OMDW SAG 4GT8, -$10.1 million
          OMDW SAG 4GTN, -$15.4 million

Defense Health Program unobligated balances

    The budget request included $38.9 billion in Operation and 
Maintenance, Defense-wide (OMDW) for the Defense Health Program 
(DHP).
    The committee recommends a decrease of $185.9 million 
across DHP, reflecting the amount of unobligated funds from 
fiscal year 2023, according to analysis by the Government 
Accountability Office.

   TITLE XV--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE 
                                MATTERS

                      Subtitle A--Space Activities

Modification of Air Force space contractor responsibility watch list 
        (sec. 1501)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1612 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) to authorize the Space 
Service Acquisition Executive of the Department of the Air 
Force to place identified contractors on a watch list for poor 
performance, and would require approval for additional 
contracting.
Extension and modification of certifications regarding integrated 
        tactical warning and attack assessment mission of the 
        Department of the Air Force (sec. 1502)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1666 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) to provide waiver 
authority to the annual certification of the Integrated 
Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) System. The 
ITW/AA System is a dual-phenomenology system used to verify an 
attack on the United States using terrestrial radars and space-
based systems. This provision would authorize the Secretary of 
Defense to avoid certain required actions if the Secretary 
certifies that resources are, and will be, available to 
remediate any deficiencies.
Modification of milestone decision authority for space-based ground and 
        airborne moving target indication systems (sec. 1503)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1684 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to modify the milestone 
decision authority to oversee program cost and the execution 
baseline. The provision would also require the service 
acquisition executive for the Air Force for space systems and 
programs to designate a Program Executive Office for space-
based air and ground moving target indication.
    The committee notes that section 1684 designated the 
Secretary of the Air Force as the responsible party for 
presenting air and ground moving target indication capabilities 
to the combatant commanders--consistent with the Unified 
Command Plan. However, the committee is concerned that not 
enough progress has been made in air moving target indication. 
The committee understands that this effort involves the 
integration of many sensor systems in a number of domains, but 
the program is still developing necessary documents for 
establishing the air moving target integration as a program of 
record. Further, the committee believes that greater efforts 
must be made to employ the expertise of Air Battle Managers, 
who will ultimately make the information gained from this 
program useful to the warfighter.
    In addition, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on the contribution 
of Air Battle Managers to the design of the space-based air and 
ground moving target indication program.
Space Force satellite ground systems (sec. 1504)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 135 of title 10, United States Code, to require 
completion and operation of satellite ground systems and 
modifications before associated satellite launches. The 
provision would authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to 
waive this requirement for national security purposes as 
necessary.
    The committee notes that the Assistant Secretary of the Air 
Force for Space Acquisition and Integration issued a memorandum 
on Space Acquisition Tenets, on October 31, 2022, which 
included a requirement for ground systems to be operational 
before satellite launch. The committee supports this position, 
and notes the Department of Defense's longstanding practice of 
launching satellites before ground systems are fully 
operational.
Modification of notification of foreign interference of national 
        security space (sec. 1505)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2278 of title 10, United States Code, by modifying and 
simplifying the statutory requirements for the Commander, U.S. 
Space Command (SPACECOM), to notify the congressional defense 
committees of each intentional attempt by foreign actors to 
interfere with national security space capabilities. The 
provision would: (1) Limit the SPACECOM Commander's notice 
requirement to critical national security space capabilities, 
rather than all national security space capabilities; (2) Allow 
the SPACECOM Commander to provide notice of continuous or 
repetitive signal interference in a consolidated monthly 
report, rather than submitting new notices for each day of 
jamming attempts; and (3) Simplify the SPACECOM Commander's 
reporting requirement to one consolidated report to the 
congressional defense and intelligence committees.
    The committee notes that section 911 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-
239) established notification requirements for instances of 
foreign interference of U.S. national defense satellites. The 
committee understands that, due to orbital dynamics, foreign 
interference typically results in multiple interference events, 
and that no threshold has been defined for what type of 
national security satellite is receiving interference.
Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve Program (sec. 1506)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a Commercial 
Augmentation Space Reserve Fleet, and would direct DOD to enter 
into an agreement with a federally funded research and 
development center (FFRDC) to conduct a study on: (1) The 
availability and adequacy of commercial insurance to protect 
the financial interests of contractors providing space support 
services to DOD; (2) The adequacy of existing legal authorities 
for U.S. government protection of such interests if commercial 
insurance is not available, or not available on reasonable 
terms and; (3) Potential options for U.S. government-provided 
insurance. The Secretary of the Air Force shall provide a 
report to the congressional defense committees, not later than 
March 31, 2025, on the results of the study.
    The committee notes that on April 2, 2024, DOD released its 
Commercial Space Integration Strategy, which proposed a civil 
reserve-like fleet of commercial space operations. The strategy 
notes that, ``In the air and maritime domains, the U.S. 
Government established contractual mechanisms through the Civil 
Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) and the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift 
Agreement (VISA), respectively, to ensure logistics support 
from commercial operators during crisis.'' The U.S. Space Force 
further advanced the concept of a Commercial Augmentation Space 
Reserve Fleet in its April 2024 Commercial Space Strategy. The 
committee believes that DOD should develop mechanisms that 
enable integration of commercial space to build resilience 
across the full range of space mission areas.
Designation of Program Executive Officer for Space Command, Control, 
        and Integration (sec. 1507)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and 
Integration to designate a Program Executive Officer for Space 
Command, Control, and Integration to oversee U.S. Space 
Command's (SPACECOM) requirements for developing a system to 
support a combined operations center at the National Space 
Defense Center. The provision also requires an annual report to 
the congressional defense committees.
    The committee notes that SPACECOM must have the 
capabilities to detect a threat to U.S. or allied space 
systems, direct fires to engage the threat, and conduct battle 
damage assessments. The committee notes that these capabilities 
are held by combined air operations centers at other combatant 
commands.
Modification of quarterly reports on Global Positioning System III 
        space segment, Global Positioning System operational control 
        segment, and Military Global Positioning System user equipment 
        acquisition programs (sec. 1508)
    The committee recommends a provision that would modify 
Comptroller General reporting and briefing requirements for the 
Global Positioning System III space segment, the Global 
Positioning System operational control segment, and the 
Military Global Positioning System user equipment acquisition 
programs.
Resilience of position, navigation, and timing technologies and 
        services (sec. 1509)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require 
that any position, navigation, and timing technology and 
service procured, or otherwise acquired by the Department of 
Defense, to have the ability to acquire, track, and provide 
accurate position, navigation, or timing information if L1 
Signals or L2 Signals are jammed, spoofed, blocked, or subject 
to harmful interference.

                       Subtitle B--Nuclear Forces

Sense of the Senate on the Congressional Strategic Posture Commission 
        (sec. 1511)
    The committee recommends a provision that would express the 
sense of the Senate that the final report of the Congressional 
Strategic Posture Commission, published on October 12, 2023, 
presented concerning findings including a deteriorating 
international security situation that is more dangerous for the 
United States and its allies and partners, and an imperative 
for the United States to take prompt, decisive action in order 
to maintain its position in the international order in order to 
deter global conflict.
    The provision would also state that it is the policy of the 
United States that: (1) Deterrence of strategic attacks is the 
nation's highest defense priority; and (2) The U.S. Government 
will take all required actions to ensure the Department of 
Defense and Department of Energy are provided with the 
necessary authorities and resources to meet emerging strategic 
threats.
Review of recommendations by the Strategic Posture Commission (sec. 
        1512)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy to provide a 
report to the congressional defense committees, not later than 
March 31, 2025, that assesses the final report of the 
Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United 
States, published in October 2023. This report should include a 
review of the approximately 80 recommendations included in 
Commission's report.
Matters relating to the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (sec. 
        1513)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1640 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to modify the statutory 
direction to establish a joint program between the Department 
of Energy and the Department of Defense to develop a nuclear-
armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N). The provision would 
also require the Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Defense, 
if an alternative to the W80-4 warhead were to be pursued, to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on 
an outline of the project including a cost estimate and an 
explanation of the alternative warhead's benefits over the W80-
4 warhead. In addition, the provision would require the 
Secretary of the Navy to establish a program element and 
program office for the SLCM-N development program.
    The provision would also limit the amount of funds that may 
be obligated or expended by the Secretary of the Navy for 
travel expenses to not more than 50 percent until the Secretary 
of the Navy submits to the congressional defense committees a 
certification that the Department of the Navy has: (1) 
Established and staffed a program office for the development of 
a nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile; and (2) Is taking 
the steps required to comply with the direction promulgated by 
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment 
in the memorandum, ``Nuclear-Armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile 
Program Material Development Decision Acquisition Memorandum,'' 
dated March 21, 2024.
Assessment of updated force sizing requirements (sec. 1514)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 
Staff to submit a strategy to the congressional defense 
committees that enables the United States to deter and defend 
against simultaneous aggression by two near-peer nuclear 
competitors.
Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the 
        United States (sec. 1515)
    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the obligation or expenditure of authorized funds from fiscal 
year 2025 to reduce deployed U.S. intercontinental ballistic 
missiles' responsiveness alert level or quantity to fewer than 
400. The provision would provide an exception to this 
prohibition for activities related to maintenance, sustainment, 
and replacement, or activities to ensure safety, security, or 
reliability.
Preparations for possible deployment of additional intercontinental 
        ballistic missiles (sec. 1516)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the 
Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, to develop a plan for 
deploying up to 450 Sentinel intercontinental ballistic 
missiles (ICBMs), rather than the 400 Minuteman III ICBMs 
currently deployed. The provision would also require the 
Secretary of the Air Force to direct the Program Executive 
Officer for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles to develop an 
alternative acquisition strategy for the Sentinel ICBM weapon 
system that would enable the deployment of 450 Sentinel ICBMs, 
and it would require the Secretary to provide a report to the 
congressional defense committees on the details of the 
strategy, along with associated cost and schedule estimates.
    The committee recognizes the unwillingness of the Russian 
Federation to engage in constructive discussions about the 
future of strategic arms control measures beyond the February 
2026 expiration of The Treaty between the United States of 
America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further 
Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, commonly 
referred to as the New START Treaty. In addition, the People's 
Republic of China has not demonstrated an interest in providing 
additional insight into, or enacting limitations upon, the 
expansion of its nuclear forces.
    Under such conditions, the committee believes it is prudent 
to begin examining options for adapting U.S. deterrence 
capabilities to account for worsening strategic threats, while 
reserving final decisions on whether to pursue such options 
until the post-New START Treaty international security 
environment becomes clearer. This is consistent with the 
recommendations of the October 2023 final report of the 
Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United 
States.
Periodic updates on the pilot program on development of reentry 
        vehicles and related systems (sec. 1517)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1645 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to direct the Secretary of 
the Air Force to provide a recurring briefing to the 
congressional defense committees on the activities of a re-
entry vehicle pilot program.
Periodic updates on the modernization of the Strategic Automated 
        Command and Control System (sec. 1518)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1644 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to direct the Secretary of 
the Air Force to provide a recurring briefing to the 
congressional defense committees on the progress made by the 
Air Force to develop a replacement for the Strategic Automated 
Command and Control System by the date in which the LGM-35A 
Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program reaches 
initial operational capacity.
Availability of Air Force procurement funds for heat shield material 
        for Mk21A reentry vehicle (sec. 1519)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Air Force to enter into life-of-program 
contracts for the procurement of Mk21A reentry vehicle heat 
shield materials and related processing activities.
Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of plan for 
        decreasing the time to upload additional warheads to the 
        intercontinental ballistic missile fleet (sec. 1520)
    The committee recommends a provision that would limit the 
obligation and expenditure of more than 70 percent of certain 
funds authorized for travel expenses for the Secretary of the 
Air Force until the Secretary provides the plan required by 
section 1650 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31).
Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of information 
        on options for enhancing National Nuclear Security 
        Administration access to the defense industrial base (sec. 
        1521)
    The committee recommends a provision that would limit the 
obligation and expenditure of more than 80 percent of certain 
funds authorized for travel expenses for the Office of the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy 
(ASD(IBP)) until the Assistant Secretary provides a required 
briefing to the congressional defense committees on enhancing 
the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) access to 
the defense industrial base.
    The committee notes that the Senate report accompanying S. 
2226 (S. Rept. 118-58) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 required the ASD(IBP) to provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees on options for 
the Secretary of Defense to leverage authorities available to 
the Department of Defense for supplementing and enhancing 
access of the NNSA to additional suppliers across the defense 
industrial base to address critical shortfalls impeding timely 
execution of programs of the NNSA. To date, this requirement 
has not been fulfilled.
    Furthermore, elsewhere in this Act, the committee 
recommends a provision that would limit the obligation and 
expenditure of funds for travel expenses for the Administrator 
for Nuclear Security for fiscal year 2025 until the 
Administrator provides to the congressional defense committees 
the report on opportunities to streamline National Nuclear 
Security Administration requirements. This report was also 
required by the Senate report accompanying S.2226 (S. Rept. 
118-58) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2024. To date, this requirement has also not been 
fulfilled.
Plan for operational bed down of the long range standoff weapon (sec. 
        1522)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander, 
U.S. Strategic Command, and the Commander of Air Force Global 
Strike Command, to deliver a plan to the congressional defense 
committees for preparing pre-designated locations for the 
arrival of the AGM 181 Long Range Standoff Weapon (LRSO) once 
it reaches initial operational capability (IOC). The provision 
would also require a follow-on briefing to the congressional 
defense committees on Air Force efforts underway to implement 
the submitted plan.
    The committee notes that the U.S. Air Force anticipates 
that the LRSO will achieve IOC at, or near, the end of the 
2020s. The U.S. Air Force currently operates the legacy AGM-86B 
Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) from a single domestic base, 
but plans to disperse LRSO to more than one location. However, 
the U.S. Air Force has not aligned funding to ensure that these 
locations will be capable of receiving LRSO once it reaches 
IOC. Given the significant operational and programmatic risk to 
the U.S. nuclear deterrent during the conversion from legacy to 
modernized forces, the committee believes that the Department 
of Defense should take prudent actions to ensure a seamless 
transition wherever possible.
Expansion of pilot program on development of reentry vehicles and 
        related systems (sec. 1523)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1645 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to expand the 
authorization for an existing pilot program on development of 
reentry vehicles to include the Secretary of the Army and the 
Secretary of the Navy.
Expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability (sec. 1524)
    The committee recommends a provision that would restore 
nuclear capability to B-52 bombers that had been previously 
modified to carry only conventional weapons.
    The budget request included $194.8 million in line number 
24 of Aircraft Procurement, Air Force (APAF) for B-52 
modifications for nuclear capability. The budget request also 
included $154.4 million in Research, Development, Test, and 
Evaluation, Air Force (RDAF) for PE 64327F Hard and Deeply 
Buried Target Defeat System Program.
    The committee recommends an increase of $4.5 million in 
APAF line 24 and a corresponding decrease in RDAF PE 64327F to 
prioritize expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability.
Office of the Secretary of Defense Management and Process Improvements 
        (sec. 1525)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 138(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, to 
restructure the position of the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs 
(ASD(NCB)) into the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear 
Deterrence Policy and Programs. This provision would 
consolidate the principal policymaking, programmatic, and 
resourcing responsibilities for U.S. nuclear forces within the 
Office of the Secretary of Defense into the restructured 
office, and enact conforming amendments to reflect the 
restructuring of the position of ASD(NCB).

                      Subtitle C--Missile Defense

 Establishment of a national integrated air and missile defense 
        architecture for the United States (sec. 1531)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 
Staff, in consultation with the Commander, U.S. Northern 
Command, the Commander, U.S. Space Command, and the Director of 
the Missile Defense Agency, to develop a comprehensive 
integrated architecture for defending the United States against 
all forms of missile attacks. The provision would also require 
the Secretary to designate a senior defense official within the 
Department of Defense who would be responsible for this 
architecture. The Secretary would also be required to provide 
an annual report to the congressional defense committees, 
concurrent with the President's budget request, on the 
implementation of the specified architecture. Finally, the 
provision would terminate 3 years after the designated senior 
official declares initial operational capability for the 
architecture.
Reporting of incidents affecting the availability of the United States 
        homeland missile defenses (sec. 1532)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to notify the congressional defense 
committees not later than 24 hours after a major incident 
affecting the availability of the United States homeland 
missile defense system.
    The committee notes that the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense 
System is a critical asset in deterring and, if necessary, 
defending the United States from any ballistic missile attack. 
Any major incident affecting its operational availability is of 
intense interest to the congressional defense committees as a 
matter of oversight.
Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli cooperative 
        missile defense program co-development and co-production (sec. 
        1533)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
funding for the procurement of the Iron Dome short-range rocket 
defense system, David's Sling Weapon System, and Arrow 3 Upper 
Tier Interceptor Program as outlined under the Memorandum of 
Agreement Between the Department of Defense of the United 
States of America and the Ministry of Defense of the State of 
Israel Concerning Iron Dome Defense System Procurement.
Plan for comprehensive ballistic missile defense radar coverage of Guam 
        (sec. 1534)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army, in coordination with the Commander, U.S. 
Indo-Pacific Command, and the Director of the Missile Defense 
Agency, to provide a plan to the congressional defense 
committees to ensure radar coverage to defend against 
simultaneous ballistic missile threats from the People's 
Republic of China (PRC) and North Korea.
    The committee supports ongoing efforts to develop a 
comprehensive integrated air and missile defense architecture 
for Guam and encourages the Department of Defense (DOD) to 
deploy such capabilities to the island as rapidly as possible 
to ensure maximum protection from missile threats of all 
sources. Currently, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense 
system is the only consistently operational defensive 
capability in Guam. However, the decision to deploy only a 
single Army-Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance system means 
that the system cannot provide consistent coverage of potential 
missile threats emanating from North Korea and the PRC 
simultaneously. The committee recognizes that fully 
implementing a comprehensive missile defense capability will 
take time, but also believes that DOD should take additional 
steps to ensure the capabilities that are currently available 
are employed to their fullest potential.
Annual briefing on missile defense of Guam (sec. 1535)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment 
(USD(A&S)) to provide an annual briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, concurrent with the transmittal of the 
President's budget request, on the missile defense of Guam, 
until the overall missile defense of the island reaches full 
operational capability.
    The committee notes that Guam is a vital U.S. territory and 
logistics hub in the Indo-Pacific, and U.S. Indo-Pacific 
Command (INDOPACOM) has a validated requirement to protect Guam 
from missiles during any potential conflict. Per the 
requirement in section 1660 of the James M. Inhofe National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263), the Secretary of Defense has designated the USD(A&S) as 
the senior official responsible for the Integrated Air and 
Missile Defense of Guam. The USD(A&S) will also serve as the 
milestone decision authority for the Guam missile defense 
system, while the Army has been designated as the Service 
Acquisition Executive. The committee notes that the early phase 
of the architecture development of the Integrated Air and 
Missile Defense of Guam involves approximately 22 different 
program lines, which will continue to grow as the system 
architecture becomes definitized.
Establishing capabilities to further Jordanian air and missile defense 
        (sec. 1536)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense in coordination with the Commander, U.S. 
Central Command, to work cooperatively with the Hashemite 
Kingdom of Jordan to establish further capabilities for 
countering air and missile threats from Iran and Iranian-linked 
groups. The provision would further require the Secretary of 
Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to work 
with Jordan to develop a plan to bolster Jordan's participation 
in a multilateral integrated air and missile defense 
architecture.
Organization and codification of provisions of law relating to missile 
        defense (sec. 1537)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend part 
I of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, to establish a 
new chapter regarding missile defense.
    The committee notes that prior law related to missile 
defense is found throughout title 10, United States Code, 
complicating oversight of the missile defense activities of the 
Department of Defense. Consolidating these prior provisions of 
law in title 10, United States Code, would improve oversight 
and facilitate accurate legislative drafting of future 
provisions relating to missile defense.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

Defense Industrial Base workforce development strategy (sec. 1541)
    The committee recommends a provision that would direct the 
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Administrator 
for Nuclear Security of the National Nuclear Security Agency 
and other individuals as the Secretary determines appropriate, 
to develop a strategy for promoting the development of a 
skilled manufacturing and high-demand vocational trade 
workforce to support the national technology and industrial 
base and nuclear security enterprise.
    The provision would also direct the Secretary of Defense to 
submit a report to the congressional defense committees that 
outlines the strategy and includes a detailed implementation 
plan, complete with schedules and progress milestones. Finally, 
the provision would require the Secretary of Defense to submit 
an annual report to the congressional defense committees on the 
progress made in implementing the strategy.
Revision of Secretary of Defense authority to engage in commercial 
        activities as security for intelligence collection activities 
        (sec. 1542)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 431(a) of title 10, United States Code, to extend the 
authority for the Secretary of Defense to engage in commercial 
activities as security for intelligence collection activities 
for 5 years. The provision would also modify the process for 
coordinating related activities with the Director of the 
Central Intelligence Agency.
Extension and modification of defense intelligence and 
        counterintelligence expense authority (sec. 1543)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 21 of title 10, United States Code, to make permanent 
the authority under section 1057 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92). 
This authority allows the Secretary of Defense to expend funds 
for defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities of 
a confidential, extraordinary, or emergency nature and the 
recommended provision would increase the maximum amount of the 
expenditures under the authority for which the Secretary of 
Defense may delegate approval from $100,000 to $250,000. The 
provision would also make clear that the authority provided by 
the provision is the exclusive authority available to the 
Secretary for such purposes.
Limitation on use of funds for certain unreported programs (sec. 1544)
    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the obligation or expenditure of funds authorized to be 
appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2025 on any classified 
program involving unidentified anomalous phenomena that has not 
been briefed to the appropriate committees of Congress and 
congressional leadership.
Pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce development 
        program (sec. 1545)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to assess the 
feasibility and advisability of establishing a program to 
develop a skilled workforce in geospatial technologies, 
methodologies, and capabilities to support the defense 
intelligence requirements of the Department of Defense, known 
as the Geospatial Workforce Pilot Program.
Intelligence advice and support for Government of Israel in capturing 
        or killing certain officials of Hamas (sec. 1546)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Defense 
Intelligence Agency to provide the Government of Israel defense 
intelligence, advice, and support to the extent practicable, 
and consistent with United States objectives, to support 
Israel's pursuit of the lasting defeat of Hamas, and to assist 
Israel in either capturing or killing senior Hamas officials. 
The provision would further direct the Secretary of Defense to 
brief the congressional defense committees 90 days after the 
enactment of this act, and every 90 days thereafter, on the 
defense intelligence, advice, and support provided to assist 
the Government of Israel to capture or kill senior Hamas 
officials.
Technical correction (sec. 1547)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 25 of title 10, United States Code, by making a 
technical amendment to an electronic warfare authority 
established in the National Defense Authorization for Fiscal 
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31).
Establishment of pilot program for access to shared classified 
        commercial infrastructure (sec.)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to streamline 
access for small business concerns, nontraditional contractors 
and institutions of higher learning to classified commercial 
infrastructure.

                       Items of Special Interest

Airborne command post
    The committee recognizes that the President's ability to 
command, control, and communicate with the nation's nuclear 
forces must remain effective and resilient under all 
circumstances. The committee also notes that today, for the 
first time, the United States faces two nuclear peer 
adversaries and this new threat environment underscores the 
importance of maintaining the ability to command and control 
U.S. nuclear forces in all circumstances. The committee 
understands that the Departments of the Navy and the Air Force 
are in the process of replacing aging aerial layer command and 
control nodes. However, the committee is concerned by the 
Department of Defense's delay in creating an acquisition 
strategy to recapitalize the Airborne Command Post (ABNCP) 
capability, also known as Looking Glass, which provides 
Emergency Action Message origination and intercontinental 
ballistic missile secondary launch capability. This delay 
stands in stark contrast to the Navy's Take Charge and Move Out 
(TACAMO) Recapitalization Program, and is leading to a division 
of effort previously consolidated within the E-6B platform.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Secretaries of 
the Air Force and the Navy, in consultation with the Commander 
of United States Strategic Command, to provide a report, not 
later than February 15, 2025, to the congressional defense 
committees, on the Department's acquisition strategy to 
maintain the ABNCP capability, including options to expand 
production of C-130J-30 Super Hercules to provide additional 
airframes to preserve the ABNCP capability, and outline the 
future relationship of ABNCP capability to the Secondary Launch 
Platform--Airborne effort.
Alternative position, navigation, and timing capability
    As threats continue to grow across the globe, particularly 
in the Indo-Pacific and Europe, alternative navigation (ALTNAV) 
will be critical for ensuring a backup system in potential 
Global Positioning System (GPS) denied environments. The 
committee is aware that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
currently relies on GPS for critical operations involving 
aircraft, ships, munitions, land vehicles, and ground troops. 
The committee understands that DOD is in the process of 
procuring ALTNAV systems, but believes that additional effort 
is needed to ensure that this capability is deployed across 
various platforms and for all Armed Forces.
    Therefore, the committee directs DOD's Chief Information 
Officer to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on current DOD 
efforts to develop ALTNAV covering mounted, dismounted, and 
precision guided weapons, as well as for fixed wing and rotary 
wing aircraft.
Artificial intelligence in nuclear operations
    Section 1644 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) (Section 1644) requires 
the Secretary of Defense to conduct an ``independent review of 
the safety, security, and reliability'' of a range of nuclear 
systems to include the nuclear weapons systems, the nuclear 
command, control and communications systems and the integrated 
tactical warning/attack assessment system. The review is 
patterned after an earlier 1992 review. Much has changed since 
1992, and the review in section 1644 is to consider 
technological changes since that time. Multiple federally 
funded research and development centers are taking part in this 
review.
    The committee notes that the field of artificial 
intelligence is rapidly changing. The committee further notes 
that that the review in Section 1644 should analyze what 
effects, if any, that artificial intelligence will have on the 
safety, security and reliability of nuclear operations and 
associated systems. In particular, the committee will want to 
understand what actions and mitigations can take place to 
ensure artificial intelligence does not degrade the current and 
future nuclear safeguards of these systems, as well as areas 
where the considered use of artificial intelligence and machine 
learning can be used to strengthen the security of critical 
communications and early warning networks, improve the 
efficiency of planning processes to reduce the risk of 
collateral damage, and enhance U.S. capabilities for modeling 
weapons functionality in support of stockpile stewardship.
    Therefore, the committee stresses the importance that the 
review in Section 1644 consider what effects, if any, 
artificial intelligence will have on nuclear operations and 
systems and to recommend what actions, if any, can be 
reasonably implemented to ensure nuclear system safety, 
security, and reliability is not negatively impacted by this 
emerging technology.
Atmospheric sensing for electromagnetic irregularities
    The committee commends the continued progress of the 
Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the development and deployment 
of next generation sensing platforms. As the United States 
faces diverse threats on the world stage, it is imperative that 
MDA attains the tools necessary to detect asymmetric airborne 
threats to U.S. warfighters, global military installations, and 
domestic population centers. The committee supports ongoing 
geospatial research focused on electromagnetic irregularities 
that can augment MDA capabilities in the remote sensing of 
perturbations due to objects in the lower and upper ionosphere 
above 100 kilometers of altitude.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Director of MDA to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than March 31, 2025, on potential applications of 
atmospheric sensing of electromagnetic irregularities to 
advance global missile defense objectives, including potential 
integration into future research and development activities.
Briefing on analysis of Single Event Effects test requirements
    The committee notes that the February 2022 Department of 
Defense (DOD) report ``Securing Defense-Critical Supply 
Chains'' states that DOD should ``coordinate on the analysis of 
Single Event Effects (SEE) test requirements to determine 
whether additional investments are needed for construction of 
new SEE test facilities.''
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with 
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than January 1, 2025, on existing DOD capabilities for 
conducting SEE tests and any capacity gaps in the research, 
development, acquisition, and sustainment of DOD space and 
nuclear modernization programs. The briefing should include 
recommendations for addressing any such gaps in developing and 
expanding existing DOD infrastructure--including subject matter 
expertise in radiation-hardened electronics, advanced 
microelectronic device manufacturing, and test and evaluation 
capabilities. The briefing should also address cost, schedule, 
location, sustainment, staffing, security, classification, 
dual-use, DOD primacy, and other necessary criteria for 
tailoring SEE capability to fulfill DOD's current and future 
requirements in microelectronics.

Briefing on end-of-life sustainment for the Minuteman III 
        intercontinental ballistic missile

    The committee notes that the U.S. Air Force's LGM-35A 
Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program 
should replace the aging LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM system 
beginning in 2029. However, the committee is concerned that 
recent cost overruns and delays in the Sentinel program could 
require the U.S. Air Force to rely on, and sustain, the 
Minuteman III ICBM for longer than planned.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March, 31, 2025, on an assessment of the 
requirements necessary to maintain the LGM-30G Minuteman III 
ICBM until the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system becomes 
fully operational.

Briefing on hazards posed to United States nuclear deterrence 
        capabilities by foreign owned or sourced communications 
        equipment

    The committee is concerned about efforts by potentially 
hostile foreign actors to leverage civilian communications 
equipment to collect intelligence on, interfere with, or damage 
Department of Defense and Department of Energy installations 
that support the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile and our 
nation's strategic deterrence forces within the United States.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, the Attorney 
General of the United States, the Director of National 
Intelligence, and the Secretary of Commerce, to brief the 
congressional defense committees, not later than January 15, 
2025, on the threats posed to U.S. nuclear facilities by the 
use of civilian communications equipment by potentially hostile 
foreign actors, including efforts to reduce or eliminate such 
threats.

Briefing on inland launch sites

    The committee notes that the U.S. Space Force uses a large 
variety of launch sites, either operated by the U.S. Space 
Force or by state-run consortiums or other arrangements. 
Furthermore, a number of these launch sites are inland, rather 
than coastal.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on any obstacles for 
using inland launch sites rather than coastal launch sites. The 
briefing should include a review of conditions required to 
increase the frequency of small- and medium-sized launches at 
inland launch sites.

Briefing on intercontinental ballistic missile site activation task 
        force staffing

    The committee notes that section 1638 of the James M. 
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 
(Public Law 117-263) created a Sentinel Intercontinental 
Ballistic Missile Site Activation Task Force (``the Task 
Force'') to ensure operational requirements are embedded in the 
Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) replacement 
program. In addition, the Task Force will help ensure there is 
coordination between the drawdown of the Minuteman III and the 
stand up of the Sentinel ICBMs that meets U.S. Strategic 
Command operational plans.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Commander of Air Force 
Global Strike Command, to brief the congressional defense 
committees, not later than January 1, 2025, on the staffing of 
the Task Force. The briefing should include the following:
          (1) A description of the reporting structure and 
        roles of personnel assigned to the Task Force;
          (2) The number of personnel assigned to the Task 
        Force;
          (3) An evaluation of the adequacy of the staffing 
        model to accomplish the requirements established in 
        section 1638;
          (4) Any recommendations for changes to the reporting 
        structure or staffing model of the Task Force; and
          (5) Any other matters the Commander of Air Force 
        Global Strike Command deems relevant.

Briefing on requirements for limited bomber re-alerting

    The committee notes that the October 2023 report by the 
Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United 
States included a series of recommendations to strengthen 
defense against two near-peer adversaries, including a 
recommendation to ``initiate planning and preparations for a 
portion of the future bomber fleet to be on continuous alert 
status, in time for the B-21 Full Operational Capability 
date.''
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force, in coordination with the Commander, U.S. Strategic 
Command, to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than January 1, 2025, on the requirements 
for, and implications of, returning between 5 to 10 long-range 
heavy bombers to alert status in the event that such an action 
should become necessary to meet operational requirements. At a 
minimum, the briefing should include:
          (1) A description of the steps required to re-alert 5 
        to 10 long-range bombers to nuclear status, including 
        the steps required to mobilize Reserve and National 
        Guard forces that operate refueling aircraft;
          (2) An identification of the base or bases that would 
        host the long-range bombers on alert status and the 
        refueling aircraft of such bombers;
          (3) The cost required to re-alert and sustain 5 to 10 
        long-range bombers and associated refueling aircraft;
          (4) A timeline for re-alerting 5 to 10 long-range 
        bombers;
          (5) An assessment of any risk to fulfilling the 
        conventional bomber mission caused by re-alerting the 
        long-range bombers; and
          (6) Any other programmatic or operational 
        considerations the Secretary or the Commander believe 
        pertinent.

Briefing on utility of a National Land-Based Deterrence Fund

    The Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) 
program is one of the largest and most complex programs the 
U.S. Air Force has undertaken. Given the complexities of the 
program, the committee believes it would be prudent to consider 
whether it is feasible and advisable to create a National Land-
Based Deterrence Fund, similar to the National Sea-Based 
Deterrence Fund.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense 
(Comptroller), to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than January 31, 2025, on the 
advisability of creating a National Land-Based Deterrence Fund. 
At a minimum, the briefing should include the following:
          (1) An assessment of the potential efficiencies and 
        cost savings from a statutory National Land-Based 
        Deterrence Fund, similar to the National Sea-Based 
        Deterrence Fund established by section 2218a of title 
        10, United States Code;
          (2) Recommendations on potential cost elements of the 
        Sentinel ICBM weapon system for inclusion in the fund, 
        including an analysis of potential efficiencies and 
        cost savings involving construction of launch 
        facilities and other facilities and infrastructure 
        required for the deployment and operation of the 
        Sentinel ICBM weapon system; and
          (3) Any other matters the Secretary or Under 
        Secretary deem necessary.

Cislunar strategy

    The committee recognizes that for decades, the limits of 
the Space Force's mission, and that of the Air Force's space 
professionals before it, have ranged to approximately a 
geostationary range of 22,236 miles. With international 
operations extending into cislunar space, the reach of the 
sphere of interest of the Department of Defense (DOD) will now 
extend to 272,000 miles.
    The vastness of cislunar space and the increasing ability 
of other countries to operate around the moon can present 
security challenges for the United States. The committee 
appreciates the work being done by the Air Force Research 
Laboratory and the 19th Space Defense Squadron to explore ways 
to better understand these challenges and space domain 
awareness capabilities in cislunar space.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Space Policy, in coordination with the Chief of 
Space Operations and the Commander, U.S. Space Command, to 
brief to the congressional defense committees, not later than 
May 31, 2025, on a strategy for DOD's activities and interests 
in cislunar space. The strategy should be consistent with the 
``National Cislunar Science & Technology Strategy,'' dated 
November 2022; the ``Space Policy Review and Strategy on 
Protection of Satellites,'' dated September 2023; ``The Artemis 
Accords,'' dated October 2020; and the ``Treaty on Principles 
Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use 
of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial 
Bodies,'' dated December 1966.
    The strategy should contain the following elements:
          (1) Clearly defined objectives outlining DOD's goals 
        and priorities;
          (2) An assessment of potential threats to U.S. 
        interests including both natural and man-made and 
        strategies to mitigate and respond to these threats;
          (3) Strategies for fostering partnerships and 
        collaboration with international allies, private 
        industry and academia;
          (4) Required investments;
          (5) Measures to promote the long-term sustainability 
        of activities, including guidelines for responsible 
        space exploration and utilization and debris 
        mitigation;
          (6) The roles and relationships within DOD;
          (7) Changes to force structure that would be required 
        to successfully execute this strategy;
          (8) Legal or policy limitations; and
          (9) Additional matters DOD considers important to our 
        national security interests.

Commercial capabilities for proximity operations and non-Earth imaging

    The committee believes that the current contested space 
domain demands new, adaptive, and agile Department of Defense 
space-based space domain awareness capabilities. The committee 
also notes that the U.S. commercial satellite industry has 
developed spacecraft with capabilities to conduct dynamic 
rendezvous and proximity operations and non-Earth imaging to 
accomplish many of these missions.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on commercial 
capabilities for proximity operations and non-Earth imaging 
including the following:
          (1) Identification of potential missions for space-
        based dynamic space domain awareness commercial 
        capabilities;
          (2) An assessment of the U.S. Space Force's current 
        and planned capability to acquire, ingest, and fuse 
        commercial space-based space domain awareness 
        capabilities, including recommendations for increased 
        adoption of such capabilities in the future; and
          (3) The planned procurement strategy, milestones, and 
        schedule for the U.S. Space Force to acquire U.S. 
        commercial space-based dynamic space domain awareness 
        capabilities over the next 5 years.

Commercial space nuclear indemnification and liability

    Commercial space nuclear technologies, such as 
radioisotopes, fission, and fusion, are being pursued by the 
Department of Defense (DOD) to enable national security 
capabilities in space environments. Commercial providers face a 
significant barrier to delivering these systems for use because 
there are very limited avenues to provide indemnification. DOD 
must work with the Congress to identify options to address the 
lack of commercial indemnification pathways. Further, the 
committee notes that the March 2024 report by the Government 
Accountability Office titled ``Defense Contracting: DOD Should 
Encourage Greater Use of Existing Expertise to Review 
Indemnification Requests'' (GAO-24-106403) states that DOD 
should ``ensure the Principal Director of Defense Pricing and 
Contracting encourages contracting officials to consider the 
use of Defense Contract Management Agency insurance reviews 
performed by its Contractor Insurance/Pension Review group when 
evaluating indemnification requests'' as a means to consolidate 
and minimize the length of time in conducting such reviews 
across the Department.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide report, not later than March 1, 2025, to the 
congressional defense committees on a plan for how DOD will 
streamline and expedite indemnification requests from 
commercial technology providers through section 1431 of title 
50, United States Code, (Public Law 85-804) for ongoing and 
planned space nuclear projects and missions, consistent with 
the findings of the report by the GAO.

Comptroller General annual review of missile defense of Guam

    The committee is concerned by the highly compressed and 
challenging timeframe of the current proposal of the Department 
of Defense (DOD) for defending Guam from attack. Successfully 
fielding the proposed level of capability will require a 
significant degree of coordination across a wide array of DOD 
components. Only within the past 6 months has DOD set up a 
joint program office for developing the Guam Defense System. 
Furthermore, the U.S. Army signed on to a key agreement for 
coordinating and managing the support of servicemembers 
deployed to Guam even more recently.
    The committee understands that providing an integrated, 
layered, and 360-degree defense of Guam from a full spectrum of 
air and missile threats is a significant challenge. An 
effective integrated air and missile defense will require: (1) 
The deployment of a technically sophisticated, integrated, and 
networked ``system of systems''; (2) Doctrine and tactics for 
employing this system; (3) A sustainment approach to ensure it 
remains operational; and (4) Sufficient infrastructure and 
housing for equipment, personnel, and their families.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Comptroller General 
of the United States to annually review, through 2029:
          (1) The costs, timeframes, risks, and progress of 
        DOD's various multi-service, multi-agency efforts to 
        develop, deploy, and sustain missile defense in Guam;
          (2) Efforts to provide related infrastructure and 
        housing; and
          (3) Such other matters as the Comptroller General 
        deems appropriate, in coordination with the committee.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than January 31 of each year through 2029, on any 
preliminary findings from the ongoing review and on planned 
reporting formats and schedules. The committee directs the 
Comptroller General to provide the final report under this 
directive not later than May 1, 2029.

Comptroller General assessment of Department of Defense and National 
        Nuclear Security Administration efforts to establish a nuclear-
        armed sea-launched cruise missile program

    The Secretary of Defense was directed in section 1640 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 
(Public Law 118-31) to take steps to establish a Major Defense 
Acquisition Program to develop a nuclear-armed sea-launched 
cruise missile, and to take necessary actions to ensure the 
resulting capability would be operationally available not later 
than September 30, 2034. However, neither the Department of 
Defense (DOD), nor the National Nuclear Security Administration 
(NNSA), included funding for the program in their budget 
requests for fiscal year 2025. The committee understands the 
operational imperatives driven by ongoing Russian and North 
Korean nuclear modernization efforts, and China's multi-faceted 
strategic breakout. The committee is mindful, however, of the 
potential increased burden, particularly for the NNSA, of 
directing the establishment of an additional weapons program 
during a period of significantly increased workload across the 
Nuclear Security Enterprise. Ensuring the efficient and cost-
effective execution of this program will require detailed 
planning and innovative approaches to ensure this effort does 
not lead to undue programmatic disruption in other areas.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Comptroller General 
of the United States to conduct an initial assessment, not 
later than March 31, 2025, and to brief the congressional 
defense committees on the steps the NNSA, the Department of the 
Navy, and the Nuclear Weapons Council are taking to comply with 
the requirements of Section 1640 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, including:
          (1) The development of a comprehensive resourcing 
        strategy;
          (2) A technology and production readiness maturation 
        plan;
          (3) A detailed operational concept and force 
        structure to balance required submarine missions in the 
        future; and
          (4) Associated policy and guidance updates to reflect 
        the addition of the program within DOD and NNSA 
        portfolios.

Comptroller General assessment of Department of Defense moving target 
        indicator acquisition programs

    The committee notes that the Department of Defense (DOD) 
has begun to invest in ground and air moving target indicator 
(MTI) capabilities, as well as other related space-based 
capabilities to address emerging threats. The committee 
supports the acquisition of cutting-edge MTI and other related 
capabilities. However, the committee is concerned about the 
synchronization of the development and fielding of new 
capabilities as DOD divests of legacy capabilities, and 
believes DOD must be able to deliver new capabilities while 
meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Comptroller General 
of the United States to conduct a review of:
          (1) Efforts to acquire new MTI capabilities and 
        related programs, including a review of the status of 
        the primary efforts underway or planned;
          (2) The extent to which these efforts and plans are 
        coordinated across DOD and other Government, 
        commercial, and international entities; and
          (3) How these efforts are integrated with efforts to 
        counter emerging threats.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General to provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later 
than March 31, 2025, with a report to follow on a date mutually 
agreed upon at the time of the briefing.
    The committee directs the Department of Defense to provide 
the Comptroller General full access to any relevant information 
for this review, and directs the Comptroller General to advise 
the committee of any identified barrier in conducting this 
work.

Comptroller General assessment of ground systems that support space 
        capabilities

    The Government Accountability Office has examined 
Department of Defense (DOD) space acquisition programs and has 
found longstanding challenges in synchronizing acquisitions of 
ground systems with that of space-based systems. In recent 
years, both technological developments and organizational 
changes have altered the space acquisition landscape.
    The committee supports the acquisition of emergent ground 
system capabilities, but is concerned that even with recent 
changes, development of ground systems may not be synchronized 
with space-based systems. Transitioning from legacy ground 
systems is also a factor that DOD must consider to successfully 
implement new ground technologies and system architectures.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to conduct a review of ground systems DOD is 
procuring in support of its overall space acquisitions 
portfolio, including:
          (1) How DOD is incorporating more recent 
        technological advancements into ground system 
        acquisitions and ensuring they will be available to 
        support space-based systems;
          (2) The extent to which DOD is coordinating network 
        management, including space-based networks, to fully 
        use new ground-based and space-based systems;
          (3) How DOD is planning for the continued use of, or 
        transition from, legacy ground systems; and
          (4) Other matters deemed relevant by the Comptroller 
        General.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General to provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later 
than April 1, 2025, with a report to follow by a date agreed at 
the time of the briefing.
    Furthermore, DOD is directed to provide the Comptroller 
General timely access to program information including but not 
limited to: (1) Cost and budget information; (2) Detailed 
schedules; (3) Contractor data; (4) Program management reports; 
(5) Decision briefings; (6) Risk and technology readiness 
assessments; and (7) Technical performance measures.
    Given the classified nature of some of the information, the 
Comptroller General is further directed to advise the committee 
of any assistance necessary to secure access to information 
related to this review.

Comptroller General assessment of integration of warfighter support

    Space-based sensing capabilities are increasingly important 
to the Department of Defense (DOD) as adversaries' Anti-Access/
Area Denial (A2/AD) capabilities significantly challenge 
airborne and other terrestrial platforms. For decades, the 
military services have developed and operated a variety of 
sensors to meet DOD operational and tactical needs. The 
transition to greater reliance on space-based capabilities 
means that the military services may have reduced the organic 
capabilities they control, and increased their reliance on 
space-based capabilities operated by the intelligence 
community. Recently, DOD and the intelligence community have 
engaged in high-profile cooperative efforts to develop and 
operate space-based sensors. Silent Barker, a space domain 
awareness satellite system, and the future space-based moving 
target indicator effort, are two examples of cooperative 
efforts. In both instances, the intelligence community has been 
the lead.
    The ability to leverage efforts, and more closely partner 
with the intelligence community, is a great opportunity for DOD 
to efficiently meet growing warfighter needs. However, the 
committee is aware that a growing reliance on the intelligence 
community for capabilities that traditionally have been organic 
to the military services could increase the risk to DOD 
operations if DOD needs are not being addressed. The committee 
therefore directs the Comptroller General of the United States 
to assess DOD and intelligence community integration on 
warfighter support, including the extent to which:
          (1) DOD faces challenges leveraging intelligence 
        community space capabilities to meet operational needs 
        for missions, including indications and warning, and 
        targeting; and
          (2) DOD and the intelligence community have 
        identified and addressed challenges in leveraging 
        efforts related to collaborative development and 
        operations intended to address warfighter needs.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General to 
provide an initial briefing on this review to the congressional 
defense and intelligence committees, not later than March 31, 
2025, and a subsequent report to the congressional defense and 
intelligence committees on a mutually agreed upon timeframe.

Comptroller General assessment of Space Force personnel needs

    The U.S. Space Force organizes, trains, and equips 
personnel to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and 
provide space capabilities to the Joint Force. The more than 
14,000 military and civilian guardians that comprise the U.S. 
Space Force are central to its success. Upon its establishment, 
service leadership emphasized that the U.S. Space Force would 
remain lean and efficient. The U.S. Space Force has been 
primarily comprised of U.S. Air Force personnel from one major 
command and interservice transfers. It also has a sizeable 
civilian and contractor personnel core. Now the U.S. Space 
Force is entering a new phase of workforce growth and 
development as it establishes its unique service culture and 
develops a better understanding of the personnel it requires 
for its expanding and evolving mission sets.
    The committee seeks to better understand how the U.S. Space 
Force is ensuring that its workforce is structured to 
effectively and sustainably execute its missions. Therefore, 
the committee directs the Comptroller General of the United 
States to assess the U.S. Space Force's workforce planning, 
including the extent to which the service has:
          (1) Taken action to assess the appropriate mix of 
        military, civilian, and contractor personnel 
        capabilities necessary to accomplish its missions; and
          (2) Analyzed and identified the optimal mix of 
        officer and enlisted personnel needed to execute Space 
        Force missions.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General to 
provide an initial briefing on this review to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 31, 2025, and a 
subsequent report to the congressional defense committees in a 
mutually agreed upon timeframe.

Comptroller General assessment of the space industrial base

    In light of increasingly sophisticated threats from our 
adversaries, the Department of Defense (DOD) has recently 
pivoted its acquisition focus to a new missile warning and 
tracking architecture. The new architecture, called the 
Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), aims to be 
more resilient than legacy missile warning systems through the 
use of hundreds of satellites in low- and medium-Earth orbits. 
In the near term, DOD is planning to acquire hundreds of new 
satellites with infrared sensors to provide missile warning and 
tracking. Building hundreds of satellites over a short period 
of time is a stark departure from past decades of U.S. space 
system development, which typically saw large, exquisite 
satellites built one- and two-at a time. The PWSA will require 
a scale of industrial production that has yet to be 
demonstrated by space industry partners.
    The committee generally supports the implementation of new 
missile warning and tracking capabilities through the use of 
low- and medium-Earth orbits, provided such efforts can fully 
support the capabilities necessary to meet U.S. Strategic 
Command, U.S. Northern Command, and Missile Defense Agency 
requirements. However, the committee considers the U.S. 
industrial base's ability to support the scale of production a 
significant risk, particularly in the area of focal plane 
arrays. As a result, DOD's plan to field hundreds of satellites 
with infrared sensors as part of PWSA may signal to the 
industrial base that increased production is prudent, but the 
ability of U.S. companies to do so at the rate required is 
unknown.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Comptroller General 
of the United States to conduct a review of private companies 
in the industrial base supporting acquisition of space 
capabilities. This review should examine:
          (1) The ability of the industry to increase 
        production of focal plane arrays, and other equipment, 
        to the level necessary to meet not only the planned 
        PWSA, but also planned space architectures of other 
        U.S. space agencies in the civil and intelligence 
        sectors;
          (2) The extent to which these efforts are coordinated 
        across DOD and other space agencies, in both the civil 
        and intelligence sectors; and
          (3) Other issues the Comptroller General deems 
        important.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General to provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later 
than April 30, 2025, with a report to follow at a date agreed 
upon at the time of the briefing.
    Furthermore, the committee directs DOD to provide the 
Comptroller General timely access to program information 
including but not limited to: (1) Cost and budget information; 
(2) Detailed schedules; (3) Contractor data; (4) Program 
management reports; (5) Decision briefings; (6) Risk and 
technology readiness assessments; and (7) Technical performance 
measures.
    Given the classified nature of some of the information, the 
Comptroller General is directed to advise the committee of any 
barriers to accessing needed information related to this 
review.

Comptroller General review of Department of Defense space control 
        programs

    The committee understands the space domain is essential to 
supporting and enabling operations across all combatant 
commands. In recent years however, adversary threats to U.S. 
freedom of action in space have been growing. Recognizing this, 
the Department of Defense (DOD) has increased investments in 
space capabilities, with a 15 percent increase in the U.S. 
Space Force budget between fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Given 
the pace of the threat, the committee believes it is imperative 
that limited dollars be spent in the most efficient and 
effective way possible.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to continue its review of the DOD portfolio 
of offensive and defensive space capabilities through 2027, and 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 31 of each year, until the termination of 
the review. This review should include:
          (1) The overall level of investment across DOD in 
        offensive and defensive space control, to include, as 
        the Comptroller General deems useful, categorizing 
        these by types of capabilities and relative maturity;
          (2) For selected acquisitions, the challenges these 
        acquisitions face and how well plans are coordinated 
        across DOD and among other government, commercial, and 
        international entities, if applicable; and
          (3) Any other matter the Comptroller General or the 
        congressional defense committees determine is critical 
        to the oversight of these acquisitions.
    The committee directs DOD to provide to the Comptroller 
General full access to any relevant information for this 
review, and directs the Comptroller General to advise the 
committee of any identified barriers to conducting this work.

Comptroller General review of implementation of the 2022 Nuclear 
        Posture Review

    The 2022 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) identifies the 
growing risk of military confrontation with, or among, nuclear 
powers and the urgent need to sustain and strengthen 
deterrence. In May 2023, the Department of Defense (DOD) 
released the 2022 NPR Implementation Plan, which identifies the 
objectives and tasks for enhancing the Nation's nuclear 
deterrent to confront the challenges posed by our strategic 
competitors. The committee remains concerned about DOD's 
implementation of the 2022 NPR, and the extent to which the 
Implementation Plan will effectively adjust U.S. nuclear 
policies, plans, and capabilities to confront increasing 
nuclear threats--threats which the Secretary of Defense has 
noted already appear to be outpacing the assumptions 
underpinning the 2022 NPR.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to conduct a study assessing DOD's 
implementation of the 2022 NPR, including:
          (1) The extent to which DOD has implemented the 2022 
        NPR, to include completing the objectives and tasks 
        identified in the Implementation Plan;
          (2) The extent to which DOD has developed an approach 
        to identify and mitigate any risks in implementing the 
        2022 NPR;
          (3) The extent to which DOD has addressed long-term 
        nuclear threats through its implementation of the 2022 
        NPR; and
          (4) Any other matters the Comptroller General deems 
        relevant.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General to 
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on 
the preliminary findings of the study, not later than March 31, 
2025, and to provide final results to the congressional defense 
committees in a mutually agreed upon format and timeframe.
    As the Comptroller General's statutory right of access 
encompasses the information required to conduct this study, the 
committee expects the Secretary of Defense to provide the 
Comptroller General full cooperation, and access to appropriate 
officials and documentation. Required information includes, but 
is not limited to: (1) Nuclear guidance; (2) Plans; (3) 
Assessments; and (4) Deliberative documents that detail DOD's 
efforts to implement the 2022 NPR.

Comptroller General review of Space Force command and control 
        activities

    In recent years, the Department of Defense (DOD) has taken 
steps to acquire and integrate command and control (C2) 
activities across, and within, the military departments, such 
as establishing the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and 
Control concept. The Government Accountability Office has 
identified long-standing challenges to building the U.S. Space 
Force's space C2 architecture, in part due to the complexity of 
software development and data integration. Space C2 is an 
example of broader acquisition challenges DOD faces in network 
definition and development, as well as data sharing and 
integration.
    The committee is concerned that C2-related acquisitions 
could be overlaying systems across networks that do not 
fundamentally address data integration, which is needed to 
enable sensor-to-shooter communications. Incorporating planned 
DOD acquisitions to support space-based networking 
architectures adds complexity to this issue.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to conduct a review of DOD acquisition of new 
capabilities aimed at enhancing the C2 network, particularly 
those supporting the space domain. This review should address:
          (1) How DOD is planning to develop and implement 
        space domain C2 networks, and how DOD is ensuring 
        coordination across the military services to support 
        all potential users;
          (2) DOD's efforts to synchronize networking-related 
        C2 acquisitions with user needs, and factors associated 
        with emergent technologies; and
          (3) The extent to which space domain C2 networking 
        acquisitions are addressing cyber and other security 
        factors, and how DOD is planning for the resiliency of 
        systems to support space domain C2 networking.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General to provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later 
than March 31, 2025, with a report to follow at a date mutually 
agreed upon at the time of the briefing.

Comptroller General review of space operations and readiness

    Space capabilities are foundational to Department of 
Defense (DOD) force structure and operations, providing the 
warning, command and control, awareness, and precision that 
enable the U.S. military. Potential adversaries understand the 
importance of space to U.S. military success, and have been 
working for decades on ways to mitigate or deny U.S. access to 
space. In turn, DOD has increasingly focused over the last 5 
years on conducting space operations in a contested 
environment. Currently, DOD is acquiring new space capabilities 
and increasing resilience, but it must also develop ready and 
trained personnel, sufficient sustainment, and operational 
concepts and tactics that are continuously developed, assessed, 
and enhanced.
    The committee notes that DOD has invested significant 
resources into transitioning from a force designed to operate 
in a benign environment to one that can operate in a contested 
environment. However, this transition is a work in progress and 
significant operational and readiness challenges remain.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to annually review, through 2027, DOD's 
progress in addressing key operational and readiness challenges 
in the space domain. The committee further directs the 
Comptroller General to provide an annual briefing to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than March 1 of 
each year through 2027, on the Comptroller General's 
preliminary findings, and timeframes and format for presenting 
final results.
    Finally, the committee directs DOD to provide full access 
to any relevant information for this review to the Comptroller 
General, and directs the Comptroller General to advise the 
committee if any barriers to conducting this work are 
identified.

Comptroller General review of Survivable Airborne Operations Center

    The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $13.1 billion contract for 
the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program, which 
is to replace the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC). 
The contract provides for the development and production of the 
SAOC weapon system to include the delivery of engineering and 
manufacturing development aircraft, associated ground systems, 
production aircraft, and interim contractor support.
    Given the critical nature of this command post for the 
Department of Defense, and that it is an Acquisition Category 1 
level Major Defense Acquisition Program, the committee directs 
the Comptroller General of the United States to review annually 
the SAOC program with respect to meeting milestones, and cost 
and technology readiness level objectives, including on-board 
mission systems through delivery of the first operational 
aircraft. The Comptroller General shall brief the congressional 
defense committees annually on a date mutually agreed upon, but 
not later than March 31 of each year through 2030. The U.S. Air 
Force shall ensure the Comptroller General has access to the 
program at all levels of classification.

Comptroller General review of Under Secretary of Defense for 
        Intelligence and Security

    The committee recognizes the crucial role of the Under 
Secretary of the Defense for Intelligence and Security 
(USD(I&S)) in ensuring the Armed Forces of the United States 
possess the necessary intelligence to inform operations and 
defense strategy. The committee believes that the USD(I&S) must 
be properly organized to fulfill its statutory and policy 
responsibilities, while prioritizing those roles that are most 
crucial to ensuring the adequacy and timeliness of defense 
intelligence in fulfilling Department of Defense (DOD) needs.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to review the authorities, roles, and 
responsibilities of the USD(I&S) delineated in statute, as well 
as those found in DOD and Office of the Director of National 
Intelligence (ODNI) policy. This review should draw on the 
Government Accountability Office report published on May 6, 
2021, titled ``Defense Intelligence and Security: DOD Needs to 
Establish Oversight Expectations and Develop Tools that Enhance 
Accountability'' (GAO-21-295). This review shall include:
          (1) A complete listing of the authorities, roles, and 
        responsibilities of the USD(I&S) as specified in law, 
        to include those in titles 10 and 50 of United States 
        Code, as well as DOD directives, instructions, other 
        Department policy, and ODNI policy;
          (2) For each of the specified roles and 
        responsibilities, an identification of what individual 
        or office within USD(I&S) is responsible for that role 
        or responsibility;
          (3) An identification of any unclear, overlapping, or 
        contradictory roles and responsibilities within the 
        USD(I&S)'s portfolio, including any such roles and 
        responsibilities related to the USD(I&S)'s role within 
        the ODNI as the Director of Defense Intelligence;
          (4) An assessment of the Defense Intelligence 
        Enterprise Management Council's execution of its roles 
        and responsibilities; and
          (5) Any other matters deemed relevant by the 
        Comptroller General.
    In addition, this review should address the major 
processes, policies, and mechanisms used by the USD(I&S) to 
``[exercise] authority, direction, and control over, and 
[oversee] activities of, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), 
the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the National 
Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS), the 
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and the Defense 
Counterintelligence and Security Agency; and exercises 
planning, policy, and strategic oversight for all associated 
policy, plans, and programs,'' as stated in DOD Directive 
5143.01.
    For the purposes of this review, an authority is defined as 
the underlying statutory or Secretary of Defense-delegated 
source for USD(I&S) actions. A role is an assigned function 
such as the principal staff assistant or the Director of 
Defense Intelligence. A responsibility is an assigned action 
required by statute or policy.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General to 
brief the congressional defense committees, not later than 
January 1, 2025, on any preliminary findings, with results to 
follow in a mutually agreed upon format and timeframe.

Cost estimation and transparency for defense and national security 
        space

    The committee acknowledges the need for accurate and 
transparent cost estimation models to effectively manage 
defense and national security space programs. It is crucial 
that these models are regularly updated to reflect new 
technologies, economic conditions, operational data, new 
methods of performing missions, and other cost factors to 
maintain their effectiveness and reliability. The committee 
emphasizes the importance of regularly modernizing these 
practices across the cost estimating community, including the 
Office of the Secretary of Defense Cost Assessment and Program 
Evaluation (CAPE), the U.S. Air Force Cost Analysis Agency 
(AFCAA), and new organizations, such as the U.S. Space Force's 
Space Futures Command.
    The committee also recommends that Space Futures Command 
establish an organic cost estimation capacity to integrate 
into, and coordinate with, the cost estimating organizations 
and processes in CAPE and AFCAA. This is especially critical as 
Space Futures Command uses these models to help forecast and 
shape the Space Force's objective force. Therefore, the 
committee directs the Chief of Space Operations to provide a 
report to the congressional defense committees, not later than 
July 1, 2025, on the actions taken to ensure that Space Futures 
Command is meeting the committee's recommendation and to also 
provide a briefing on such actions not later than July 1, 2025.

Cyber and space security cooperation strategy

    A July 2023 RAND Corporation report titled ``Overcoming 
Barriers to Working with Highly Capable Allies and Partners in 
the Air, Space, and Cyber Domains'' finds numerous cross-
cutting and domain-specific barriers to security cooperation in 
cyber and space, including with some of our closest allies. For 
both cyber and space domains, RAND cited disunity across the 
space and cyber security cooperation enterprises as an 
inhibitor to the scale and pace of security cooperation 
efforts.
    In addition, the report identified a lack of advocacy for, 
and clear prioritization of, the agreements that the United 
States should be pursuing and the types of technology it should 
be developing with allies and partners. Other issues identified 
in the report included a lack of personnel, lack of partner 
involvement, slow bureaucratic execution, regulations that 
impede security cooperation, and an overall lack of incentive, 
tasking, and understanding of priorities for combined security 
cooperation partnering in third countries.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Defense to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on a cyber and space 
security cooperation strategy. The strategy should require the 
Department of Defense to identify an individual responsible for 
coordinating, advocating for, and prioritizing security 
cooperation efforts in the space domain, and an individual who 
is responsible for those same efforts in the cyber domain. The 
strategy should further include, but not be limited to:
          (1) A review of legal authorities and regulations 
        impacting cyber and space security cooperation efforts, 
        to include liaison officer roles;
          (2) An assessment of barriers to such security 
        cooperation, including inadequate training or 
        resourcing in the implementation of security 
        cooperation efforts, such as foreign disclosure 
        officers;
          (3) Establishment of collaborative platforms required 
        to successfully conduct security cooperation in these 
        domains;
          (4) A determination as to whether the State 
        Partnership Program can be leveraged in this effort; 
        and
          (5) A determination as to how this effort can be 
        coordinated across the military services.

Directed energy weapons and their role in integrated air and missile 
        defense

    On May 8, 2024, the Strategic Forces Subcommittee held its 
annual budget hearing ``To Receive Testimony on the Department 
of Defense Activities in Review of the Defense Authorization 
request for Fiscal Year 2025 and the Future Year's Defense 
Program.'' The witnesses testified that the invasion of Ukraine 
by Russia, and the April 14 attack by Iran and its proxies, in 
which 300 unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise and ballistic 
missiles were directed against Israel and U.S. target, had 
changed the landscape of integrated air and missile defense.
    The President's budget request for fiscal year 2025 
included $28.4 billion for missile defense and related 
activities, including Over-the-Horizon Radars, Space-Based 
Missile Warning and Tracking, and a Next Generation Interceptor 
for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system. However, within 
this budget request, the Missile Defense Agency requested just 
$10.4 billion--a $500.0 million decrease compared to the fiscal 
year 2024 enacted budget total. This overall decrease affects 
three critical areas where the committee believes the 
Department of Defense (DOD) should be making greater efforts: 
the development of capabilities to intercept and defeat 
hypersonic missiles; fielding operationally relevant directed 
energy systems; and the use of highly capable missile defense 
interceptors to destroy relatively inexpensive unmanned aerial 
system threats.
    In addition, the President's budget request for the only 
program in the Department focused on defeating a hypersonic 
missile during its glide phase, the Glide Phase Interceptor, 
decreased from $209.0 million in fiscal year 2024 to $182.0 
million in fiscal year 2025-a $27.0 million reduction in 
funding at a time when hypersonic missile threats are growing 
rapidly. In an attempt to optimize these relatively limited 
resources for such a difficult, high-risk endeavor, the Missile 
Defense Agency will down-select to one vendor--rather than 
adhering to the Government Accountability Office best practice 
of maintaining two vendors through the initial test phases of 
the interceptor. Acknowledging this decrease in funding, the 
Office of the Secretary of Defense witness acknowledged that 
U.S. hypersonic defenses are inadequate and that DOD needed to 
focus on hypersonic defenses.
    The committee is also concerned that DOD is using multi-
million-dollar missile defense interceptors against $20,000 
UAVs, rather than investing in directed energy systems whose 
cost per shot has the potential to be essentially de-minimis. 
Missile interceptor costs range from $10.0 million for an SM-3 
Block IB missile to $22.0 million for an SM-3 Block IIA 
missile. At the same time, the budget for directed energy--
where the cost of each shot could be a few dollars--has 
decreased from $1.65 billion in fiscal year 2023 to $789.0 
million for fiscal year 2025. The Department also chose the 
fiscal year 2025 request to eliminate funding for production of 
the less-costly SM-3 Block IB, while holding production for the 
more expensive SM-3 Block IIA at the minimum sustaining rate of 
12 per year.
    The Department is making progress in many missile defense 
areas, such as the development of proliferated space sensors 
for tracking, the AEGIS weapon system, and the SM-3 Block IIA 
missile for ballistic missile defense. However, the committee 
recognizes that DOD must take steps to expand its missile 
defense capacity, as well as its baseline capability, to 
adequately address rapidly proliferating traditional and 
asymmetric missile threats. The committee strongly encourages 
DOD to pursue much more robust future budgets for the Glide 
Phase Interceptor and directed energy programs, as well as to 
reconsider ill-advised decisions to cut existing, combat-proven 
missile defense capabilities like the SM-3 Block IB missile, 
when the need for such assets is clearly growing.

Enhancements to streamline space export controls

    The committee notes that export control reform on 
commercial space capabilities among allies has lagged behind 
the pace of innovation, especially with regard to launch 
vehicles, making it difficult for U.S. entities to work with 
partners in allied nations on programs intended to enhance 
national security.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in consultation with the Secretary of State and Secretary of 
Commerce, to brief the congressional defense committees, not 
later than March 31, 2025, on efforts to streamline space 
export controls, including:
          (1) Steps taken to reduce the amount of restrictions 
        levied on space launch vehicle Technical Assistance 
        Agreements between the United States and other 
        countries in the National Technology Industrial Base 
        (NTIB);
          (2) The feasibility of formally transferring ``space 
        launch vehicles'' from the United States Munitions List 
        to the Commerce Control List; and
          (3) Recommendations for further steps required to 
        enhance space cooperation in support of national 
        security among NTIB countries.

Ensuring transport layer connectivity to tactical users

    The committee supports the Space Development Agency's (SDA) 
Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) program to 
provide space-based assured, resilient, low-latency military 
data and communications connectivity to a range of platforms 
and joint operations. The committee is encouraged by SDA's 
efforts through PWSA Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 to incorporate new 
on-orbit technologies, such as active phased array antennas, 
that help to maximize communication flexibility and connection 
with ground terminals. However, the committee is concerned that 
investments in new on-orbit capabilities are not being 
equivalently matched in upgrades to tactical terminals for end-
users.
    The committee supports the acquisition of tactical user 
equipment that meets or exceeds upgrades to on-orbit 
technologies in order to provide tactical users with fully 
capable high-bandwidth, low-latency communication links. 
Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air Force 
to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 31, 2025, on plans to acquire tactical 
user equipment that connects with upgraded on-orbit 
technologies, to include multibeam active phased array 
antennas.

Expediting fielding of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense of Guam 
        architecture

    The Integrated Air and Missile Defense of Guam (IAMDOG) 
architecture is essential to the efforts by the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to realign U.S. forces in the western Pacific. It 
will also serve as a critical force enabler by providing both a 
mechanism for deterring attacks against U.S. military personnel 
and civilians in Guam, as well as protection for operational 
forces during potential future contingencies in the region. As 
such, supporting the rapid and cost-effective development and 
deployment of the IAMDOG is a high priority for the committee.
    The committee notes that Section 1660 of the James M. 
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 
(Public Law 117-263) established IAMDOG as a Special Interest 
Acquisition Category ID Major Defense Acquisition Program to be 
managed in accordance with the Department of Defense 
Instruction (DODI) 5000.85, ``Major Capability Acquisition.'' 
This designation provides Congress with appropriate levels of 
transparency into the complex programmatic activities and 
substantial investment required to develop a comprehensive 
integrated air and missile defense system for Guam and ensure 
effective oversight mechanisms.
    The committee is troubled by the apparent lack of progress 
by DOD to effectively integrate the various lines of effort 
that are expected to comprise IAMDOG architecture. Despite the 
designation of the U.S. Army as the lead service for the Joint 
Program Office, the U.S. Army appears to be treating this 
project as a software integration activity, rather than a 
multi-billion dollar system-of-systems. Software integration 
across the various aspects of the system is a clear imperative. 
However, the purported scope of IAMDOG is much greater, and the 
committee is concerned that the full range of cost and 
capability tradeoffs to improve deployment timelines and 
overall cost effectiveness may not be adequately evaluated.
    Given the complexity and disparate component development 
efforts associated with fielding IAMDOG, and the varying levels 
of technological and production readiness associated with these 
components, the committee believes DOD should maximize the use 
of all appropriate rapid prototyping authorities and available 
procedures in the Middle Tier Acquisition pathway to support 
the development and insertion of more efficient program 
components and subprograms. The committee believes that DODI 
5000.85 offers program offices with a variety of tailoring 
options to streamline and expedite capability acquisitions, and 
that DOD should make greater use of such authorities, 
particularly with regard to IAMDOG.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with 
the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisitions, Logistics 
and Technology, to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than February 1, 2025, on a 
strategy for maximizing the use of rapid prototyping and Middle 
Tier Acquisition authorities to enable more efficient 
development of components and subprograms for the IAMDOG 
architecture within the existing Acquisition Category ID 
framework.
    In addition, the committee also directs the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination 
with the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisitions, 
Logistics and Technology, and the Director of the Missile 
Defense Agency, to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than January 1, 2025, on steps 
DOD can take to better integrate the IAMDOG development effort 
into a cohesive system-of-systems development program.

Federal reentry range coordination

    The committee continues to support inclusion of a wide 
range of commercial space activities at Department of Defense 
(DOD) test ranges, including launch and reentry operations. The 
committee understands that the current memorandum of agreement 
between the Department of the Air Force and the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA) that covers Vandenberg Space 
Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station does not 
include additional ranges where licensed reentry operations may 
also occur. As DOD begins to utilize the unique capabilities 
provided by commercial reentry operators, this lack of 
coordination between the Department of the Air Force and the 
FAA often creates overlapping and duplicative requirements. The 
committee supports the expansion of these operations to other 
ranges that are part of the Major Range Training Facilities 
Base (MRTFB) enterprise, in addition to the eastern and western 
ranges, to support DOD and commercial reentry flight and test 
needs.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 1, 2025, on Department of the 
Air Force's plans to update the current Memorandum of Agreement 
with the FAA related to commercial launch and reentry 
activities including:
          (1) The status of discussions between the Department 
        of the Air Force and the FAA on plans to update the 
        existing Memorandum of Agreement;
          (2) An assessment of the Department of the Air 
        Force's reentry flight needs for operational or test 
        and evaluation purposes within the next 5 years; and
          (3) A discussion of how the Department of the Air 
        Force plans to develop a process, in coordination with 
        the FAA, to ensure new commercial reentry technologies 
        can access test ranges that are part of the MRTFB.

Geospatial intelligence data

    The Department of Defense (DOD), and its support agencies, 
possess vast repositories of unclassified geospatial data. If 
shared effectively with scientific academic researchers, this 
data could yield important discoveries to support U.S. 
competitiveness and national security, aid in addressing the 
geodesy crisis, and build a generation of scientists and 
researchers who can help enhance the U.S. geospatial advantage 
over strategic adversaries.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to assess current and planned DOD efforts to provide 
unclassified geospatial data access to academic and research 
institutions, and to submit the assessment to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than January 1, 2025. At a 
minimum, the assessment shall include:
          (1) An assessment and determination of the extent of 
        DOD's current efforts to provide unclassified 
        geospatial data access to academic and research 
        institutions;
          (2) A description of the technical mechanisms through 
        which data are presently shared, and an assessment as 
        to whether such mechanisms provide adequate opportunity 
        for access and collaboration;
          (3) A description of any engagement with external 
        institutions or partners to curate and provide access 
        to unclassified geospatial data;
          (4) A description of any challenges to the sharing of 
        unclassified geospatial data with academic and research 
        institutions;
          (5) Recommendations for enhancing the sharing of 
        unclassified geospatial data with academic and research 
        institutions; and
          (6) Any other matters deemed relevant by the 
        Secretary.

Implementation of policy updates relating to sharing controlled 
        unclassified information with foreign entities

    The committee notes the importance of information sharing 
with partners and allies to support collective security 
objectives, while maintaining appropriate safeguards to protect 
sensitive information. The committee notes that the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security issued a 
memorandum on January 31, 2024, ``Change to Policy on Sharing 
Controlled Unclassified Information with Foreign Entities'' in 
order to improve and clarify guidance in this area. However, 
like other areas of guidance related to controlled unclassified 
information (CUI), the committee remains concerned that there 
are still inconsistencies in interpretation and application of 
that guidance.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, 
not later than January 1, 2025, on the implementation of the 
policy described in the aforementioned memorandum. The briefing 
shall include:
          (1) An assessment of the effectiveness of the policy 
        on reducing barriers to sharing CUI with allies, 
        including allied military industrial entities;
          (2) A description of challenges associated with the 
        implementation of the policy;
          (3) A description of trends in the use by the 
        Department of Defense of the Not Releasable to Foreign 
        Nationals (NOFORN) information holding caveat on CUI 
        since the date on which the policy was issued;
          (4) An assessment of the extent to which the use of 
        the NOFORN information holding caveat on CUI affects 
        the speed at which international armaments agreements 
        and security cooperation activities may be carried out 
        among the United States Government and the governments 
        and military industrial entities of Australia, Canada, 
        New Zealand, and the United Kingdom; and
          (5) Any other information the Secretary considers 
        relevant.

Importance of Code 50 designator for Protection Level One security 
        forces

    The committee notes that in 2014, after a series of 
incidents involving intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) 
crews, the U.S. Air Force initiated a Force Improvement Program 
to ensure that the nuclear operations career field was 
adequately maintained and staffed. In 2016, after a similar 
series of incidents occurred involving security forces 
associated with Northern Tier ICBM bases Protection Level One 
(PL-1) facilities, a U.S. Air Force study found that a number 
of security forces personnel were effectively isolated in a 
series of ICBM base assignments, rather than being rotated to 
other assignments like their peers, leading to poor staffing 
and low morale. As part of this study, a special designator 
titled ``Code 50'' was attached to the files of these forces to 
ensure that they would not remain at a Northern Tier ICBM base 
more than 3 to 4 years before being rotated elsewhere. The 
committee understands that this step improved morale greatly, 
and supports the continued regular rotation of forces using the 
``Code 50'' designator.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force, in consultation with the Commander of Air Force Global 
Strike Command, to provide a report to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on efforts 
to ensure that U.S. Air Force security forces personnel are 
regularly rotated through a variety of U.S. Air Force 
assignments and are not isolated to specific duty locations in 
a manner that negatively impacts morale, career advancement, 
retention, and mission effectiveness. The report shall address 
U.S. Air Force security forces staffing shortfalls in PL-1 
facilities and ICBM bases in particular.

Intelligence assessment of foreign terrorist organization acquisition 
        of uncrewed aerial systems

    The committee remains concerned about the increase in 
lethal drone attacks against U.S. forces and interests 
overseas. Therefore, the committee directs the Director of the 
Defense Intelligence Agency to provide a briefing to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than February 1, 
2025, that assesses the acquisition of military grade uncrewed 
aerial systems by foreign terrorist organizations. The 
assessment shall include: (1) The methods by which foreign 
terrorist organizations acquire military grade uncrewed aerial 
systems; (2) Identification of the suppliers, networks, and 
related nodes that facilitate such acquisitions; and (3) An 
evaluation of the degree of coordination and intelligence 
sharing among U.S. allies and partners to counter such 
acquisitions.

Missile warning and missile tracking

    The committee notes that the U.S. Space Force Space Systems 
Command (SSC) and Space Development Agency (SDA) have partnered 
together to rapidly deliver a proliferated and resilient space-
based sensor network against hypersonic threats. The committee 
supports these efforts, which includes the new Low Earth Orbit 
(LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) missile warning and missile 
tracking (MW/MT) efforts, to enable the Nation to rapidly 
deploy a new space architecture to characterize and track all 
hypersonic threats and improve attribution. The committee 
believes it is critical to ensure that resilient architectures 
in LEO and MEO are provided rapidly and with maximum warfighter 
utility. Finally, the committee also believes that MEO Epoch 2 
solutions that uniquely blend MW/MT capabilities at a low cost 
of ownership at the constellation level are critical elements 
to a future resilient force design.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on any unfulfilled 
requirements after fielding MEO Epoch 1 space and ground 
constellations, and a plan to integrate MW/MT capabilities in 
MEO Epoch 2.

Overcoming barriers to using commercial overhead data and analytic 
        services in Department of Defense

    The committee understands that Department of Defense 
acquisition cycles often do not keep pace with the commercial 
space industry's ability to innovate and deliver new 
operational services. The committee believes that commercial 
alternatives should be evaluated at all acquisition milestones 
and programmatic reviews in order to continually verify whether 
the requirements cannot otherwise be satisfied by an emerging 
commercial capability. If a commercial alternative can provide 
substantial cost, schedule, or performance benefits, 
acquisition programs should implement a timely, phased 
methodology to offramp the U.S. Government built solution in 
lieu of the commercial alternative.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to brief the congressional defense committees, not later 
than March 31, 2025, on recent acquisitions using a commercial-
first model in which foundational capabilities are provided by 
commercial industry and then supplemented by novel U.S. 
Government space and ground capabilities.

Report on Air Force and Army Corps of Engineers cooperation on the 
        Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system 
        program

    The Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) 
program is the largest and most complex weapon system 
development effort ever attempted by the U.S. Air Force, and 
the largest Federal civil works program since the completion of 
the interstate highway system in 1992. Ensuring this project is 
completed as close to on-time and on-budget is a critical 
priority for the Nation. The committee believes that sufficient 
resources should be marshaled to maximize the U.S. Air Force's 
chances for successful execution. One such resource is the 
resident expertise within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--an 
organization with over 220 years of experience in managing 
critically important civil works projects across the United 
States.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force, in consultation with the Commanding General of the Army 
Corps of Engineers, to submit a report to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than April 1, 2025, outlining 
ongoing cooperative efforts between the U.S. Air Force and the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to recapitalize the existing 
Minuteman III ICBM infrastructure and prepare for the 
deployment of the Sentinel ICBM. The report should also 
identify opportunities for expanding cooperative efforts to 
further streamline or expedite planned Sentinel ICBM and 
supporting projects, including any recommended regulatory or 
statutory changes that could result in significant cost savings 
or schedule acceleration.

Report on dirigibles for missile defense

    The committee recognizes that dirigibles, including 
airships and aerostats, could augment the defense of both 
deployed U.S. forces and the Homeland from ballistic, 
hypersonic, and cruise missiles, as well as drones.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Director of the 
Missile Defense Agency, not later than March 31, 2025, to brief 
the congressional defense committees on the feasibility and 
value of dirigibles for this mission set. At a minimum, the 
report shall address:
          (1) The feasibility and value of high altitude air 
        defense systems in detecting, characterizing, tracking 
        and engaging current and emerging advanced missile 
        threats, and evaluating the cost effectiveness of 
        dirigibles versus manned or unmanned surveillance 
        aircraft in the same mission;
          (2) Potential short-term and long-term solutions that 
        could leverage the innovative dirigible and associated 
        sensor development that the U.S. military services, 
        U.S. partners--such as Israel, and U.S. industry have 
        undertaken;
          (3) The unique challenges in defending forward-
        deployed forces in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. 
        European Command and U.S. Central Command, as well as 
        the more geographically challenging Homeland defense 
        threat that confronts the U.S. Northern Command; and
          (4) The potential value of these dirigibles in 
        supporting resilient military and emergency 
        communication networks in a crisis or natural disaster.

Report on expanding capabilities at space ranges

    The committee recognizes that continuous, rapid commercial 
development is critical to the Nation's leadership in space 
over great power competitors who instead rely on state-owned, 
state-sponsored enterprises. The committee also understands 
that private commercial operators largely fund the 
infrastructure upgrades that Federal ranges need to support the 
higher launch cadences demanded by the capabilities under 
development by near-peer adversaries.
    To ensure that regulatory timelines are aligned with 
national security priorities and that the Department of Defense 
(DOD) continues to promote, encourage, and leverage commercial 
investment in space launch infrastructure critical to the 
national defense, as well as DOD's requirement under section 
2273 of title 10, United States Code, to maintain assured 
access to space, the committee encourages the Secretary of 
Defense to expeditiously process and adhere to environmental 
review processes related to the commercial deployment of 
national security infrastructure on Federal ranges. The 
committee also directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a 
briefing, not later than July 1, 2025, to the congressional 
defense committees on any actions taken to do so.

Report on use of divested UH-1N intercontinental ballistic missile 
        helicopters for U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein range support

    Air Force Global Strike Command is overseeing the 
deployment of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter to replace the 
existing fleet of UH-1N helicopters performing security 
missions across the U.S. Air Force's three intercontinental 
ballistic missile (ICBM) wings. As the U.S. Air Force prepares 
to begin divestment of the UH-1N helicopters, the committee 
believes an opportunity exists to repurpose these airframes to 
perform another mission that supports the nation's strategic 
deterrent.
    U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein currently relies on UH-72 
Lakota helicopters for a wide range of missions, primarily 
range support for the Reagan Test Site, as well as resupply and 
medical evacuation across the atoll. However, currently none of 
the garrison's helicopters are operational due to long 
neglected maintenance and the absence of a coherent sustainment 
plan by the U.S. Army.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Commander of Air Force 
Global Strike Command, in coordination with the Commanding 
General of U.S. Army Material Command and the Commanding 
General of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, to 
submit a report to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than January 31, 2025, outlining a plan for transferring 
divested Air Force UH-1N ICBM security helicopters to the U.S. 
Army for use as a bridging solution for a long-term rotary wing 
replacement capability for Kwajalein Atoll. At a minimum, the 
report should include:
          (1) U.S. Air Force timelines for divesting UH-1N 
        helicopters and any associated sustainment equipment, 
        trainers, and spare parts;
          (2) A description of the processes required to 
        transfer divested UH-1Ns to the U.S. Army and 
        associated timelines;
          (3) A rapid fielding timeline for ensuring newly 
        acquired UH-1Ns are deployed to the garrison as quickly 
        as possible and the designation of such sea- or air-
        lift assets as required to facilitate this timeline;
          (4) A strategy for coordination between the U.S. Air 
        Force and the U.S. Army to facilitate appropriate 
        maintenance and support for the UH-1Ns deployed to 
        Kwajalein Atoll;
          (5) As applicable, an alternative strategy for the 
        U.S. Army to provide sufficient functional rotary wing 
        aircraft to the atoll capable of supporting all 
        assigned garrison missions faster than UH-1Ns could be 
        made available; and
          (6) A proposal for a long term recapitalization or 
        replacement program that will satisfy all garrison 
        rotary wing missions in a sustainable fashion.

Reusing equipment from Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic program 
        as part of the transition to the Sentinel program

    The Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) 
program is essential for the long-term strength of the ground-
based leg of the nuclear triad. As the Sentinel program moves 
forward, the U.S. Air Force should consider potential 
opportunities to reuse parts of the Minuteman III ICBM weapon 
system for other applications, and the potential cost savings 
that could result.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to conduct a study, and brief the congressional defense 
committees on its findings, not later than March 31, 2025, that 
evaluates the following:
          (1) The opportunities to reuse parts of the LGM-30G 
        Minuteman III ICBM weapon system for other applications 
        as part of the transition to the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM 
        program; and
          (2) Any potential cost savings that could result from 
        the reuse of such parts in other applications.

Rocket cargo

    In 2021, the U.S. Air Force announced Rocket Cargo as the 
fourth Vanguard program of the transformational science and 
technology portfolio identified in the U.S. Air Force 2030 
Science and Technology Strategy. The Air Force Research 
Laboratory (AFRL) leads a science and technology effort to 
determine the viability and utility of using large commercial 
rockets for Department of Defense (DOD) global logistics, 
potentially expanding the portfolio of capabilities that the 
U.S. Space Force presents to combatant commanders. The Space 
Systems Center is the Program Executive Officer for this 
program. To date, the Rocket Cargo program's investments have 
narrowly been focused on a single capability at the high-end of 
mass delivery capabilities.
    The committee notes there are other launch vehicle and 
entry vehicle capabilities with applicable technologies that 
may help advance the Rocket Cargo program's technology 
development initiatives. For instance, the AFRL Rocket Cargo's 
end-users of this capability development, U.S. Transportation 
Command and the U.S. Space Force, employ a variety of vehicles, 
payload transportation capabilities, and technology solutions 
in the execution of their missions.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to brief the congressional defense committees, not later 
than March 31, 2025, on potential investments to support a more 
diverse set of launch and entry vehicle solutions and providers 
to increase the range of Rocket Cargo capabilities provided to 
DOD.

Role of systems engineering and technical assistance for space 
        situational awareness systems

    The committee is concerned that the U.S. Space Force may be 
too reliant on systems engineering and technical assistance 
(SETA) contractors as the complexity and interconnectedness of 
modern military systems has increased, while at the same time, 
the Department of the Air Force's organic acquisition and 
technical workforce has not grown at the same pace. This 
problem is particularly acute for space-based products and 
services, which are now commercially developed to a higher 
degree than other domains. While SETA contractors and federally 
funded research and development centers provide a crucial 
function, it must be balanced against the ability to ensure 
that this function is executed in a timely fashion and does not 
endanger project execution timelines.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to brief the congressional defense committees, not later 
than March 31, 2025, on the optimal way to incentivize SETA 
contractors and whether it is in the best interests of the U.S. 
Space Force to set SETA contractor payments to timely project 
completion.

Satellite narrowband communications

    The Committee commends the Space Development Agency (SDA) 
on its innovative acquisition and technological approaches to 
ensure satellite narrowband communications are maintained, and 
where feasible, improved, through the end-of-life of existing 
Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites. SDA's use of 
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and the Department of 
Air Force's Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) and Strategic 
Funding Increase (STRATFI) programs are noteworthy uses of 
existing authorities to assist small businesses to work with 
the Department of the Air Force, while advancing technology for 
defense, and often for commercial sectors. The committee 
additionally notes: (1) The capability demonstration of low 
earth orbit satellites that increases both affordability and 
resilience concurrently; (2) The use of existing tactical 
radios and data links that accelerates delivery timelines, 
manages cost, and enables direct satellite-to-warfighter 
connectivity; and (3) The focus on reduced size, weight, power 
and cost--both on the satellite and for the user. The Committee 
supports the Department of the Air Force and SDA in their 
continued development and experimentation of this vital 
capability across all the services.

Space mobility and logistics

    The committee notes that the budget request for fiscal year 
2025 included $20.0 million for Space Mobility and Logistics 
(SAML). However, the budget request did not include a 
traditional future years defense program (FYDP) submission for 
such capabilities. As a result, the future of these critical 
capabilities remains in question due to uncertainty in funding 
and program direction across the FYDP.
    The committee believes that the Department of Defense must 
be able to conduct on-orbit maneuvering and servicing in order 
to operate resiliently and responsively within the evolving 
space domain. Emerging mission sets such as refueling, on-orbit 
servicing, and manufacturing in space require sustained 
investment to counter U.S. adversaries in space.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Chief of Space 
Operations to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on plans to 
establish a program office dedicated to the SAML mission set. 
The briefing shall provide a 5-year timeline of capabilities in 
development that will fall within this program office, 
consistent with standard reporting for the FYDP.

Space situational awareness systems

    The committee supports Space Situational Awareness (SSA) 
systems given their important role in preserving national 
security interests in space and across the globe. Due to the 
proliferation of commercial and civil cislunar operations in 
other Federal programs, the committee recommends hosting SSA 
sensors and related payloads on these critical commercial and 
civil missions. This may increase the speed at which the 
Department of Defense can gather intelligence on assets in 
orbit, as well as reduce costs by using existing launch and 
delivery platforms rather than procuring entirely new platforms 
and missions. Therefore, the committee recommends leveraging 
such commercial rideshare opportunities, and also recommends 
that these hosted SSA assets perform extended geostationary 
orbit activities with direction from the U.S. Space Force.

Space-based light detection and ranging capability

    The committee applauds the Defense Innovation Unit and 
National Security Innovation Capital's efforts to support 
commercial satellite constellation technology. Space-based 
light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology has the 
potential to unlock significant data and information available 
to Department of Defense entities on an annual basis.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a report to the congressional defense committees, 
not later than March 31, 2025, detailing current roles and 
responsibilities for LiDAR data and preparations to use 
commercial LiDAR satellite constellation technology and Earth 
observation data. The report should include:
          (1) Information on future space-based LiDAR system 
        capabilities and requirements;
          (2) Current ground infrastructure located in the 
        continental United States that has the capacity to 
        downlink and process space-derived LiDAR data;
          (3) An overview of remaining supply chain-based 
        challenges to a U.S. space-based LiDAR capability, 
        including satellite components;
          (4) Commercial space LiDAR research and development 
        efforts underway; and
          (5) Planned acquisition strategies, cost, and 
        schedule for space-based LiDAR systems and data.

Tactical security vehicles for Air Force Global Strike Command

    Air Force Global Strike Command's (AFGSC) uses High 
Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) to patrol 
missile fields at Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), F.E. Warren 
AFB, and Minot AFB. These vehicles were never intended for the 
weather conditions at the northern tier bases, nor the large 
number of miles traveled each year--often more than 30,000 
annually--on rural roads and interstate highways. All three 
bases have reported HMMWV rollovers on rural roads and 
collisions with other cars because of their slow speed. 
Tragically, in 2023, two airmen were killed driving HMMWVs on 
public highways, one at F.E Warren AFB and one at Malmstrom 
AFB, while another airman was seriously wounded.
    The AFGSC is replacing some of these vehicles with 
sophisticated, highly armored Protection Level Three (PL-3) 
Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), but these vehicles are 
also ill-suited for day-to-day, high-mileage patrols on rural 
and interstate highways. While JLTVs may be appropriate for 
convoy operations transporting weapons in place of existing 
BearCat vehicles, they lack the fuel capacity for long 
distances typical of such operations, and are not equipped for 
the unique communication needs of the missile fields. Further, 
the front windows offer limited views to the driver of the 
vehicle, making them ill-suited for public roads and highways.
    The committee understands that AFGSC is considering the use 
of Protection Level One (PL-1) Armored Utility Vehicles and 
pickup trucks for patrolling, which are better suited to the 
environmental conditions at these bases and can be more easily 
repaired using locally obtained parts at a lower cost. The 
committee is aware that the U.S. Air Force already uses similar 
PL-1 vehicles at North Atlantic Treaty Organization bases where 
PL-1 assets are stored, and believes such an approach would 
better suit the requirements for domestic bases as well.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on AFGSC's efforts 
to procure PL-1 armored utility vehicles to replace HMMWVs, the 
status of procurement of PL-3 JLTVs, and outstanding issues 
regarding their effective use at the three missile fields.
    Finally, the committee notes that elsewhere in this Act, 
the committee recommends an increase of $14.0 million in Other 
Procurement, Air Force (OPA), to procure 50 PL-1 Armored 
Utility Vehicles to support AFGSC's intercontinental ballistic 
missile security mission requirements.

Waterfront facilities for Federal space launch ranges

    The committee notes ongoing efforts to modernize the U.S. 
Space Force's ranges as part of the Spaceport of the Future 
initiative. Maritime transport is the only available option to 
transport some space launch vehicles to the eastern and western 
ranges. In some cases, rough ocean conditions delay the 
unloading of space launch vehicles and risk potential damage. 
The committee believes that modernization of waterfront 
facilities at Federal ranges, specifically where space launch 
vehicles are received, is critical to national security and 
protecting significant investments made in each space launch 
vehicle by the U.S. Government.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 31, 2025, that includes the 
following:
          (1) An assessment of the current and projected use of 
        waterfront facilities, such as ports and docks, at 
        Federal space launch ranges of the U.S. Space Force;
          (2) An assessment of required infrastructure 
        improvements to such facilities for national security 
        and readiness requirements, including supporting 
        increased rapid launch cadence and ensuring access for 
        launch vehicles;
          (3) A detailed plan to implement any required 
        improvements, including estimated funds and schedules; 
        and
          (4) Any additional proposals to support improved 
        waterfront facilities for the Federal space launch 
        ranges of the U.S. Space Force, including 
        recommendations for legislative action.

Waveform virtualization for satellite communications

    The committee acknowledges the Department of Defense's 
efforts to provide reliable and resilient communications 
capabilities for tactical warfighters worldwide through various 
military and commercial communications systems. The committee 
encourages each military service to ensure that advanced 
technologies for satellite communications (SATCOM) incorporate 
Waveform Architecture for Virtualized Ecosystems (WAVE) 
industry standards. Additionally, the committee supports the 
development of SATCOM that allows for increased flexibility, 
responsiveness, and resiliency; enables the modification of 
systems in real-time as requirements are generated; and 
directly addresses virtualizing waveforms in military and 
commercial satellite communications architectures for new 
acquisitions to ensure flexible and responsive SATCOM.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Chief Information 
Officer of the Department to provide a briefing not later than 
May 1, 2025, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives on: (1) DOD's plans to 
transition the Department and military services to use WAVE 
industry standards for SATCOM; (2) Any identified limitations 
to implementing WAVE standards; and (3) Any additional 
resources required to implement WAVE standards across DOD.

                 TITLE XVI--CYBERSPACE RELATED MATTERS

   Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Cyber Operations and Cyber Forces

Assessment of feasibility of engaging in cooperative activities with 
        allies to mitigate cyber threats to certain undersea cables 
        (sec. 1601)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to conduct an assessment, and deliver a 
report to the congressional defense committees, to determine 
the feasibility of engaging in cybersecurity cooperation 
activities with international partners and allies of the United 
States to mitigate cyber threats to undersea cables that 
originate and terminate outside of the United States.
Elevation of the Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense 
        Information Network as subordinate unified command of United 
        States Cyber Command (sec. 1602)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 167b of title 10, United States Code, to establish the 
Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information 
Network as a sub-unified command under U.S. Cyber Command.
Cyber intelligence center (sec. 1603)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to establish a dedicated cyber 
intelligence capability to support the requirements of U.S. 
Cyber Command, the other combatant commands, the military 
departments, Defense Agencies, the Joint Staff, and the Office 
of the Secretary of Defense for foundational, scientific and 
technical, and all-source intelligence on cyber operations, 
technology development, capabilities, concepts of operations, 
and plans and intentions of cyber threat actors.
    The provision would further require the Commander, U.S. 
Cyber Command, to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees and the congressional intelligence 
committees on projected costs and required collection and 
analysis capabilities associated with establishing the 
intelligence center.
Support for cyber threat tabletop exercises (sec. 1604)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy to develop 
tabletop exercise packages oriented towards training 
stakeholders to prepare the Homeland for adversary cyber-
attacks precipitating or during a time of conflict.
Comptroller General of the United States assessment of Cyber Command 
        protection privacy and civil liberties procedures and training 
        requirements for cyber operators (sec. 1605)
    The committee recommends a provision that would direct the 
Comptroller General of the United States, not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, to conduct an 
assessment of planning procedures available for cyber 
operations forces to ensure the protection of privacy and civil 
liberties of United States persons on the conduct of cyber 
operations and report the results to Congress.
Independent evaluation regarding potential establishment of United 
        States Cyber Force (sec. 1606)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Department of Defense to enter into an agreement with the 
National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to 
conduct an evaluation on the feasibility of establishing a 
separate Armed Force dedicated to the cyber domain, or refining 
and evolving the current organizational approach for U.S. Cyber 
Command.

Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Department of Defense Cybersecurity and 
                         Information Technology

Cyber table top exercises with organizations in defense industrial base 
        (sec. 1611)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Executive Director of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime 
Center to develop and carry out a plan to conduct cyber table 
top exercises with organizations in the defense industrial 
base. After completion of an exercise, the provision would 
require the Executive Director to assess any identifiable gaps 
in procedures, capabilities, and resources among the defense 
industrial base and to submit that assessment to the 
congressional defense committees.
Management and cybersecurity of the joint warfighting cloud capability 
        and other multi-cloud environments (sec. 1612)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Information 
Officer of the Department of Defense, to develop a strategy for 
the cybersecurity of the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability and 
other multi-cloud environments.
Update of biometric policy of Department of Defense (sec. 1613)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security to 
update the biometric policy of the Department of Defense.
Guidance for application of zero trust strategy to Internet of Military 
        Things hardware (sec. 1614)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense to 
develop guidance for how the Department of Defense zero trust 
strategy applies to the Internet of Military Things hardware.
Joint partner-sharing network capabilities for Middle East defense 
        integration (sec. 1615)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to provide to the congressional defense 
committees a strategy for improved cooperation between the 
United States and Middle Eastern allies and partners to improve 
partner sharing network capabilities.
    The provision would also require the Chief Digital and 
Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense to 
establish a forum on artificial intelligence to help promote 
coordination and interchange on issues relating to the use of 
artificial intelligence within and among the combatant 
commands. The provision would further require the Secretary of 
Defense to provide a report to the congressional defense 
committees on progress made in establishing the required forum.
Artificial Intelligence Human Factors Integration Initiative (sec. 
        1616)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Department of Defense to establish an Artificial Intelligence 
Human Factors Integration Initiative to improve the human 
usability of artificial intelligence systems and ensure design 
tools and metrics are available for programs to ensure human 
factors considerations are included for artificial intelligence 
systems adopted by the Department of Defense. The provision 
also requires a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives on existing 
research work in this area, including any gaps in research, as 
well as a plan for activities under this initiative.
Limitation on availability of funds for Mission Partner Environment 
        program (sec. 1617)
    The committee recommends a provision that would limit the 
obligation or expenditure of funds for the Mission Partner 
Environment (MPE) program to not more than 90 percent until the 
Secretary of Defense provides a certification that the 
Secretary of the Air Force has developed an accelerated 
implementation plan. The implementation plan must meet the 
operational requirements for command and control information 
sharing networks, fully integrate into planned components for 
the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative, 
and have defined and measurable actions to meet the steady-
state MPE requirements for each combatant command.

Consolidation of briefing requirements relating to the relationship 
        between the National Security Agency and United States Cyber 
        Command (sec. 1618)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1642(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) to consolidate briefing 
requirements. The provision would also repeal section 1556 of 
the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to eliminate a 
duplicative briefing requirement.
    The committee notes that section 1642(c) requires biannual 
briefings until the Secretary of Defense issues a certification 
related to the termination of the dual-hat arrangement between 
the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command 
(CYBERCOM). In addition, section 1556 requires the Secretary of 
Defense to provide an annual briefing to the congressional 
defense committees regarding the relationship between NSA and 
CYBERCOM. Since these requirements were enacted, substantial 
changes have been made to the dual-hat arrangement, 
necessitating an alignment of the briefing requirements while 
eliminating duplicative briefing obligations.

Information technology programs of the National Background 
        Investigation Service (sec. 1619)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, 
after consulting with the Security, Suitability, and 
Credentialing Performance Accountability Council Principals, to 
alter the assignment of milestone decision authority for the 
National Background Investigation Services or program 
management of such services. The provision would increase 
oversight of the information technology programs of the 
National Background Investigation Service by requiring 
notification to Congress of any changes to the Milestone 
Decision Authority or program management, as well as 
certification of compliance with relevant standards and 
guidelines published in National Institute of Standards and 
Technology Special Publication 800-53, Revision 5.

Cost budgeting for artificial intelligence data (sec. 1620)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) of the 
Department of Defense, in consultation with the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Director of 
Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, to develop a plan to 
ensure the budgeting process for programs containing artificial 
intelligence components includes estimates for the types of 
data, and estimated costs for acquisition and sustainment of 
such data required to train, maintain, or improve the 
artificial intelligence contained within such programs. The 
provision would further require the Secretary of Defense to 
provide to the congressional defense committees briefings on 
the implementation of the required plan.

Presumed reciprocal software accrediting policy (sec. 1621)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Information 
Officer of the Department of Defense, to implement a policy 
that requires security authorizing officials to inherit or 
reciprocate the security analysis and artifacts, as 
appropriate, of a cloud hosted platform, service, or 
application that has already been authorized by another 
authorizing official in the Department of Defense. The 
provision would further require the Secretary of Defense to 
provide a report to the congressional defense committees on the 
implementation of this provision.

Annual evaluation of products for mobile device cybersecurity (sec. 
        1622)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require 
annual evaluations of products for mobile device security to 
identify products and services that may improve the 
cybersecurity of mobile devices used by the Department of 
Defense.

Limitation on the availability of funds for the joint cyber warfighting 
        architecture (sec. 1623)

    The committee recommends a provision that would limit the 
funds available to be obligated or expended for fiscal year 
2025 until the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, delivers a plan 
for minimizing development of the current Joint Cyber 
Warfighting Architecture (JCWA), and provides a baseline plan 
for a revised Next Generation JCWA program.

Briefing on course of education and pilot program on authentication of 
        digital content provenance for certain Department of Defense 
        media content (sec. 1624)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1524 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to include an interim 
briefing on the status of establishing the course of education 
required by such section.

Modification of prohibition on purchase of cyber data products or 
        services other than through the program management office for 
        Department of Defense-wide procurement of cyber data products 
        and services (sec. 1625)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1521(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to add a new exception for 
the requirements of that section based on urgency of need, or 
to ensure product or service competition within the market.

Improvements relating to cyber protection support for Department of 
        Defense personnel in positions highly vulnerable to cyber 
        attack (sec. 1626)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 1645 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) to clarify that the scope 
of this authority includes personal accounts, as well as 
personal technology, of personnel eligible for such cyber 
protection support.

Comptroller General report on efforts to protect personal information 
        of Department of Defense personnel from exploitation by foreign 
        adversaries (sec. 1627)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Comptroller General of the United States to brief the 
congressional defense and intelligence committees, not later 
than 180 days after the enactment of this Act, on Department of 
Defense efforts to protect personal information of its 
personnel from exploitation by foreign adversaries.

                       Items of Special Interest


Addressing cyber warfare in space

    The committee notes that the U.S. Space Force currently has 
challenges in developing cyber warfare resiliency capabilities 
for its space assets that could make them vulnerable to cyber-
attacks. The committee believes that the U.S. Space Force 
should be engaging with academia, industry, and government 
laboratories to develop solutions to these challenges. 
Therefore, the committee directs the Chief of Staff of the 
Space Force to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services 
Committee, not later June 1, 2025, on efforts to improve cyber 
resiliency of space capabilities. Such briefing shall include: 
(1) An assessment of the cybersecurity risks to space assets; 
(2) A survey of domestic and international capabilities and 
expertise at the nexus of space domain awareness, and cyber 
operations research and development that enables rapid 
detection, tracking, and attribution of orbital platforms 
subject to attack; (3) A review of the data and standards that 
exist for tracking space assets and associated technical 
limitations; and (4) A roadmap for emerging and future cyber 
hardening techniques for current and future space assets.

Army Enterprise Service Managed Platform

    The committee notes the success of the joint effort by U.S. 
Army Cyber Command, the Program Executive Office for Enterprise 
Information Systems, and the U.S. Army Network Enterprise 
Technology Command in deploying the Army Enterprise Service 
Managed Platform (AESMP). This program serves as a single point 
of contact for providing critical global information technology 
(IT) support to over 1.4 million U.S. Army users and U.S. Army 
sites, and for all Department of Defense Information Network-
Army IT service requests, incidents, and inquiries.
    The committee is aware that AESMP has improved the data 
quality, accuracy, and modeling potential of data collected by 
the U.S. Army for its IT assets, thus improving user 
experience, IT cost auditability, and cybersecurity. The 
committee believes this program advances powerful new pathways 
to leverage artificial intelligence, serving as an 
authoritative data source for accurate, validated, U.S. Army-
generated data to improve user experience and security. The 
committee encourages the U.S. Army to consider including 
additional information in future budget requests about 
anticipated milestones, timelines, and resource needs 
associated with AESMP, including needs related to the 
deployment of relevant artificial intelligence capabilities 
that would further improve user experience, IT efficiency, IT 
auditability, and cybersecurity.

Assessment of blockchain technology for supply chain security and 
        transparency

    The committee believes that data-driven security, 
transparency, accountability, and auditability of supply chains 
are critical to U.S. national defense and economic 
competitiveness. The committee notes that blockchain technology 
has the potential to enhance the cryptographic integrity of the 
defense supply chain, improve data integrity, and reduce the 
risk of the manipulation or corruption of certain types of data 
by near-peer competitors. The committee also believes that the 
Department of Defense (DOD) should explore the use of 
blockchain technology to create secure, transparent, 
accountable, and auditable data related to supply chains.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, 
not later than April 1, 2025, on the potential applications of 
blockchain technology for supply chain management within DOD. 
The briefing shall include: (1) An assessment of the potential 
benefits and risks associated with implementing blockchain 
technology in supply chain tracking and management; (2) An 
analysis of the current state of blockchain adoption in supply 
chain tracking and management within DOD and the defense 
industrial base; (3) A plan for pilot programs or research and 
development efforts to explore the use of blockchain technology 
in supply chain management; (4) Recommendations for legislative 
or regulatory actions to incorporate blockchain technology to 
support supply chain transparency and auditability; and (5) Any 
other information the Secretary deems relevant.

Cyber operational readiness assessment update

    The committee supports the shift made by the Commander of 
Joint Force Headquarters Department of Defense Information 
Network (JFHQ-DODIN) from Command Cyber Readiness Inspections 
to the Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) program as 
the primary means to evaluate cyber readiness across DODIN 
areas of operation (DAO). The committee believes that CORA can 
help strengthen the cyber posture and resiliency of the DODIN. 
The committee also believes that CORA can inform existing 
contingency planning activities within JFHQ-DODIN and each DAO, 
and can provide cyber operators with greater flexibility to 
secure cyberspace lines of communication and support persistent 
communications and information flow during military operations 
in a contested environment.
    Therefore, the committee directs the JFHQ-DODIN Commander 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 31, 2025, on the implementation of the CORA program. Such 
briefing shall include:
          (1) A demonstration of the database displaying a 
        DAO's vulnerability to current threats;
          (2) Metrics to determine risks and the frequency of 
        assessments for each DAO, including how metrics are 
        reported to leadership within the command through the 
        Advanced Analytics platform or other management 
        dashboards;
          (3) Identification of areas or missions that use 
        automation or artificial intelligence-enabled tools to 
        support CORA;
          (4) A demonstration of the Department of Defense 
        Inspection Analysis Tool used to automate assessment 
        workflows and conduct such assessments; and
          (5) The feasibility and advisability of employing 
        file level data security to prevent data loss on 
        enterprise level file shares or other collaboration 
        platforms.

Cyber resilience for Department of Defense critical facilities and 
        assets

    The committee is concerned that persistent State-sponsored 
cyber actors, such as Volt Typhoon, embedding malware in 
connected operational technologies (OT) in defense critical 
infrastructure can also directly disrupt or deny Department of 
Defense (DOD) facilities and the operations they support. The 
committee notes that section 1505 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) 
required the Secretary of Defense to complete mapping of OT 
within mission-relevant terrain in cyberspace for Defense 
Critical Assets (DCA) and Task Critical Assets (TCA). While 
enabling mission threat analysis and situational awareness is a 
fundamental first step to identifying vulnerable systems, the 
committee believes that DOD must also quickly mitigate risk 
through continuous discovery, monitoring, and OT management 
capabilities to protect assets, detect attacks, and safeguard 
the safety of personnel working in the facility.
    In July 2022, DOD released the Department of Defense Zero 
Trust Reference Architecture, which includes Comply-to-Connect 
(C2C) program requirements to identify, protect, and detect 
Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) connected 
devices to ensure a continuous secure configuration. The 
committee notes that C2C is an enabler for defensive cyber 
operations in response to detected threats by providing 
information critical for the development of a common operating 
picture.
    Given recent joint advisories warning of the proliferation 
of malware targeting infrastructure and facilities, the 
committee strongly recommends that the Department take 
additional actions to add to the framework of tools and 
technologies operating throughout the network infrastructure 
within the C2C program to ensure operational technologies and 
systems connected to the DODIN, or configured with wireless 
access, are included in order to protect DCAs and TCAs. 
Furthermore, the committee recommends that the C2C criteria be 
amended to require operational technologies and building 
systems in critical facilities and assets to achieve a 
continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) with active continuous 
monitoring, active cyber defense, and secure software supply 
chain controls.
    Therefore, the committee directs the DOD Chief Information 
Officer (CIO) to establish guidance requiring a cATO to be 
formally achieved and maintained for a DCA or TCA for safe 
occupancy and secure operations. The DOD CIO shall provide a 
copy of this guidance to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives not later than 
January 15, 2026.
    Furthermore, the DOD CIO shall provide an interim briefing 
on the status of this guidance implementation not later than 
September 15, 2025. The briefing shall include information 
regarding the extent of standardization among the military 
departments for the C2C program; the requirements to achieve a 
cATO for the OT and connected building systems; and a 
description of the training, resources, and OT protection 
capabilities available to military personnel responsible for 
implementing the C2C Program and cATO.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0

    The committee recognizes the importance of effective, 
standardized cybersecurity to aid the Department of Defense 
(DOD) in addressing cybersecurity threats and gaps. The 
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework was 
implemented in November 2020 to achieve a unified cybersecurity 
standard for defense acquisitions. These standards are intended 
to directly aid the defense industrial base and minimize risk 
within contracts. However, in March 2021, the Department began 
to simplify and streamline the CMMC process, resulting in 
proposed changes and an updated CMMC 2.0 model. This updated 
model still seeks the same objectives, but the lack of clarity 
on implementation has caused some consternation in industry, 
particularly from small businesses and subcontractors that are 
primarily commercial suppliers for larger defense systems. For 
universities, roadblocks to implementation include the process 
for setting up new systems that seamlessly interoperate with 
many legacy information technology systems, the ability to 
segregate data to enforce access controls, and coordination of 
policy interaction between the government and university 
stakeholders and decision makers. While in some cases, 
compliance costs can be charged to external contracts, much of 
the cost of setting up a new compliance regime is an overhead 
cost, eating away at the funds available for the research 
itself.
    The committee understands that the revised CMMC 2.0 model 
includes new elements, such as the third party certification 
process, which will be implemented in the coming fiscal years. 
While the original CMMC process was intended to serve as a 
verification program, the committee is concerned that 
requirements are not effectively mapped to meet new and 
emerging threats, specifically within the operational 
technology and Internet of Things domains. Furthermore, the 
requirement to meet certain standards in the near-term is 
challenging for many providers, thereby limiting their capacity 
to supply the defense industrial base. The committee is 
concerned that some organizations must invest considerable time 
and expense into bringing systems up to National Institute of 
Standards and Technology 800-171 standards, especially small 
businesses and commercial manufacturers that supply defense 
companies. Additionally, usage and categorization of controlled 
unclassified information must be addressed and standardized, 
specifically regarding marking across the DOD. The committee 
recommends that the Department assess the CMMC 2.0 model to 
best determine how to refine compliance requirements to prevent 
a one-size-fits-all approach.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to conduct a study to assess DOD's 
implementation of CMMC 2.0, including: (1) A description of how 
DOD intends to maximize the ability of CMMC to adapt to 
changing threat environments within artificial intelligence, 
operational technology, and Internet of Things domains; (2) 
Plans for standardizing and conforming DOD's marking processes 
for controlled unclassified information and the anticipated 
impact on certification processes; (3) Plans for how DOD 
intends to aid subcontractors, including small and 
nontraditional businesses, with CMMC compliance; (4) Assessment 
of the level of ``red teaming'' requirements for an entity to 
maintain compliance; and (5) Any additional information the 
Comptroller General deems appropriate to include to meet the 
intent of the study.
    The committee further directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to provide an interim briefing to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than March 1, 2025, with a final 
report to be issued at a mutually agreed upon date.

Department of Defense cyber curriculum roadmap

    The committee recognizes the significant achievements of 
the Department of Defense (DOD) and military services in 
establishing new cyber curriculum for cyber operators over the 
past decade. The committee also recognizes the enduring 
importance of the cyber domain to modern warfare, acknowledging 
that cyber impacts every service in the other warfighting 
domains of land, sea, air, and space. The committee further 
notes that the cyber domain is unique in that the pace at which 
new capabilities and tools can be developed, employed or 
rendered obsolete can happen even more quickly than for 
conventional military capabilities, requiring DOD's 
cybersecurity enterprise and Cyber Mission Force to adjust 
quickly in order to stay ahead of threats.
    Therefore, the committee directs each of the Secretaries of 
the military services, in consultation with their Principal 
Cyber Advisor, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber 
Policy, and the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, to review the 
curriculum of their cyber institutions with respect to how 
rapidly they are adapting to and incorporating new technology, 
capabilities, and training, tactics, and procedures. This 
review should include information on how artificial 
intelligence and cloud computing have been incorporated into 
said curriculum, or will be included in the curriculum moving 
forward.
    Additionally, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary 
of Defense for Cyber Policy to compile a report of these 
findings, and include a roadmap for how DOD and each of the 
military services can improve the agility and responsiveness of 
their cyber curriculum to align with an increasingly dynamic 
threat environment. The committee further directs the Assistant 
Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy to provide a briefing on 
the results of this review and roadmap to the congressional 
defense committees not later than June 15, 2025.

Department of the Air Force extended reality development strategy

    The committee supports the Department of the Air Force's 
efforts to reduce redundant and inefficient information 
technology (IT) spending by focusing on portfolio alignment, 
system optimization, and better policy and governance alignment 
across the enterprise. While the committee applauds a renewed 
enterprise focus on standardization and consolidation, it also 
recognizes the unique subset of challenges in aligning 
operational and foundational training IT investments in the 
rapidly evolving extended reality (XR) landscape. The committee 
believes that a more targeted sub-strategy to guide XR 
investments could enable a wider array of training content, 
enhance security and interoperability, improve the training 
experience, and better support the development of future 
airmen.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to develop an XR investment and deployment strategy and 
brief the congressional defense committees, no later than March 
1, 2025, on options to standardize and centralize XR efforts 
across the Department of the Air Force. The strategy shall 
include: (1) Options for streamlining and formalizing 
investment and consolidating the XR content and delivery 
ecosystem; (2) Recommendations to better align operational 
training IT platforms under the purview of the Office of the 
Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering & 
Force Protection, and those under the authority of the Air 
Education and Training Command; (3) Plans for utilizing an XR-
optimized centralized digital hub to allow greater discovery, 
delivery and creation of training content; (4) Standards and 
protocols to increase security and interoperability, protect 
intellectual property, enable digital record keeping, and 
maintain a modular, open architecture; (5) A feasibility 
assessment of a single access point, logon, and user account 
for accessing all XR training content; and (6) Policy 
recommendations to facilitate broader inclusion of commercial 
technologies and small businesses.

Department of Defense network optimization

    The committee is concerned with the progress of the 
approach of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to 
the Defense Enclave Services (DES) contract, as it has failed 
to meet its stated objective of migrating the networks of the 
defense agencies and field activities to DoDNet. The contract 
was awarded over two years ago, but progress has stalled due to 
inability of working capital funds to finance the upfront 
costs. This budgetary approach has proven insufficient as 
neither the contracting agency, DISA, nor the entities slated 
for migration have budgeted for the initial procurement costs 
required for migration. This impasse is leaving the Department 
of Defense more exposed from a cyber security perspective, and 
continues to waste time and resources needed for critical 
network modernization.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Chief Information 
Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with the 
Director of DISA, to provide a detailed briefing to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives, not later than March 1, 2025, on planned 
funding strategies, and timeline of migration milestones for 
the DES contract for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030.

Guam Cybersecurity Strategy

    The committee appreciates the efforts of the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to improve the physical defenses for Guam, 
including nascent efforts to mitigate risks posed by cyber 
vulnerabilities in Guam's critical infrastructure. However, the 
committee is concerned that absent additional cybersecurity 
investments, state-sponsored cyber criminals, or other proxy 
groups, could exploit these potential vulnerabilities to 
disrupt, degrade, deny, and destroy U.S. military capabilities 
in Guam and the surrounding region.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in coordination with the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, the 
Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, the Commander, Joint 
Force Headquarters Department of Defense Information Network, 
and the Commander, Joint Region Marianas, to develop a 
cybersecurity strategy for Guam, not later than June 30, 2025. 
The Guam Cybersecurity Strategy should include, at a minimum, 
the following:
          (1) A plan to establish a persistent and enduring 
        cyber protection team presence in Guam;
          (2) A cyber resilience assessment program for Guam, 
        including plans for a baseline assessment of the 
        Department of Defense Information Network in Guam and 
        periodic reassessments with persistent cyber opposition 
        forces;
          (3) A plan to develop an organic civilian cyber 
        capability in Guam to complement DOD cyber protection 
        teams, including a workforce pipeline and research and 
        development activities;
          (4) An assessment of the advisability and feasibility 
        of engaging in cyber cooperation activities with the 
        Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the 
        Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau;
          (5) A plan to engage with the U.S. defense industrial 
        base and industry partners through Cooperative Research 
        and Development Agreements or other means to strengthen 
        Guam's cyber posture;
          (6) A plan to coordinate with other federal agencies, 
        including the U.S. Coast Guard, to prepare for, respond 
        to, and recover from cyber incidents;
          (7) Identification of any resources necessary to 
        carry out the Guam Cybersecurity Strategy;
          (8) Identification of any authorities necessary to 
        carry out the Guam Cybersecurity Strategy more 
        effectively; and
          (9) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense deems 
        appropriate to include.
    Further, not later than 30 days after the completion of the 
Guam Cybersecurity Strategy, the Secretary shall brief the 
congressional defense committees.

Guidance regarding incorporation of operational technology into 
        Information Assurance Vulnerability Management Program

    The committee notes that section 1502 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31) required the Department of Defense (DOD) to inventory 
Defense Critical Assets and provide baseline cybersecurity 
requirements for cyber-physical systems and operational 
technology (OT) in use across the Department of Defense 
Information Network (DODIN). The committee is aware that the 
Department's current vulnerability management platform provides 
that all devices connected to the DODIN are within the scope of 
the vulnerability management program. However, OT is not 
currently a required part of enterprise vulnerability 
management processes, leaving DOD at risk because it lacks 
complete visibility into its attack surface. The committee 
believes that incorporating OT into existing vulnerability 
management processes is a necessary step to ensure the security 
of the DODIN.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Department of Defense 
Chief Information Officer to issue guidance incorporating OT 
into the information assurance vulnerability management 
program, and to provide a briefing on the guidance to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives not later than March 1, 2025. The guidance 
shall include clear guidelines for regular vulnerability 
assessments, reporting requirements, and remediation timelines 
for operational technology. The guidance shall also include 
required procedural changes and progress benchmarks.

Improving data compatibility for artificial intelligence tools

    The committee notes that artificial intelligence tools and 
their ability to receive, ingest, process, analyze, and 
visualize simultaneously data from multiple data sources will 
continue to play a critical role in implementing the Combined 
Joint-All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) initiative. The 
committee is concerned that the lack of interoperability 
between the data structures of data sources feeding into CJADC2 
limits the ability of artificial intelligence tools to receive, 
ingest, process, analyze, and visualize simultaneously data 
from multiple data sources. The committee believes that all 
Department of Defense (DOD) components and interagency partners 
that produce, manage, or possess data sources that feed data 
into CJADC2 should take steps to improve the interoperability 
of their data sources to widen the variety of data sources. The 
committee further believes that DOD should populate relevant 
systems, which would help achieve mission objectives and 
support practical understanding of the challenges of ingesting 
common data structures.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, 
in coordination with the Chief Digital and Artificial 
Intelligence Officer, to submit to the congressional defense 
committees a report, not later than January 15, 2025, on the 
efforts of DOD to improve the interoperability of the data 
structures of data sources that feed into CJADC2 capabilities. 
Such report shall include:
          (1) A description of ongoing efforts of the data 
        standard setting bodies to create data standards to be 
        followed by DOD and challenges to create those data 
        standards, including challenges faced by data standard 
        setting bodies;
          (2) A description of policies and procedures 
        currently in effect and implemented by the Department 
        to improve the interoperability of the data structures 
        of data sources that feed into CJADC2 capabilities, 
        including by complying with data standards created by 
        the data standard setting bodies;
          (3) A description of the adoption and implementation 
        of data standards set by the Common Metadata Standards 
        Team, as well as challenges relating to delay of such 
        adoption and implementation;
          (4) A description of the challenges in implementing 
        the real-time sharing of information from data sources 
        with CJADC2 capabilities, as well as how those 
        challenges will be addressed, and a timeline for 
        milestones in resolving those challenges;
          (5) A list of all DOD components and interagency 
        partners that the Secretary of Defense has selected as 
        a data standard setting body responsible for 
        department-wide data standards for CJADC2 purposes; and
          (6) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense 
        considers relevant.

Maximizing the success of the Department of Defense Thunderdome program

    The committee understands that the Department of Defense 
(DOD) must achieve aggressive timelines to meet its zero trust 
mandates by 2027. A central part of this evolution is the 
migration away from the legacy Joint Regional Security Stacks 
(JRSS). The committee notes the importance of ensuring that the 
JRSS successor incorporates Least Privilege Access, Continuous 
Trust Verification, and Continuous Security Inspection 
practices while protecting all data and securing all 
applications regardless of user location or device.
    The committee is encouraged by the successful prototyping 
and production agreement for the Thunderdome program, which is 
expected to scale rapidly across the entire DOD enterprise. To 
achieve stated goals within DOD's specified timelines, the 
committee believes that DOD components should leverage 
technologies like Thunderdome, which rely on an open vendor 
selection process and comprehensive prototyping before 
production. The committee believes that such attributes are 
necessary to ensure upgradability and adaptability over time.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Chief Information 
Officer of the Department of Defense, and the Director of the 
Defense Information Systems Agency, to brief the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 1, 2025, on the 
Department's JRSS transition plans, with a focus on how legacy 
JRSS will incorporate zero trust-aligned continuous trust 
verification and security inspection regardless of user 
location or device.

Modern software acquisition

    The committee notes that software is critical to the 
effectiveness of military platforms and enabling decision 
advantage. The committee continues to encourage the Department 
of Defense to modernize its software acquisition programs, and 
comprehensively embrace the software acquisition pathway, which 
allows rapid development and upgrades. The committee directs 
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
January 15, 2025, describing the Department's efforts to create 
incentives for broader and more fulsome utilization of the 
software acquisition pathway, including recommendations of 
industry best practices for software development and 
improvement.

MyNavy HR modernization

    The committee is aware of the urgency of the MyNavy HR 
modernization program due to ongoing issues with Department of 
the Navy personnel experiencing significant delays in pay, 
retirement, and other benefits critical to their morale and 
readiness. The committee is also aware that the U.S. Navy plans 
to consolidate 55 legacy systems into a smaller number of 
systems to address the pay challenges faced by sailors and 
marines and their families and support the U.S. Navy's 
recruiting and retention goals.
    The committee notes several challenges facing the MyNavy HR 
program that have inhibited modernization, including data 
reliability across the U.S. Navy enterprise; the lack of a 
single integrator of the MyNavy HR program to bring together 
the different data elements and technologies focused on data 
reliability, accountability, and effectiveness; and over-
customized solutions that increase complexity and prevent 
efficient software and security patching.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
April 1, 2025, that addresses the following: (1) A description 
of the organizational structure for the MyNavy HR modernization 
effort and any changes that have been made to assignments for 
management of the program in the past year; (2) The programmed 
budget for the MyNavy HR modernization from FY26 through the 
future years defense program with an assessment of the 
potential benefits of consolidating the overall modernization 
effort into a single budget line; (3) A plan for how the U.S. 
Navy will ensure data integrity across the MyNavy HR 
modernization effort without creating a new centralized data 
repository; (4) Identification of any potential commercial-off-
the-shelf solutions that could be incorporated into the MyNavy 
HR architecture; and (5) Any additional information the 
Secretary deems appropriate.

National Security Agency cybersecurity workforce pilot program

    The committee supports the continuation of the National 
Security Agency's workforce transformation cyber initiative 
pilot program, which offers certificate-based courses through a 
Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity and Artificial 
Intelligence. The committee also supports the intentions of the 
Department of Defense (DOD) to codify the pilot program as a 
permanent program of record.
    The committee encourages the prioritization of funding for 
the successful ``train the trainers'' curriculum which provides 
scholarships to military veterans, first responders, and 
minority-serving institutions to access certificate-based 
courses that address secure coding, artificial intelligence, 
computer science, and quantum cybersecurity. As DOD looks to 
evolve its cyber mission force in the future and reflect the 
needs for dedicated foundational cyber intelligence 
capabilities, the committee supports the inclusion of new 
capabilities in the program.
    The committee also believes that the establishment of an 
academic center of central management to synchronize, 
coordinate, and direct the activities of participating programs 
may be helpful to align with DOD's priorities and workforce 
requirements. The committee believes that such a central 
management institution should be a designated research 
university that has participated in the pilot program since its 
inception, and has experience with developing cybersecurity 
curricula in collaboration with a variety of academic partners, 
as well as experience with comprehensive project management.

Network data logging

    The committee is concerned by the ever-increasing 
cybersecurity threat to national security systems and defense 
networks from cyber attacks such as SolarWinds and Log4j. The 
committee notes that the Department of Defense (DOD) lacks an 
enterprise-wide standardized format for data logging that can 
help with improved forensic analysis, automated vulnerability 
detection, and refinement of cyber intelligence to support 
network defense.
    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a 
memorandum on August 27, 2021, titled ``Improving the Federal 
Government's Investigative and Remediation Capabilities Related 
to Cybersecurity Incidents'' (OMB-21-31) that directed Federal 
departments and agencies to implement a maturity model for 
event log management. This memorandum was in accordance with 
the investigative and remediation capability enhancements 
guidance contained in the Executive Order published on May 12, 
2021, titled ``Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity''(Executive 
Order 14028). However, the committee understands that DOD has 
not fully implemented the requirements contained in OMB-21-31.
    Therefore, the committee directs the DOD Chief Information 
Officer to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services 
Committee, not later than April 1, 2025, on its implementation 
plan for OMB-21-31, including plans for the use of commercial-
off-the-shelf solutions and any need for additional funding 
necessary for implementation.

Private artificial intelligence

    The committee commends the Department of Defense (DOD) for 
its announced strategy to adopt and implement artificial 
intelligence (AI) in a scalable, secure, and interoperable 
manner. The committee notes that private AI, the methods of 
building and deploying AI technologies that respect the privacy 
and control of data of users and organizations, will be an 
important part of this process. Utilizing a non-proprietary 
private AI platform and architecture may allow DOD to deploy 
large language models while securely maintaining control and 
privacy of the Department's data, models, and algorithms, with 
integrated security and management, on existing private and 
hybrid cloud technology platforms.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Chief Information 
Officer of the Department of Defense to provide a briefing to 
the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than March 31, 
2025, on its development and implementation of a private AI 
architectural framework, including current and future use 
cases.

Red-teaming endpoint protection vendors

    The committee recognizes the vast scale and complex nature 
of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN), as 
well as the critical importance of securing the DODIN from a 
wide range of cyber-threats. As the Department of Defense 
assesses vendors to provide endpoint security of the DODIN, the 
committee believes the Department should use best-in-breed red 
team service providers to analyze the strengths and weaknesses 
of each technology vendor relative to each other.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide the results of any such red team analyses conducted 
by the Department since January 1, 2023, and provide a briefing 
to the congressional defense committees, not later than March 
1, 2025, on the findings of any such assessments.

Report on threat from illicit cryptocurrency activities of adversarial 
        nations to the Department of Defense

    The committee is concerned by testimony from the Director 
of National Intelligence, the Director of the Defense 
Intelligence Agency, and other senior military leaders that 
adversarial nations like North Korea, Iran, and Russia are 
relying on cryptocurrency hacking and fees collected from 
processing ordinary cryptocurrency transactions to fund their 
weapons programs and other illicit activities. Terrorist 
organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah are believed to have 
received tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to 
finance their operations.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives on the risk to 
Department of Defense (DOD) interests and activities of state-
sponsored and terrorist cryptocurrency hacking and 
cryptocurrency crime, including overall amounts in dollars and 
also as compared to the amount and scope of other illicit 
finance activities not later than March 20, 2025. The report 
shall include: (1) Estimates of revenue earned by adversarial 
nations and terrorist groups from cryptocurrency hacking, and 
the suspected targets of these groups; (2) Estimates of revenue 
earned by adversarial nations and terrorist groups from the 
fees associated with cryptocurrency transactions; (3) The 
security implications of cryptocurrency-financed bribery 
facilitating the transport of dangerous and illegal substances; 
and (4) A description of activities undertaken by the 
Department to combat cryptocurrency-facilitated terrorism and 
crime.

Review of programs for upskilling personnel for artificial intelligence 
        fields

    The committee is aware that new automation tools, including 
emerging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning 
systems, have the potential to disrupt the processes and 
workforce of the Department of Defense (DOD). However, the 
committee recognizes that such disruption can have positive 
benefits in terms of ``creative destruction'' that radically 
changes how DOD does business, or forces transformation of the 
workforce to evolve from outdated means of work to a model that 
is more efficient and effective. In that process, the committee 
notes that it is vital that DOD find ways to retain and retrain 
the workforce to maintain the benefits of an experienced 
workforce that understands Departmental needs with one that has 
the new skills to operate in this transformed business 
environment.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, acting through the 
Acquisition Innovation Research Center, to conduct a study of 
the upskilling and reskilling programs available within DOD, 
including from commercial providers, and provide a briefing to 
the Senate Armed Services Committee not later than August 1, 
2025. Such study should include:
          (1) For business support roles where AI automation 
        risks displacing the existing workforce, such as 
        finance, contracting, data entry and human resources, 
        identify training or certification opportunities 
        offered by DOD or available from commercial training 
        and education providers;
          (2) Costs and training time required for such course;
          (3) Identification of any gaps in available 
        reskilling or upskilling opportunities; and
          (4) Recommendations of how to best incentivize and 
        target such opportunities for appropriate sectors of 
        the workforce.

U.S. Cyber Command artificial intelligence roadmap update

    The committee appreciates U.S. Cyber Command's (CYBERCOM) 
work to develop an Artificial Intelligence Roadmap and 
Implementation Plan that explores ways to leverage artificial 
intelligence (AI) in an increasingly dynamic threat environment 
in cyberspace. However, the committee believes that anticipated 
advances in quantum computing have the potential to impact the 
speed, efficiency, and accuracy of AI. While these advances may 
create advantages in the cyber domain, they also have the 
potential to create new operational challenges for cyber 
operators. The committee believes that developing a plan for 
assessing and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities from 
quantum-enabled AI, as well as leveraging quantum-enabled AI 
into CYBERCOM's Artificial Intelligence Roadmap and 
Implementation Plan, is essential to preparing U.S. cyber 
forces to effectively defend U.S. interests in cyberspace while 
maintaining an enduring advantage in the cyber domain.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Commander, U.S. Cyber 
Command, to provide a plan to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than August 1, 2025, for the 
incorporation of quantum-enabled AI into CYBERCOM's Artificial 
Intelligence Roadmap and Implementation Plan, as required by 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 
(Public Law 117-263). This plan shall include strategies for: 
(1) Assessing and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities 
created by quantum-enabled AI; (2) Leveraging quantum-enabled 
AI in cyber operations; and (3) Assessing the impact on 
CYBERCOM's resources, force structure, and acquisition 
activities across that 5 year period.

United States-Jordan cyber partnership

    The committee appreciates the strong defense partnership 
between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. 
The committee supports ongoing efforts by the Department of 
Defense (DOD), including U.S. Cyber Command, to assist Jordan's 
efforts to bolster its cyber defenses and disrupt malicious 
activity on military and civilian networks. Such international 
cyber cooperation activities between the U.S. and Jordan can 
help inform DOD about the nature and scope of global cyber 
threats. These efforts can also help the Department enhance its 
own cyber protection and deterrence initiatives. The committee 
additionally believes that the development of more resilient 
and effective cyber capabilities in Jordan can strengthen 
defensive and offensive cyber operations in an increasingly 
dynamic threat environment.
    Therefore, as part of its cyber cooperation activities with 
the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the committee encourages DOD 
to consider investing in the establishment of cyber training 
ranges to help cyber personnel develop skills related to the 
investigation and remediation of cyber attacks, cyber incident 
response, and cyber threat intelligence collection. The 
committee further encourages DOD to consider the advisability 
and feasibility of supporting the creation of an International 
Cyber Center of Excellence in Jordan to serve as a regional hub 
for cyber training activities.
    No later than February 15, 2025, the committee directs the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy to provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees on the 
Department's progress and plans for bolstering the U.S.-Jordan 
cyber defense partnership.

            DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

Summary and explanation of funding tables
    Division B of this Act authorizes funding for military 
construction projects of the Department of Defense (DOD). It 
includes funding authorizations for the construction and 
operation of military family housing as well as military 
construction for the reserve components, the Defense Agencies 
and Field Activities, and the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization Security Investment Program. It also provides 
authorization for the base closure accounts that fund military 
construction, environmental cleanup, and other activities 
required to implement the decisions made in prior base 
realignment and closure rounds.
    The tables contained in this Act provide the project-level 
authorizations for the military construction funding authorized 
in division B of this Act and summarize that funding by 
account.
    The fiscal year 2025 budget request included $17.5 billion 
for military construction and housing programs. Of this amount, 
$14.7 billion was requested for military construction, $2.0 
billion for the construction and operation of family housing, 
$448.0 million for base closure activities, and $433.9 million 
for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment 
Program.
    The committee recommends the authorization of 
appropriations for military construction, housing programs, and 
base closure activities totaling $20.7 billion. The total 
amount authorized for appropriations reflects the committee's 
continued commitment to investing in the recapitalization of 
DOD facilities and infrastructure.
Short title (sec. 2001)
    The committee recommends a provision that would designate 
division B of this Act as the ``Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.''
Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by 
        law (sec. 2002)
    The committee recommends a provision that would establish 
the expiration date for authorizations in this Act for military 
construction projects, land acquisition, family housing 
projects and facilities, and contributions to the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program as 
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2028, whichever is later.
Effective date (sec. 2003)
    The committee recommends a provision that would provide an 
effective date for titles XXI through XXVII of October 1, 2024, 
or the date of the enactment of this Act, whichever is later.

                 TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

Summary
    The budget request included an authorization of 
appropriations of $2.3 billion for military construction and 
$752.3 million for family housing for the Army for fiscal year 
2025.
    The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations 
of $2.6 billion for military construction for the Army and 
$734.4 million for family housing for the Army for fiscal year 
2025.
    Further details on projects authorized can be found in 
section 2101 and section 4601 of this Act.
Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects (sec. 2101)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
Army military construction projects for fiscal year 2025. The 
committee recognizes the Department of Defense's significant 
unfunded military construction requirements and has included an 
additional $873.9 million for many of these projects here. The 
authorized amount is listed on an installation-by-installation 
basis.
Family housing (sec. 2102)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
new construction, planning, and design for Army family housing 
units for fiscal year 2025. This provision would also authorize 
funds for facilities that support family housing, including 
housing management offices, housing maintenance, and storage 
facilities.
Authorization of appropriations, Army (sec. 2103)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for the active component military construction 
and family housing projects of the Army authorized for 
construction for fiscal year 2025. This provision would also 
provide an overall limit on the amount authorized for military 
construction and family housing projects for the active 
component of the Army. The state list contained in this report 
is the binding list of the specific projects authorized at each 
location.
Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project at Kunsan 
        Air Base, Korea (sec. 2104)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2101(b) of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, Division 
B, Title XXI, of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) for one project until 
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project at Mihail 
        Kogalniceanu FOS, Romania (sec. 2105)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2901 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Division 
B, Title XXIX, of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) for 
one project until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment 
of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for 
fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projects 
        (sec. 2106)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2101 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, Division 
B, Title XXI, of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) for two projects until 
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 projects 
        (sec. 2107)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2101(a) of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Division 
B, Title XXI, of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) for two projects until October 1, 2025, or the date of the 
enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction 
for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects 
        (sec. 2108)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in sections 2101 and 2105 of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, 
Division B, Title XXI, of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) for 12 projects 
until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.
Additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2025 project at 
        McAlester Army Depot, Oklahoma (sec. 2109)
    The committee recommends a provision that would allow the 
Secretary of the Army to carry out a military construction 
project to construct an ammunition demolition facility at 
McAlester Army Depot, Oklahoma, using available, unobligated 
Army military construction funds appropriated for a fiscal year 
before fiscal year 2025 for the ammunition demolition facility.

                 TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

Summary
    The budget request included an authorization of 
appropriations of $4.5 billion for military construction and 
$623.0 million for family housing for the Navy for fiscal year 
2025.
    The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations 
of $7.5 billion for military construction for the Navy and 
$623.0 million for family housing for the Navy for fiscal year 
2025.
    Further details on projects authorized can be found in 
section 2201 and section 4601 of this Act.
Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects (sec. 2201)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
Navy and Marine Corps military construction projects for fiscal 
year 2025. The committee recognizes the Department of Defense's 
significant unfunded military construction requirements and has 
included an additional $4.3 billion for many of these projects 
here. The authorized amounts are listed on an installation-by-
installation basis.
Family housing (sec. 2202)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
new construction, planning, and design for Navy family housing 
units for fiscal year 2025. This provision would also authorize 
funds for facilities that support family housing, including 
housing management offices, housing maintenance, and storage 
facilities.
Authorization of appropriations, Navy (sec. 2203)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for the active component military construction 
and family housing projects of the Department of the Navy 
authorized for construction for fiscal year 2025. This 
provision would also provide an overall limit on the amount 
authorized for military construction and family housing 
projects for the active components of the Navy and the Marine 
Corps. The state list contained in this report is the binding 
list of the specific projects authorized at each location.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 projects 
        (sec. 2204)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in sections 2201(b) and 2902 of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, 
Division B, Titles XXII and XXIX, of the John S. McCain 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public 
Law 115-232) for two projects until October 1, 2025, or the 
date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military 
construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projects 
        (sec. 2205)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in sections 2201(a) and 2809 of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, 
Division B, Titles XXII and XXIX, of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) for 
one project until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment 
of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for 
fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 projects 
        (sec. 2206)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2201 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Division 
B, Title XXII, of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) for three projects until October 1, 2025, or the date of 
the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military 
construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects 
        (sec. 2207)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in sections 2201 and 2202(a) of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, 
Division B, Title XXII, of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) for ten projects 
until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.
Additional authority to carry out fiscal year 2025 project in 
        Cooperative Security Location Comalapa, El Salvador (sec. 2208)
    The committee recommends a provision that would allow the 
Secretary of the Navy to carry out a military construction 
project to construct a hangar and ramp expansion for 
Cooperative Security Location Comalapa, El Salvador, using 
available, unobligated Navy military construction funds 
appropriated for a fiscal year before fiscal year 2025.

              TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

Summary
    The budget request included an authorization of 
appropriations of $5.4 billion for military construction and 
$547.8 million for family housing for the Air Force in fiscal 
year 2025.
    The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations 
of $6.4 billion for military construction for the Air Force and 
$547.8 million for family housing for the Air Force for fiscal 
year 2025.
    Further details on projects authorized can be found in 
section 2301 and section 4601 of this Act.
Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects (sec. 
        2301)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
Air Force military construction projects for fiscal year 2025. 
The committee recognizes the Department of Defense's 
significant unfunded military construction requirements and has 
included an additional $979.0 million for many of these 
projects here. The authorized amounts are listed on an 
installation-by-installation basis.
Family housing (sec. 2302)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
new construction, planning, and design for Air Force family 
housing units for fiscal year 2025. This provision would also 
authorize funds for facilities that support family housing, 
including housing management offices, housing maintenance, and 
storage facilities.
Authorization of appropriations, Air Force (sec. 2303)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for military construction and family housing 
projects of the Department of the Air Force authorized for 
construction for fiscal year 2025. This provision would also 
provide an overall limit on the amount authorized for military 
construction and family housing projects for the active 
component of the Air Force and the Space Force. The state list 
contained in this report is the binding list of the specific 
projects authorized at each location.
Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project at 
        Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany (sec. 2304)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2902 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, Division 
B, Title XXIX, of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) for one project until 
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018 projects 
        (sec. 2305)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2903 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, Division 
B, Title XXIX, of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) and section 2305(b) of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, 
Division B, Title XXIII, of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) for four projects 
until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 projects 
        (sec. 2306)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2903 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Division 
B, Title XXIX, of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) for 
two projects until October 1, 2025, or the date of the 
enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction 
for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projects 
        (sec. 2307)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in sections 2301(a) and 2912(a) of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, 
Division B, Titles XXIII and XXIX, of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) for 
four projects until October 1, 2025, or the date of the 
enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction 
for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project at Joint 
        Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia (sec. 2308)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2301(a) of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Division 
B, Title XXIII, of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) for one project until October 1, 2025, or the date of the 
enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction 
for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects 
        (sec. 2309)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2301 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Division 
B, Title XXIII, of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) for seven projects until 
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.

           TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

Summary
    The budget request included an authorization of 
appropriations of $3.4 billion for military construction for 
the Defense Agencies for fiscal year 2025.
    The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations 
of $3.4 billion for military construction for the Defense 
Agencies for fiscal year 2025.
    Further details on projects authorized can be found in 
section 2401 and section 4601 of this Act.
Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition projects 
        (sec. 2401)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
military construction projects for the Defense Agencies for 
fiscal year 2025. The committee recognizes the Department of 
Defense's significant unfunded military construction 
requirements and has included an additional $87.0 million for 
many of these projects here. The authorized amounts are listed 
on an installation-by-installation basis.
Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program 
        projects (sec. 2402)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense to carry out energy resilience and 
conservation investment program projects for fiscal year 2025. 
The committee recognizes the Department of Defense's 
significant unfunded military construction requirements and has 
included an additional $159.8 million for many of these 
projects here. The authorized amounts are listed on an 
installation-by-installation basis.
Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies (sec. 2403)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for the military construction and family housing 
projects of the Defense Agencies authorized for construction 
for fiscal year 2025. This provision would also provide an 
overall limit on the amount authorized for military 
construction and family housing projects for the Defense 
Agencies. The state list contained in this report is the 
binding list of the specific projects authorized at each 
location.
Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project in 
        Iwakuni, Japan (sec. 2404)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2401(b) of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, Division 
B, Title XXIV, of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) for one project until 
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project in 
        Iwakuni, Japan (sec. 2405)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2401(b) of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Division 
B, Title XXIV, of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) for 
one project until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment 
of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for 
fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project in Fort 
        Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania (sec. 2406)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2402 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, Division 
B, Title XXIV, of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) for one project until 
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.

Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 projects 
        (sec. 2407)

    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in sections 2401(b) and 2402 of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, 
Division B, Title XXIV, of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public 
Law 116-283) for five projects until October 1, 2025, or the 
date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military 
construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.

Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 project at 
        Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia (sec. 2408)

    The committee recommends a provision that would modify the 
authorization contained in section 2402(a) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-
81) for the construction of a 1.0-megawatt battery energy 
storage system at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of 
Columbia.

Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects 
        (sec. 2409)

    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in sections 2401 and 2402 of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, 
Division B, Title XXIV, of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) for 18 projects 
until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.

                   TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Summary
    The budget request included an authorization of 
appropriations of $433.9 million for military construction in 
fiscal year 2025 for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
Security Investment Program and authorizations to accept in-
kind contributions from the Republic of Korea of $505.2 million 
and from the Republic of Poland of $188.0 million.
    The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations 
of $463.9 million for military construction in fiscal year 2025 
for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment 
Program and authorizations to accept in-kind contributions from 
the Republic of Korea of $505.2 million and from the Republic 
of Poland of $188.0 million.

  Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment 
                                Program

Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects (sec. 2501)
    The committee recommends a provision 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 this title and the amount of recoupment due 
to the United States for construction previously financed by 
the United States.
Authorization of appropriations, NATO (sec. 2502)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations of $463.9 million for the U.S. contribution to 
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security 
Investment Program (NSIP) for fiscal year 2025.
Extension of use of authorized amounts for North Atlantic Treaty 
        Organization Security Investment Program (sec. 2503)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2806(b) of title 10, United States Code, to authorize 
not more than 25 percent of the amount authorized in the 
previous fiscal year for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
Security Investment Program should there be a lapse in 
authorization.
Modification of contributions for projects executed by the United 
        States under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security 
        Investment Program (sec. 2504)
    The committee recommends a provision which would amend 
section 2350q(c) of title 10, United States Code, to ensure all 
financial recoupments from the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization (NATO) for NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) 
projects pre-financed by the United States are credited to 
appropriations solely available for the NSIP. The provision 
would also amend section 2350q(e) of title 10, United States 
Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to use funds 
appropriated for military construction and operation and 
maintenance to pay the costs of funding shortfalls for U.S. 
executed NSIP projects when the completion of such projects is 
in the national interest of the United States.
Contributions for projects executed by host nations other than the 
        United States under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
        Security Investment Program (sec. 2505)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2350q of title 10, United States Code, to allow the 
United States to contribute funds to a project under the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (NSIP) 
for which it is not designated as the Host Nation, if the 
Secretary of Defense determines that completion of the project 
is in the national interest of the United States and provides a 
notification to the congressional defense committees at least 
14 days prior to execution of the project with the 
justification for the project, the source of funds to be used, 
and the estimated cost of the project.

             Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions

Republic of Korea funded construction projects (sec. 2511)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense to accept 10 military construction 
projects totaling $428.2 million from the Republic of Korea as 
in-kind contributions.
Republic of Poland funded construction projects (sec. 2512)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense to accept 7 military construction 
projects totaling $188.0 million from the Republic of Poland as 
in-kind contributions.

            TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES

Summary
    The budget request included an authorization of 
appropriations of $724.0 million for military construction in 
fiscal year 2025 for facilities for the National Guard and 
reserve components.
    The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations 
of $1.1 billion for military construction for the National 
Guard and reserve components. The detailed funding 
recommendations are contained in the state list table included 
in this report.
    Further details on projects authorized can be found in the 
tables in this title and section 4601 of this Act.
Authorized Army National Guard construction and land acquisition 
        projects (sec. 2601)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
military construction projects for the Army National Guard for 
fiscal year 2025. The committee recognizes the Department of 
Defense's significant unfunded military construction 
requirements and has included an additional $69.3 million for 
many of these projects here. The authorized amounts are listed 
on an installation-by-installation basis.
Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition projects 
        (sec. 2602)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
military construction projects for the Army Reserve for fiscal 
year 2025. The committee recognizes the Department of Defense's 
significant unfunded military construction requirements and has 
included an additional $177.0 million for many of these 
projects here. The authorized amounts are listed on an 
installation-by-installation basis.
Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction and land 
        acquisition projects (sec. 2603)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
military construction projects for the Navy Reserve and Marine 
Corps Reserve for fiscal year 2025. The committee recognizes 
the Department of Defense's significant unfunded military 
construction requirements and has included an additional $75 
million for many of these projects here. The authorized amounts 
are listed on an installation-by-installation basis.
Authorized Air National Guard construction and land acquisition 
        projects (sec. 2604)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
military construction projects for the Air National Guard for 
fiscal year 2025. The committee recognizes the Department of 
Defense's significant unfunded military construction 
requirements and has included an additional $123.4 million for 
many of these projects here. The authorized amounts are listed 
on an installation-by-installation basis.
Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land acquisition projects 
        (sec. 2605)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
military construction projects for the Air Force Reserve for 
fiscal year 2025. The committee recognizes the Department of 
Defense's significant unfunded military construction 
requirements and has included an additional $39.6 million for 
many of these projects here. The authorized amounts are listed 
on an installation-by-installation basis.
Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve (sec. 2606)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for the reserve component military construction 
projects authorized for construction for fiscal year 2025 in 
this Act. This provision would also provide an overall limit on 
the amount authorized for military construction projects for 
each of the reserve components of the military departments. The 
state list contained in this report is the binding list of the 
specific projects authorized at each location.
Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project at Hulman 
        Regional Airport, Indiana (sec. 2607)
    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2604 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, Division 
B, Title XXVI, of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) for one project until 
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.

Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projects 
        (sec. 2608)

    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in section 2601 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, Division 
B, Title XXVI, of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) for three projects until 
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2026, whichever is later.

Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 projects 
        (sec. 2609)

    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in sections 2601, 2602, and 2604 of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, 
Division B, Title XXVI, of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public 
Law 116-283) for 10 projects until October 1, 2025, or the date 
of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military 
construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.

Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects 
        (sec. 2610)

    The committee recommends a provision that would extend the 
authorization contained in sections 2601, 2602, 2604, and 2605 
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2022, Division B, Title XXVI, of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) for 
11 projects until October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment 
of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for 
fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.

Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 project (sec. 
        2611)

    The committee recommends a provision that would modify the 
authorization contained in section 2601 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) for 
the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in 
Lyndon, Vermont.

          TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

Summary and explanation of tables
    The budget request included $448.0 million for the ongoing 
cost of environmental remediation and other activities 
necessary to continue implementation of the 1988, 1991, 1993, 
1995, and 2005 base realignment and closure rounds. The 
committee recommends $448.0 million for these efforts. The 
detailed funding recommendations are contained in the state 
list table included in this report.
Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure 
        activities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure 
        Account (sec. 2701)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for ongoing activities that 
are required to implement the decisions of the 1988, 1991, 
1993, 1995, and 2005 base realignment and closure rounds.

         TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS

               Subtitle A--Military Construction Program

Inclusion of land acquisition under definition of unspecified minor 
        military construction project (sec. 2801)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2805(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, to ensure 
there is clear guidance that land acquisition is allowed using 
unspecified minor military construction funds.
Extension of expanded authority to convey property at military 
        installations (sec. 2802)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2869(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, to extend 
the land exchange pilot authority enacted by the William M. 
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2021 (Public Law 116 283) for an additional 3 years.
Authority to accept host nation financial services in the form of an 
        irrevocable letter of credit (sec. 2803)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2350g(a) of title 10, United States Code, to provide an 
additional authority to the Department of Defense to accept 
host nation contributions for military construction projects 
through a financial services vehicle whereby the host nation 
establishes and controls an irrevocable letter of credit with a 
financial institution.
Modification of authority for Indo-Pacific posture unspecified minor 
        military construction projects (sec. 2804)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2810 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to temporarily grant 
military construction authority, limited to $30.0 million per 
project, to the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, through 
March 31, 2029. The intent of this provision is to bolster 
support to our allies throughout the Indo-Pacific region with a 
more timely and agile military construction pathway.
Requirement that damaged or destroyed facilities are built back with 
        resilience (sec. 2805)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2854 of title 10, United States Code, to ensure that 
any military construction project to repair, restore, or 
replace a damaged or destroyed facility is designed and 
constructed to prevent future damage or destruction by the 
proximate cause of the damage or destruction of the facility.
Industrial plant equipment and associated services as in-kind 
        consideration under leases of non-excess property (sec. 2806)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2667 of title 10, United States Code, to allow 
industrial plant equipment and associated services to be added 
to the existing list of in-kind consideration for leased 
locations of non-excess property of the Department of Defense. 
The committee's intent is for this authority to be used to help 
modernize Government-owned, contractor-operated facilities with 
aging equipment in order to maximize organic industrial base 
production and capabilities, especially as it relates to 
munitions.
Ordering authority for design and construction of facilities of 
        Department of Defense (sec. 2807)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, to allow the head 
of a department or organization within the Department of 
Defense to place an order, on a reimbursable basis, with any 
other such department or organization for a maintenance and 
repair project of a facility of the Department of Defense, or 
for a minor military construction project. The committee notes 
this authority would be restricted to not more than 10 percent 
of the total cost of the project.
Obligation and execution of design funds for military construction 
        projects (sec. 2808)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to ensure that the construction agent in 
charge of a military construction project enters into a 
contract within 90 days. The committee notes that the provision 
would also require that for any project less than $150.0 
million, the design work must be at least 35 percent completed 
within 180 days of award.
    The committee notes that in recent years it has taken up to 
12 months for design projects to be put under contract, and 
then an additional 12 months for the contracts to be completed, 
leading to unnecessary project delays.
Modification of definition of military installation for purposes of 
        notifications related to basing decision-making process (sec. 
        2809)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 483(f)(4) of title 10, United States Code, to require 
the Department of Defense to notify the congressional defense 
committees when making all basing decisions, not just those in 
the United States. The committee's intent is for these 
notifications to provide better visibility on the impact of 
significant adjustments to units stationed overseas as well as 
in the United States.
Guidance regarding maintenance of aggregate square footage of buildings 
        of Department of Defense (sec. 2810)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to issue guidance ensuring that every 
square footage of new growth of a Department of Defense 
building is offset with an equivalent reduction in square 
footage, unless facilities are identified to be entered into a 
contingency operational status.
Pilot program to optimize and consolidate facilities of the Army for 
        resilient and healthy defense communities (sec. 2811)
    The committee recommends a provision that would establish a 
temporary pilot program to optimize and consolidate Army 
facilities for resilient and healthy defense communities. The 
pilot program would allow the Secretary of the Army to upgrade 
and modernize the Army's existing asset portfolio to increase 
longevity and reduce operating costs. The committee remains 
interested in ensuring the Army addresses quality of life 
shortfalls for soldiers. This pilot program is capped, both on 
the number of projects and cost, and includes several reporting 
requirements to the congressional defense committees.
Information on military construction projects at joint bases (sec. 
        2812)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require, 
for the next six fiscal years, the Secretary of each military 
department to submit to the congressional defense committees a 
prioritized list of military construction projects, including 
facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization 
projects, for each joint base under the jurisdiction of the 
Secretary concerned. The committee remains concerned that 
tenant organizations on joint bases may not be receiving 
adequate infrastructure resources from host organizations 
necessary to accomplish their missions.
Report on munitions and explosives of concern and construction projects 
        in Joint Region Marianas (sec. 2813)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 
not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, on the policy efforts and waiver authority regarding 
munitions and explosives of concern in Joint Region Marianas.
Improvement of conduct by the Navy of the replacement of certain dry 
        docks and other projects (sec. 2814)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Navy to coordinate with the Comptroller 
General of the United States regarding best practices on cost 
estimating and lessons learned to avoid future cost increases 
for naval shipyard military construction projects.
Minimum investment for facilities sustainment, restoration, and 
        modernization (sec. 2815)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretaries of the military departments to invest in the budget 
for facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization for 
their respective military department at least four percent of 
the plant replacement value for the total inventory of all 
facilities owned and maintained by the military department by 
fiscal year 2029 and in each subsequent fiscal year.

                      Subtitle B--Military Housing

Increase in percentage limitations on value of United States investment 
        in privatized military housing projects (sec. 2821)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2875 of title 10, United States Code, to increase to 60 
percent each of the two current limitations under subsection 
(c) of that section on the amount of Government investment in 
Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) projects. The 
increase in these limitations would allow the Secretary of 
Defense to ensure sufficient sustainment and reinvestment 
funding for its MHPI projects that are facing funding 
shortfalls as compared to what these projects would achieve 
under the current limitations.
Treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized 
        military housing (sec. 2822)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2890(f) of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit a 
landlord from requesting that a tenant or prospective tenant of 
a privatized housing unit sign a nondisclosure agreement.

                      Subtitle C--Land Conveyances

Land conveyance, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas (sec. 2831)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Army to convey approximately 65.3 acres 
currently located at Fort Bliss, Texas, to El Paso Water of El 
Paso Public Service Board, for the purposes of stormwater flood 
control for Fort Bliss and the neighboring community.
Cleanup and transfer of certain property at former Army installation to 
        East Bay Regional Park District (sec. 2832)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army to complete a remedial investigation or 
feasibility study (RI/FS), and submit a draft decision document 
for review to the congressional defense committees, not later 
than 1 year after the RI/FS is completed, for approximately 15 
acres of property at the former Oakland, California military 
installation shoreline. The provision would also require the 
Army to complete the final transfer of property to the East Bay 
Regional Park District as soon as all Federal and state 
environmental standards have been met.
Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona (sec. 2833)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Army to convey approximately 203 acres on 
Fort Huachuca to the City of Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Release of interests retained in Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas 
        (sec. 2834)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Army to release interests retained in a 
parcel of land at Camp T. Joseph Robinson, Arkansas.
Report on former Army-Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs National Park, 
        Hot Springs, Arkansas (sec. 2835)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Director of the Office of Local Defense Community and 
Cooperation to submit a report to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than 120 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, on replacing or repairing the fire suppression 
systems at the former Army-Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs 
National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

Authority for shoreline erosion control projects to protect military 
        installation infrastructure (sec. 2841)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2815a of title 10, United States Code, to add shoreline 
erosion control to existing stormwater management project 
authorities in order to improve military installation 
resilience.
Coordination of repair and maintenance of Kolekole Pass (sec. 2842)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy to 
coordinate on a plan for the repair and maintenance for 
Kolekole Pass to ensure that it may be used for emergency 
egress by both military and civilian personnel, in the event of 
a wildfire or other emergency.
Consideration of installation infrastructure and other supporting 
        resources by Department of Defense Test Resource Management 
        Center (sec. 2843)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4713 of title 10, United States Code, to add to the 
duties of the Director of the Test Resource Management Center 
(TRMC) the ability to review installation infrastructure 
supporting major test assets. The committee is concerned the 
Department of Defense too often builds major test assets, but 
then neglects to fund the infrastructure upon which these 
assets rely. The committee's intent is that this provision will 
enable the Director of TRMC to assess investments in critical 
support infrastructure as part of annual budget certification 
activities, in order to ensure that Kwajalein Atoll 
infrastructure is capable of supporting test missions.
    Additionally, the Under Secretary for Research and 
Engineering, jointly with the Secretary of the Army, the 
Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, and the Director 
of the Missile Defense Agency, is directed to provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later 
than January 1, 2025, on the state of infrastructure on the 
Kwajalein Atoll and its ability to support testing requirements 
in the future.
Extension of Department of the Army pilot program for development and 
        use of online real estate inventory tool (sec. 2844)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2866(h) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Army to 
conduct the pilot program for an online real estate inventory 
tool through September 30, 2026.
Review of roles and responsibilities for construction projects of 
        Department of Defense (sec. 2845)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to seek to enter into a contract with a 
federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) to 
review the roles and responsibilities for executing 
construction projects for the Department of Defense (DOD). The 
provision would also require the FFDRC's report to be delivered 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives, not later than February 1, 2026.
    The committee notes that section 2851 of title 10, United 
States Code, identifies two DOD construction agents (DCA), the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Naval Facilities 
Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC). The committee understands 
that USACE and NAVFAC have different policy, procedures, 
processes, terminology, and data systems for delivering 
military construction (MILCON) and facilities sustainment, 
restoration, and modernization (FSRM) projects. The committee 
is concerned that these differences may drive inefficiencies 
and additional costs. The committee believes these disparities 
also result in inconsistent project delivery performance and 
outcomes across the military services and components.
    The committee also notes organizational redundancy among 
DCAs. For instance, the committee understands that USACE and 
NAVFAC often have large offices within the same geographic 
areas. Those offices provide similar project delivery and 
engineering services with duplicative overhead functions, such 
as manpower, accounting, contracting, and counsels. The 
committee further notes that DCAs use different accounting and 
project management software. These duplicative systems use 
different terminology and conventions to track project 
obligation and expenditure of project funding and project 
status. The inefficiency and additional cost to DOD is not easy 
to quantify, but there are likely increased costs in 
maintaining and operating different systems.
    Finally, while the committee recognizes that overlap exists 
between the DCAs, USACE has non-defense programs, such as civil 
works and other missions, that provide unique capabilities. In 
addition, NAVFAC performs public works functions for U.S. Navy 
installations that are not inherent DCA responsibilities. Also, 
the Department of Army and the Department of Air Force, by 
default, execute FSRM projects through their installation 
management organizations. These characteristics need to be 
taken into account when assessing DOD's methods for delivering 
MILCON and FSRM projects and the potential consolidation into a 
single DCA.
Assessment of public schools on installations of Department of Defense 
        (sec. 2846)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2814 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) as amended by section 
2818 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2018 (Public Law 115-91) and section 2824 of the John S. McCain 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public 
Law 115-232) to increase the number of certain priority-funded 
public school projects from 38 to 71. The provision would also 
require the Secretary of Defense to complete an updated 
assessment on the capacity and facility condition deficiencies 
of elementary and secondary public schools on military 
installations and submit the assessment to the congressional 
defense committees. Finally, the provision would require the 
Comptroller General of the United States to submit an 
evaluation of the assessment by the Secretary of Defense to the 
congressional defense committees on this matter.
Report on use of areawide contracts to procure utility services (sec. 
        2847)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
on what projects, to include any savings or mission 
capabilities, have been conducted pursuant to section 2811(b) 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 
(Public Law 118-31).
Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base 
        with civil aviation (sec. 2848)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2874 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of P.L. 117-263; 136 Stat. 3014) 
to extend the prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air Reserve 
Base with civil aviation from September 30, 2026, to September 
30, 2028.
Prohibition on use by Air Force of corporate structure in conducting 
        certain basing decisions (sec. 2849)
    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the Secretary of the Air Force from making any basing decision 
during the resource allocation or program objective memorandum 
process of the Department of the Air Force through the use of 
the Department of the Air Force Instruction 10-503, dated June 
12, 2023, relating to strategic basing, or any successor 
similar instruction. The provision would instead require the 
Secretary of the Air Force to make all basing decisions through 
the use of the traditional competitive strategic basing process 
set forth in Department of the Air Force Instruction 10-503 and 
update any instruction or policy of the Department of the Air 
Force to include the prohibition.
Authority to assist State and local governments in supporting 
        installation and industrial base modernization through public 
        infrastructure and services (sec. 2850)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2391(b)(5) of title 10, United States Code, to 
authorize the Secretary of Defense to assist a state or local 
government in enhancing its support for installation and 
industrial base modernization.
Briefing on projects under Defense Community Infrastructure Program 
        that are still in progress (sec. 2851)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2391(d) of title 10, United States Code, to include 
annual briefings for the next 3 years, beginning not later than 
1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, regarding 
Defense Community Infrastructure Program projects, for which a 
grant was awarded and that are still in progress as of the date 
of the briefing.
Treatment of historic housing and associated historic properties of the 
        Department of the Army (sec. 2852)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
subchapter II of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, 
by adding a new section to specify the treatment of historic 
housing and associated historic properties of the Department of 
the Army.
Designation of officials responsible for coordination of infrastructure 
        projects to support additional members of the Armed Forces and 
        their families in the Indo-Pacific region (sec. 2853)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to designate one official to be 
responsible for the coordination of infrastructure projects to 
support additional servicemembers and their families in Hawaii 
and one official to be responsible for the same duties in Guam 
and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Technical correction to map reference in the Military Land Withdrawals 
        Act of 2013 (sec. 2854)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2989(a)(2) of the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 
(Public Law 113-66) by striking November 30, 2022, and 
inserting May 22, 2024.
Expansion of Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program to include 
        installations of the Coast Guard (sec. 2855)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 2391 of title 10, United States Code, to allow the 
United States Coast Guard to compete for funding available 
through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program.

                       Items of Special Interest

Adak Navy refueling
    The committee is concerned with increasing naval activity 
by strategic competitors in the approaches to the Arctic and in 
the Arctic. A joint naval task force from the Russian 
Federation and the People's Republic of China conducted 
operations off the coast of Alaska in the summer of 2022 and 
2023. This type of activity is expected to continue this year 
and into the foreseeable future.
    The committee encourages investment of resources in 
infrastructure that supports the Joint Force operating in and 
around the Arctic in order to engage with partners and allies 
to manage risks, deter potential threats, and respond as 
required. Military installations suitable for refueling naval 
vessels or ports suitable for future husbanding contracts to 
refuel and provision naval vessels are critical for these 
investments.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Navy to provide a briefing, not later than March 1, 2025, to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on potential locations for such refueling 
capability in the Arctic, as defined by section 4111 of title 
15, United States Code, to include an assessment of the cost 
and estimated timeline to have at least two refueling locations 
to support operations.
Addressing dormitory and barracks shortages
    The committee is concerned about the Department of 
Defense's plan to address the ongoing shortages of dormitories 
and barracks for junior enlisted servicemembers. These 
shortages are attributed to insufficient military construction 
(MILCON) funding and the lack of prioritization of dormitories 
and barracks in the military services' MILCON budgets. The 
committee recognizes the critical importance of providing 
adequate unaccompanied housing for servicemembers to ensure 
their well-being, readiness, and morale.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense 
to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 1, 2025, detailing the following:
          (1) Current shortages assessment: A comprehensive 
        assessment of the current shortages of dormitories and 
        barracks across all services, including specific 
        locations and the number of servicemembers affected;
          (2) MILCON funding allocation: An explanation of the 
        current allocation of MILCON funding and the criteria 
        used to prioritize projects, particularly dormitory and 
        barracks construction and renovation;
          (3) Prioritization in MILCON budgets: Plans to 
        prioritize the construction and renovation of 
        dormitories and barracks in future MILCON budgets to 
        address the existing shortages and prevent future 
        deficits;
          (4) Projected housing needs: An analysis of projected 
        housing needs based on force structure changes, 
        recruitment trends, and any planned increases in 
        personnel;
          (5) Funding strategies: Proposed strategies to secure 
        adequate funding for dormitory and barracks projects, 
        including potential reallocation of existing resources 
        and identification of new funding sources;
          (6) Timeline for improvement: A realistic timeline 
        for addressing the current shortages and achieving 
        sufficient dormitory and barracks capacity to meet the 
        needs of all junior enlisted servicemembers;
          (7) Quality and standards: Measures to ensure that 
        newly constructed or renovated dormitories and barracks 
        meet high standards of quality, safety, and comfort for 
        servicemembers; and
          (8) Innovative housing solutions: Exploration of new 
        or different concepts to solve the housing shortage, 
        such as public-private partnerships, modular and 
        prefabricated housing, adaptive reuse of existing 
        buildings, and other innovative approaches to rapidly 
        expand and improve housing capacity.
    The committee emphasizes the urgency of addressing 
dormitory and barracks shortages to support the health, 
welfare, and operational effectiveness of servicemembers. The 
committee also strongly encourages the Secretary of Defense to 
prioritize the necessary funding and resources to resolve this 
critical issue promptly.
B-21 bomber shelter strategy
    The committee recognizes the importance of developing and 
incorporating sound design elements for environmental 
protection shelters for the B-21 Raider to address severe 
weather resiliency. Specifically, these shelters should protect 
the safety of airmen, preserve the lifespan of the B-21 
aircraft and its low-observable coating, and promote high 
mission capable rates. The committee believes that the Air 
Force should use criteria, in consultation with base and major 
command leadership, that balance near-term military 
construction costs with long-term sustainment needs for 
environmental protection shelters.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than January 1, 2025, on the suitability 
of open-sided environmental protection shelters for B-21 bomber 
aircraft operating out of installations that are at-risk of 
severe weather events. The briefing shall include, but not be 
limited to:
          (1) A summary of the findings of the engineering and 
        manufacturing development acquisition phase of 
        prototyping environmental protection shelters for B-21 
        bombers;
          (2) A summary of how the design for such a shelter 
        was selected, including:
                  (a) a cost-benefit analysis; and
                  (b) input from base and major command 
                leadership;
          (3) Whether open-sided environmental protection 
        shelters, versus closed structures, will affect the 
        safety of airmen during severe weather events or 
        mission readiness of the B-21 bomber during severe 
        weather events;
          (4) Alert status of the B-21 bomber during severe 
        weather events;
          (5) The lifespan and maintenance of the low-
        observable coating of the B-21 bomber;
          (6) The lifespan and maintenance of structural 
        components of the B-21 bomber; and
          (7) Other factors contributing to the mission-capable 
        rate of the B-21 bomber.
    The committee notes that for purposes of this briefing, 
severe weather events are defined as hail, sleet, freezing 
rain, high winds, tornadoes, extreme cold, heavy snow 
accumulation, blowing snow, and blizzards that could cause 
damage to the Department of Defense's equipment or 
infrastructure.
Energy resilience of Navy piers and berths
    The committee is concerned that as the Navy develops future 
ship and submarine berthing plans, there is not enough emphasis 
placed on energy security and resilience, particularly with 
regard to Naval Base Guam and across Navy shipyards. For 
example, at Naval Base Guam, the submarine piers experience 
frequent electricity outages, on average, multiple times per 
week. The committee is concerned that this vulnerability has an 
adverse impact on mission readiness. At Joint Base Pearl 
Harbor-Hickam, only four of the 13 ship berths are currently 
available for use, and of the four currently available, all 
require a firefighting waiver in order to be used.
    Accordingly, the Secretary of the Navy is directed to brief 
the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than January 1, 
2025, on a detailed plan to repair ship and submarine berths 
and piers, including the timeline and funding necessary to 
secure a more resilient source of energy for its ship and 
submarine piers and berths.
Funding construction of child development centers
    The committee is again concerned that the Department of the 
Air Force continues to not prioritize sufficient funding for 
the construction of child development centers (CDCs) at Air 
Force installations, like Luke Air Force Base, that have 
already received previous funding for planning and design of 
CDC facilities. Despite the determination of the U.S. Air Force 
that these installations are eligible for replacement CDCs, the 
committee notes that the U.S. Air Force has not requested 
dedicated funding in recent budget requests. The committee 
strongly encourages the Secretary of the Air Force to take 
appropriate steps for inclusion of construction funds in the 
fiscal year 2026 budget request for building CDCs at Air Force 
bases that have demonstrated multi-year demand that 
significantly exceeds current facility capacity in order to 
avoid adverse impacts on retention and quality of life for 
servicemembers.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air 
Force to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services 
of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 
March 1, 2025, on the U.S. Air Force's plans to fully fund 
these pending CDC facilities. The briefing shall include an 
award and construction timeline for all Air Force CDCs that 
have received planning and design funding for CDC facilities 
from fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2024.
Kennebec River Federal Navigation Channel
    The committee continues to support the Memorandum of 
Agreement (MOA) signed in January 2020, denoting 
responsibilities between the Department of the Army and the 
Department of the Navy for the regular maintenance of the 
Kennebec River Federal Navigation Channel. The committee is 
concerned that the channel is not currently being maintained to 
the required depth on an annual basis, which is affecting the 
movement of Navy surface combatants.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the 
Army and the Secretary of the Navy to provide a briefing to the 
Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than January 1, 
2025, detailing the maintenance plan to ensure that the channel 
is passable annually, per the MOA, and to ensure the 
navigability of the Kennebec River for the test, trial, and 
delivery of newly constructed Navy surface combatants to the 
Atlantic Ocean. The briefing should include a summary of 
funding sources for this project and identify any unfunded 
items that may otherwise hinder the MOA.
Northern Red Oak lumber
    The committee strongly encourages the Department of Defense 
(DOD) to work with the General Services Administration to 
expeditiously implement Commercial Item Description A-A-60057, 
which approves the use of domestic northern red oak lumber as 
the preferred decking materials for floorboards in DOD vehicle 
fleets. Expediting the transition to domestic Northern Red Oak 
lumber for hardwood floorboards in DOD vehicles would ensure 
that the Department would no longer rely on foreign-sourced 
apitong hardwood, which is critically endangered and comes from 
tropical rainforests.
Pohakaloa Training Area
    The committee notes that units deploying equipment to the 
Pohakaloa Training Area (PTA) currently use state highways and 
public routes when convoying from the port to the PTA on the 
island of Hawaii. The committee is concerned that this frequent 
use by convoys may cause damage on low-grade roads and increase 
local traffic congestion. The committee is interested in 
receiving more information regarding the potential use of the 
Defense Access Roads (DAR) Program for the highways and public 
roads important to national defense on Hawaii that connect to 
the PTA.
    Accordingly, the Secretary of Defense is directed to 
provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not 
later than January 1, 2025, on current coordination efforts and 
plans between the Department of Defense and the State of Hawaii 
to maintain or extend the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, and the 
anticipated or planned efforts to use the DAR Program for 
highways on Hawaii.
Report on the former Eaker Air Force Base
    The committee believes it is useful for the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to understand what assets are available for 
potential use, such as formerly closed air bases. The committee 
recognizes that DOD must weigh the probable costs and potential 
benefits associated with any such decisions.
    Therefore, the committee directs that, not later than April 
30, 2025, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of 
a reactivation of Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas 
to serve as an Air Force Training Center. The study shall 
include: (1) An overall assessment of the existing base 
facilities at Eaker Air Force Base including the current 
condition of runways, taxiways, control tower(s) and hangars; 
(2) A strategic assessment of the geography and location of the 
base and its usefulness for potential training or operational 
missions; (3) An estimate of the overall cost of reactivation 
to the DOD, including annual operations and maintenance costs; 
(4) The conditions under which opening an Air Force Training 
Center would be to the benefit of the Air Force or the Air 
National Guard; and (5) The types of aircraft that could viably 
train at the base if reactivated. The report shall be submitted 
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
Strategic seaports
    The committee recognizes that the strategic seaports 
designated under the Strategic Seaport Program are critical 
transportation nodes necessary to support U.S. military rapid 
deployment requirements. The committee notes that insufficient 
U.S. dredging capacity has created a backlog in federal 
navigation maintenance work limiting the readiness of some 
seaports.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Commander, U.S. 
Transportation Command to brief the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not 
later than March 1, 2025, on impacts that reduced dredging 
capacity may have had on designated strategic seaports. The 
briefing shall identify any operational impacts of reduced 
dredging of designed strategic seaports, and if applicable, 
provide recommendations on the prioritization of available 
dredging capacity.

          TITLE XXIX--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DISASTER RECOVERY

Authorized Navy disaster recovery construction and land acquisition 
        projects (sec. 2901)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
Navy disaster recovery construction and land acquisition 
projects in Guam for $4.6 billion. The authorized amounts are 
listed on an installation-by-installation basis.
Authorized Air Force disaster recovery construction and land 
        acquisition projects (sec. 2902)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
Navy disaster recovery construction and land acquisition 
projects in Guam for $7.2 billion. The authorized amounts are 
listed on an installation-by-installation basis.
Authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations for military 
        construction projects (sec. 2903)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
emergency supplemental appropriations pursuant to section 
251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i)).

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

      TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

       Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations

National Nuclear Security Administration (sec. 3101)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the appropriation of funds for the activities of the National 
Nuclear Security Administration.
Defense environmental cleanup (sec. 3102)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the appropriation of funds for the Department of Energy's 
defense environmental cleanup activities.
Other defense activities (sec. 3103)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the appropriation of funds for the Department of Energy's other 
defense activities.
Nuclear energy (sec. 3104)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the appropriation of funds for the Department of Energy's 
nuclear energy activities.

   Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

Limitation on use of funds for naval nuclear fuel systems based on low-
        enriched uranium (sec. 3111)
    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the use of funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for 
fiscal year 2025 for the purpose of conducting research and 
development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on 
low-enriched uranium until certain determinations are provided 
to the congressional defense committees.
Authorization for modification of weapons (sec. 3112)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
programs for the modification or development of the B61-13 
gravity bomb and a variation of the W80 weapon for the nuclear-
armed, sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N). The provision 
would also require the Secretary of Energy to provide a final 
nomenclature for the SLCM-N weapon, temporarily designated as 
the ``W80-X''.
National Nuclear Security Administration management and process 
        improvements (sec. 3113)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend the 
National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2401) 
and the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.) to 
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the National 
Nuclear Security Administration to meet strategic requirements.
Restoration of a domestic uranium enrichment capability (sec. 3114)
    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Energy to identify and assess the viability of at 
least two, but not more than four, possible locations that 
would, by 2035, be best suited for a modular, scalable uranium 
enrichment facility, and provide a report to the congressional 
defense committees on the results of this assessment including 
cost estimates for beginning construction in 2027.
    The committee is concerned that the inability of the United 
States to domestically produce unencumbered enriched uranium 
undermines the national security of the United States, and that 
existing programs within the Department of Energy to explore 
various enrichment technologies are not advancing at an 
adequate pace.

Report on activities from U.S.-U.K. Mutual Defense Agreement (sec. 
        3115)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require an 
annual briefing, for each of the subsequent 5 years, by the 
Administrator for Nuclear Security on activities conducted 
under the 1958 Mutual Defense Agreement (MDA) between the 
United States and the United Kingdom.
    The MDA between the United States and the United Kingdom 
serves as the bedrock foundation for the exchange of materials 
and information relating to the development of each country's 
nuclear deterrent, with joint activities dating to the 
Manhattan Project. The United Kingdom is starting a refresh 
cycle on their submarine warhead, and the United States is 
undergoing extensive modernization efforts as well. In 
addition, the security partnership between the United States, 
the United Kingdom, and Australia, also referred to as AUKUS, 
includes the transfer of nuclear technology and expertise 
relating to naval nuclear propulsion under AUKUS Pillar I. Much 
of this collaboration occurs through the Department of Energy's 
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the NNSA's 
Nuclear Propulsion Program. Given the extensive collaboration 
under the MDA, and future activities planned under the AUKUS 
agreement, the committee believes an annual briefing by the 
Administrator for Nuclear Security is necessary for oversight 
purposes.

Modification of reporting requirements relating to cost-benefit 
        analyses for competition of management and operating contracts 
        (sec. 3116)

    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 4807 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (Public Law 83-
703) to modify a reporting requirement to provide additional 
flexibility in the conduct of currently-mandated reviews by the 
Comptroller General of the United States of certain National 
Nuclear Security Administration contracts.

Authority for National Nuclear Security Administration to use passenger 
        carriers for contractor commuting (sec. 3117)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security 
Administration (NNSA) to reimburse contractors for 
transportation services in accordance with an approved 
transportation plan. Congress has authorized Federal agencies 
to fund Federal staff using passenger carriers for 
transportation between their place of employment and a mass 
transit facility (31 U.S.C. Sec. 1344(g)). However, this 
authority is limited to an officer or employee of a Federal 
agency and does not clearly extend to contractor staff.
    In addition, the committee directs the Comptroller General 
of the United States to review the implementation of this 
authority through fiscal year 2027, and to provide a briefing 
to the congressional defense committees on the findings of this 
review, on a date that is mutually agreed upon, but not later 
than March 31 of each calendar year.

Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of information 
        on streamlining National Nuclear Security Administration 
        contracting (sec. 3118)

    The committee recommends a provision that would limit the 
obligation and expenditure of more than 80 percent of certain 
funds authorized for travel expenses for the Administrator for 
Nuclear Security for fiscal year 2025 until the Administrator 
provides to the congressional defense committees a required 
report on opportunities to streamline National Nuclear Security 
Administration (NNSA) requirements.
    The committee notes that the Senate report accompanying S. 
2226 (S. Rept. 118-58) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 required the Administrator for Nuclear 
Security to submit a report to the congressional defense 
committees on opportunities to streamline requirements of the 
NNSA for contracting, procurement, construction, and material 
acquisition, including any necessary changes to statutory, 
regulatory, or policy provisions required to implement such 
streamlining efforts. To date, this requirement has not been 
fulfilled.
    Furthermore, elsewhere in this Act, the committee 
recommends a provision that would limit the obligation and 
expenditure of funds for travel expenses for the Office of the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy for 
fiscal year 2025 until the Assistant Secretary provides to the 
congressional defense committees the briefing on supplementing 
and enhancing access of the NNSA to additional suppliers across 
the defense industrial base to address critical shortfalls. 
This briefing was also required by the Senate report 
accompanying S.2226 (S. Rept. 118-58) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. To date, this 
requirement has also not been fulfilled.

Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of certification 
        relating to W80-4 Alteration-SLCM (sec. 3119)

    The committee recommends a provision that would limit the 
obligation and expenditure of certain funds authorized for 
travel expenses for the Administrator of Nuclear Security for 
fiscal year 2025 to not more than 50 percent until the 
Administrator provides to the congressional defense committees 
a certification that it has submitted a report on the 
development of a nuclear-capable, sea-launched cruise missile 
and a spend plan for the development of such a weapon.

Prohibition on use of funds to support access to National Nuclear 
        Security Administration facilities (sec. 3120)

    The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit 
the use of funds to permit or facilitate access by any citizen 
of a covered country to National Nuclear Security 
Administration facilities.

Notification of certain regulations that impact the National Nuclear 
        Security Administration (sec. 3121)

    The committee recommends a provision that would require the 
director of a national security laboratory of the National 
Nuclear Security Administration to notify Congress if the 
director determines that certain regulations could inhibit 
nuclear weapons stockpile activities.

Authorization of Department of Defense and contractors to acquire and 
        operate utilization facility (sec. 3122)

    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
the Department of Defense to acquire and operate a utilization 
facility, and requires the Secretary of Defense, in 
consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to provide a report 
and briefing on matters related to nuclear power reactors.

          Subtitle C--Budget and Financial Management Matters


                       Subtitle D--Other Matters


                              Budget Items


W80-X ALT-SLCM

    The budget request did not include any funds for Weapons 
Activities, W80-X ALT-SLCM, which is not in compliance with 
section 1518 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31).
    The committee recommends an increase of $70.0 million in 
Weapons Activities, W80-X ALT-SLCM to address the National 
Nuclear Security Administration's unfunded requirement and to 
support continued development of a warhead for the nuclear-
armed sea-launched cruise missile.

B83 gravity bomb sustainment

    The budget request included $1.4 billion for Weapons 
Activities, Stockpile Sustainment, of which $17.2 million was 
requested for the sustainment of the B83 gravity bomb.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $2.2 million for 
Weapons Activities, Stockpile Sustainment, as excess to need 
based on current programmatic planning for the B83 gravity 
bomb.

Assessment Science

    The budget request included $834.3 million for Stockpile 
Research, Technology, and Engineering--Assessment Science.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $9.0 million as 
excess to need based on current programmatic planning.

Inertial Confinement Fusion

    The budget request included $682.8 million for Stockpile 
Research, Technology, and Engineering--Inertial Confinement 
Fusion.
    The committee recommends an increase of $10.0 million.

Advanced Simulation and Computing

    The budget request included $879.5 million for Stockpile 
Research, Technology, and Engineering--Advanced Simulation and 
Computing.
    The committee recommends an increase of $5.0 million.

Academic Programs

    The budget request included $128.2 million for Stockpile 
Research, Technology, and Engineering--Academic Programs.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $8.0 million due to 
unjustified growth in the program.

Safety and Environmental Operations

    The budget request included $192.0 million for 
Infrastructure and Operations--Safety and Environmental 
Operations.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $10.0 million due to 
unjustified growth in the program.

Maintenance and Repair of Facilities--Y-12 Maintenance Backlog

    The budget request included $881.0 million for 
Infrastructure and Operations--Maintenance and Repair of 
Facilities.
    The committee recommends an increase of $3.0 million for 
prioritized investments that improve the condition and extend 
the design life of general-purpose infrastructure, equipment, 
or systems at the Y-12 plant.

Information Technology and Cybersecurity

    The budget request included $646.0 million for Weapons 
Activities--Information Technology and Cybersecurity.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $7.6 million due to 
unjustified growth in the program.

International Nuclear Security

    The budget request included $87.8 million for Defense 
Nuclear Nonproliferation--Global Material Security, 
International Nuclear Security.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $3.0 million due to 
unjustified growth in the program.

Nonproliferation and Arms Control--Nonproliferation Policy

    The budget request included $225.0 million for Defense 
Nuclear Nonproliferation--Nonproliferation and Arms Control, of 
which $29.3 million was requested for Nonproliferation Policy.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $10.9 million due to 
unjustified growth in the program.

Naval Reactors Operations and Infrastructure

    The budget request included $763.3 million for Naval 
Reactors Operations and Infrastructure.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $6.2 million due to 
unjustified growth in the program.

Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project--Nuclear Reactors Facility

    The budget request included $292.0 million for Naval 
Reactors Construction, 14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling 
Recapitalization Project, NRF.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $12.7 million due to 
unjustified growth in the program.

Federal Salaries and Expenses--Program Direction

    The budget request included $564.5 million for Federal 
Salaries and Expenses--Program Direction at the National 
Nuclear Security Administration.
    The committee recommends an increase of $2.7 million to 
support an increase of 10 full time equivalent positions.

Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant Commissioning

    The budget request included $466.0 million for Defense 
Environmental Cleanup--Office of River Protection, Waste 
Treatment Immobilization Plant Commissioning.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $16.0 million due to 
unjustified growth in the program.

Savannah River Site Community and Regulatory Support

    The budget request included $5.2 million for Defense 
Environmental Cleanup--Savannah River Community and Regulatory 
Support.
    The committee recommends an increase of $5.0 million to 
secure payment in lieu of taxes funding.

Program Support--Defense Environmental Cleanup

    The budget request included $105.9 million for Program 
Support--Defense Environmental Cleanup.
    The committee recommends a decrease of $12.4 million due to 
unjustified growth in the program.

Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund

    The budget request included a transfer of $385.0 million 
from the Department of Energy Office of Environmental 
Management to the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and 
Decommissioning Fund. This fund was authorized in section 1101 
of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-486), but 
expired in 2007.
    As indicated in the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239), the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66), the 
Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291), 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 
(Public Law 114-92), the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), the James M. Inhofe 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public 
Law 117-263), and the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), the administration should 
propose to directly contribute to this fund rather than use the 
Office of Environmental Management's budget as a contribution 
source.
    Accordingly, the committee recommends a decrease of $385.0 
million from the Federal contribution to the Uranium Enrichment 
Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund.

                       Items of Special Interest


Advanced simulation and computing

    The committee commends the National Nuclear Security 
Administration (NNSA) and its Exascale Computing Initiative for 
enabling the United States to remain at the forefront of 
supercomputing technologies and reach exascale class computing 
last year. The committee encourages the NNSA to build on this 
model of success and leverage public-private partnerships to 
co-design and co-develop leading edge post-exascale advanced 
computing and artificial intelligence technologies vital for 
continued U.S. world leadership in scientific discovery, 
national security and economic well-being.

Briefing on implementation of Government Accountability Office Report 
        ``Better Performance Tracking and Documentation Needed for 
        Minor Construction Projects''

    The committee believes that minor construction at the 
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is an important 
means to achieve rapid workload optimization without resorting 
to line item construction. The James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) and 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 
(Public Law 118-31) addressed this issue by raising the minor 
construction ceiling and indexing it to inflation. Concurrent 
with raising the ceiling, the committee report accompanying S. 
2792 (S. Rept. 117-39), the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2022, as passed by the Senate, directed the 
Comptroller General of the United States to review the process 
by which the NNSA implements its minor construction program. 
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed the NNSA 
minor construction program and issued a report in January 2024, 
titled ``Better Performance Tracking and Documentation Needed 
for Minor Construction Projects'' (GAO-24-105848), making a 
number of recommendations with which the NNSA concurred.
    Given the importance of the minor construction program and 
the recommendations by the GAO to the NNSA, the committee 
directs the Administrator for Nuclear Security to brief the 
congressional defense committees, not later than March 31, 
2025, on how it plans to implement these recommendations and 
the timeline for achieving implementation.

Briefing on National Nuclear Security Administration planning regarding 
        the Tritium Finishing Facility

    The existing Tritium Finishing Facility (TFF) at the 
Savannah River Site (SRS) is a nearly 70-year-old H Area Old 
Manufacturing (HAOM) facility in the Savannah River Tritium 
Enterprise. In fiscal year 2024, the National Nuclear Security 
Administration (NNSA) requested no additional funding for TFF. 
In its budget justification, NNSA stated its plan to pause the 
project until fiscal year 2028 when it would resume activities 
with a requested funding level of $103.4 million. Nonetheless, 
Congress allocated an additional $35.0 million in fiscal year 
2024 to support continuation of the project. Yet in the fiscal 
year 2025 budget justification, the project resumption was 
delayed an additional year.
    Given the national security importance of the Savannah 
River Tritium Enterprise's role in nuclear stockpile 
maintenance, and continued uncertainty regarding the resumption 
of project activities, the committee directs Administrator for 
Nuclear Security to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than January 1, 2025, to include:
          (1) A detailed schedule for completion of the TFF at 
        SRS;
          (2) NNSA's analyses of market conditions, to include 
        commercial suppliers and the labor supply, that support 
        its decision to originally delay the project, as well 
        as the reason for the additional 1-year delay as 
        described in the fiscal year 2025 budget justification;
          (3) The bridging strategy to continue uninterrupted 
        nuclear stockpile maintenance activities in the 
        existing HAOM facility until startup of TFF; and
          (4) A detailed strategy to resume project activities 
        within the current Future Years Nuclear Security 
        Program.

Briefing on progress of remediation efforts in support of the 
        conveyance of land at Los Alamos National Laboratory

    The conveyance of land held by the Department of Energy at 
Los Alamos National Laboratory is provided for in section 632 
of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the 
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal 
Year 1998 (Public Law 105-119), as well as 10 Code of Federal 
Regulations Part 770. This authority has been used beneficially 
for the surrounding communities, tribal nations, and public 
interest groups.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Administrator for 
Nuclear Security to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on 
outstanding issues regarding the remediation and conveyance of 
land at Los Alamos National Laboratory and including Technical 
Areas 36, 70, and 71.

Briefing on unexploded ordnance remediation

    The committee recognizes that historical ordnance testing, 
conducted by the Department of Defense and Department of Energy 
(DOE) during World War II and throughout the Cold War, has left 
unexploded ordnance (UXO) at various sites in and around 
properties and lands now owned and operated by DOE and the 
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Some of these 
sites have been identified and remediated by DOE and NNSA. 
However, the threat of UXO remains on other properties and 
lands, including lands planned for transfer to native tribes.
    The committee directs the Administrator for Nuclear 
Security to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than January 1, 2025, on:
          (1) The current status of efforts to clear UXO on 
        NNSA properties and lands outside NNSA properties for 
        which NNSA is responsible for clearing UXO;
          (2) Opportunities for leveraging expertise across 
        other federal agencies to expedite clearing efforts;
          (3) Impediments to the acceleration of remediation 
        activities;
          (4) Desired statutory or regulatory modifications; 
        and
          (5) Other matters that the Administrator deems 
        relevant to these topics.

Common financial reporting across the National Nuclear Security 
        Administration enterprise

    The committee continues to stress the importance of common 
financial reporting for all obligations for management and 
operating contracts by the National Nuclear Security 
Administration (NNSA), including those contractors under the 
Office of Science. Until full financial integration is 
achieved, Congress will not have the information it needs to 
provide oversight, to make budget decisions across these sites, 
and to understand total program costs. In 2016, NNSA was 
required to implement a common financial reporting system, and 
the committee recognizes that NNSA has made significant 
progress on financial integration and collecting common 
financial data, although considerable work remains. The 
committee encourages NNSA to release its updated financial 
integration policy as expeditiously as possible. In addition, 
several of the recommendations that the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) has made since 2019 remain open. 
The committee expects NNSA to work collaboratively with the GAO 
and take steps to fully implement the remaining 
recommendations.

Comptroller General review of aging Office of Environmental Management 
        infrastructure

    The U.S. Government owns a substantial portfolio of 
buildings and structures, and the deferred maintenance and 
repair of these assets can affect agencies' abilities to 
support their missions. From 2017 to 2022, deferred maintenance 
and repair estimates for the Department of Energy (DOE) 
increased 63 percent from $6.6 billion to $10.8 billion. Within 
DOE, the Office of Environmental Management (EM) is responsible 
for cleaning up 15 sites across the United States. Many of 
these sites have aging support infrastructure--such as water 
pumps, electricity, and other facilities--that may be critical 
to EM's cleanup mission. Any deferral of maintenance and repair 
of this infrastructure can decrease the quality and reliability 
of services through unplanned interruptions to facility systems 
and affect asset management decisions.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General of the United 
States to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 1, 2025, with a report to 
follow at a time agreed upon with the committees on a study 
that:
          (1) Evaluates the status of EM's support 
        infrastructure across the EM complex;
          (2) Assesses EM's environmental management and repair 
        estimates, including their reflection in EM's 
        environmental liability and budget planning efforts; 
        and
          (3) Analyzes the extent to which EM's prioritization 
        policies align with leading practices for managing 
        deferred maintenance and repair.

Comptroller General review of Department of Energy implementation of 
        the high-level radioactive waste interpretation

    In June 2019, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued an 
interpretation of the statutory term ``high-level radioactive 
waste'' (HLW) as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 
(Public Law 83-703) and the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 
(Public Law 97-425), and incorporated that interpretation into 
DOE Manual 435.1-1. Under this interpretation, some 
reprocessing waste could be classified as not being HLW, and 
could be disposed of in accordance with its radiological 
characteristics. In December 2020, DOE released a congressional 
report acknowledging that DOE could potentially save over 
$225.0 billion by using this HLW interpretation across DOE's 
Office of Environmental Management (EM) complex. Subsequently, 
EM carried out two projects at the Savannah River Site that 
relied on the HLW interpretation to demonstrate that certain 
waste could be safely disposed of at a low-level radioactive 
waste facility outside the state of South Carolina.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General of the United 
States to review lessons learned from: (1) DOE's use of the HLW 
interpretation at the Savannah River Site; (2) Opportunities 
for EM to use the HLW interpretation across the EM complex; and 
(3) Any barriers that prevent EM from using the HLW 
interpretation for appropriate waste streams. The Comptroller 
General shall brief the congressional defense committees on the 
status of its review by March 1, 2025, with a report to follow 
at a time agreed upon with the committees.

Comptroller General review of Idaho National Laboratory Advanced Test 
        Reactor

    The Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) is a one-of-a-kind test 
reactor located at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The ATR 
provides vital testing capability for the joint U.S. Navy and 
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Naval Nuclear 
Propulsion Program, also known as Naval Reactors, and has 
contributed to the exceptional operational performance of the 
U.S. Navy nuclear-powered fleet. Naval Reactors is the primary 
user of the ATR, and it provides the majority of the ATR's base 
operations funding, even though the ATR and INL are owned and 
overseen by the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear 
Energy, and the ATR supports other NNSA and Office of Nuclear 
Energy programs.
    The ATR has been in operation since 1967, and it is 
approaching its design end-of-life in 2040. The Office of 
Nuclear Energy has started a life-extension program to identify 
the actions needed over the next 10 years to ensure ATR's 
continued safe operation, and it has begun planning a 
replacement of the ATR to ensure availability of its unique 
capabilities in the long-term.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General of the United 
States to evaluate the current plans and estimated costs for 
the life extension and replacement of the ATR and any 
challenges associated with implementing these plans. The 
Comptroller General shall provide a briefing to the 
congressional defense committees on the status of its review by 
March 1, 2025, with a report to follow at a time agreed upon 
with the committees.

Comptroller General review of lessons learned across the Office of 
        Environmental Management complex and from other countries' 
        cleanup programs

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental 
Management (EM) is responsible for cleaning up sites and 
facilities contaminated by decades of nuclear weapons 
production and nuclear energy research. EM has cleaned up over 
90 sites over the last 35 years and has made progress on the 
remaining 15 sites that it is responsible for cleaning up. In 
addition, other countries--including the United Kingdom and 
France--have made substantial progress in addressing 
environmental contamination associated with their nuclear 
defense programs.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General of the United 
States to: (1) Identify key lessons learned across EM sites; 
(2) EM's efforts to leverage those lessons learned; and (3) To 
evaluate lessons learned from how other countries manage, 
treat, and dispose of defense nuclear waste. The Comptroller 
General shall brief the congressional defense committees on the 
status of its review by June 1, 2025, with a report to follow 
at a time agreed upon with the committees.

Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security Administration 
        early construction cost estimates

    The committee notes that large construction projects 
managed by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) 
often cost significantly more than initially planned. For 
example, when NNSA approved the requirement for the Enhanced 
Capabilities for Subcritical Experiments Advanced Sources and 
Detectors (ECSE ASD) project at the Nevada National Security 
Site in 2014, it estimated that the project could cost between 
$57 million to $207 million. By 2019, when NNSA selected a 
preferred alternative for the design for this project, it 
estimated that the project could cost between $500 million to 
$1.1 billion. Finally, when NNSA approved the performance 
baseline for this project in 2022, the cost estimate was $1.8 
billion.
    The committee seeks to better understand NNSA's process for 
estimating costs for its large construction projects as their 
designs mature over the course of the acquisition cycle. 
Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of the 
United States to provide a report to the congressional defense 
committees, on a date to be determined in coordination with the 
committee but not later than December 31, 2025, on NNSA's 
process for estimating costs for its large construction 
projects, focusing on the differences in processes for 
estimating costs at different critical decisions (CD), 
including CD-0, CD-1, and CD-2/3.

Comptroller General review of Office of Environmental Management future 
        land use planning

    The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental 
Management (EM) is responsible for cleaning up 15 sites 
contaminated by decades of nuclear weapons production and 
nuclear energy research. The planned future use of these sites 
can be a critical element in making cleanup decisions and 
ensuring those decisions are cost-effective and targeted at the 
most important risks. For example, future agricultural or 
residential land use may call for a more thorough cleanup than 
planned industrial use or long-term federal management. 
However, in some cases, EM advances cleanup plans without a 
clear agreement with stakeholders and regulators regarding the 
future use of a site. In addition, in June 2023, DOE announced 
an initiative to identify opportunities for clean energy 
projects at its cleanup sites, which could impact future land 
use planning for EM's sites.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 1, 2025, with a report 
to follow at a time agreed upon with the committees on a study 
that:
          (1) Identifies EM's outstanding future land use 
        decisions across its 15 sites and evaluates such 
        decisions during cleanup;
          (2) Assesses EM's engagements with regulators and 
        stakeholders for such decisions, including its analysis 
        of level and speed of remediation required; and
          (3) Describes lessons learned from previous EM land 
        transfers at completed cleanup sites.

Comptroller General review of Office of Environmental Management Moab 
        Site cleanup activities

    The committee acknowledges the Department of Energy's 
Office of Environmental Management's (EM) progress in the Moab 
Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project, located in 
southeastern Utah. This 480-acre site includes a former 
uranium-ore processing facility that operated under private 
ownership from 1956 to 1984. This project has relocated an 
estimated 16 million tons of uranium mill tailings, and other 
contaminated material near the Colorado River, to an engineered 
disposal cell constructed 30 miles north near Crescent 
Junction, Utah. According to Strategic Vision planning 
documents, EM estimates that it will complete relocation of the 
uranium mill tailings by 2027, and it will complete site 
restoration by about 2030.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General of the United 
States to provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than March 1, 2025, with a report to 
follow at a time agreed upon with the committees, on a study 
that:
          (1) Evaluates outstanding cleanup requirements at the 
        Moab Site;
          (2) Assesses EM's planning for future land use at the 
        Moab Site and engagement with stakeholders and 
        regulators in determining such future use; and
          (3) Analyzes EM's efforts to coordinate with the 
        Department of Energy's Office of Legacy Management 
        regarding site closure.

Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear Security 
        Administration's acquisition services reorganization

    In January 2023, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) 
found that a 2022 reorganization in the National Nuclear 
Security Administration (NNSA) divided infrastructure and 
acquisition duties into two separate offices--an Office of 
Infrastructure for managing large capital asset acquisitions 
and an Office of Partnership and Acquisition Services to manage 
contracts and contract competition. The GAO subsequently found 
that the NNSA did not follow their own policy for 
organizational change. Specifically, the agency did not develop 
outcome-oriented goals or performance measures that could help 
NNSA monitor this reorganization. In fact, NNSA officials noted 
this change was not intended to address any specific challenge.
    Since the report's issuance, the GAO has found that the 
NNSA has improved its overall organizational change policy. 
However, it is unclear to what extent it has retroactively 
established goals, performance measures, and monitoring for its 
two acquisition offices. The committee notes that NNSA's 
performance on major construction contracts seems to be 
declining, with significant cost increases and schedule delays.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than April 30, 2025, with a 
report to follow at a time agreed upon with the committees on a 
study that:
          (1) Assesses the NNSA's implementation of GAO 
        recommendations including the establishment of goals, 
        performance measures, and monitoring of its 2022 
        reorganization of acquisition services and progress 
        towards such goals;
          (2) Reports on the overall status of each office 
        including current leadership; numbers, qualifications, 
        and trends of acquisition professionals; results of 
        Federal employee viewpoint surveys; and other items the 
        GAO deems appropriate; and
          (3) To the extent possible, analyzes changes or 
        trends in the performance of large capital 
        acquisitions, contractors, and the oversight approach 
        for holding contractors accountable for project 
        performance.

Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear Security 
        Administration's long term workforce planning

    The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) employs 
over 80,000 management and operating contractors at their 
laboratories and production plants, and their workload is the 
highest it has been since the end of the Cold War. In order to 
meet this workload demand, NNSA must have a holistic workforce 
plan that takes into account the workforce needs of all its 
sites over the next 10 years.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to submit a report to the Secretary of 
Energy, and the congressional defense committees, that assesses 
the efforts by the Department of Energy to develop and resource 
a long-term workforce strategic plan for the NNSA that 
includes:
          (1) Assessments of the NNSA plans to address the 
        following at each defense facility where NNSA has 
        operations:
                  (a) housing access and availability specific 
                to NNSA activities and its workforce both at 
                NNSA sites and in adjacent communities;
                  (b) workforce requirements and development 
                for the next 10 years to support the continued 
                advancement of NNSA program capabilities, 
                including recruitment and retention policies 
                and programs;
                  (c) education and childcare access for the 
                NNSA workforce;
                  (d) availability of transportation to and 
                from work sites, including NNSA initiatives to 
                support commuters; and
                  (e) infrastructure needs such as roads, 
                electric power, water, wastewater and 
                telecommunications needs that support each 
                facility and the integration of such needs with 
                the surrounding communities;
          (2) Recommendations to improve these efforts and 
        examples of other defense and non-defense agency 
        actions to address the issues around the country for 
        NNSA adaptation and implementation; and
          (3) Other matters as determined appropriate.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General to provide a 
briefing to the congressional defense committees on this 
review, not later than March 1, 2025, with a date for the final 
report to be determined later.

Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear Security 
        Administration's use of contract line item numbers to oversee 
        specific efforts

    The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) 
obligates 80 percent or more of its annual budget to management 
and operating (M&O) contractors who execute the NNSA's 
missions. These M&O contracts are broad, multi-year contract 
vehicles that have special features, such as closer Federal 
involvement in contractors' management controls and purchasing 
processes, as well as requirements for M&O contractors to link 
their accounting systems with the NNSA's.
    The Comptroller General of the United States has long 
recognized NNSA's challenges to overseeing its M&O contractors 
and their record of completing major construction projects late 
and over budget. In recent years, NNSA has awarded some 
contracts, most notably major construction projects, as 
individual contract line item numbers (CLINs) in its M&O 
contracts to increase visibility into contractors' efforts.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than April 30, 2025, with a 
report to follow at a time agreed upon with the committees on a 
study that:
          (1) Determines the extent to which NNSA has used 
        CLINs;
          (2) Analyzes the benefits and drawbacks of using 
        CLINs; and
          (3) Evaluates the use of CLINs for improving M&O 
        contract oversight.

Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear Security 
        Administration's non-nuclear capability modernization program

    The committee notes that the National Nuclear Security 
Administration's (NNSA) Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization 
program is responsible for modernizing the infrastructure and 
equipment needed for the design, development, qualification, 
production, and surveillance of non-nuclear components for all 
weapon systems. These non-nuclear components include power 
sources, radiation-hardened micro-electronics, and neutron 
generators as well as structural elements, cables, connectors, 
and other components that support critical functionality in 
nuclear weapons.
    According to its fiscal year 2025 budget justification, 
NNSA has budgeted more than $1.0 billion for this program from 
fiscal years 2025-2029. However, the NNSA's recent Stockpile 
Stewardship and Management Plan found that the increased scope 
and complexity of the NNSA's production goals exceed its 
existing equipment and capacity capabilities. In this context, 
the program is pursuing a range of facility enhancements, 
refurbishments, and large modernization projects, such as the 
Power Sources Capability project, to meet its increased 
production goals.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 31, 2025, on the Non-
Nuclear Capability Modernization program's efforts to ensure 
NNSA's ability to produce the non-nuclear components that are 
required for nuclear modernization, including its management 
and risk mitigation efforts.

Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear Security 
        Administration's risk management of Restricted Data wireless 
        networks

    As the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) 
seeks to modernize its Nuclear Security Enterprise, NNSA is 
developing an architecture for a classified wireless network--
first for non-pit production facilities, but later possibly for 
pit-production facilities. Such networks increase operational 
efficiency in new and old nuclear weapon production facilities 
and enhance limited facility space. However, while wireless 
networks capable of handling Restricted Data (RD) inside NNSA's 
production facilities have benefits and address justifiable 
needs, implementation of such networks may carry significant 
cybersecurity risks including risks to highly classified 
information and operational technology embedded in equipment 
used to produce nuclear weapon components.
    The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has 
previously identified concerns about NNSA's cybersecurity risk 
management policies and practices. For instance, GAO published 
a report on September 22, 2022, titled ``Nuclear Weapons 
Cybersecurity: NNSA Should Fully Implement Foundational 
Cybersecurity Risk Management Practices'' (GAO-22-104195), 
which found that NNSA and the contractors operating its sites 
had not fully implemented key elements of an effective 
cybersecurity risk management program. Furthermore, GAO 
published a report on June 12, 2023, titled ``Nuclear Weapons 
Cybersecurity: Status of NNSA's Inventory and Risk Assessment 
Efforts for Certain Systems'' (GAO-23106309), which determined 
that NNSA's efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber 
risks to specific weapons or weapons manufacturing equipment 
were still in the early stages of development.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than April 30, 2025, with a 
report to follow at a time agreed upon with the committees on a 
study that:
          (1) Reviews plans, actions, and strategies that NNSA 
        and its sites have developed to employ wireless RD 
        networks and capabilities inside nuclear security 
        enterprise facilities.
          (2) Identifies and reports on the status of Nuclear 
        Security Enterprise sites and facilities considering, 
        planning, or currently implementing wireless networks 
        for the management of RD;
          (3) Details cybersecurity risk management frameworks 
        or strategies that the NNSA and its sites have 
        developed specifically for cybersecurity of RD wireless 
        networks or systems;
          (4) Evaluates NNSA and its sites' risk management 
        frameworks or strategies for RD wireless networks 
        according to relevant cybersecurity leading practice; 
        and
          (5) Lists specific cybersecurity risks and any 
        mitigation measures for current or planned RD wireless 
        networks that NNSA and its sites have identified and 
        implemented.

Comptroller General review of the National Nuclear Security 
        Administration's Strategic Partnership Projects

    Subject to departmental rules, the Department of Energy's 
(DOE) national laboratories, facilities, plants, and sites 
conduct fully-reimbursed research for clients--including 
individuals, private companies, universities, other Federal 
Government agencies, state and local institutions, and 
international entities--through Strategic Partnership Projects 
(SPPs). SPPs provide value to both DOE facilities and their 
partners by exercising capabilities that result in scientific 
and technical contributions. SPPs can also help DOE facilities 
offset the costs of maintaining capabilities and infrastructure 
that may only need to be exercised by DOE or the National 
Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) intermittently.
    In recent years, NNSA's workload for its core mission--
maintaining and modernizing the Nation's nuclear weapons 
stockpile--has grown substantially. In light of this, the 
committee believes that NNSA facilities should better assess 
their capacity for SPPs and prioritize work to ensure that SPP 
commitments do not adversely impact NNSA programs or create a 
detrimental future burden on NNSA resources. However, the 
committee notes that the extent to which SPP partners rely on 
NNSA facilities to produce work that cannot be produced 
elsewhere is not well understood.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to provide a briefing to the congressional 
defense committees, not later than March 31, 2025, with a 
report to follow at a time to be agreed by the committees, 
describing:
          (1) The extent to which NNSA facilities have engaged 
        in SPPs in recent years and how this work may have 
        changed over time;
          (2) The impact of SPP activities on the execution of 
        lab activities supporting the sustainment and 
        modernization of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile;
          (3) A description of NNSA processes for prioritizing 
        SPP work and deconflicting such activities with core 
        NNSA missions; and
          (4) The potential effects on NNSA facilities and SPP 
        partners should NNSA facilities need to rebalance SPP 
        partnerships.

Comptroller General review of the Office of Environmental Management 
        acquisition planning

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental 
Management (EM) is responsible for overseeing contractors that 
support EM's cleanup mission across 15 sites. The work overseen 
by EM includes large capital asset projects that each have a 
total project cost of at least $100.0 million. As of January 
2024, EM has 20 ongoing large capital asset projects that 
combined total over $39.0 billion.
    The Initiation Phase for such projects begins with the 
identification of a mission-related need. However, it is 
unclear what parameters are placed on the process for 
developing different alternatives for meeting the mission-
related need, such as which entities are responsible for 
developing ways to address the identified need and how 
different risks are factored into decisions. The committee 
notes that problems continue to emerge with some projects 
overseen by EM.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to evaluate EM's planning for large 
acquisitions, and the parameters and factors considered in 
these planning efforts. The Comptroller General shall brief the 
congressional defense committees on the status of its review by 
March 1, 2025, with a report to follow at a time agreed upon 
with the committees.

Comptroller General review of the Office of Naval Reactors 
        environmental liabilities

    The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, also known as Naval 
Reactors, is a joint program of the Department of the Navy and 
the Department of Energy. Naval Reactors has an estimated $4.0 
billion in environmental liability, with dozens of facilities 
across the enterprise scheduled for cleanup, including 
decommissioning and deactivation, over the next 20 years. These 
facilities include three legacy prototype reactors located at 
the Naval Reactors Facility at Idaho National Laboratory; a 
legacy prototype reactor at the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory 
in New York; and the Material Evaluation Laboratory at the 
Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in Pennsylvania.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of 
the United States to evaluate Naval Reactors' plans for cleanup 
of legacy or excess contaminated facilities and any challenges 
Naval Reactors' faces in addressing its cleanup 
responsibilities. The Comptroller General shall brief the 
congressional defense committees on the status of its review by 
March 1, 2025, with a report to follow at a time agreed upon 
with the committees.

Report on National Nuclear Security Administration cooperation with 
        U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on major construction projects

    The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is 
currently engaged in the most extensive recapitalization of 
nuclear weapons supporting infrastructure in the United States 
in over 40 years. This effort is stressing an undersized 
workforce with comparatively little institutional experience or 
expertise in managing multiple major capital construction 
projects simultaneously. Ensuring these projects are completed 
on-time and on-budget is a critical priority for the Nation, 
and the committee believes that sufficient resources should be 
marshaled for these efforts to maximize successful execution. 
One such resource is the resident expertise within the U.S. 
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which has over 220 years of 
experience in managing critically important civil works 
projects across the United States.
    Accordingly, the committee directs the Administrator for 
Nuclear Security, in consultation with the Commanding General 
of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to submit a briefing to 
the congressional defense committees, not later than April 1, 
2025, outlining ongoing cooperative efforts between NNSA and 
USCAE to recapitalize or replace NNSA infrastructure. The 
briefing should also identify opportunities for expanding 
cooperative efforts to further streamline or expedite current 
and future projects, including any recommended regulatory or 
statutory changes that could result in significant cost savings 
or schedule acceleration.

Report on National Nuclear Security Administration tritium research, 
        development, and demonstration capabilities

    The U.S. nuclear deterrent relies on an efficient and 
reliable system to process tritium in quantities that meet 
current and future stockpile stewardship requirements. These 
requirements are currently met using a process, technologies, 
and facilities that are multiple decades old, aging rapidly, 
and have technical shortcomings. While the National Nuclear 
Security Administration has a long-term plan to upgrade or 
replace tritium processing facilities in the coming years, the 
committee is not aware of a plan to develop, test, and validate 
new tritium gas transfer system surveillance and tritium 
processing technologies and demonstrate them in an operational 
environment.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Administrator for 
Nuclear Security to brief the congressional defense committees, 
not later than January 1, 2025, on opportunities to develop, 
test, and validate, in a relevant environment, new surveillance 
and processing technologies associated with tritium operations 
that are cost effective and provide greater efficiency, 
reliability, and increased capacity through continuous 
operations. The briefing should also include specifics 
regarding the necessary research, development, and 
demonstration facilities and infrastructure needed to execute a 
plan for such capabilities.

Report on opportunities to expand National Nuclear Security 
        Administration use of satellite facilities

    The committee recognizes the benefit provided to the 
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) of the option 
to purchase or lease real property in long-term infrastructure 
planning. This authority has been particularly helpful in 
expediting the expansion and modernization of the Kansas City 
National Security Campus to meet increasing production demands 
for the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). The committee 
believes that expanded use of such authorities could benefit 
other locations within the NSE that require significant 
infrastructure updates, particularly in cases where selected 
supporting facilities could be relocated outside protected 
areas to reduce cost and unnecessary administrative burdens. In 
order to make long-term installation capability planning more 
efficient and cost effective, the committee encourages the NNSA 
to maximize the use of this authority in the development of 
site strategies across the NSE.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Administrator for 
Nuclear Security, in consultation with the Directors of Los 
Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, and Sandia National Laboratories, 
and the Site Managers of the Y-12 National Security Complex, 
the Savannah River Site, the Pantex Plant, the Nevada National 
Security Site, and the Kansas City National Security Campus, to 
evaluate site strategies across the NSE and identify 
opportunities for expanding the use of authorities provided by 
section 3265 of the National Nuclear Security Administration 
Act, Division C, Title XXXII of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65), and 
brief the congressional defense committees, not later than 
March 31, 2025, on the results of this evaluation, and any 
recommendations for additional authorities that might aid NNSA 
in making greater use of satellite facilities in areas 
neighboring existing laboratory and site installations.

          TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

Authorization (sec. 3201)
    The committee recommends a provision that would authorize 
$47.2 million for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 
consistent with the budget request.

                       Items of Special Interest

Comptroller General review of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
        Board
    As the Department of Energy continues to increase its 
operational tempo to produce materials and components for 
nuclear modernization programs, the committee seeks to ensure 
that safety is prioritized and that safety oversight is 
effective. Recent assessments from the National Academy of 
Public Administration and from the Office of the Inspector 
General for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Defense 
Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) identified shortcomings 
in DNFSB operations, specifically how roles and 
responsibilities are delegated consistent with the Atomic 
Energy Act of 1954 (Public Law 83-703) as amended. Further, 
these assessments identified the need for culture change within 
the organization to ensure mission performance.
    The committee directs the Comptroller General of the United 
States to conduct a general management review of the DNFSB with 
a focus on whether past findings from independent assessments 
have been fully addressed. The Comptroller General shall brief 
the congressional defense committees by May 31, 2025, and 
provide a final report to follow at a time to be agreed by the 
committees and the Comptroller General.

                  TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

Maritime Administration (sec. 3501)
    The committee recommends a provision that would amend 
section 109 of title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize 
certain aspects of the Maritime Administration.

                       DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES

Authorization of amounts in funding tables (sec. 4001)
    The committee recommends a provision that would provide for 
the allocation of funds among programs, projects, and 
activities in accordance with the tables in division D of this 
Act, subject to reprogramming in accordance with established 
procedures.
    Consistent with the previously expressed views of the 
committee, the provision would also require that decisions by 
an agency head to commit, obligate, or expend funds to a 
specific entity on the basis of such funding tables be based on 
authorized, transparent, statutory criteria, or merit-based 
selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of 
sections 2304(k) and 2374 of title 10, United States Code, and 
other applicable provisions of law.

    SUMMARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

                         SUMMARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
                                            (In Thousands of Dollars)
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                                                         FY 2025 Request     Senate Change    Senate  Authorized
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              DISCRETIONARY AUTHORIZATIONS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
 
                                          NATIONAL DEFENSE BASE BUDGET
 
                            DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (BUDGET SUB-FUNCTION 051)
 
DIVISION A: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS
 
TITLE I--PROCUREMENT
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, ARMY............................         3,164,471             33,300           3,197,771
MISSILE PROCUREMENT, ARMY.............................         6,245,770            942,800           7,188,570
PROCUREMENT OF W&TCV, ARMY............................         3,699,392                  0           3,699,392
PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, ARMY.......................         2,702,640             -2,900           2,699,740
OTHER PROCUREMENT, ARMY...............................         8,616,524           -227,405           8,389,119
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, NAVY............................        16,217,250            262,910          16,480,160
WEAPONS PROCUREMENT, NAVY.............................         6,600,327            887,039           7,487,366
PROCUREMENT OF AMMO, NAVY & MC........................         1,747,883             79,400           1,827,283
SHIPBUILDING AND CONVERSION, NAVY.....................        32,378,291          4,204,500          36,582,791
OTHER PROCUREMENT, NAVY...............................        15,877,253             99,300          15,976,553
PROCUREMENT, MARINE CORPS.............................         4,243,863           -235,015           4,008,848
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE.......................        19,835,430          2,126,398          21,961,828
MISSILE PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE........................         4,373,609          1,098,877           5,472,486
PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, AIR FORCE..................           709,475            107,333             816,808
PROCUREMENT, SPACE FORCE..............................         4,262,979              9,387           4,272,366
OTHER PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE..........................        30,298,764            272,223          30,570,987
PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-WIDE.............................         5,406,751            326,918           5,733,669
SUBTOTAL, TITLE I--PROCUREMENT........................       166,380,672          9,985,065         176,365,737
 
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, ARMY..............        14,073,308            553,226          14,626,534
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, NAVY..............        25,697,815            933,400          26,631,215
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, AF................        49,108,771           -354,512          48,754,259
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, SF................        18,700,153            303,916          19,004,069
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, DW................        35,227,834          1,420,815          36,648,649
OPERATIONAL TEST & EVAL, DEFENSE......................           348,709                  0             348,709
SUBTOTAL, TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND          143,156,590          2,856,845         146,013,435
 EVALUATION...........................................
 
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY.........................        59,152,479          1,200,233          60,352,712
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES.....................         3,360,777             -1,500           3,359,277
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG.........................         8,646,145            -35,715           8,610,430
COUNTER ISIS TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)..............           528,699                  0             528,699
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY.........................        75,022,582          1,398,076          76,420,658
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS.................        10,562,804            937,550          11,500,354
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES.....................         1,341,662             -2,900           1,338,762
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE...................           338,080             -1,800             336,280
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE....................        64,617,731          3,442,584          68,060,315
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE..................         5,292,272            -20,050           5,272,222
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE...................         4,173,796            -33,385           4,140,411
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ANG..........................         7,403,771             -8,276           7,395,495
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE...............        54,175,850          1,947,869          56,123,719
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           268,069             70,000             338,069
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           115,335                  0             115,335
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           234,475                  0             234,475
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           320,256             10,000             330,256
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           343,591                  0             343,591
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           350,116                  0             350,116
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................            56,176                  0              56,176
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................             8,800                  0               8,800
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................            21,035                  0              21,035
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPORTING COMPETITIONS,                       0                  0                   0
 DEFENSE..............................................
SUBTOTAL, TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE........       296,334,504          8,902,686         305,237,190
 
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL
MILITARY PERSONNEL....................................       170,834,234            420,654         171,254,888
MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH FUND CONTRIBUTIONS...        11,046,305                             11,046,305
SUBTOTAL, TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL................       181,880,539            420,654         182,301,193
 
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
WORKING CAPITAL FUND..................................         1,720,550            359,800           2,080,350
CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION...................           775,507                  0             775,507
DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEF..........           901,479             52,985             954,464
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.......................           547,331                  0             547,331
DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM................................        40,273,860           -182,800          40,091,060
SUBTOTAL, TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.............        44,218,727            229,985          44,448,712
 
TOTAL, DIVISION A: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                     831,971,032         22,395,235         854,366,267
 AUTHORIZATIONS.......................................
 
DIVISION B: MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
ARMY..................................................         2,311,157             50,171           2,361,328
NAVY..................................................         4,540,899          2,006,717           6,547,616
AIR FORCE.............................................         3,187,126            381,640           3,568,766
DEFENSE-WIDE..........................................         3,733,163              2,783           3,735,946
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD...................................           362,129            193,052             555,181
ARMY RESERVE..........................................           255,032             97,600             352,632
NAVY RESERVE & MARINE CORPS RESERVE...................            29,829             75,000             104,829
AIR NATIONAL GUARD....................................           190,792            123,400             314,192
AIR FORCE RESERVE.....................................            69,263             27,020              96,283
NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM......................           433,864             30,000             463,864
INDOPACIFIC COMBATANT COMMAND.........................                 0            150,000             150,000
SUBTOTAL, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.......................        15,113,254          3,137,383          18,250,637
 
FAMILY HOUSING
CONSTRUCTION, ARMY....................................           276,647            -18,000             258,647
O&M, ARMY.............................................           475,611                  0             475,611
CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS...................           245,742                  0             245,742
O&M, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS............................           377,217                  0             377,217
CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE...............................           221,549                  0             221,549
O&M, AIR FORCE........................................           326,250                  0             326,250
O&M, DEFENSE-WIDE.....................................            52,156                  0              52,156
IMPROVEMENT FUND......................................             8,195                  0               8,195
UNACCMP HSG IMPRV FUND................................               497                  0                 497
SUBTOTAL, FAMILY HOUSING..............................         1,983,864            -18,000           1,965,864
 
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
ARMY BRAC.............................................           212,556                  0             212,556
NAVY BRAC.............................................           111,697                  0             111,697
AIR FORCE BRAC........................................           121,952                  0             121,952
DEFENSE-WIDE BRAC.....................................             1,756                  0               1,756
SUBTOTAL, BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE................           447,961                  0             447,961
 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DISASTER RECOVERY
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS.................................                 0          4,566,940           4,566,940
AIR FORCE.............................................                 0          7,938,000           7,938,000
SUBTOTAL, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DISASTER RECOVERY.....                 0         12,504,940          12,504,940
 
TOTAL, DIVISION B: MILITARY CONSTRUCTION                      17,545,079          3,119,383          20,664,462
 AUTHORIZATIONS.......................................
TOTAL, DIVISION B: MILITARY CONSTRUCTION                               0         12,504,940          12,504,940
 AUTHORIZATIONS DISASTER RECOVERY.....................
 
TOTAL, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (BUDGET SUB-           849,516,111         25,514,618         875,030,729
 FUNCTION 051)........................................
 
                           ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES (BUDGET SUB-FUNCTION 053)
 
DIVISION C: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AND INDEPENDENT FEDERAL AGENCY AUTHORIZATIONS
 
                                       DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AUTHORIZATIONS
 
ENERGY PROGRAMS
NUCLEAR ENERGY........................................           150,000                  0             150,000
SUBTOTAL, ENERGY PROGRAMS.............................           150,000                  0             150,000
 
NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
FEDERAL SALARIES AND EXPENSES.........................           564,475              2,700             567,175
WEAPONS ACTIVITIES....................................        19,848,644             51,200          19,899,844
DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION......................         2,465,108            -13,900           2,451,208
NAVAL REACTORS........................................         2,118,773            -18,900           2,099,873
SUBTOTAL, NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION....        24,997,000             21,100          25,018,100
 
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.........................         7,059,695            -23,400           7,036,295
OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES..............................         1,140,023                  0           1,140,023
SUBTOTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES....         8,199,718            -23,400           8,176,318
 
DEFENSE URANIUM ENRICHMENT D&D........................           384,957           -384,957                   0
 
SUBTOTAL, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AUTHORIZATIONS.........        33,731,675           -387,257          33,344,418
 
INDEPENDENT FEDERAL AGENCY AUTHORIZATION
DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD...............            47,210                  0              47,210
SUBTOTAL, INDEPENDENT FEDERAL AGENCY AUTHORIZATION....            47,210                  0              47,210
 
TOTAL, DIVISION C: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL              33,778,885           -387,257          33,391,628
 SECURITY AND INDEPENDENT FEDERAL AGENCY
 AUTHORIZATIONS.......................................
 
ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES (BUDGET SUB-FUNCTION         33,778,885           -387,257          33,391,628
 053).................................................
 
 
TOTAL, NATIONAL DEFENSE (BUDGET FUNCTION 050).........       883,294,996         25,127,631         908,422,357
 
 
MEMORANDUM: NON-DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE XIV--ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME (FUNCTION 600)            69,520                  0              69,520
 
MEMORANDUM: TRANSFER AUTHORITIES (NON-ADDS)
TITLE X--GENERAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY...................        [8,000,000]       [-2,000,000]         [6,000,000]
 
 
          SUMMARY DISCRETIONARY AUTHORIZATIONS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
 
NATIONAL DEFENSE (050)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (051)..................       849,516,111         25,514,618         875,030,729
ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES (053)................        33,778,885           -387,257          33,391,628
TOTAL, NATIONAL DEFENSE (050).........................       883,294,996         25,127,361         908,422,357
 
                             TRANSFER OF AUTHORIZED AMOUNTS TO NON-DEFENSE FUNCTIONS
 
TRANSFER FROM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (051)
CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FEDERAL HEALTH CARE CENTER....          -162,500                  0            -162,500
BIEN HOA DIOXIN CLEANUP...............................                 0                  0             -30,000
CDC NATION-WIDE HUMAN HEALTH ASSESSMENT...............                 0                  0              -5,000
SUBTOTAL, TRANSFER FROM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY          -162,500                  0            -197,500
 (051)................................................
 
OTHER DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORIZATIONS--PROGRAMS OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE OR
                                               ALREADY AUTHORIZED
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (051)
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT PURCHASES......................           518,906                  0             518,906
INDEFINITE ACCOUNT: DISPOSAL OF DOD REAL PROPERTY.....             7,120                  0               7,120
INDEFINITE ACCOUNT: LEASE OF DOD REAL PROPERTY........            34,180                  0              34,180
SUBTOTAL, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (051)........           560,206                  0             560,206
 
DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES (054)
OTHER DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS..........................        11,483,000                  0          11,483,000
SUBTOTAL, DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES (054)............        11,483,000                  0          11,483,000
 
TOTAL, OTHER DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORIZATIONS             12,043,206                  0          12,043,206
 (050)................................................
 
 
                                DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY IMPLICATIONS (050)
 
NATIONAL DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORIZATIONS (050)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (051)..................       849,516,111         25,514,618         875,030,729
ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES (053)................        33,778,885           -387,257          33,391,628
DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES (054)......................        11,483,000                  0          11,483,000
TOTAL, DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY IMPLICATION,           894,777,996         25,127,361         919,905,357
 (050)................................................
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                         TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT

TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT
 


SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT.
 


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                                SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT  (In Thousands of Dollars)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  FY 2025 Request               Senate Change              Senate Authorized
 Line          Item        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Qty          Cost           Qty            Cost           Qty          Cost
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        AIRCRAFT
         PROCUREMENT, ARMY
        FIXED WING
    1   MQ-1 UAV..........           0               0                                         0               0
    2   FUTURE UAS FAMILY.           0         149,059                                         0         149,059
    3   SMALL UNMANNED               0          69,573           0           10,000            0          79,573
         AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
        Company Small UAS                                       [0]         [10,000]
         (Co sUAS)--Army
         UFR..............
        ROTARY
    4   AH-64 APACHE BLOCK          31         570,655                                        31         570,655
         IIIA REMAN.......
    5   AH-64 APACHE BLOCK           0               0                                         0               0
         IIIA REMAN.......
    6   UH-60 BLACKHAWK M           24         709,054                                        24         709,054
         MODEL (MYP)......
    7   UH-60 BLACKHAWK M            0          58,170                                         0          58,170
         MODEL (MYP)......
    8   UH-60 BLACK HAWK L           0               0                                         0               0
         AND V MODELS.....
    9   CH-47 HELICOPTER..          10         699,986                                        10         699,986
   10   CH-47 HELICOPTER..           0               0                                         0               0
   11   SPECTRUM ARMY SUAS           0               0                                         0               0
        MODIFICATION OF
         AIRCRAFT
   12   MQ-1 PAYLOAD......           0          14,086                                         0          14,086
   13   GRAY EAGLE MODS2..           0          23,865                                         0          23,865
   14   MULTI SENSOR ABN             0               0                                         0               0
         RECON............
   15   AH-64 MODS........           0          81,026           0           13,300            0          94,326
        AH-64E Apache                                           [0]         [13,300]
         Improved Tail
         Rotor Blade
         (ITRB)
         acceleration--Arm
         y UFR............
   16   CH-47 CARGO                  0          15,825                                         0          15,825
         HELICOPTER MODS
         (MYP)............
   17   UTILITY HELICOPTER           0          34,565           0           10,000            0          44,565
         MODS.............
        UH-72A Lakota                                           [0]         [10,000]
         lifecycle
         sustainment and
         modernization....
   18   NETWORK AND                  0          49,862                                         0          49,862
         MISSION PLAN.....
   19   COMMS, NAV                   0          61,362                                         0          61,362
         SURVEILLANCE.....
   20   DEGRADED VISUAL              0           3,839                                         0           3,839
         ENVIRONMENT......
   21   AVIATION ASSURED             0          69,161                                         0          69,161
         PNT..............
   22   GATM ROLLUP.......           0           4,842                                         0           4,842
   23   UAS MODS..........           0           2,265                                         0           2,265
        GROUND SUPPORT
         AVIONICS
   24   AIRCRAFT                     0         139,331                                         0         139,331
         SURVIVABILITY
         EQUIPMENT........
   25   SURVIVABILITY CM..           0               0                                         0               0
   26   CMWS..............           0          51,646                                         0          51,646
   27   COMMON INFRARED            100         257,854                                       100         257,854
         COUNTERMEASURES
         (CIRCM)..........
        OTHER SUPPORT
   28   COMMON GROUND                0          31,181                                         0          31,181
         EQUIPMENT........
   29   AIRCREW INTEGRATED           0          14,478                                         0          14,478
         SYSTEMS..........
   30   AIR TRAFFIC                  0          27,428                                         0          27,428
         CONTROL..........
   31   LAUNCHER, 2.75               0           3,815                                         0           3,815
         ROCKET...........
   32   LAUNCHER GUIDED              0          21,543                                         0          21,543
         MISSILE: LONGBOW
         HELLFIRE XM2.....
        TOTAL AIRCRAFT             165       3,164,471           0           33,300          165       3,197,771
         PROCUREMENT, ARMY
 
        MISSILE
         PROCUREMENT, ARMY
        SURFACE-TO-AIR
         MISSILE SYSTEM
    1   LOWER TIER AIR AND           0         516,838                                         0         516,838
         MISSILE DEFENSE
         (AMD) SEN........
    2   LOWER TIER AIR AND           0               0                                         0               0
         MISSILE DEFENSE
         (AMD) SEN........
    3   M-SHORAD--                   0          69,091                                         0          69,091
         PROCUREMENT......
    4   MSE MISSILE.......         230         963,060                                       230         963,060
    5   INDUSTRIAL                   0               0           0          150,000            0         150,000
         PREPAREDNESS ARMY
         MISSILE..........
        JPAC supplier base                                      [0]         [50,000]
         investments......
        Munitions supplier                                      [0]        [100,000]
         base program
         (MCEIP) [SRMs,
         ball bearings,
         PCBs, etc].......
    6   PRECISION STRIKE           230         482,536          70          264,000          300         746,536
         MISSILE (PRSM)...
        F25 PrSM Inc 1                                         [70]        [114,000]
         production
         increase (+70)--
         Army UFR.........
        PrSM capacity                                           [0]        [150,000]
         expansion to 550/
         yr...............
    7   PRECISION STRIKE             0          10,030                                         0          10,030
         MISSILE (PRSM)...
    8   INDIRECT FIRE                0         657,581                                         0         657,581
         PROTECTION
         CAPABILITY INC 2-
         I................
    9   MID-RANGE                    0         233,037                                         0         233,037
         CAPABILITY (MRC).
   10   COUNTER SMALL                0         117,424           0           84,800            0         202,224
         UNMANNED AERIAL
         SYSTEM INTERCEP..
        Army cUAS                                               [0]         [84,800]
         interceptors--Arm
         y UFR............
        AIR-TO-SURFACE
         MISSILE SYSTEM
   11   HELLFIRE SYS                 0               0                                         0               0
         SUMMARY..........
   12   JOINT AIR-TO-               23          47,582         460          115,000          483         162,582
         GROUND MSLS
         (JAGM)...........
        JAGM production                                       [460]        [115,000]
         increase (+460)..
   13   LONG-RANGE                   0         744,178                                         0         744,178
         HYPERSONIC WEAPON
        ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT
         MISSILE SYS
   14   JAVELIN (AAWS-M)           930         326,120                                       930         326,120
         SYSTEM SUMMARY...
   15   TOW 2 SYSTEM               557         121,448                                       557         121,448
         SUMMARY..........
   16   GUIDED MLRS ROCKET           0       1,168,264                                         0       1,168,264
         (GMLRS)..........
   17   GUIDED MLRS ROCKET           0          51,511                                         0          51,511
         (GMLRS)..........
   18   MLRS REDUCED RANGE       2,508          30,230                                     2,508          30,230
         PRACTICE ROCKETS
         (RRPR)...........
   19   HIGH MOBILITY               10          79,387                                        10          79,387
         ARTILLERY ROCKET
         SYSTEM (HIMARS...
   20   ARMY TACTICAL MSL            0           3,280                                         0           3,280
         SYS (ATACMS)--SYS
         SUM..............
   21   LETHAL MINIATURE             0               0                                         0               0
         AERIAL MISSILE
         SYSTEM (LMAMS....
   22   FAMILY OF LOW                0         120,599           0           71,000            0         191,599
         ALTITUDE UNMANNED
         SYSTEMS..........
        Lethal Unmanned                                         [0]         [10,000]
         System (LUS) /
         Low Altitude
         Stalk & Strike
         Ordinance
         (LASSO)--Army UFR
        SB600 production                                        [0]         [61,000]
         increase.........
        MODIFICATIONS
   23   PATRIOT MODS......           0         171,958           0          167,000            0         338,958
        Additional Patriot                                      [0]        [167,000]
         launcher.........
   24   STINGER MODS......           0          75,146           0           91,000            0         166,146
        Stinger--Army UFR.                                      [0]         [91,000]
   25   AVENGER MODS......           0           2,321                                         0           2,321
   26   ITAS/TOW MODS.....           0               0                                         0               0
   27   MLRS MODS.........           0         185,839                                         0         185,839
   28   HIMARS                       0          49,581                                         0          49,581
         MODIFICATIONS....
        SPARES AND REPAIR
         PARTS
   29   SPARES AND REPAIR            0           6,695                                         0           6,695
         PARTS............
        SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
         & FACILITIES
   30   AIR DEFENSE                  0          12,034                                         0          12,034
         TARGETS..........
        TOTAL MISSILE            4,488       6,245,770         530          942,800        5,018       7,188,570
         PROCUREMENT, ARMY
 
        PROCUREMENT OF
         W&TCV, ARMY
        TRACKED COMBAT
         VEHICLES
    1   ARMORED MULTI               81         515,344                                        81         515,344
         PURPOSE VEHICLE
         (AMPV)...........
    2   ASSAULT BREACHER             0           5,681                                         0           5,681
         VEHICLE (ABV)....
    3   M10 BOOKER........          33         460,637                                        33         460,637
        MODIFICATION OF
         TRACKED COMBAT
         VEHICLES
    4   STRYKER (MOD).....           0          52,471                                         0          52,471
    5   STRYKER UPGRADE...          38         402,840                                        38         402,840
    6   BRADLEY FIRE                 0           7,255                                         0           7,255
         SUPPORT TEAM
         (BFIST) VEHICLE..
    7   BRADLEY PROGRAM              0         106,937                                         0         106,937
         (MOD)............
    8   M109 FOV                     0          42,574                                         0          42,574
         MODIFICATIONS....
    9   PALADIN INTEGRATED          20         417,741                                        20         417,741
         MANAGEMENT (PIM).
   10   IMPROVED RECOVERY           10         151,657                                        10         151,657
         VEHICLE (M88
         HERCULES)........
   11   JOINT ASSAULT               28         174,779                                        28         174,779
         BRIDGE...........
   12   ABRAMS UPGRADE              30         773,745                                        30         773,745
         PROGRAM..........
   13   ABRAMS UPGRADE               0               0                                         0               0
         PROGRAM..........
        WEAPONS & OTHER
         COMBAT VEHICLES
   14   PERSONAL DEFENSE         2,311           4,869                                     2,311           4,869
         WEAPON (ROLL)....
   15   M240 MEDIUM                  0               3                                         0               3
         MACHINE GUN
         (7.62MM).........
   16   MULTI-ROLE ANTI-             0               0                                         0               0
         ARMOR ANTI-
         PERSONNEL WEAPON
         S................
   17   MACHINE GUN, CAL             0               3                                         0               3
         .50 M2 ROLL......
   18   MORTAR SYSTEMS....           0           8,353                                         0           8,353
   19   LOCATION & AZIMUTH           0           2,543                                         0           2,543
         DETERMINATION
         SYSTEM (LADS.....
   20   XM320 GRENADE                0          17,747                                         0          17,747
         LAUNCHER MODULE
         (GLM)............
   21   PRECISION SNIPER             0           5,910                                         0           5,910
         RIFLE............
   22   CARBINE...........           0               3                                         0               3
   23   NEXT GENERATION              0         367,292                                         0         367,292
         SQUAD WEAPON.....
   24   HANDGUN...........           0              34                                         0              34
        MOD OF WEAPONS AND
         OTHER COMBAT VEH
   25   MK-19 GRENADE                0           5,531                                         0           5,531
         MACHINE GUN MODS.
   26   M777 MODS.........           0          25,998                                         0          25,998
   27   M2 50 CAL MACHINE            0               0                                         0               0
         GUN MODS.........
   28   SNIPER RIFLES                0               0                                         0               0
         MODIFICATIONS....
   29   M119 MODIFICATIONS           0          12,823                                         0          12,823
   30   MORTAR                       0               0                                         0               0
         MODIFICATION.....
        SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
         & FACILITIES
   31   ITEMS LESS THAN              0           1,031                                         0           1,031
         $5.0M (WOCV-WTCV)
   32   PRODUCTION BASE              0         135,591                                         0         135,591
         SUPPORT (WOCV-
         WTCV)............
        TOTAL PROCUREMENT        2,551       3,699,392           0                0        2,551       3,699,392
         OF W&TCV, ARMY...
 
        PROCUREMENT OF
         AMMUNITION, ARMY
        SMALL/MEDIUM CAL
         AMMUNITION
    1   CTG, 5.56MM, ALL             0          84,090                                         0          84,090
         TYPES............
    2   CTG, 7.62MM, ALL             0          41,519                                         0          41,519
         TYPES............
    3   NEXT GENERATION              0         205,889                                         0         205,889
         SQUAD WEAPON
         AMMUNITION.......
    4   CTG, HANDGUN, ALL            0           6,461                                         0           6,461
         TYPES............
    5   CTG, .50 CAL, ALL            0          50,002                                         0          50,002
         TYPES............
    6   CTG, 20MM, ALL               0           7,012                                         0           7,012
         TYPES............
    7   CTG, 25MM, ALL               0          24,246                                         0          24,246
         TYPES............
    8   CTG, 30MM, ALL               0          82,965                                         0          82,965
         TYPES............
    9   CTG, 40MM, ALL               0         150,540                                         0         150,540
         TYPES............
   10   CTG, 50MM, ALL               0          20,006                                         0          20,006
         TYPES............
        MORTAR AMMUNITION
   11   60MM MORTAR, ALL             0          40,853                                         0          40,853
         TYPES............
   12   81MM MORTAR, ALL             0          51,282                                         0          51,282
         TYPES............
   13   120MM MORTAR, ALL            0         109,370                                         0         109,370
         TYPES............
        TANK AMMUNITION
   14   CARTRIDGES, TANK,            0         378,191                                         0         378,191
         105MM AND 120MM,
         ALL TYPES........
        ARTILLERY
         AMMUNITION
   15   ARTILLERY                    0          22,957                                         0          22,957
         CARTRIDGES, 75MM
         & 105MM, ALL
         TYPES............
   16   ARTILLERY                    0         171,657                                         0         171,657
         PROJECTILE,
         155MM, ALL TYPES.
   17   PRECISION                    0          71,426                                         0          71,426
         ARTILLERY
         MUNITIONS........
   18   ARTILLERY                    0         160,479                                         0         160,479
         PROPELLANTS,
         FUZES AND
         PRIMERS, ALL.....
        MINES
   19   MINES & CLEARING             0          56,032                                         0          56,032
         CHARGES, ALL
         TYPES............
   20   CLOSE TERRAIN                0          15,303                                         0          15,303
         SHAPING OBSTACLE.
   21   MINE, AT, VOLCANO,           0             501                                         0             501
         ALL TYPES........
        ROCKETS
   22   SHOULDER LAUNCHED            0             833                                         0             833
         MUNITIONS, ALL
         TYPES............
   23   ROCKET, HYDRA 70,            0          34,302                                         0          34,302
         ALL TYPES........
        OTHER AMMUNITION
   24   CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES           0           6,571                                         0           6,571
   25   DEMOLITION                   0          21,682                                         0          21,682
         MUNITIONS, ALL
         TYPES............
   26   GRENADES, ALL                0          32,623                                         0          32,623
         TYPES............
   27   SIGNALS, ALL TYPES           0          21,510                                         0          21,510
   28   SIMULATORS, ALL              0          12,168                                         0          12,168
         TYPES............
   29   REACTIVE ARMOR               0               0                                         0               0
         TILES............
        MISCELLANEOUS
   30   AMMO COMPONENTS,             0           4,085                                         0           4,085
         ALL TYPES........
   31   NON-LETHAL                   0               0                                         0               0
         AMMUNITION, ALL
         TYPES............
   32   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0          16,074                                         0          16,074
         MILLION (AMMO)...
   33   AMMUNITION                   0           3,283                                         0           3,283
         PECULIAR
         EQUIPMENT........
   34   FIRST DESTINATION            0          18,677                                         0          18,677
         TRANSPORTATION
         (AMMO)...........
   35   CLOSEOUT                     0             102                                         0             102
         LIABILITIES......
        PRODUCTION BASE
         SUPPORT
   36   INDUSTRIAL                   0         640,160                                         0         640,160
         FACILITIES.......
   37   CONVENTIONAL                 0         135,649           0           -2,900            0         132,749
         MUNITIONS
         DEMILITARIZATION.
        Destruction of                                          [0]         [-2,900]
         anti-personnel
         landmines........
   38   ARMS INITIATIVE...           0           4,140                                         0           4,140
        TOTAL PROCUREMENT            0       2,702,640           0           -2,900            0       2,699,740
         OF AMMUNITION,
         ARMY.............
 
        OTHER PROCUREMENT,
         ARMY
        TACTICAL VEHICLES
    1   SEMITRAILERS,                0          26,132                                         0          26,132
         FLATBED:.........
    2   SEMITRAILERS,                0          59,602                                         0          59,602
         TANKERS..........
    3   HI MOB MULTI-PURP            0           5,265                                         0           5,265
         WHLD VEH (HMMWV).
    4   GROUND MOBILITY              0          34,407           0           44,100            0          78,507
         VEHICLES (GMV)...
        Infantry squad                                          [0]         [44,100]
         vehicles.........
    5   ARNG HMMWV                   0               0                                         0               0
         MODERNIZATION
         PROGRAM..........
    6   JOINT LIGHT                  0         653,223           0         -125,000            0         528,223
         TACTICAL VEHICLE
         FAMILY OF
         VEHICLES.........
        Joint Light                                             [0]       [-125,000]
         Tactical Vehicle
         program reduction
    7   TRUCK, DUMP, 20T             0          19,086                                         0          19,086
         (CCE)............
    8   FAMILY OF MEDIUM             0         133,924                                         0         133,924
         TACTICAL VEH
         (FMTV)...........
    9   FAMILY OF COLD               0          72,760                                         0          72,760
         WEATHER ALL-
         TERRAIN VEHICLE
         (C...............
   10   FIRETRUCKS &                 0          36,726                                         0          36,726
         ASSOCIATED
         FIREFIGHTING
         EQUIP............
   11   FAMILY OF HEAVY              0          98,906                                         0          98,906
         TACTICAL VEHICLES
         (FHTV)...........
   12   PLS ESP...........           0          80,256                                         0          80,256
   13   HVY EXPANDED                 0             949                                         0             949
         MOBILE TACTICAL
         TRUCK EXT SERV...
   14   TACTICAL WHEELED             0           2,747                                         0           2,747
         VEHICLE
         PROTECTION KITS..
   15   MODIFICATION OF IN           0         169,726                                         0         169,726
         SVC EQUIP........
        NON-TACTICAL
         VEHICLES
   16   PASSENGER CARRYING           0           3,875                                         0           3,875
         VEHICLES.........
   17   NONTACTICAL                  0          10,792                                         0          10,792
         VEHICLES, OTHER..
        COMM--JOINT
         COMMUNICATIONS
   18   SIGNAL                       0         127,479                                         0         127,479
         MODERNIZATION
         PROGRAM..........
   19   TACTICAL NETWORK             0         280,798                                         0         280,798
         TECHNOLOGY MOD IN
         SVC..............
   20   DISASTER INCIDENT            0               0                                         0               0
         RESPONSE COMMS
         TERMINAL (DI.....
   21   JCSE EQUIPMENT               0           5,504                                         0           5,504
         (USRDECOM).......
        COMM--SATELLITE
         COMMUNICATIONS
   22   SPECTRUM METSAT...           0               0                                         0               0
   23   SPECTRUM CBRS.....           0               0                                         0               0
   24   DEFENSE ENTERPRISE           0          87,058                                         0          87,058
         WIDEBAND SATCOM
         SYSTEMS..........
   25   TRANSPORTABLE                0          34,939                                         0          34,939
         TACTICAL COMMAND
         COMMUNICATIONS...
   26   SHF TERM..........           0          43,897                                         0          43,897
   27   ASSURED                      0         235,272                                         0         235,272
         POSITIONING,
         NAVIGATION AND
         TIMING...........
   28   EHF SATELLITE                0          16,028                                         0          16,028
         COMMUNICATION....
   29   SMART-T (SPACE)...           0               0                                         0               0
   30   GLOBAL BRDCST SVC--          0             534                                         0             534
         GBS..............
   31   SPECTRUM MICROWAVE           0               0                                         0               0
        COMM--C3 SYSTEM
   32   COE TACTICAL                 0          61,772                                         0          61,772
         SERVER
         INFRASTRUCTURE
         (TSI)............
        COMM--COMBAT
         COMMUNICATIONS
   33   HANDHELD MANPACK             0         704,118           0           -6,000            0         698,118
         SMALL FORM FIT
         (HMS)............
        Single Channel                                          [0]         [-6,000]
         Data Radio.......
   34   ARMY LINK 16                 0         104,320                                         0         104,320
         SYSTEMS..........
   35   TACTICAL                     0               0                                         0               0
         COMMUNICATIONS
         AND PROTECTIVE
         SYSTEM...........
   36   UNIFIED COMMAND              0          20,445                                         0          20,445
         SUITE............
   37   COTS                         0         489,754                                         0         489,754
         COMMUNICATIONS
         EQUIPMENT........
   38   FAMILY OF MED COMM           0               0                                         0               0
         FOR COMBAT
         CASUALTY CARE....
   39   ARMY                         0          60,611                                         0          60,611
         COMMUNICATIONS &
         ELECTRONICS......
        COMM--INTELLIGENCE
         COMM
   40   CI AUTOMATION                0          15,512                                         0          15,512
         ARCHITECTURE-
         INTEL............
   41   DEFENSE MILITARY             0               0                                         0               0
         DECEPTION
         INITIATIVE.......
   42   MULTI-DOMAIN                 0         163,077                                         0         163,077
         INTELLIGENCE.....
        INFORMATION
         SECURITY
   43   INFORMATION SYSTEM           0             337                                         0             337
         SECURITY PROGRAM-
         ISSP.............
   44   COMMUNICATIONS               0         157,400                                         0         157,400
         SECURITY (COMSEC)
   45   DEFENSIVE CYBER              0               0                                         0               0
         OPERATIONS.......
   46   INSIDER THREAT               0               0                                         0               0
         PROGRAM--UNIT
         ACTIVITY MONITO..
   47   BIOMETRIC ENABLING           0              45                                         0              45
         CAPABILITY (BEC).
   48   ARCYBER DEFENSIVE            0               0                                         0               0
         CYBER OPERATIONS.
        COMM--LONG HAUL
         COMMUNICATIONS
   49   BASE SUPPORT                 0          26,446                                         0          26,446
         COMMUNICATIONS...
        COMM--BASE
         COMMUNICATIONS
   50   INFORMATION                  0          75,505                                         0          75,505
         SYSTEMS..........
   51   EMERGENCY                    0          15,956                                         0          15,956
         MANAGEMENT
         MODERNIZATION
         PROGRAM..........
   52   INSTALLATION INFO            0         150,779                                         0         150,779
         INFRASTRUCTURE
         MOD PROGRAM......
        ELECT EQUIP--TACT
         INT REL ACT
         (TIARA)
   56   JTT/CIBS-M........           0           9,221                                         0           9,221
   57   TERRESTRIAL LAYER            0          96,925           0          -32,700            0          64,225
         SYSTEMS (TLS)....
        Terrestrial Layer                                       [0]        [-32,700]
         System Brigade
         Combat Team
         realignment......
   58   DRUG INTERDICTION            0               0                                         0               0
         PROGRAM (DIP)
         (TIARA)..........
   59   DCGS-A-INTEL......           0           4,122                                         0           4,122
   60   JOINT TACTICAL               0               0                                         0               0
         GROUND STATION
         (JTAGS)-INTEL....
   61   TROJAN............           0          39,344                                         0          39,344
   62   MOD OF IN-SVC                0           6,541           0           10,000            0          16,541
         EQUIP (INTEL SPT)
        Prophet Enhanced                                        [0]         [10,000]
         Signals
         Processing kits..
   63   CI AND HUMINT                0           3,899                                         0           3,899
         INTELLIGENCE
         (HUMINT)
         CAPABILIT........
   64   BIOMETRIC TACTICAL           0           2,089                                         0           2,089
         COLLECTION
         DEVICES..........
        ELECT EQUIP--
         ELECTRONIC
         WARFARE (EW)
   65   EW PLANNING &                0          26,327                                         0          26,327
         MANAGEMENT TOOLS
         (EWPMT)..........
   66   AIR VIGILANCE (AV)           0           9,956                                         0           9,956
   67   MULTI-FUNCTION               0          17,004                                         0          17,004
         ELECTRONIC
         WARFARE (MFEW)
         SYST.............
   68   FAMILY OF                    0          13,225                                         0          13,225
         PERSISTENT
         SURVEILLANCE CAP.
   69   COUNTERINTELLIGENC           0          20,951                                         0          20,951
         E/SECURITY
         COUNTERMEASURES..
   70   CI MODERNIZATION..           0             260                                         0             260
        ELECT EQUIP--
         TACTICAL SURV.
         (TAC SURV)
   71   SENTINEL MODS.....           0         180,253                                         0         180,253
   72   NIGHT VISION                 0         377,443           0         -200,500            0         176,943
         DEVICES..........
        Integrated Visual                                       [0]       [-200,500]
         Augmentation
         System...........
   73   SMALL TACTICAL               0          10,864           0            2,195            0          13,059
         OPTICAL RIFLE
         MOUNTED MLRF.....
        MPE Tech Refresh..                                      [0]          [2,195]
   74   INDIRECT FIRE                0          63,122                                         0          63,122
         PROTECTION FAMILY
         OF SYSTEMS.......
   75   FAMILY OF WEAPON             0         207,352                                         0         207,352
         SIGHTS (FWS).....
   76   ENHANCED PORTABLE            0           2,971                                         0           2,971
         INDUCTIVE
         ARTILLERY FUZE SE
   77   FORWARD LOOKING              0          68,504                                         0          68,504
         INFRARED (IFLIR).
   78   COUNTER SMALL                0         280,086           0           65,500            0         345,586
         UNMANNED AERIAL
         SYSTEM (C-SUAS)..
        Army cUAS radars--                                      [0]         [65,500]
         Army UFR.........
   79   JOINT BATTLE                 0         184,610                                         0         184,610
         COMMAND--PLATFORM
         (JBC-P)..........
   80   JOINT EFFECTS                0           9,345                                         0           9,345
         TARGETING SYSTEM
         (JETS)...........
   81   COMPUTER                     0           2,966                                         0           2,966
         BALLISTICS: LHMBC
         XM32.............
   82   MORTAR FIRE                  0           4,660                                         0           4,660
         CONTROL SYSTEM...
   83   MORTAR FIRE                  0           6,098                                         0           6,098
         CONTROL SYSTEMS
         MODIFICATIONS....
   84   COUNTERFIRE RADARS           0          21,250                                         0          21,250
        ELECT EQUIP--
         TACTICAL C2
         SYSTEMS
   85   ARMY COMMAND POST            0          20,039                                         0          20,039
         INTEGRATED
         INFRASTRUCTURE (.
   86   FIRE SUPPORT C2              0          16,240                                         0          16,240
         FAMILY...........
   87   AIR & MSL DEFENSE            0          80,011                                         0          80,011
         PLANNING &
         CONTROL SYS......
   88   IAMD BATTLE                  0         403,028                                         0         403,028
         COMMAND SYSTEM...
   89   AIAMD FAMILY OF              0           2,756                                         0           2,756
         SYSTEMS (FOS)
         COMPONENTS.......
   90   LIFE CYCLE                   0           5,360                                         0           5,360
         SOFTWARE SUPPORT
         (LCSS)...........
   91   NETWORK MANAGEMENT           0          48,994                                         0          48,994
         INITIALIZATION
         AND SERVICE......
   92   GLOBAL COMBAT                0           4,103                                         0           4,103
         SUPPORT SYSTEM-
         ARMY (GCSS-A)....
   93   INTEGRATED                   0           6,512                                         0           6,512
         PERSONNEL AND PAY
         SYSTEM-ARMY (IPP.
   94   MOD OF IN-SVC                0           5,017                                         0           5,017
         EQUIPMENT
         (ENFIRE).........
        ELECT EQUIP--
         AUTOMATION
   95   ARMY TRAINING                0          10,065                                         0          10,065
         MODERNIZATION....
   96   AUTOMATED DATA               0          78,613                                         0          78,613
         PROCESSING EQUIP.
   97   ACCESSIONS                   0           1,303                                         0           1,303
         INFORMATION
         ENVIRONMENT (AIE)
   98   GENERAL FUND                 0               0                                         0               0
         ENTERPRISE
         BUSINESS SYSTEMS
         FAM..............
   99   HIGH PERF                    0          76,327                                         0          76,327
         COMPUTING MOD PGM
         (HPCMP)..........
  100   CONTRACT WRITING             0           1,667                                         0           1,667
         SYSTEM...........
  101   CSS COMMUNICATIONS           0          60,850                                         0          60,850
        ELECT EQUIP--
         SUPPORT
  102   BCT EMERGING                 0               0                                         0               0
         TECHNOLOGIES.....
        CLASSIFIED
         PROGRAMS
 9999   CLASSIFIED                   0           1,817                                         0           1,817
         PROGRAMS.........
        CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE
         EQUIPMENT
  103   FAMILY OF NON-               0               0                                         0               0
         LETHAL EQUIPMENT
         (FNLE)...........
  104   BASE DEFENSE                 0          32,879                                         0          32,879
         SYSTEMS (BDS)....
  105   CBRN DEFENSE......           0          57,408                                         0          57,408
        BRIDGING EQUIPMENT
  106   TACTICAL BRIDGING.           0               0                                         0               0
  107   TACTICAL BRIDGE,             0          97,231                                         0          97,231
         FLOAT-RIBBON.....
  108   BRIDGE                       0               0                                         0               0
         SUPPLEMENTAL SET.
  109   COMMON BRIDGE                0               0                                         0               0
         TRANSPORTER (CBT)
         RECAP............
        ENGINEER (NON-
         CONSTRUCTION)
         EQUIPMENT
  110   HANDHELD STANDOFF            0               0                                         0               0
         MINEFIELD
         DETECTION SYS-HST
  111   ROBOTICS AND                 0          62,469                                         0          62,469
         APPLIQUE SYSTEMS.
  112   RENDER SAFE SETS             0          16,440                                         0          16,440
         KITS OUTFITS.....
  113   FAMILY OF BOATS              0           1,922                                         0           1,922
         AND MOTORS.......
        COMBAT SERVICE
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
  114   HEATERS AND ECU'S.           0          14,355                                         0          14,355
  115   PERSONNEL RECOVERY           0           6,503                                         0           6,503
         SUPPORT SYSTEM
         (PRSS)...........
  116   GROUND SOLDIER               0         141,613                                         0         141,613
         SYSTEM...........
  117   MOBILE SOLDIER               0          23,129                                         0          23,129
         POWER............
  118   FORCE PROVIDER....           0           9,569                                         0           9,569
  119   CARGO AERIAL DEL &           0          46,312                                         0          46,312
         PERSONNEL
         PARACHUTE SYSTEM.
  120   FAMILY OF ENGR               0           9,217                                         0           9,217
         COMBAT AND
         CONSTRUCTION SETS
  121   ITEMS LESS THAN              0               0                                         0               0
         $5M (ENG SPT)....
        PETROLEUM
         EQUIPMENT
  122   QUALITY                      0           2,879                                         0           2,879
         SURVEILLANCE
         EQUIPMENT........
  123   DISTRIBUTION                 0          57,050                                         0          57,050
         SYSTEMS,
         PETROLEUM & WATER
        MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
  124   COMBAT SUPPORT               0          72,157                                         0          72,157
         MEDICAL..........
        MAINTENANCE
         EQUIPMENT
  125   MOBILE MAINTENANCE           0          26,271                                         0          26,271
         EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS
        CONSTRUCTION
         EQUIPMENT
  126   TRACTOR, FULL                0               0                                         0               0
         TRACKED..........
  127   ALL TERRAIN CRANES           0             114           0           15,000            0          15,114
        Family of All                                           [0]         [15,000]
         Terrain Cranes
         Type I...........
  128   HIGH MOBILITY                0          31,663                                         0          31,663
         ENGINEER
         EXCAVATOR (HMEE).
  129   FAMILY OF DIVER              0               0                                         0               0
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
  130   CONST EQUIP ESP...           0           8,925                                         0           8,925
        RAIL FLOAT
         CONTAINERIZATION
         EQUIPMENT
  131   ARMY WATERCRAFT              0          55,459                                         0          55,459
         ESP..............
  132   MANEUVER SUPPORT             0          66,634                                         0          66,634
         VESSEL (MSV).....
  133   ITEMS LESS THAN              0          20,036                                         0          20,036
         $5.0M (FLOAT/
         RAIL)............
        GENERATORS
  134   GENERATORS AND               0          81,540                                         0          81,540
         ASSOCIATED EQUIP.
  135   TACTICAL ELECTRIC            0          12,051                                         0          12,051
         POWER
         RECAPITALIZATION.
        MATERIAL HANDLING
         EQUIPMENT
  136   FAMILY OF                    0           7,849                                         0           7,849
         FORKLIFTS........
        TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  137   COMBAT TRAINING              0          40,686                                         0          40,686
         CENTERS SUPPORT..
  138   TRAINING DEVICES,            0         174,890                                         0         174,890
         NONSYSTEM........
  139   SYNTHETIC TRAINING           0         218,183                                         0         218,183
         ENVIRONMENT (STE)
  140   GAMING TECHNOLOGY            0          10,172                                         0          10,172
         IN SUPPORT OF
         ARMY TRAINING....
        TEST MEASURE AND
         DIG EQUIPMENT
         (TMD)
  141   INTEGRATED FAMILY            0          48,329                                         0          48,329
         OF TEST EQUIPMENT
         (IFTE)...........
  142   TEST EQUIPMENT               0          46,128                                         0          46,128
         MODERNIZATION
         (TEMOD)..........
        OTHER SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT
  143   PHYSICAL SECURITY            0         138,459                                         0         138,459
         SYSTEMS (OPA3)...
  144   BASE LEVEL COMMON            0          29,968                                         0          29,968
         EQUIPMENT........
  145   MODIFICATION OF IN-          0          42,487                                         0          42,487
         SVC EQUIPMENT
         (OPA-3)..........
  146   BUILDING, PRE-FAB,           0          26,980                                         0          26,980
         RELOCATABLE......
  147   SPECIAL EQUIPMENT            0          90,705                                         0          90,705
         FOR TEST AND
         EVALUATION.......
        OPA2
  149   INITIAL SPARES--             0           9,810                                         0           9,810
         C&E..............
        TOTAL OTHER                  0       8,616,524           0         -227,405            0       8,389,119
         PROCUREMENT, ARMY
 
        AIRCRAFT
         PROCUREMENT, NAVY
        COMBAT AIRCRAFT
    1   F/A-18E/F                    0          28,554                                         0          28,554
         (FIGHTER) HORNET.
    2   JOINT STRIKE                13       1,895,033                                        13       1,895,033
         FIGHTER CV.......
    3   JOINT STRIKE                 0         196,634                                         0         196,634
         FIGHTER CV.......
    4   JSF STOVL.........          13       2,078,225                                        13       2,078,225
    5   JSF STOVL.........           0         169,389                                         0         169,389
    6   CH-53K (HEAVY               19       2,068,657           2          250,000           21       2,318,657
         LIFT)............
        Two additional CH-                                      [2]        [250,000]
         53K aircraft--
         USMC UFR.........
    7   CH-53K (HEAVY                0         422,972                                         0         422,972
         LIFT)............
    8   V-22 (MEDIUM LIFT)           0          60,175                                         0          60,175
    9   H-1 UPGRADES (UH-            0           8,701                                         0           8,701
         1Y/AH-1Z)........
   10   P-8A POSEIDON.....           0          12,424                                         0          12,424
   11   E-2D ADV HAWKEYE..           0         197,669           0         -119,990            0          77,679
        E-2D Advanced                                           [0]       [-119,990]
         Hawkeye reduction
        TRAINER AIRCRAFT
   12   MULTI-ENGINE                27         301,303                                        27         301,303
         TRAINING SYSTEM
         (METS)...........
   13   ADVANCED                     0               0                                         0               0
         HELICOPTER
         TRAINING SYSTEM..
        OTHER AIRCRAFT
   14   KC-130J...........           0          33,406                                         0          33,406
   15   KC-130J...........           0               0                                         0               0
   16   MQ-4 TRITON.......           0         159,226                                         0         159,226
   17   MQ-4 TRITON.......           0               0                                         0               0
   18   MQ-8 UAV..........           0               0                                         0               0
   19   STUASL0 UAV.......           0               0                                         0               0
   20   MQ-25.............           3         504,683                                         3         504,683
   21   MQ-25.............           0          51,344                                         0          51,344
   22   MARINE GROUP 5 UAS           0          19,081                                         0          19,081
        MODIFICATION OF
         AIRCRAFT
   23   F-18 A-D UNIQUE...           0          92,765                                         0          92,765
   24   F-18E/F AND EA-18G           0         566,727                                         0         566,727
         MODERNIZATION AND
         SUSTAINM.........
   25   MARINE GROUP 5 UAS           0         112,672                                         0         112,672
         SERIES...........
   26   AEA SYSTEMS.......           0          17,460                                         0          17,460
   27   AV-8 SERIES.......           0           3,584                                         0           3,584
   28   INFRARED SEARCH              0         146,876                                         0         146,876
         AND TRACK (IRST).
   29   ADVERSARY.........           0          49,724                                         0          49,724
   30   F-18 SERIES.......           0         680,613                                         0         680,613
   31   H-53 SERIES.......           0         107,247                                         0         107,247
   32   MH-60 SERIES......           0         108,072                                         0         108,072
   33   H-1 SERIES........           0         153,006                                         0         153,006
   34   EP-3 SERIES.......           0               0                                         0               0
   35   E-2 SERIES........           0         148,060                                         0         148,060
   36   TRAINER A/C SERIES           0          12,415                                         0          12,415
   37   C-130 SERIES......           0         188,119                                         0         188,119
   38   FEWSG.............           0             663                                         0             663
   39   CARGO/TRANSPORT A/           0          13,162                                         0          13,162
         C SERIES.........
   40   E-6 SERIES........           0         142,368           0           42,900            0         185,268
        Accelerate Fund                                         [0]         [42,900]
         NC3
         Recapitalization
         and New
         Transmission
         Pathways--Navy
         UFR..............
   41   EXECUTIVE                    0          69,495                                         0          69,495
         HELICOPTERS
         SERIES...........
   42   T-45 SERIES.......           0         158,800                                         0         158,800
   43   POWER PLANT                  0          16,806                                         0          16,806
         CHANGES..........
   44   JPATS SERIES......           0          24,157                                         0          24,157
   45   AVIATION LIFE                0           3,964                                         0           3,964
         SUPPORT MODS.....
   46   COMMON ECM                   0          52,791                                         0          52,791
         EQUIPMENT........
   47   COMMON AVIONICS              0         139,113                                         0         139,113
         CHANGES..........
   48   COMMON DEFENSIVE             0          10,687                                         0          10,687
         WEAPON SYSTEM....
   49   ID SYSTEMS........           0           7,020                                         0           7,020
   50   P-8 SERIES........           0         307,202                                         0         307,202
   51   MAGTF EW FOR                 0          25,597                                         0          25,597
         AVIATION.........
   52   MQ-8 SERIES.......           0               0                                         0               0
   53   V-22 (TILT/ROTOR             0         235,062           0           90,000            0         325,062
         ACFT) OSPREY.....
        Osprey Drive                                            [0]         [90,000]
         System Safety and
         Health
         Information
         (ODSSHI).........
   54   NEXT GENERATION              0         453,226                                         0         453,226
         JAMMER (NGJ).....
   55   F-35 STOVL SERIES.           0         282,987                                         0         282,987
   56   F-35 CV SERIES....           0         183,924                                         0         183,924
   57   QRC...............           0          26,957                                         0          26,957
   58   MQ-4 SERIES.......           0         122,044                                         0         122,044
   59   RQ-21 SERIES......           0               0                                         0               0
   60   DON OTHER 3 (TTNT)           0               0                                         0               0
   61   DON OTHER 4 (TTNT)           0               0                                         0               0
   62   DON OTHER 6 (TTNT)           0               0                                         0               0
        AIRCRAFT SPARES
         AND REPAIR PARTS
   63   SPARES AND REPAIR            0       2,094,242                                         0       2,094,242
         PARTS............
        AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
         EQUIP &
         FACILITIES
   64   COMMON GROUND                0         572,806                                         0         572,806
         EQUIPMENT........
   65   AIRCRAFT                     0         105,634                                         0         105,634
         INDUSTRIAL
         FACILITIES.......
   66   WAR CONSUMABLES...           0          43,604                                         0          43,604
   67   OTHER PRODUCTION             0          73,307                                         0          73,307
         CHARGES..........
   68   SPECIAL SUPPORT              0         456,816                                         0         456,816
         EQUIPMENT........
        TOTAL AIRCRAFT              75      16,217,250           2          262,910           77      16,480,160
         PROCUREMENT, NAVY
 
        WEAPONS
         PROCUREMENT, NAVY
        BALLISTIC MISSILES
        MODIFICATION OF
         MISSILES
    1   CONVENTIONAL                 0               0                                         0               0
         PROMPT STRIKE....
    2   TRIDENT II MODS...           0       1,793,867                                         0       1,793,867
        SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
         & FACILITIES
    3   MISSILE INDUSTRIAL           0           8,133                                         0           8,133
         FACILITIES.......
        STRATEGIC MISSILES
    4   TOMAHAWK..........           0          32,677           0           35,000            0          67,677
        FY25 Tomahawk                                           [0]         [35,000]
         obsolescence
         fixes............
        TACTICAL MISSILES
    5   AMRAAM............         261         279,626                                       261         279,626
    6   SIDEWINDER........         157          86,023                                       157          86,023
    7   STANDARD MISSILE..         125         627,386           0          372,639          125       1,000,025
        Restore SM-3 IB                                         [0]        [372,639]
         production.......
    8   STANDARD MISSILE..           0         127,830                                         0         127,830
    9   SMALL DIAMETER             280          76,108                                       280          76,108
         BOMB II..........
   10   RAM...............         148         141,021                                       148         141,021
   11   JOINT AIR GROUND           182          76,838                                       182          76,838
         MISSILE (JAGM)...
   12   HELLFIRE..........           0               0                                         0               0
   13   AERIAL TARGETS....           0         182,463                                         0         182,463
   14   OTHER MISSILE                0           3,411                                         0           3,411
         SUPPORT..........
   15   LRASM.............          90         326,435                                        90         326,435
   16   NAVAL STRIKE                12          24,882           0           66,100           12          90,982
         MISSILE (NSM)....
        NSM production                                          [0]         [66,100]
         increase (+21)...
   17   NAVAL STRIKE                 0           4,412                                         0           4,412
         MISSILE (NSM)....
        MODIFICATION OF
         MISSILES
   18   TOMAHAWK MODS.....           0         317,839                                         0         317,839
   19   ESSM..............         369         652,391                                       369         652,391
   20   AARGM-ER..........         157         213,988                                       157         213,988
   21   AARGM-ER..........           0          34,604                                         0          34,604
   22   STANDARD MISSILES            0          75,667                                         0          75,667
         MODS.............
        SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
         & FACILITIES
   23   WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL           0           1,490           0          200,000            0         201,490
         FACILITIES.......
        JPAC supplier base                                      [0]        [100,000]
         investments......
        Munitions supplier                                      [0]        [100,000]
         base program
         (MCEIP) [SRMs,
         ball bearings,
         PCBs, etc].......
   24   INDUSTRIAL                   0               0                                         0               0
         PREPAREDNESS.....
   25   DON PGM TRANSITION           0               0                                         0               0
         SUPPORT..........
        ORDNANCE SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT
   26   ORDNANCE SUPPORT             0         351,488                                         0         351,488
         EQUIPMENT........
        TORPEDOES AND
         RELATED EQUIP
   27   SSTD..............           0           4,317                                         0           4,317
   28   MK-48 TORPEDO.....          79         333,147          41          118,000          120         451,147
        Accelerate Mk-48                                       [41]        [118,000]
         Heavy Weight
         Torpedo (HWT)
         Procurement
         (+41)--Navy UFR..
   29   ASW TARGETS.......           0          30,476                                         0          30,476
        MOD OF TORPEDOES
         AND RELATED EQUIP
   30   MK-54 TORPEDO MODS           0         106,249           0           92,300            0         198,549
        Mk54 production                                         [0]         [92,300]
         increase.........
   31   MK-48 TORPEDO                0          17,363                                         0          17,363
         ADCAP MODS.......
   32   MARITIME MINES....           0         100,065                                         0         100,065
        SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
   33   TORPEDO SUPPORT              0         151,809                                         0         151,809
         EQUIPMENT........
   34   ASW RANGE SUPPORT.           0           4,039                                         0           4,039
        DESTINATION
         TRANSPORTATION
   35   FIRST DESTINATION            0           5,669                                         0           5,669
         TRANSPORTATION...
        GUNS AND GUN
         MOUNTS
   36   SMALL ARMS AND               0          12,513                                         0          12,513
         WEAPONS..........
        MODIFICATION OF
         GUNS AND GUN
         MOUNTS
   37   CIWS MODS.........           0           4,266                                         0           4,266
   38   COAST GUARD                  0          54,794                                         0          54,794
         WEAPONS..........
   39   GUN MOUNT MODS....           0          82,246                                         0          82,246
   40   LCS MODULE WEAPONS          12           2,463                                        12           2,463
   41   AIRBORNE MINE                0          11,635                                         0          11,635
         NEUTRALIZATION
         SYSTEMS..........
        SPARES AND REPAIR
         PARTS
   43   SPARES AND REPAIR            0         240,697           0            3,000            0         243,697
         PARTS............
        Accelerate Mk-48                                        [0]          [3,000]
         Heavy Weight
         Torpedo (HWT)
         Procurement (+41)
        TOTAL WEAPONS            1,872       6,600,327          41          887,039        1,913       7,487,366
         PROCUREMENT, NAVY
 
        PROCUREMENT OF
         AMMO, NAVY & MC
        NAVY AMMUNITION
    1   GENERAL PURPOSE              0          33,161                                         0          33,161
         BOMBS............
    2   JDAM..............       1,460          75,134                                     1,460          75,134
    3   AIRBORNE ROCKETS,            0          58,197           0           65,000            0         123,197
         ALL TYPES........
        FY25 Hydra 70                                           [0]         [65,000]
         minimum sustained
         rate production..
    4   MACHINE GUN                  0          12,501                                         0          12,501
         AMMUNITION.......
    5   PRACTICE BOMBS....           0          56,745           0           14,400            0          71,145
        Additional EM-T                                         [0]         [14,400]
         USMC ground-based
         fires training
         rounds...........
    6   CARTRIDGES & CART            0          73,782                                         0          73,782
         ACTUATED DEVICES.
    7   AIR EXPENDABLE               0          75,416                                         0          75,416
         COUNTERMEASURES..
    8   JATOS.............           0           7,407                                         0           7,407
    9   5 INCH/54 GUN                0          29,990                                         0          29,990
         AMMUNITION.......
   10   INTERMEDIATE                 0          40,089                                         0          40,089
         CALIBER GUN
         AMMUNITION.......
   11   OTHER SHIP GUN               0          41,223                                         0          41,223
         AMMUNITION.......
   12   SMALL ARMS &                 0          47,269                                         0          47,269
         LANDING PARTY
         AMMO.............
   13   PYROTECHNIC AND              0           9,703                                         0           9,703
         DEMOLITION.......
   15   AMMUNITION LESS              0           1,703                                         0           1,703
         THAN $5 MILLION..
   16   EXPEDITIONARY                0         588,005                                         0         588,005
         LOITERING
         MUNITIONS........
        MARINE CORPS
         AMMUNITION
   17   MORTARS...........           0         127,726                                         0         127,726
   18   DIRECT SUPPORT               0          43,769                                         0          43,769
         MUNITIONS........
   19   INFANTRY WEAPONS             0         266,277                                         0         266,277
         AMMUNITION.......
   20   COMBAT SUPPORT               0          21,726                                         0          21,726
         MUNITIONS........
   21   AMMO MODERNIZATION           0          18,211                                         0          18,211
   22   ARTILLERY                    0         114,684                                         0         114,684
         MUNITIONS........
   23   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0           5,165                                         0           5,165
         MILLION..........
        TOTAL PROCUREMENT        1,460       1,747,883           0           79,400        1,460       1,827,283
         OF AMMO, NAVY &
         MC...............
 
        SHIPBUILDING AND
         CONVERSION, NAVY
        FLEET BALLISTIC
         MISSILE SHIPS
    1   COLUMBIA CLASS               0               0                                         0               0
         SUBMARINE........
    1   COLUMBIA CLASS               0       3,341,235                                         0       3,341,235
         SUBMARINE........
    2   COLUMBIA CLASS               0       6,215,939                                         0       6,215,939
         SUBMARINE........
        OTHER WARSHIPS
    3   CARRIER                      0       1,186,873           0           75,000            0       1,261,873
         REPLACEMENT
         PROGRAM..........
        Aircraft carrier                                        [0]         [75,000]
         industrial base..
    4   CVN-81............           0         721,045           0          175,000            0         896,045
        CVN-82 AP.........                                      [0]        [175,000]
    5   VIRGINIA-CLASS               1       3,615,904           0          650,000            1       4,265,904
         SUBMARINE........
        Build 2x Virginia-                                      [0]        [650,000]
         class SSNs per
         year.............
    6   VIRGINIA-CLASS               0       3,720,303           0          480,000            0       4,200,303
         SUBMARINE........
        Incremental                                             [0]        [400,000]
         funding for
         second ship......
        Submarine                                               [0]         [80,000]
         industrial base
         programs.........
    7   CVN REFUELING                1       1,061,143           0         -250,000            1         811,143
         OVERHAULS........
        CVN refueling                                           [0]       [-250,000]
         complex overhaul
         reduction........
    8   CVN REFUELING                0               0                                         0               0
         OVERHAULS........
    9   DDG 1000..........           0          61,100                                         0          61,100
   10   DDG-51............           0         759,563                                         0         759,563
   10   DDG-51............           0         923,808                                         0         923,808
   10   DDG-51............           2       4,725,819           0        1,430,000            2       6,155,819
        3rd DDG in FY25...                                      [0]      [1,430,000]
   11   DDG-51............           0          41,724           0           41,500            0          83,224
        3rd DDG Advance                                         [0]         [41,500]
         Procurement for
         FY26.............
   13   FFG-FRIGATE.......           1       1,170,442           0           50,000            1       1,220,442
        Small surface                                           [0]         [50,000]
         combatant
         shipyard
         infrastructure
         and workforce
         development......
        AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
   14   LPD FLIGHT II.....           1       1,561,963           0        1,000,000            1       2,561,963
        FY25 Navy request                                       [0]      [1,000,000]
         to complete
         amphibious ship
         multi-ship buy...
   15   LPD FLIGHT II.....           0               0                                         0               0
   18   LHA REPLACEMENT...           0               0                                         0               0
   19   LHA REPLACEMENT...           0          61,118                                         0          61,118
   20   EXPEDITIONARY FAST           0               0                                         0               0
         TRANSPORT (EPF)..
   21   MEDIUM LANDING               1         268,068           0         -238,000            1          30,068
         SHIP.............
        Medium Landing                                          [0]       [-238,000]
         Ship lead ship
         reduction........
   21A  MEDIUM-SIZED                 0               0           0          238,000            0         238,000
         LANDING VESSEL...
        Medium-sized                                            [0]        [238,000]
         landing vessel...
        AUXILIARIES, CRAFT
         AND PRIOR YR
         PROGRAM COST
   22   AS SUBMARINE                 0               0                                         0               0
         TENDER...........
   23   TAO FLEET OILER...           0               0           0          398,000            0         398,000
        AP for T-AO Fleet                                       [0]        [398,000]
         Oiler............
   24   TOWING, SALVAGE,             0               0           0           60,000            0          60,000
         AND RESCUE SHIP
         (ATS)............
        Acceleration of T-                                      [0]         [60,000]
         ATS (+1 ship)....
   26   LCU 1700..........           0               0           0           95,000            0          95,000
        LCU second                                              [0]         [95,000]
         shipyard.........
   27   OUTFITTING........           0         674,600                                         0         674,600
   28   SHIP TO SHORE                0               0                                         0               0
         CONNECTOR........
   29   SERVICE CRAFT.....           0          11,426                                         0          11,426
   30   AUXILIARY                    0          76,168                                         0          76,168
         PERSONNEL LIGHTER
   31   LCAC SLEP.........           3          45,087                                         3          45,087
   32   AUXILIARY VESSELS            2         204,939                                         2         204,939
         (USED SEALIFT)...
   33   COMPLETION OF PY             0       1,930,024                                         0       1,930,024
         SHIPBUILDING
         PROGRAMS.........
        DDG-51 cost to                                          [0]       [-225,000]
         complete
         reduction........
        SCN cost to                                             [0]        [225,000]
         complete increase
        TOTAL SHIPBUILDING          12      32,378,291           0        4,204,500           12      36,582,791
         AND CONVERSION,
         NAVY.............
 
        OTHER PROCUREMENT,
         NAVY
        SHIP PROPULSION
         EQUIPMENT
    1   SURFACE POWER                0          20,840                                         0          20,840
         EQUIPMENT........
        GENERATORS
    2   SURFACE COMBATANT            0          82,937                                         0          82,937
         HM&E.............
        NAVIGATION
         EQUIPMENT
    3   OTHER NAVIGATION             0         102,288                                         0         102,288
         EQUIPMENT........
        OTHER SHIPBOARD
         EQUIPMENT
    4   SUB PERISCOPE,               0         294,625                                         0         294,625
         IMAGING AND SUPT
         EQUIP PROG.......
    5   DDG MOD...........           0         861,066                                         0         861,066
    6   FIREFIGHTING                 0          38,521                                         0          38,521
         EQUIPMENT........
    7   COMMAND AND                  0           2,402                                         0           2,402
         CONTROL
         SWITCHBOARD......
    8   LHA/LHD MIDLIFE...           0          81,602                                         0          81,602
    9   LCC 19/20 EXTENDED           0           7,352                                         0           7,352
         SERVICE LIFE
         PROGRAM..........
   10   POLLUTION CONTROL            0          23,440                                         0          23,440
         EQUIPMENT........
   11   SUBMARINE SUPPORT            0         293,766                                         0         293,766
         EQUIPMENT........
   12   VIRGINIA CLASS               0          43,565                                         0          43,565
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
   13   LCS CLASS SUPPORT            0           7,318                                         0           7,318
         EQUIPMENT........
   14   SUBMARINE                    0          30,470                                         0          30,470
         BATTERIES........
   15   LPD CLASS SUPPORT            0          38,115                                         0          38,115
         EQUIPMENT........
   16   DDG 1000 CLASS               0         407,468                                         0         407,468
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
   17   STRATEGIC PLATFORM           0          53,931                                         0          53,931
         SUPPORT EQUIP....
   18   DSSP EQUIPMENT....           0           4,586                                         0           4,586
   19   CG MODERNIZATION..           0               0                                         0               0
   20   LCAC..............           0          11,013                                         0          11,013
   21   UNDERWATER EOD               0          16,650                                         0          16,650
         EQUIPMENT........
   22   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0          66,351                                         0          66,351
         MILLION..........
   23   CHEMICAL WARFARE             0           3,254                                         0           3,254
         DETECTORS........
        REACTOR PLANT
         EQUIPMENT
   24   SHIP MAINTENANCE,            0       2,392,190                                         0       2,392,190
         REPAIR AND
         MODERNIZATION....
   25   REACTOR POWER                0               0                                         0               0
         UNITS............
   26   REACTOR COMPONENTS           0         445,974                                         0         445,974
        OCEAN ENGINEERING
   27   DIVING AND SALVAGE           0          17,499                                         0          17,499
         EQUIPMENT........
        SMALL BOATS
   28   STANDARD BOATS....           0         400,892                                         0         400,892
        PRODUCTION
         FACILITIES
         EQUIPMENT
   29   OPERATING FORCES             0         237,036                                         0         237,036
         IPE..............
        OTHER SHIP SUPPORT
   30   LCS COMMON MISSION           0          56,105                                         0          56,105
         MODULES EQUIPMENT
   31   LCS MCM MISSION              0         118,247                                         0         118,247
         MODULES..........
   32   LCS ASW MISSION              0               0                                         0               0
         MODULES..........
   33   LCS SUW MISSION              0          11,101                                         0          11,101
         MODULES..........
   34   LCS IN-SERVICE               0         205,571                                         0         205,571
         MODERNIZATION....
   35   SMALL & MEDIUM UUV           0          48,780           0           11,900            0          60,680
        Accelerate Subsea                                       [0]         [11,900]
         and Seabed
         Warfare (SSW)
         ROV--Navy UFR....
        LOGISTIC SUPPORT
   36   LSD MIDLIFE &                0          56,667                                         0          56,667
         MODERNIZATION....
        SHIP SONARS
   37   SPQ-9B RADAR......           0           7,402                                         0           7,402
   38   AN/SQQ-89 SURF ASW           0         134,637                                         0         134,637
         COMBAT SYSTEM....
   39   SSN ACOUSTIC                 0         502,115                                         0         502,115
         EQUIPMENT........
   40   UNDERSEA WARFARE             0          16,731                                         0          16,731
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
        ASW ELECTRONIC
         EQUIPMENT
   41   SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC           0          55,484                                         0          55,484
         WARFARE SYSTEM...
   42   SSTD..............           0           9,647                                         0           9,647
   43   FIXED SURVEILLANCE           0         405,854           0           23,000            0         428,854
         SYSTEM...........
        Persistent                                              [0]         [23,000]
         Targeting for
         Undersea.........
   44   SURTASS...........           0          45,975                                         0          45,975
        ELECTRONIC WARFARE
         EQUIPMENT
   45   AN/SLQ-32.........           0         184,349                                         0         184,349
        RECONNAISSANCE
         EQUIPMENT
   46   SHIPBOARD IW                 0         362,099                                         0         362,099
         EXPLOIT..........
   47   AUTOMATED                    0           4,680                                         0           4,680
         IDENTIFICATION
         SYSTEM (AIS).....
        OTHER SHIP
         ELECTRONIC
         EQUIPMENT
   48   COOPERATIVE                  0          26,644                                         0          26,644
         ENGAGEMENT
         CAPABILITY.......
   49   NAVAL TACTICAL               0          13,614                                         0          13,614
         COMMAND SUPPORT
         SYSTEM (NTCSS)...
   50   ATDLS.............           0          68,458                                         0          68,458
   51   NAVY COMMAND AND             0           3,645                                         0           3,645
         CONTROL SYSTEM
         (NCCS)...........
   52   MINESWEEPING                 0          16,812                                         0          16,812
         SYSTEM
         REPLACEMENT......
   53   NAVSTAR GPS                  0          41,458                                         0          41,458
         RECEIVERS (SPACE)
   54   AMERICAN FORCES              0           3,803                                         0           3,803
         RADIO AND TV
         SERVICE..........
   55   STRATEGIC PLATFORM           0               0                                         0               0
         SUPPORT EQUIP....
        AVIATION
         ELECTRONIC
         EQUIPMENT
   56   ASHORE ATC                   0          90,586                                         0          90,586
         EQUIPMENT........
   57   AFLOAT ATC                   0          75,508                                         0          75,508
         EQUIPMENT........
   58   ID SYSTEMS........           0          59,602                                         0          59,602
   59   JOINT PRECISION              0           7,287                                         0           7,287
         APPROACH AND
         LANDING SYSTEM (.
   60   NAVAL MISSION                0          46,106                                         0          46,106
         PLANNING SYSTEMS.
        OTHER SHORE
         ELECTRONIC
         EQUIPMENT
   61   MARITIME                     0           7,809                                         0           7,809
         INTEGRATED
         BROADCAST SYSTEM.
   62   TACTICAL/MOBILE              0          65,113                                         0          65,113
         C4I SYSTEMS......
   63   DCGS-N............           0          16,946                                         0          16,946
   64   CANES.............           0         440,207                                         0         440,207
   65   RADIAC............           0          38,688                                         0          38,688
   66   CANES-INTELL......           0          50,654                                         0          50,654
   67   GPETE.............           0          32,005                                         0          32,005
   68   MASF..............           0          24,361                                         0          24,361
   69   INTEG COMBAT                 0           6,709                                         0           6,709
         SYSTEM TEST
         FACILITY.........
   70   EMI CONTROL                  0           4,081                                         0           4,081
         INSTRUMENTATION..
   71   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0               0                                         0               0
         MILLION..........
   72   IN-SERVICE RADARS            0         228,910                                         0         228,910
         AND SENSORS......
        SHIPBOARD
         COMMUNICATIONS
   73   BATTLE FORCE                 0         104,119                                         0         104,119
         TACTICAL NETWORK.
   74   SHIPBOARD TACTICAL           0          24,602                                         0          24,602
         COMMUNICATIONS...
   75   SHIP                         0         103,546           0            1,500            0         105,046
         COMMUNICATIONS
         AUTOMATION.......
        Accelerate Fund                                         [0]          [1,500]
         NC3
         Recapitalization
         and New
         Transmission
         Pathways--Navy
         UFR..............
   76   COMMUNICATIONS               0           9,209                                         0           9,209
         ITEMS UNDER $5M..
        SUBMARINE
         COMMUNICATIONS
   77   SUBMARINE                    0         136,846           0           10,700            0         147,546
         BROADCAST SUPPORT
        Accelerate Fund                                         [0]         [10,700]
         NC3
         Recapitalization
         and New
         Transmission
         Pathways--Navy
         UFR..............
   78   SUBMARINE                    0          68,334           0            5,500            0          73,834
         COMMUNICATION
         EQUIPMENT........
        Accelerate Fund                                         [0]          [5,500]
         NC3
         Recapitalization
         and New
         Transmission
         Pathways--Navy
         UFR..............
        SATELLITE
         COMMUNICATIONS
   79   SATELLITE                    0          59,745                                         0          59,745
         COMMUNICATIONS
         SYSTEMS..........
   80   NAVY MULTIBAND               0         163,071                                         0         163,071
         TERMINAL (NMT)...
        SHORE
         COMMUNICATIONS
   81   JOINT                        0           4,551                                         0           4,551
         COMMUNICATIONS
         SUPPORT ELEMENT
         (JCSE)...........
        CRYPTOGRAPHIC
         EQUIPMENT
   82   INFO SYSTEMS                 0         162,008                                         0         162,008
         SECURITY PROGRAM
         (ISSP)...........
   83   MIO INTEL                    0           1,100                                         0           1,100
         EXPLOITATION TEAM
        CRYPTOLOGIC
         EQUIPMENT
   84   CRYPTOLOGIC                  0          15,506                                         0          15,506
         COMMUNICATIONS
         EQUIP............
        OTHER ELECTRONIC
         SUPPORT
   85   1695-1710 MHZ                0               0                                         0               0
         PORTAL (NAVY)....
   86   NAVY METOC-4......           0               0                                         0               0
   87   DON TRR-1 (AFLOAT)           0               0                                         0               0
   88   DON ROBOTICS......           0               0                                         0               0
   89   DON UAS VIDEO 5              0               0                                         0               0
         (AFLOAT).........
   90   USN ASHORE/                  0               0                                         0               0
         SHIPBOARD CONOPS
         VERIFICATION AND.
   91   USN (SESEF) TEST             0               0                                         0               0
         RANGES...........
   92   USN TRAINING                 0               0                                         0               0
         RANGES--CODIFY
         CONOPS/TTPS......
   93   USN TRAINING                 0               0                                         0               0
         RANGES--SPECTRUM
         SENSING..........
   94   USN EME SENSING              0               0                                         0               0
         AND MONITORING...
   95   COAST GUARD                  0          58,213                                         0          58,213
         EQUIPMENT........
        SONOBUOYS
   97   SONOBUOYS--ALL               0         323,441                                         0         323,441
         TYPES............
        AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT
   98   MINOTAUR..........           0           5,431                                         0           5,431
   99   WEAPONS RANGE                0         138,062                                         0         138,062
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
  100   AIRCRAFT SUPPORT             0         121,108                                         0         121,108
         EQUIPMENT........
  101   ADVANCED ARRESTING           0           2,244                                         0           2,244
         GEAR (AAG).......
  102   ELECTROMAGNETIC              0          14,702                                         0          14,702
         AIRCRAFT LAUNCH
         SYSTEM (EMALS....
  103   METEOROLOGICAL               0          17,982                                         0          17,982
         EQUIPMENT........
  104   AIRBORNE MCM......           0          10,643                                         0          10,643
  105   LAMPS EQUIPMENT...           0               0                                         0               0
  106   AVIATION SUPPORT             0         110,993                                         0         110,993
         EQUIPMENT........
  107   UMCS-UNMAN CARRIER           0         130,050                                         0         130,050
         AVIATION(UCA)MISS
         ION CNTRL........
  108   ARCHITECT & CAP              0               0                                         0               0
         FOR AUTONOMY IN
         NAV ENTER (AR....
        SHIP GUN SYSTEM
         EQUIPMENT
  109   SHIP GUN SYSTEMS             0           6,416                                         0           6,416
         EQUIPMENT........
        SHIP MISSILE
         SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT
  110   HARPOON SUPPORT              0             226                                         0             226
         EQUIPMENT........
  111   SHIP MISSILE                 0         381,473                                         0         381,473
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
  112   TOMAHAWK SUPPORT             0          98,921                                         0          98,921
         EQUIPMENT........
        FBM SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT
  113   STRATEGIC MISSILE            0         325,236                                         0         325,236
         SYSTEMS EQUIP....
        ASW SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT
  114   SSN COMBAT CONTROL           0         157,609                                         0         157,609
         SYSTEMS..........
  115   ASW SUPPORT                  0          25,362                                         0          25,362
         EQUIPMENT........
        OTHER ORDNANCE
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
  116   EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE           0          26,725                                         0          26,725
         DISPOSAL EQUIP...
  117   DIRECTED ENERGY              0           3,817           0           45,000            0          48,817
         SYSTEMS..........
        HELIOS Long Lead                                        [0]         [45,000]
         Procurement......
  118   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0           3,193                                         0           3,193
         MILLION..........
        OTHER EXPENDABLE
         ORDNANCE
  119   ANTI-SHIP MISSILE            0          95,557           0            1,700            0          97,257
         DECOY SYSTEM.....
        Accelerate Long                                         [0]          [1,700]
         Endurance
         Electronic Decoy
         (LEED)--Navy UFR.
  120   SUBMARINE TRAINING           0          80,248                                         0          80,248
         DEVICE MODS......
  121   SURFACE TRAINING             0         179,974                                         0         179,974
         EQUIPMENT........
        CIVIL ENGINEERING
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
  122   PASSENGER CARRYING           0           3,751                                         0           3,751
         VEHICLES.........
  123   GENERAL PURPOSE              0           5,795                                         0           5,795
         TRUCKS...........
  124   CONSTRUCTION &               0          80,260                                         0          80,260
         MAINTENANCE EQUIP
  125   FIRE FIGHTING                0          26,199                                         0          26,199
         EQUIPMENT........
  126   TACTICAL VEHICLES.           0          50,878                                         0          50,878
  127   AMPHIBIOUS                   0           6,454                                         0           6,454
         EQUIPMENT........
  128   POLLUTION CONTROL            0           3,924                                         0           3,924
         EQUIPMENT........
  129   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0         103,014                                         0         103,014
         MILLION..........
  130   PHYSICAL SECURITY            0           1,301                                         0           1,301
         VEHICLES.........
        SUPPLY SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT
  131   SUPPLY EQUIPMENT..           0          56,585                                         0          56,585
  132   FIRST DESTINATION            0           5,863                                         0           5,863
         TRANSPORTATION...
  133   SPECIAL PURPOSE              0         954,467                                         0         954,467
         SUPPLY SYSTEMS...
        TRAINING DEVICES
  134   TRAINING SUPPORT             0           5,341                                         0           5,341
         EQUIPMENT........
  135   TRAINING AND                 0          75,626                                         0          75,626
         EDUCATION
         EQUIPMENT........
        COMMAND SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT
  136   COMMAND SUPPORT              0          29,698                                         0          29,698
         EQUIPMENT........
  137   MEDICAL SUPPORT              0          10,122                                         0          10,122
         EQUIPMENT........
  139   NAVAL MIP SUPPORT            0           6,590                                         0           6,590
         EQUIPMENT........
  140   OPERATING FORCES             0          17,056                                         0          17,056
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
  141   C4ISR EQUIPMENT...           0          33,606                                         0          33,606
  142   ENVIRONMENTAL                0          47,499                                         0          47,499
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
  143   PHYSICAL SECURITY            0         129,484                                         0         129,484
         EQUIPMENT........
  144   ENTERPRISE                   0          42,026                                         0          42,026
         INFORMATION
         TECHNOLOGY.......
        OTHER
  149   NEXT GENERATION              0         130,100                                         0         130,100
         ENTERPRISE
         SERVICE..........
  150   CYBERSPACE                   0           2,195                                         0           2,195
         ACTIVITIES.......
  151   CYBER MISSION                0               0                                         0               0
         FORCES...........
        CLASSIFIED
         PROGRAMS
 9999   CLASSIFIED                   0          16,134                                         0          16,134
         PROGRAMS.........
        SPARES AND REPAIR
         PARTS
  152   SPARES AND REPAIR            0         705,144                                         0         705,144
         PARTS............
  153   VIRGINIA CLASS               0         578,277                                         0         578,277
         (VACL) SPARES AND
         REPAIR PARTS.....
        TOTAL OTHER                  0      15,877,253           0           99,300            0      15,976,553
         PROCUREMENT, NAVY
 
        PROCUREMENT,
         MARINE CORPS
        TRACKED COMBAT
         VEHICLES
    1   AAV7A1 PIP........           0           2,773                                         0           2,773
    2   AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT          104         810,276                                       104         810,276
         VEHICLE FAMILY OF
         VEHICLES.........
    3   LAV PIP...........           0             761                                         0             761
        ARTILLERY AND
         OTHER WEAPONS
    4   155MM LIGHTWEIGHT            0           1,823                                         0           1,823
         TOWED HOWITZER...
    5   ARTILLERY WEAPONS            0         139,477                                         0         139,477
         SYSTEM...........
    6   WEAPONS AND COMBAT           0          18,481           0            7,150            0          25,631
         VEHICLES UNDER $5
         MILLION..........
        Marine Corps                                            [0]          [7,150]
         realignment--redu
         cible height
         gunner protection
         kits.............
        GUIDED MISSILES
    7   TOMAHAWK..........          22         115,232                                        22         115,232
    8   NAVAL STRIKE                90         144,682                                        90         144,682
         MISSILE (NSM)....
    9   NAVAL STRIKE                 0          30,087                                         0          30,087
         MISSILE (NSM)....
   10   GROUND BASED AIR             0         369,296                                         0         369,296
         DEFENSE..........
   11   ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-        123          61,563                                       123          61,563
         JAVELIN..........
   12   FAMILY ANTI-ARMOR            0           9,521                                         0           9,521
         WEAPON SYSTEMS
         (FOAAWS).........
   13   ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-          0           1,868                                         0           1,868
         TOW..............
   14   GUIDED MLRS ROCKET           6           1,584                                         6           1,584
         (GMLRS)..........
        COMMAND AND
         CONTROL SYSTEMS
   15   COMMON AVIATION              0          84,764                                         0          84,764
         COMMAND AND
         CONTROL SYSTEM (C
        REPAIR AND TEST
         EQUIPMENT
   16   REPAIR AND TEST              0          71,023           0           10,000            0          81,023
         EQUIPMENT........
        Goalkeeper Long                                         [0]         [10,000]
         Lead.............
        OTHER SUPPORT
         (TEL)
   17   MODIFICATION KITS.           0           1,559                                         0           1,559
        COMMAND AND
         CONTROL SYSTEM
         (NON-TEL)
   18   ITEMS UNDER $5               0         221,212                                         0         221,212
         MILLION (COMM &
         ELEC)............
   19   AIR OPERATIONS C2            0          20,385                                         0          20,385
         SYSTEMS..........
        RADAR + EQUIPMENT
         (NON-TEL)
   20   GROUND/AIR TASK              0          71,941                                         0          71,941
         ORIENTED RADAR (G/
         ATOR)............
        INTELL/COMM
         EQUIPMENT (NON-
         TEL)
   21   ELECTRO MAGNETIC             0         182,465           0         -182,465            0               0
         SPECTRUM
         OPERATIONS (EMSO)
        Marine Corps                                            [0]       [-182,465]
         realignment......
   22   GCSS-MC...........           0           3,282                                         0           3,282
   23   FIRE SUPPORT                 0          56,710                                         0          56,710
         SYSTEM...........
   24   INTELLIGENCE                 0         128,804                                         0         128,804
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
   26   UNMANNED AIR                 0          59,077                                         0          59,077
         SYSTEMS (INTEL)..
   27   DCGS-MC...........           0          81,507                                         0          81,507
   28   UAS PAYLOADS......           0          17,232                                         0          17,232
        OTHER SUPPORT (NON-
         TEL)
   31   EXPEDITIONARY                0          15,042                                         0          15,042
         SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
   32   MARINE CORPS                 0         283,983           0           20,000            0         303,983
         ENTERPRISE
         NETWORK (MCEN)...
        Expansion of                                            [0]         [20,000]
         secure 5G Open
         RAN..............
   33   COMMON COMPUTER              0          25,793                                         0          25,793
         RESOURCES........
   34   COMMAND POST                 0          59,113                                         0          59,113
         SYSTEMS..........
   35   RADIO SYSTEMS.....           0         258,818                                         0         258,818
   36   COMM SWITCHING &             0          39,390                                         0          39,390
         CONTROL SYSTEMS..
   37   COMM & ELEC                  0          21,015                                         0          21,015
         INFRASTRUCTURE
         SUPPORT..........
   38   CYBERSPACE                   0          19,245                                         0          19,245
         ACTIVITIES.......
   39   CYBER MISSION                0               0                                         0               0
         FORCES...........
   40   UNMANNED                     0          16,305                                         0          16,305
         EXPEDITIONARY
         SYSTEMS..........
   41   DON UAS VIDEO 5...           0               0                                         0               0
        CLASSIFIED
         PROGRAMS
 9999   CLASSIFIED                   0           3,266                                         0           3,266
         PROGRAMS.........
        ADMINISTRATIVE
         VEHICLES
   42   COMMERCIAL CARGO             0          26,800                                         0          26,800
         VEHICLES.........
        TACTICAL VEHICLES
   43   MOTOR TRANSPORT              0          17,304                                         0          17,304
         MODIFICATIONS....
   44   JOINT LIGHT                672         340,542           0         -101,700          672         238,842
         TACTICAL VEHICLE.
        Joint Light                                             [0]       [-101,700]
         Tactical Vehicle
         reduction........
   45   TRAILERS..........           0          27,440                                         0          27,440
        ENGINEER AND OTHER
         EQUIPMENT
   46   TACTICAL FUEL                0          29,252                                         0          29,252
         SYSTEMS..........
   47   POWER EQUIPMENT              0          23,411                                         0          23,411
         ASSORTED.........
   48   AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT           0          11,366                                         0          11,366
         EQUIPMENT........
   49   EOD SYSTEMS.......           0          30,166                                         0          30,166
        MATERIALS HANDLING
         EQUIPMENT
   50   PHYSICAL SECURITY            0          56,749                                         0          56,749
         EQUIPMENT........
        GENERAL PROPERTY
   51   FIELD MEDICAL                0          23,651           0           12,000            0          35,651
         EQUIPMENT........
        Medical Equipment                                       [0]         [12,000]
         Modernization--US
         MC UFR...........
   52   TRAINING DEVICES..           0         105,448                                         0         105,448
   53   FAMILY OF                    0          29,168                                         0          29,168
         CONSTRUCTION
         EQUIPMENT........
   54   ULTRA-LIGHT                  0          17,954                                         0          17,954
         TACTICAL VEHICLE
         (ULTV)...........
        OTHER SUPPORT
   55   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0          26,508                                         0          26,508
         MILLION..........
        SPARES AND REPAIR
         PARTS
   56   SPARES AND REPAIR            0          28,749                                         0          28,749
         PARTS............
        TOTAL PROCUREMENT,       1,017       4,243,863           0         -235,015        1,017       4,008,848
         MARINE CORPS.....
 
        AIRCRAFT
         PROCUREMENT, AIR
         FORCE
        STRATEGIC
         OFFENSIVE
    1   B-21 RAIDER.......           0       1,956,668           0          201,500            0       2,158,168
        Program increase..                                      [0]        [201,500]
    2   B-21 RAIDER.......           0         721,600                                         0         721,600
        TACTICAL FORCES
    3   F-35..............          42       4,474,156                                        42       4,474,156
    4   F-35..............           0         482,584                                         0         482,584
    5   F-15EX............          18       1,808,472           6          690,000           24       2,498,472
        Procure 6 x F-15                                        [6]        [690,000]
         EX Aircraft--NGB
         UFR..............
    6   F-15EX............           0               0                                         0               0
        TACTICAL AIRLIFT
    7   KC-46A MDAP.......          15       2,854,748                                        15       2,854,748
        OTHER AIRLIFT
    8   C-130J............           0           2,405           2          290,000            2         292,405
        Additional LC-130J                                      [2]        [290,000]
    9   MC-130J...........           0               0                                         0               0
        UPT TRAINERS
   10   ADVANCED PILOT               7         235,207                                         7         235,207
         TRAINING T-7A....
        HELICOPTERS
   11   MH-139A...........           8         294,095                                         8         294,095
   12   COMBAT RESCUE                0         162,685           5          210,000            5         372,685
         HELICOPTER.......
        Additional HH-60W                                       [5]        [210,000]
         procurement......
        MISSION SUPPORT
         AIRCRAFT
   13   C-40 FLEET                   1         328,689          -1         -318,700            0           9,989
         EXPANSION........
        C-40 Fleet                                             [-1]       [-318,700]
         Expansion
         reductions.......
   14   CIVIL AIR PATROL A/          0           3,086                                         0           3,086
         C................
        OTHER AIRCRAFT
   15   PALE ALE..........           0               0                                         0               0
   16   TARGET DRONES.....          20          37,581                                        20          37,581
   17   ULTRA.............           4          35,274                                         4          35,274
   18   COMPASS CALL......           0               0                                         0               0
   19   E-11 BACN/HAG.....           0               0                                         0               0
   20   MQ-9..............           0               0                                         0               0
   21   RQ-20B PUMA.......           6          11,283                                         6          11,283
   21A  E-7...............           0               0           0          400,000            0         400,000
        E-7 acceleration..                                      [0]        [400,000]
        STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT
   22   B-2A..............           0          63,932                                         0          63,932
   23   B-1B..............           0          13,406                                         0          13,406
   24   B-52..............           0         194,832           0         -105,500            0          89,332
        B-52 modification                                       [0]          [4,500]
         to nuclear-
         capable..........
        B-52 radar                                              [0]       [-110,000]
         modernization
         reduction........
   25   LARGE AIRCRAFT               0          52,117                                         0          52,117
         INFRARED
         COUNTERMEASURES..
        TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
   26   A-10..............           0               0                                         0               0
   27   E-11 BACN/HAG.....           0          82,939                                         0          82,939
   28   F-15..............           0          45,829           0          126,298            0         172,127
        Prevent retirement                                      [0]        [126,298]
         of F-15Es........
   29   F-16..............           0         217,235                                         0         217,235
   30   F-22A.............           0         861,125                                         0         861,125
   31   F-35 MODIFICATIONS           0         549,657                                         0         549,657
   32   F-15 EPAW.........           0         271,970                                         0         271,970
   33   KC-46A MDAP.......           0          24,954                                         0          24,954
        AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT
   34   C-5...............           0          45,445                                         0          45,445
   35   C-17A.............           0         103,306                                         0         103,306
   36   C-32A.............           0           6,422                                         0           6,422
   37   C-37A.............           0           9,146                                         0           9,146
        TRAINER AIRCRAFT
   38   GLIDER MODS.......           0           2,679                                         0           2,679
   39   T-6...............           0         130,281                                         0         130,281
   40   T-1...............           0           2,205                                         0           2,205
   41   T-38..............           0         115,486                                         0         115,486
        OTHER AIRCRAFT
   42   SPECTRUM                     0               0                                         0               0
         RELOCATION FUND..
   43   U-2 MODS..........           0          69,806                                         0          69,806
   44   KC-10A (ATCA).....           0               0                                         0               0
   45   C-12..............           0               0                                         0               0
   46   C-21..............           0               0                                         0               0
   47   VC-25A MOD........           0          11,388                                         0          11,388
   48   C-40..............           0           7,114                                         0           7,114
   49   C-130.............           0         102,519                                         0         102,519
   50   C-130J MODS.......           0         206,904                                         0         206,904
   51   C-135.............           0         146,564                                         0         146,564
   52   COMPASS CALL......           0          94,654                                         0          94,654
   53   COMBAT FLIGHT                0               0                                         0               0
         INSPECTION--CFIN.
   54   RC-135............           0         222,966                                         0         222,966
   55   E-3...............           0          68,192                                         0          68,192
   56   E-4...............           0          28,728                                         0          28,728
   57   H-1...............           0           2,097                                         0           2,097
   58   MH-139A MOD.......           0           5,010                                         0           5,010
   59   H-60..............           0           2,035                                         0           2,035
   60   HH60W                        0          28,911                                         0          28,911
         MODIFICATIONS....
   61   RQ-4 MODS.........           0               0                                         0               0
   62   HC/MC-130                    0         213,284                                         0         213,284
         MODIFICATIONS....
   63   OTHER AIRCRAFT....           0          55,122                                         0          55,122
   64   OTHER AIRCRAFT....           0           5,216                                         0           5,216
   65   MQ-9 MODS.........           0          12,351                                         0          12,351
   66   SENIOR LEADER C3             0          25,001                                         0          25,001
         SYSTEM--AIRCRAFT.
   67   CV-22 MODS........           0          42,795                                         0          42,795
        AIRCRAFT SPARES
         AND REPAIR PARTS
   68   INITIAL SPARES/              0         936,212           0           98,319            0       1,034,531
         REPAIR PARTS.....
        C-40 Fleet                                              [0]        [-10,000]
         Expansion
         reductions.......
        Fighter Force Re-                                       [0]        [108,319]
         Optimization
         (+208 PMAI a/c)--
         AF UFR...........
        COMMON SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT
   69   AIRCRAFT                     0         162,813           0           35,881            0         198,694
         REPLACEMENT
         SUPPORT EQUIP....
        Fighter Force Re-                                       [0]         [35,881]
         Optimization
         (+208 PMAI a/c)--
         AF UFR...........
        POST PRODUCTION
         SUPPORT
   70   OTHER PRODUCTION             0          15,031                                         0          15,031
         CHARGES..........
   71   OPERATIONAL                  0               0                                         0               0
         SUPPORT AIRCRAFT
         POST-PRODUCTION..
   72   B-2A..............           0           1,885                                         0           1,885
   73   B-2B..............           0          15,709                                         0          15,709
   74   B-52..............           0               0                                         0               0
   75   C-5...............           0               0                                         0               0
   76   CV-22 POST                   0          12,025                                         0          12,025
         PRODUCTION
         SUPPORT..........
   77   MC-130J...........           0               0                                         0               0
   78   F-15..............           0               0                                         0               0
   79   F-16..............           0          11,501                                         0          11,501
   80   F-16..............           0             867                                         0             867
   81   F-22A.............           0               0                                         0               0
   82   HC/MC-130                    0          18,604                                         0          18,604
         MODIFICATIONS....
   83   MQ-9 POST PROD....           0               0                                         0               0
   84   RQ-4 POST                    0               0                                         0               0
         PRODUCTION
         CHARGES..........
        INDUSTRIAL
         PREPAREDNESS
   85   INDUSTRIAL                   0          20,004                                         0          20,004
         RESPONSIVENESS...
        WAR CONSUMABLES
   86   WAR CONSUMABLES...           0          25,908                                         0          25,908
        OTHER PRODUCTION
         CHARGES
   87   OTHER PRODUCTION             0       1,006,272           0          498,600            0       1,504,872
         CHARGES..........
        Classified                                              [0]        [498,600]
         adjustment.......
   92   F-15EX............           0          40,084                                         0          40,084
        CLASSIFIED
         PROGRAMS
 9999   CLASSIFIED                   0          16,359                                         0          16,359
         PROGRAMS.........
        TOTAL AIRCRAFT             121      19,835,430          12        2,126,398          133      21,961,828
         PROCUREMENT, AIR
         FORCE............
 
        MISSILE
         PROCUREMENT, AIR
         FORCE
        MISSILE
         REPLACEMENT
         EQUIPMENT--BALLIS
         TIC
    1   MISSILE                      0          37,333                                         0          37,333
         REPLACEMENT EQ-
         BALLISTIC........
        BALLISTIC MISSILES
    2   GROUND BASED                 0               0                                         0               0
         STRATEGIC
         DETERRENT........
    3   MK21A REENTRY                0          26,156                                         0          26,156
         VEHICLE..........
        STRATEGIC
        TACTICAL
    4   LONG RANGE STAND-            0          70,335                                         0          70,335
         OFF WEAPON.......
    5   LONG RANGE STAND-            0         140,000                                         0         140,000
         OFF WEAPON.......
    6   REPLAC EQUIP & WAR           0           6,533                                         0           6,533
         CONSUMABLES......
    7   JOINT AIR-SURFACE          550         825,051         260          336,400          810       1,161,451
         STANDOFF MISSILE.
        JASSM max                                             [260]        [336,400]
         production (+260)
    8   JOINT AIR-SURFACE            0               0                                         0               0
         STANDOFF MISSILE.
    9   JOINT STRIKE                50         165,909          34           94,000           84         259,909
         MISSILE..........
        FY25 JSM max                                           [34]         [94,000]
         executable
         production (+34)--
         INDOPACOM UFR....
   10   LRASM0............         115         354,100          35          255,000          150         609,100
        FY25 LRASM/JASSM                                        [0]        [150,000]
         sub-tier supplier
         expansion........
        LRASM max                                              [35]        [105,000]
         production (+35)--
         INDOPACOM UFR....
   11   LRASM0............           0               0                                         0               0
   12   SIDEWINDER (AIM-           147         107,101                                       147         107,101
         9X)..............
   13   AMRAAM............         462         447,373           0           50,000          462         497,373
        AIM-120D AMRAAM                                         [0]         [50,000]
         for D3 DMS.......
   14   AMRAAM............           0               0                                         0               0
   15   PREDATOR HELLFIRE            0               0                                         0               0
         MISSILE..........
   16   SMALL DIAMETER             604          42,257           0           60,000          604         102,257
         BOMB.............
        SDB I.............                                      [0]         [60,000]
   17   SMALL DIAMETER             868         328,382           0          103,477          868         431,859
         BOMB II..........
        SDB II--Marine                                          [0]        [103,477]
         Corps UFR........
   18   STAND-IN ATTACK            128         173,421                                       128         173,421
         WEAPON (SIAW)....
        INDUSTRIAL
         FACILITIES
   19   INDUSTRIAL                   0             913           0          200,000            0         200,913
         PREPAREDNESS/POL
         PREVENTION.......
        JPAC supplier base                                      [0]        [100,000]
         investments......
        Munitions supplier                                      [0]        [100,000]
         base program
         (MCEIP) [SRMs,
         ball bearings,
         PCBs, etc].......
        CLASS IV
   20   ICBM FUZE MOD.....           0         104,039                                         0         104,039
   21   ICBM FUZE MOD.....           0          40,336                                         0          40,336
   22   MM III                       0          24,212                                         0          24,212
         MODIFICATIONS....
   23   AIR LAUNCH CRUISE            0          34,019                                         0          34,019
         MISSILE (ALCM)...
        MISSILE SPARES AND
         REPAIR PARTS
   24   MSL SPRS/REPAIR              0           6,956                                         0           6,956
         PARTS (INITIAL)..
   25   MSL SPRS/REPAIR              0         103,543                                         0         103,543
         PARTS (REPLEN)...
        SPECIAL PROGRAMS
   28   SPECIAL UPDATE               0         628,436                                         0         628,436
         PROGRAMS.........
        CLASSIFIED
         PROGRAMS
 9999   CLASSIFIED                   0         707,204                                         0         707,204
         PROGRAMS.........
        TOTAL MISSILE            2,924       4,373,609         329        1,098,877        3,253       5,472,486
         PROCUREMENT, AIR
         FORCE............
 
        PROCUREMENT OF
         AMMUNITION, AIR
         FORCE
        ROCKETS
    1   ROCKETS...........           0               0                                         0               0
        CARTRIDGES
    2   CARTRIDGES........           0         123,034                                         0         123,034
        BOMBS
    3   GENERAL PURPOSE              0         144,725                                         0         144,725
         BOMBS............
    4   MASSIVE ORDNANCE             0           8,566                                         0           8,566
         PENETRATOR (MOP).
    5   JOINT DIRECT             1,500         125,268           0          107,333        1,500         232,601
         ATTACK MUNITION..
        JDAM increase.....                                      [0]        [107,333]
    6   B-61..............           0               0                                         0               0
    7   B61-12 TRAINER....           0          11,665                                         0          11,665
        OTHER ITEMS
    8   CAD/PAD...........           0          40,487                                         0          40,487
    9   EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE           0           7,076                                         0           7,076
         DISPOSAL (EOD)...
   10   SPARES AND REPAIR            0             617                                         0             617
         PARTS............
   11   FIRST DESTINATION            0           2,894                                         0           2,894
         TRANSPORTATION...
   12   ITEMS LESS THAN              0           5,399                                         0           5,399
         $5,000,000.......
        FLARES
   13   EXPENDABLE                   0          99,769                                         0          99,769
         COUNTERMEASURES..
        FUZES
   14   FUZES.............           0         114,664                                         0         114,664
        SMALL ARMS
   15   SMALL ARMS........           0          25,311                                         0          25,311
        TOTAL PROCUREMENT        1,500         709,475           0          107,333        1,500         816,808
         OF AMMUNITION,
         AIR FORCE........
 
        PROCUREMENT, SPACE
         FORCE
        SPACE PROCUREMENT,
         SF
    1   AF SATELLITE COMM            0          65,656                                         0          65,656
         SYSTEM...........
    3   COUNTERSPACE                 0           4,277                                         0           4,277
         SYSTEMS..........
    4   FAMILY OF BEYOND             0          17,264                                         0          17,264
         LINE-OF-SIGHT
         TERMINALS........
    5   FABT FORCE ELEMENT           0         234,655                                         0         234,655
         TERMINAL.........
    6   WIDEBAND GAPFILLER           0          10,020                                         0          10,020
         SATELLITES(SPACE)
    7   GENERAL                      0           2,189                                         0           2,189
         INFORMATION TECH--
         SPACE............
    8   GPSIII FOLLOW ON..           2         647,165                                         2         647,165
    9   GPS III SPACE                0          68,205                                         0          68,205
         SEGMENT..........
   10   GLOBAL POSTIONING            0             835                                         0             835
         (SPACE)..........
   11   HERITAGE                     0               0                                         0               0
         TRANSITION.......
   13   JOINT TACTICAL               0               0                                         0               0
         GROUND STATIONS..
   14   SPACEBORNE EQUIP             0          83,829                                         0          83,829
         (COMSEC).........
   15   MILSATCOM.........           0          37,684                                         0          37,684
   16   SBIR HIGH (SPACE).           0               0                                         0               0
   17   SPECIAL SPACE                0         658,007                                         0         658,007
         ACTIVITIES.......
   18   MOBILE USER                  0          51,601                                         0          51,601
         OBJECTIVE SYSTEM.
   19   NATIONAL SECURITY            7       1,847,486                                         7       1,847,486
         SPACE LAUNCH.....
   20   NUDET DETECTION              0               0                                         0               0
         SYSTEM...........
   21   PTES HUB..........          12          56,148                                        12          56,148
   22   ROCKET SYSTEMS               0               0                                         0               0
         LAUNCH PROGRAM...
   23   SPACE DEVELOPMENT            4         357,178                                         4         357,178
         AGENCY LAUNCH....
   24   SPACE MODS........           0          48,152                                         0          48,152
   25   SPACELIFT RANGE              0          63,798                                         0          63,798
         SYSTEM SPACE.....
        SPARES
   26   SPARES AND REPAIR            0             722                                         0             722
         PARTS............
        PASSENGER CARRYING
         VEHICLES
   27   USSF REPLACEMENT             0           4,919                                         0           4,919
         VEHICLES.........
        SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
   28   POWER CONDITIONING           0           3,189           0            9,387            0          12,576
         EQUIPMENT........
        UPS Resiliency--                                        [0]          [9,387]
         Space Force UFR..
        TOTAL PROCUREMENT,          25       4,262,979           0            9,387           25       4,272,366
         SPACE FORCE......
 
        OTHER PROCUREMENT,
         AIR FORCE
        PASSENGER CARRYING
         VEHICLES
    1   PASSENGER CARRYING           0           6,802                                         0           6,802
         VEHICLES.........
        CARGO AND UTILITY
         VEHICLES
    2   MEDIUM TACTICAL              0           4,526                                         0           4,526
         VEHICLE..........
    3   CAP VEHICLES......           0           1,151                                         0           1,151
    4   CARGO AND UTILITY            0          41,605          50           14,000           50          55,605
         VEHICLES.........
        Protection Level                                       [50]         [14,000]
         One Armored
         Utility Vehicles
         for
         intercontinental
         ballistic missile
         security mission.
        SPECIAL PURPOSE
         VEHICLES
    5   JOINT LIGHT                  0          69,546                                         0          69,546
         TACTICAL VEHICLE.
    6   SECURITY AND                 0             438                                         0             438
         TACTICAL VEHICLES
    7   SPECIAL PURPOSE              0          99,057                                         0          99,057
         VEHICLES.........
        FIRE FIGHTING
         EQUIPMENT
    8   FIRE FIGHTING/               0          57,234                                         0          57,234
         CRASH RESCUE
         VEHICLES.........
        MATERIALS HANDLING
         EQUIPMENT
    9   MATERIALS HANDLING           0          22,949                                         0          22,949
         VEHICLES.........
        BASE MAINTENANCE
         SUPPORT
   10   RUNWAY SNOW REMOV            0           7,476                                         0           7,476
         AND CLEANING EQU.
   11   BASE MAINTENANCE             0          91,001                                         0          91,001
         SUPPORT VEHICLES.
        COMM SECURITY
         EQUIPMENT(COMSEC)
   12   COMSEC EQUIPMENT..           0          63,233                                         0          63,233
   13   STRATEGIC                    0         328,667                                         0         328,667
         MICROELECTRONIC
         SUPPLY SYSTEM....
        INTELLIGENCE
         PROGRAMS
   14   INTERNATIONAL                0           5,616                                         0           5,616
         INTEL TECH &
         ARCHITECTURES....
   15   INTELLIGENCE                 0           5,146                                         0           5,146
         TRAINING
         EQUIPMENT........
   16   INTELLIGENCE COMM            0          36,449                                         0          36,449
         EQUIPMENT........
        ELECTRONICS
         PROGRAMS
   17   AIR TRAFFIC                  0          45,820                                         0          45,820
         CONTROL & LANDING
         SYS..............
   18   NATIONAL AIRSPACE            0          13,443                                         0          13,443
         SYSTEM...........
   19   BATTLE CONTROL               0          22,764                                         0          22,764
         SYSTEM--FIXED....
   20   THEATER AIR                  0          73,412                                         0          73,412
         CONTROL SYS
         IMPROVEMEN.......
   21   3D EXPEDITIONARY             0          96,022                                         0          96,022
         LONG-RANGE RADAR.
   22   WEATHER                      0          31,056                                         0          31,056
         OBSERVATION
         FORECAST.........
   23   STRATEGIC COMMAND            0          49,991                                         0          49,991
         AND CONTROL......
   24   CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN            0           8,897                                         0           8,897
         COMPLEX..........
   25   MISSION PLANNING             0          18,474                                         0          18,474
         SYSTEMS..........
   26   INTEGRATED STRAT             0               0                                         0               0
         PLAN & ANALY
         NETWORK (ISPAN)..
   27   STRATEGIC MISSION            0           7,376                                         0           7,376
         PLANNING &
         EXECUTION SYSTEM.
        SPCL COMM-
         ELECTRONICS
         PROJECTS
   28   GENERAL                      0         161,928                                         0         161,928
         INFORMATION
         TECHNOLOGY.......
   29   AF GLOBAL COMMAND            0           1,946                                         0           1,946
         & CONTROL SYS....
   30   BATTLEFIELD                  0               5                                         0               5
         AIRBORNE CONTROL
         NODE (BACN)......
   31   MOBILITY COMMAND             0          11,435                                         0          11,435
         AND CONTROL......
   32   AIR FORCE PHYSICAL           0         254,106           0          100,000            0         354,106
         SECURITY SYSTEM..
        Counter uncrewed                                        [0]        [100,000]
         systems for
         Africa Command...
   33   COMBAT TRAINING              0         290,877                                         0         290,877
         RANGES...........
   34   MINIMUM ESSENTIAL            0          60,639                                         0          60,639
         EMERGENCY COMM N.
   35   WIDE AREA                    0          13,945                                         0          13,945
         SURVEILLANCE
         (WAS)............
   36   C3 COUNTERMEASURES           0         100,594                                         0         100,594
   37   DEFENSE ENTERPRISE           0           1,236                                         0           1,236
         ACCOUNTING & MGT
         SYS..............
   38   MAINTENANCE REPAIR           0               0                                         0               0
         & OVERHAUL
         INITIATIVE.......
   39   THEATER BATTLE MGT           0             433                                         0             433
         C2 SYSTEM........
   40   AIR & SPACE                  0          21,175                                         0          21,175
         OPERATIONS CENTER
         (AOC)............
        AIR FORCE
         COMMUNICATIONS
   41   BASE INFORMATION             0         201,670                                         0         201,670
         TRANSPT INFRAST
         (BITI) WIRED.....
   42   AFNET.............           0          69,807                                         0          69,807
   43   JOINT                        0           5,821                                         0           5,821
         COMMUNICATIONS
         SUPPORT ELEMENT
         (JCSE)...........
   44   USCENTCOM.........           0          19,498                                         0          19,498
   45   USSTRATCOM........           0           4,797                                         0           4,797
   46   USSPACECOM........           0          79,783           0           27,073            0         106,856
        Consolidated Space                                      [0]         [27,073]
         Operations
         Facility (CSOF)
         Procurement--SPAC
         ECOM UFR.........
        ORGANIZATION AND
         BASE
   47   TACTICAL C-E                 0         139,153                                         0         139,153
         EQUIPMENT........
   48   COMBAT SURVIVOR              0           2,222                                         0           2,222
         EVADER LOCATER...
   49   RADIO EQUIPMENT...           0          53,568                                         0          53,568
   50   BASE COMM                    0          60,744                                         0          60,744
         INFRASTRUCTURE...
        MODIFICATIONS
   51   COMM ELECT MODS...           0          73,147                                         0          73,147
        PERSONAL SAFETY &
         RESCUE EQUIP
   52   PERSONAL SAFETY              0         109,562                                         0         109,562
         AND RESCUE
         EQUIPMENT........
        DEPOT PLANT+MTRLS
         HANDLING EQ
   53   POWER CONDITIONING           0          13,443                                         0          13,443
         EQUIPMENT........
   54   MECHANIZED                   0          20,459                                         0          20,459
         MATERIAL HANDLING
         EQUIP............
        BASE SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT
   55   BASE PROCURED                0          79,854                                         0          79,854
         EQUIPMENT........
   56   ENGINEERING AND              0         203,531                                         0         203,531
         EOD EQUIPMENT....
   57   MOBILITY EQUIPMENT           0         112,280                                         0         112,280
   58   FUELS SUPPORT                0          24,563                                         0          24,563
         EQUIPMENT (FSE)..
   59   BASE MAINTENANCE             0          54,455           0            3,750            0          58,205
         AND SUPPORT
         EQUIPMENT........
        Fighter Force Re-                                       [0]          [3,750]
         Optimization
         (+208 PMAI a/c)--
         AF UFR...........
        SPECIAL SUPPORT
         PROJECTS
   61   DARP RC135........           0          29,524                                         0          29,524
   62   DCGS-AF...........           0          59,504                                         0          59,504
   64   SPECIAL UPDATE               0       1,269,904           0          127,400            0       1,397,304
         PROGRAM..........
        Classified                                              [0]        [127,400]
         adjustment.......
        CLASSIFIED
         PROGRAMS
 9999   CLASSIFIED                   0      25,476,312                                         0      25,476,312
         PROGRAMS.........
        SPARES AND REPAIR
         PARTS
   65   SPARES AND REPAIR            0           1,056                                         0           1,056
         PARTS (CYBER)....
   66   SPARES AND REPAIR            0           7,637                                         0           7,637
         PARTS............
        TOTAL OTHER                  0      30,298,764          50          272,223           50      30,570,987
         PROCUREMENT, AIR
         FORCE............
 
        PROCUREMENT,
         DEFENSE-WIDE
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         DCSA
   25   MAJOR EQUIPMENT...           0           2,191                                         0           2,191
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         DHRA
   38   PERSONNEL                    0           3,717                                         0           3,717
         ADMINISTRATION...
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         DISA
    8   INFORMATION                  0          25,392                                         0          25,392
         SYSTEMS SECURITY.
    9   TELEPORT PROGRAM..           0          27,451                                         0          27,451
   10   JOINT FORCES                 0               0                                         0               0
         HEADQUARTERS--DOD
         IN...............
   11   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0          25,499                                         0          25,499
         MILLION..........
   12   DEFENSE                      0          68,786                                         0          68,786
         INFORMATION
         SYSTEM NETWORK...
   13   WHITE HOUSE                  0         116,320                                         0         116,320
         COMMUNICATION
         AGENCY...........
   14   SENIOR LEADERSHIP            0          54,278                                         0          54,278
         ENTERPRISE.......
   15   JOINT REGIONAL               0          17,213                                         0          17,213
         SECURITY STACKS
         (JRSS)...........
   16   JOINT SERVICE                0          50,462                                         0          50,462
         PROVIDER.........
   17   FOURTH ESTATE                0          24,482                                         0          24,482
         NETWORK
         OPTIMIZATION
         (4ENO)...........
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         DLA
   24   MAJOR EQUIPMENT...           0          53,777                                         0          53,777
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         DMACT
   45   MAJOR EQUIPMENT...           0           7,332                                         0           7,332
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         DODEA
   44   AUTOMATION/                  0           1,360                                         0           1,360
         EDUCATIONAL
         SUPPORT &
         LOGISTICS........
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         DPAA
    1   MAJOR EQUIPMENT,            10             518                                        10             518
         DPAA.............
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         DEFENSE THREAT
         REDUCTION AGENCY
   41   VEHICLES..........           0           2,754                                         0           2,754
   42   OTHER MAJOR                  0           8,783                                         0           8,783
         EQUIPMENT........
   43   DTRA CYBER                   0           3,429                                         0           3,429
         ACTIVITIES.......
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         MISSILE DEFENSE
         AGENCY
   27   THAAD.............          12         246,995                                        12         246,995
   28   GROUND BASED                 0          20,796                                         0          20,796
         MIDCOURSE........
   29   AEGIS BMD.........           0          85,000                                         0          85,000
   30   BMDS AN/TPY-2                0          57,130           0          176,100            0         233,230
         RADARS...........
        AN/TPY-2 Antenna                                        [0]        [176,100]
         Equipment Unit
         (AEU)--MDA UFR...
   31   SM-3 IIAS.........          12         406,370           0           65,000           12         471,370
        Expand SM-3 IIA                                         [0]         [65,000]
         production
         capacity to 36/yr
   32   ARROW 3 UPPER TIER           1          50,000                                         1          50,000
         SYSTEMS..........
   33   SHORT RANGE                  1          40,000                                         1          40,000
         BALLISTIC MISSILE
         DEFENSE (SRBMD)..
   34   DEFENSE OF GUAM              0          22,602           0              800            0          23,402
         PROCUREMENT......
        Guam Defense                                            [0]            [800]
         System (GDS).....
   35   AEGIS ASHORE PHASE           0               0                                         0               0
         III..............
   36   IRON DOME.........           1         110,000                                         1         110,000
   37   AEGIS BMD HARDWARE           1          32,040                                         1          32,040
         AND SOFTWARE.....
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         OSD
    2   MAJOR EQUIPMENT,             0         184,095                                         0         184,095
         OSD..............
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         TJS
   26   MAJOR EQUIPMENT,             0          16,345                                         0          16,345
         TJS..............
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         WHS
    7   MAJOR EQUIPMENT,             0             374                                         0             374
         WHS..............
        MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
         USCYBERCOM
   46   CYBERSPACE                   0          69,066                                         0          69,066
         OPERATIONS.......
        CLASSIFIED
         PROGRAMS
 9999   CLASSIFIED                   0         599,781                                         0         599,781
         PROGRAMS.........
        AVIATION PROGRAMS
   47   ARMED OVERWATCH/            12         335,487                                        12         335,487
         TARGETING........
   48   MANNED ISR........           0           2,500                                         0           2,500
   49   MC-12.............           0             400                                         0             400
   50   ROTARY WING                  0         220,301           0           22,773            0         243,074
         UPGRADES AND
         SUSTAINMENT......
        MH-60M OCONUS                                           [0]         [22,773]
         aircraft loss
         mods and MEP--
         SOCOM UFR........
   51   UNMANNED ISR......           0          41,717                                         0          41,717
   52   NON-STANDARD                 0           7,942                                         0           7,942
         AVIATION.........
   53   U-28..............           0           5,259                                         0           5,259
   54   MH-47 CHINOOK.....           0         157,413                                         0         157,413
   55   CV-22 MODIFICATION           0          49,403                                         0          49,403
   56   MQ-9 UNMANNED                0          19,123                                         0          19,123
         AERIAL VEHICLE...
   57   PRECISION STRIKE             0          69,917                                         0          69,917
         PACKAGE..........
   58   AC/MC-130J........           0         300,892                                         0         300,892
   59   C-130                        0               0                                         0               0
         MODIFICATIONS....
        SHIPBUILDING
   60   UNDERWATER SYSTEMS           0          63,850                                         0          63,850
        AMMUNITION
         PROGRAMS
   61   ORDNANCE ITEMS               0         139,078                                         0         139,078
         <$5M.............
        OTHER PROCUREMENT
         PROGRAMS
   62   INTELLIGENCE                 0         205,814                                         0         205,814
         SYSTEMS..........
   63   DISTRIBUTED COMMON           0           3,918                                         0           3,918
         GROUND/SURFACE
         SYSTEMS..........
   64   OTHER ITEMS <$5M..           0          79,015                                         0          79,015
   65   COMBATANT CRAFT              0          66,455           0            7,000            0          73,455
         SYSTEMS..........
        Combatant Craft                                         [0]          [7,000]
         Assault..........
   66   SPECIAL PROGRAMS..           0          20,822                                         0          20,822
   67   TACTICAL VEHICLES.           0          53,016                                         0          53,016
   68   WARRIOR SYSTEMS              0         358,257           0           44,500            0         402,757
         <$5M.............
        Counter Uncrewed                                        [0]         [44,500]
         Systems--SOCOM
         UFR..............
   69   COMBAT MISSION               0           4,988                                         0           4,988
         REQUIREMENTS.....
   70   OPERATIONAL                  0          23,715                                         0          23,715
         ENHANCEMENTS
         INTELLIGENCE.....
   71   OPERATIONAL                  0         317,092           0           10,745            0         327,837
         ENHANCEMENTS.....
        Loitering Munition                                      [0]         [10,745]
         Accelerated
         Fielding and
         Reliability
         Testing
         Acceleration--SOC
         OM UFR...........
        CBDP
   72   CHEMICAL                     0         215,038                                         0         215,038
         BIOLOGICAL
         SITUATIONAL
         AWARENESS........
   73   CB PROTECTION &              0         211,001                                         0         211,001
         HAZARD MITIGATION
        TOTAL PROCUREMENT,          50       5,406,751           0          326,918           50       5,733,669
         DEFENSE-WIDE.....
 
        TOTAL PROCUREMENT.      16,260     166,380,672         964        9,985,065       17,224     176,365,737
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        TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

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


SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.
 


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                SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION  (In Thousands of Dollars)
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                                                                                                     Senate
  Line      Program Element                Item            FY 2025  Request    Senate  Change      Authorized
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         .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                 TEST & EVAL, ARMY
         .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
    1    0601102A               DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES           310,191             1,000            311,191
         .....................  Modeling and simulation                                [1,000]
                                 environments for weapons
                                 system innovation.
    2    0601103A               UNIVERSITY RESEARCH                  78,166                               78,166
                                 INITIATIVES.
    3    0601104A               UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY             109,726                              109,726
                                 RESEARCH CENTERS.
    4    0601121A               CYBER COLLABORATIVE                   5,525                                5,525
                                 RESEARCH ALLIANCE.
    5    0601601A               ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE              10,309                               10,309
                                 AND MACHINE LEARNING
                                 BASIC RESEARCH.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..           513,917             1,000            514,917
         .....................
         .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
    6    0602002A               ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND             8,032                                8,032
                                 DEVELOPMENT-APPLIED
                                 RESEARCH.
    7    0602134A               COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT             6,163                                6,163
                                 ADVANCED STUDIES.
    8    0602141A               LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY.....            96,094             6,000            102,094
         .....................  Advanced materials and                                 [6,000]
                                 manufacturing for
                                 hypersonic systems.
    9    0602142A               ARMY APPLIED RESEARCH....                 0                                    0
   10    0602143A               SOLDIER LETHALITY                   102,236            14,500            116,736
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
         .....................  Advanced textiles for                                  [5,000]
                                 extreme environments.
         .....................  Critical hybrid advanced                               [2,000]
                                 materials processing.
         .....................  Pathfinder Air Assault                                 [2,500]
                                 program.
         .....................  Pathfinder Airborne                                    [5,000]
                                 program.
   11    0602144A               GROUND TECHNOLOGY........            66,707             7,000             73,707
         .....................  Accelerated carbonization                              [5,000]
                                 soil stabilization.
         .....................  Roadway assessment and                                 [1,000]
                                 repair technologies.
         .....................  Smart concrete materials.                              [1,000]
   12    0602145A               NEXT GENERATION COMBAT              149,108             5,000            154,108
                                 VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY.
         .....................  Lightweight autonomous                                 [5,000]
                                 vehicle prototype.
   13    0602146A               NETWORK C3I TECHNOLOGY...            84,576                               84,576
   14    0602147A               LONG RANGE PRECISION                 32,089            50,000             82,089
                                 FIRES TECHNOLOGY.
         .....................  Biosynthesizing critical                              [50,000]
                                 chemicals.
   15    0602148A               FUTURE VERTICLE LIFT                 52,685                               52,685
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   16    0602150A               AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE              39,188             2,000             41,188
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
         .....................  Counter-uncrewed aerial                                [2,000]
                                 systems research.
   17    0602180A               ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE              20,319                               20,319
                                 AND MACHINE LEARNING
                                 TECHNOLOGIES.
   18    0602181A               ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE               12,269                               12,269
                                 APPLIED RESEARCH.
   19    0602182A               C3I APPLIED RESEARCH.....            25,839                               25,839
   20    0602183A               AIR PLATFORM APPLIED                 53,206                               53,206
                                 RESEARCH.
   21    0602184A               SOLDIER APPLIED RESEARCH.            21,069                               21,069
   22    0602213A               C3I APPLIED CYBER........            28,656                               28,656
   23    0602386A               BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR                    11,780                               11,780
                                 MATERIALS--APPLIED
                                 RESEARCH.
   25    0602785A               MANPOWER/PERSONNEL/                  19,795                               19,795
                                 TRAINING TECHNOLOGY.
   26    0602787A               MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.......            68,481                               68,481
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......            35,766                               35,766
         .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH           934,058            84,500          1,018,558
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT
   27    0603002A               MEDICAL ADVANCED                      3,112                                3,112
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   28    0603007A               MANPOWER, PERSONNEL AND              16,716                               16,716
                                 TRAINING ADVANCED
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   29    0603025A               ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND            14,608                               14,608
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
   30    0603040A               ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE              18,263            10,000             28,263
                                 AND MACHINE LEARNING
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES.
         .....................  Distributed AI fusion for                             [10,000]
                                 attritable uncrewed
                                 systems.
   31    0603041A               ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE               23,722                               23,722
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
   32    0603042A               C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY..            22,814                               22,814
   33    0603043A               AIR PLATFORM ADVANCED                17,076                               17,076
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   34    0603044A               SOLDIER ADVANCED                     10,133                               10,133
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   35    0603116A               LETHALITY ADVANCED                   33,969                               33,969
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   36    0603117A               ARMY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY                  0                                    0
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   37    0603118A               SOLDIER LETHALITY                    94,899                               94,899
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
   38    0603119A               GROUND ADVANCED                      45,880             7,000             52,880
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
         .....................  Design and manufacturing                               [2,000]
                                 of advanced composites.
         .....................  Renewable electric                                     [5,000]
                                 vehicle charging
                                 stations.
   39    0603134A               COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT            21,398                               21,398
                                 SIMULATION.
   40    0603386A               BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR                    36,360                               36,360
                                 MATERIALS--ADVANCED
                                 RESEARCH.
   41    0603457A               C3I CYBER ADVANCED                   19,616                               19,616
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   42    0603461A               HIGH PERFORMANCE                    239,597             8,000            247,597
                                 COMPUTING MODERNIZATION
                                 PROGRAM.
         .....................  High performance                                       [8,000]
                                 computing modernization
                                 program.
   43    0603462A               NEXT GENERATION COMBAT              175,198             2,000            177,198
                                 VEHICLE ADVANCED
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
         .....................  Silicone anode battery                                 [2,000]
                                 testing.
   44    0603463A               NETWORK C3I ADVANCED                 94,424                               94,424
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   45    0603464A               LONG RANGE PRECISION                164,943            85,000            249,943
                                 FIRES ADVANCED
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
         .....................  PrSM Inc 4 1yr                                        [85,000]
                                 acceleration long-lead
                                 items.
   46    0603465A               FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT                140,578             5,000            145,578
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
         .....................  Army aviation cyber and                                [5,000]
                                 electromagnetic
                                 protection.
   47    0603466A               AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE              28,333                               28,333
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
   49    0603920A               HUMANITARIAN DEMINING....             9,272                                9,272
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......           155,526                              155,526
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 1,386,437           117,000          1,503,437
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 PROTOTYPES
   51    0603305A               ARMY MISSLE DEFENSE                  13,031                               13,031
                                 SYSTEMS INTEGRATION.
   52    0603308A               ARMY SPACE SYSTEMS                   19,659                               19,659
                                 INTEGRATION.
   53    0603327A               AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE                   0                                    0
                                 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
   54    0603619A               LANDMINE WARFARE AND                 58,617                               58,617
                                 BARRIER--ADV DEV.
   55    0603639A               TANK AND MEDIUM CALIBER             116,027             2,500            118,527
                                 AMMUNITION.
         .....................  Large caliber automated                                [2,500]
                                 ammunition resupply.
   56    0603645A               ARMORED SYSTEM                       23,235            17,500             40,735
                                 MODERNIZATION--ADV DEV.
         .....................  360 Helmet Mounted                                    [17,500]
                                 Display for the Armored
                                 Multi-Purpose Vehicle.
   57    0603747A               SOLDIER SUPPORT AND                   4,059                                4,059
                                 SURVIVABILITY.
   58    0603766A               TACTICAL ELECTRONIC                  90,265                               90,265
                                 SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM--ADV
                                 DEV.
   59    0603774A               NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS                 64,113                               64,113
                                 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
   60    0603779A               ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY                34,091                               34,091
                                 TECHNOLOGY--DEM/VAL.
   61    0603790A               NATO RESEARCH AND                     4,184                                4,184
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   62    0603801A               AVIATION--ADV DEV........             6,591                                6,591
   63    0603804A               LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER               12,445                               12,445
                                 EQUIPMENT--ADV DEV.
   64    0603807A               MEDICAL SYSTEMS--ADV DEV.               582                                  582
   65    0603827A               SOLDIER SYSTEMS--ADVANCED            24,284                               24,284
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   66    0604017A               ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT.....             3,039                                3,039
   67    0604019A               EXPANDED MISSION AREA               102,589                              102,589
                                 MISSILE (EMAM).
   68    0604020A               CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM                63,831                               63,831
                                 (CFT) ADVANCED
                                 DEVELOPMENT &
                                 PROTOTYPING.
   69    0604035A               LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO)                21,935                               21,935
                                 SATELLITE CAPABILITY.
   70    0604036A               MULTI-DOMAIN SENSING                239,135                              239,135
                                 SYSTEM (MDSS) ADV DEV.
   71    0604037A               TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING              4,317                                4,317
                                 ACCESS NODE (TITAN) ADV
                                 DEV.
   72    0604100A               ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES.            11,234                               11,234
   73    0604101A               SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL                 1,800                                1,800
                                 VEHICLE (SUAV) (6.4).
   74    0604103A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                    2,004                                2,004
                                 PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
                                 TOOL (EWPMT).
   75    0604113A               FUTURE TACTICAL UNMANNED            127,870                              127,870
                                 AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (FTUAS).
   76    0604114A               LOWER TIER AIR MISSILE              149,463                              149,463
                                 DEFENSE (LTAMD) SENSOR.
   77    0604115A               TECHNOLOGY MATURATION               252,000            10,000            262,000
                                 INITIATIVES.
         .....................  Short pulse laser                                     [10,000]
                                 directed energy
                                 demonstration.
   78    0604117A               MANEUVER--SHORT RANGE AIR           315,772                              315,772
                                 DEFENSE (M-SHORAD).
   79    0604119A               ARMY ADVANCED COMPONENT                   0                                    0
                                 DEVELOPMENT &
                                 PROTOTYPING.
   80    0604120A               ASSURED POSITIONING,                 24,168                               24,168
                                 NAVIGATION AND TIMING
                                 (PNT).
   81    0604121A               SYNTHETIC TRAINING                  136,029                              136,029
                                 ENVIRONMENT REFINEMENT &
                                 PROTOTYPING.
   82    0604134A               COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT            17,341                               17,341
                                 DEMONSTRATION, PROTOTYPE
                                 DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING.
   83    0604135A               STRATEGIC MID-RANGE FIRES                 0                                    0
   84    0604182A               HYPERSONICS..............                 0                                    0
   85    0604386A               BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR                    20,862                               20,862
                                 MATERIALS--DEM/VAL.
   86    0604403A               FUTURE INTERCEPTOR.......             8,058                                8,058
   88    0604531A               COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED              59,983            20,000             79,983
                                 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
                                 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................  NGCM R&D acceleration                                 [20,000]
                                 (+1yr).
   90    0604541A               UNIFIED NETWORK TRANSPORT            31,837                               31,837
   91    0305251A               CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS                 2,270                                2,270
                                 FORCES AND FORCE SUPPORT.
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......           277,181                              277,181
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 2,343,901            50,000          2,393,901
                                 COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                 AND PROTOTYPES.
         .....................
         .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION
   92    0604201A               AIRCRAFT AVIONICS........             7,171                                7,171
   93    0604270A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                   35,942                               35,942
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   94    0604601A               INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS.            52,586                               52,586
   95    0604604A               MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES.            15,088                               15,088
   96    0604611A               JAVELIN..................            10,405            29,100             39,505
         .....................  Javelin R&D for fast                                  [29,100]
                                 launch.
   97    0604622A               FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL             50,011                               50,011
                                 VEHICLES.
   98    0604633A               AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL......               982                                  982
   99    0604641A               TACTICAL UNMANNED GROUND             92,540                               92,540
                                 VEHICLE (TUGV).
  100    0604642A               LIGHT TACTICAL WHEELED              100,257           -10,274             89,983
                                 VEHICLES.
         .....................  Electric Light                                       [-10,274]
                                 Reconnaissance Vehicle
                                 reduction.
  101    0604645A               ARMORED SYSTEMS                      48,097                               48,097
                                 MODERNIZATION (ASM)--ENG
                                 DEV.
  102    0604710A               NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS--ENG            89,259                               89,259
                                 DEV.
  103    0604713A               COMBAT FEEDING, CLOTHING,             3,286                                3,286
                                 AND EQUIPMENT.
  104    0604715A               NON-SYSTEM TRAINING                  28,427                               28,427
                                 DEVICES--ENG DEV.
  105    0604741A               AIR DEFENSE COMMAND,                 69,653            10,000             79,653
                                 CONTROL AND
                                 INTELLIGENCE--ENG DEV.
         .....................  Family of Counter-sUAS                                [10,000]
                                 System (FoCUS)--Army UFR.
  106    0604742A               CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATION              30,097                               30,097
                                 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
  107    0604746A               AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT             12,927                               12,927
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  108    0604760A               DISTRIBUTIVE INTERACTIVE              8,914                                8,914
                                 SIMULATIONS (DIS)--ENG
                                 DEV.
  109    0604798A               BRIGADE ANALYSIS,                    26,352                               26,352
                                 INTEGRATION AND
                                 EVALUATION.
  110    0604802A               WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS--             242,949            25,000            267,949
                                 ENG DEV.
         .....................  FY25 PGK development                                  [25,000]
                                 acceleration.
  111    0604804A               LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER               41,829                               41,829
                                 EQUIPMENT--ENG DEV.
  112    0604805A               COMMAND, CONTROL,                    92,300                               92,300
                                 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS--
                                 ENG DEV.
  113    0604807A               MEDICAL MATERIEL/MEDICAL              7,143                                7,143
                                 BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE
                                 EQUIPMENT--ENG DEV.
  114    0604808A               LANDMINE WARFARE/BARRIER--           19,134            60,000             79,134
                                 ENG DEV.
         .....................  Joint All Domain Testing,                             [60,000]
                                 Evaluation, and Training
                                 Center.
  115    0604818A               ARMY TACTICAL COMMAND &             165,229                              165,229
                                 CONTROL HARDWARE &
                                 SOFTWARE.
  116    0604820A               RADAR DEVELOPMENT........            76,090                               76,090
  117    0604822A               GENERAL FUND ENTERPRISE               1,995                                1,995
                                 BUSINESS SYSTEM (GFEBS).
  118    0604827A               SOLDIER SYSTEMS--WARRIOR             29,132                               29,132
                                 DEM/VAL.
  119    0604852A               SUITE OF SURVIVABILITY               77,864                               77,864
                                 ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS--EMD.
  120    0604854A               ARTILLERY SYSTEMS--EMD...            50,495                               50,495
  121    0605013A               INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY              120,076                              120,076
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  122    0605018A               INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND            126,354                              126,354
                                 PAY SYSTEM-ARMY (IPPS-A).
  123    0605030A               JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK               20,191                               20,191
                                 CENTER (JTNC).
  124    0605031A               JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK               31,214                               31,214
                                 (JTN).
  125    0605035A               COMMON INFRARED                      11,691                               11,691
                                 COUNTERMEASURES (CIRCM).
  126    0605036A               COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS             7,846                                7,846
                                 DESTRUCTION (CWMD).
  127    0605038A               NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL                    7,886                                7,886
                                 CHEMICAL RECONNAISSANCE
                                 VEHICLE (NBCRV) SENSOR
                                 SUITE.
  128    0605041A               DEFENSIVE CYBER TOOL                  4,176                                4,176
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  129    0605042A               TACTICAL NETWORK RADIO                4,288                                4,288
                                 SYSTEMS (LOW-TIER).
  130    0605047A               CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM..             9,276                                9,276
  131    0605049A               MISSILE WARNING SYSTEM                    0                                    0
                                 MODERNIZATION (MWSM).
  132    0605051A               AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY               38,225                               38,225
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  133    0605052A               INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION            167,912                              167,912
                                 CAPABILITY INC 2--BLOCK
                                 1.
  134    0605053A               GROUND ROBOTICS..........            28,378                               28,378
  135    0605054A               EMERGING TECHNOLOGY                 164,734             8,000            172,734
                                 INITIATIVES.
         .....................  Mobile-long range                                      [8,000]
                                 precision strike missile.
  136    0605143A               BIOMETRICS ENABLING                       0                                    0
                                 CAPABILITY (BEC).
  137    0605144A               NEXT GENERATION LOAD                  2,931                                2,931
                                 DEVICE--MEDIUM.
  138    0605148A               TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING            157,036                              157,036
                                 ACCESS NODE (TITAN) EMD.
  139    0605203A               ARMY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &                 0                                    0
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
  140    0605205A               SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL                37,876                               37,876
                                 VEHICLE (SUAV) (6.5).
  141    0605206A               CI AND HUMINT EQUIPMENT               1,296                                1,296
                                 PROGRAM-ARMY (CIHEP-A).
  142    0605216A               JOINT TARGETING                      28,553                               28,553
                                 INTEGRATED COMMAND AND
                                 COORDINATION SUITE
                                 (JTIC2S).
  143    0605224A               MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE            18,913                               18,913
  144    0605231A               PRECISION STRIKE MISSILE            184,046                              184,046
                                 (PRSM).
  145    0605232A               HYPERSONICS EMD..........           538,017                              538,017
  146    0605233A               ACCESSIONS INFORMATION               32,265                               32,265
                                 ENVIRONMENT (AIE).
  147    0605235A               STRATEGIC MID-RANGE                 182,823                              182,823
                                 CAPABILITY.
  148    0605236A               INTEGRATED TACTICAL                  23,363                               23,363
                                 COMMUNICATIONS.
  149    0605241A               FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT         1,253,637                            1,253,637
                                 AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT.
  150    0605242A               THEATER SIGINT SYSTEM                 6,660                                6,660
                                 (TSIGS).
  151    0605244A               JOINT REDUCED RANGE                  13,565                               13,565
                                 ROCKET (JR3).
  152    0605247A               SPECTRUM SITUATIONAL                  9,330                                9,330
                                 AWARENESS SYSTEM (S2AS).
  153    0605450A               JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND                   3,030                                3,030
                                 MISSILE (JAGM).
  154    0605457A               ARMY INTEGRATED AIR AND             602,045                              602,045
                                 MISSILE DEFENSE (AIAMD).
  155    0605531A               COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED              59,563             4,500             64,063
                                 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS SYS DEV
                                 & DEMONSTRATION.
         .....................  Roadrunner-M--Army UFR...                              [4,500]
  157    0605625A               MANNED GROUND VEHICLE....           504,841                              504,841
  158    0605766A               NATIONAL CAPABILITIES                16,565                               16,565
                                 INTEGRATION (MIP).
  159    0605812A               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL                 27,013             7,500             34,513
                                 VEHICLE (JLTV)
                                 ENGINEERING AND
                                 MANUFACTURING
                                 DEVELOPMENT PHASE (EMD).
         .....................  JLTV anti-idle systems...                              [7,500]
  160    0605830A               AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT                 979                                  979
                                 EQUIPMENT.
  161    0303032A               TROJAN--RH12.............             3,930                                3,930
  163    0304270A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                  131,096            32,700            163,796
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................  Terrestrial Layer System                              [32,700]
                                 Brigade Combat Team
                                 realignment.
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......            83,136                               83,136
         .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   6,150,910           166,526          6,317,436
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
         .....................
         .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
  164    0604256A               THREAT SIMULATOR                     71,298                               71,298
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  165    0604258A               TARGET SYSTEMS                       15,788                               15,788
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  166    0604759A               MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.....            78,613                               78,613
  167    0605103A               RAND ARROYO CENTER.......            38,122                               38,122
  168    0605301A               ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL.....           321,755            50,000            371,755
         .....................  USAG-Kwajalein Atoll                                  [50,000]
                                 Recap.
  169    0605326A               CONCEPTS EXPERIMENTATION             86,645                               86,645
                                 PROGRAM.
  170    0605502A               SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH.
  171    0605601A               ARMY TEST RANGES AND                461,085                              461,085
                                 FACILITIES.
  172    0605602A               ARMY TECHNICAL TEST                  75,591                               75,591
                                 INSTRUMENTATION AND
                                 TARGETS.
  173    0605604A               SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY              37,604                               37,604
                                 ANALYSIS.
  174    0605606A               AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION...             2,201                                2,201
  175    0605702A               METEOROLOGICAL SUPPORT TO                 0                                    0
                                 RDT&E ACTIVITIES.
  176    0605706A               MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS            27,420                               27,420
  177    0605709A               EXPLOITATION OF FOREIGN               6,245                                6,245
                                 ITEMS.
  178    0605712A               SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL               76,088                               76,088
                                 TESTING.
  179    0605716A               ARMY EVALUATION CENTER...            73,220                               73,220
  180    0605718A               ARMY MODELING & SIM X-CMD            11,257                               11,257
                                 COLLABORATION & INTEG.
  181    0605801A               PROGRAMWIDE ACTIVITIES...            91,895                               91,895
  182    0605803A               TECHNICAL INFORMATION                32,385                               32,385
                                 ACTIVITIES.
  183    0605805A               MUNITIONS                            50,766                               50,766
                                 STANDARDIZATION,
                                 EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY.
  184    0605857A               ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY                 1,659                                1,659
                                 TECHNOLOGY MGMT SUPPORT.
  185    0605898A               ARMY DIRECT REPORT                   59,727                               59,727
                                 HEADQUARTERS--R&D - MHA.
  186    0606002A               RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC              73,400                               73,400
                                 MISSILE DEFENSE TEST
                                 SITE.
  187    0606003A               COUNTERINTEL AND HUMAN                4,574                                4,574
                                 INTEL MODERNIZATION.
  188    0606942A               ASSESSMENTS AND                      10,105                               10,105
                                 EVALUATIONS CYBER
                                 VULNERABILITIES.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT               1,707,443            50,000          1,757,443
                                 SUPPORT.
         .....................
         .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                 DEVELOPMENT
  190    0603778A               MLRS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT             14,188                               14,188
                                 PROGRAM.
  191    0605024A               ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY                7,489                                7,489
                                 SUPPORT.
  192    0607101A               COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS               271                                  271
                                 DESTRUCTION (CWMD)
                                 PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT.
  193    0607131A               WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS                 9,363             6,000             15,363
                                 PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
                                 PROGRAMS.
         .....................  Agile manufacturing for                                [6,000]
                                 advanced armament
                                 systems.
  194    0607136A               BLACKHAWK PRODUCT                    25,000                               25,000
                                 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
  195    0607137A               CHINOOK PRODUCT                       4,816                                4,816
                                 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
  196    0607139A               IMPROVED TURBINE ENGINE              67,029                               67,029
                                 PROGRAM.
  197    0607142A               AVIATION ROCKET SYSTEM                    0                                    0
                                 PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT AND
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  198    0607143A               UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM             24,539                               24,539
                                 UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS.
  199    0607145A               APACHE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT             8,243                                8,243
  200    0607148A               AN/TPQ-53 COUNTERFIRE                53,652                               53,652
                                 TARGET ACQUISITION RADAR
                                 SYSTEM.
  201    0607150A               INTEL CYBER DEVELOPMENT..             9,753                                9,753
  202    0607312A               ARMY OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS                  0                                    0
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  203    0607313A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                    5,559                                5,559
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  204    0607315A               ENDURING TURBINE ENGINES              2,620                                2,620
                                 AND POWER SYSTEMS.
  206    0607665A               FAMILY OF BIOMETRICS.....               590                                  590
  207    0607865A               PATRIOT PRODUCT                     168,458                              168,458
                                 IMPROVEMENT.
  208    0203728A               JOINT AUTOMATED DEEP                 27,582                               27,582
                                 OPERATION COORDINATION
                                 SYSTEM (JADOCS).
  209    0203735A               COMBAT VEHICLE                      272,926                              272,926
                                 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
  210    0203743A               155MM SELF-PROPELLED                 55,205                               55,205
                                 HOWITZER IMPROVEMENTS.
  211    0203752A               AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT               142                                  142
                                 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
  212    0203758A               DIGITIZATION.............             1,562                                1,562
  213    0203801A               MISSILE/AIR DEFENSE                   1,511                                1,511
                                 PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
                                 PROGRAM.
  214    0203802A               OTHER MISSILE PRODUCT                23,708            10,000             33,708
                                 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
         .....................  Containerized weapon                                  [10,000]
                                 system.
  215    0205412A               ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY                   269                                  269
                                 TECHNOLOGY--OPERATIONAL
                                 SYSTEM DEV.
  216    0205778A               GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH               20,590                               20,590
                                 ROCKET SYSTEM (GMLRS).
  217    0208053A               JOINT TACTICAL GROUND                     0                                    0
                                 SYSTEM.
  220    0303028A               SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE                 0                                    0
                                 ACTIVITIES.
  221    0303140A               INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  15,733                               15,733
                                 SECURITY PROGRAM.
  222    0303141A               GLOBAL COMBAT SUPPORT                 2,566                                2,566
                                 SYSTEM.
  223    0303142A               SATCOM GROUND ENVIRONMENT            26,643                               26,643
                                 (SPACE).
  226    0305179A               INTEGRATED BROADCAST                  5,701                                5,701
                                 SERVICE (IBS).
  227    0305204A               TACTICAL UNMANNED AERIAL                  0                                    0
                                 VEHICLES.
  228    0305206A               AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE                   0                                    0
                                 SYSTEMS.
  229    0305219A               MQ-1 GRAY EAGLE UAV......             6,681                                6,681
  230    0708045A               END ITEM INDUSTRIAL                  67,187             6,000             73,187
                                 PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES.
         .....................  Advanced isostatic                                     [6,000]
                                 pressure armor.
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......            32,518            62,200             94,718
         .....................  Iron Quest--Army UFR.....                             [12,200]
         .....................  Spectre--Army UFR........                             [50,000]
         .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL                962,094            84,200          1,046,294
                                 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL
                                 TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                 PROGRAMS
  231    0608041A               DEFENSIVE CYBER--SOFTWARE            74,548                               74,548
                                 PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND                74,548                 0             74,548
                                 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                 PROGRAMS.
         .....................
         .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  14,073,308           553,226         14,626,534
                                 DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                 EVAL, ARMY.
         .....................
         .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                 TEST & EVAL, NAVY
         .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
    1    0601103N               UNIVERSITY RESEARCH                  94,259             5,000             99,259
                                 INITIATIVES.
         .....................  Digital radar system                                   [5,000]
                                 development.
    2    0601153N               DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES           483,914                              483,914
         .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..           578,173             5,000            583,173
         .....................
         .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
    3    0602114N               POWER PROJECTION APPLIED             23,842                               23,842
                                 RESEARCH.
    4    0602123N               FORCE PROTECTION APPLIED            120,716             5,000            125,716
                                 RESEARCH.
         .....................  Unmanned maritime systems                              [5,000]
                                 digital manufacturing
                                 factory of the future.
    5    0602131M               MARINE CORPS LANDING                 53,758                               53,758
                                 FORCE TECHNOLOGY.
    6    0602235N               COMMON PICTURE APPLIED               51,202                               51,202
                                 RESEARCH.
    7    0602236N               WARFIGHTER SUSTAINMENT               76,379             6,000             82,379
                                 APPLIED RESEARCH.
         .....................  Research on foreign                                    [6,000]
                                 malign influence
                                 operations.
    8    0602271N               ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS              91,441                               91,441
                                 APPLIED RESEARCH.
    9    0602435N               OCEAN WARFIGHTING                    78,930             5,500             84,430
                                 ENVIRONMENT APPLIED
                                 RESEARCH.
         .....................  Resilient autonomous                                   [5,500]
                                 sensing in the Arctic.
   10    0602651M               JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS              7,719                                7,719
                                 APPLIED RESEARCH.
   11    0602747N               UNDERSEA WARFARE APPLIED             57,525            11,000             68,525
                                 RESEARCH.
         .....................  Geophysical sensing and                                [1,000]
                                 characterization of the
                                 mine-hunting environment.
         .....................  Low-cost autonomous                                   [10,000]
                                 sensors for maritime
                                 dominance.
   12    0602750N               FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES           163,673                              163,673
                                 APPLIED RESEARCH.
   13    0602782N               MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY               31,460             1,000             32,460
                                 WARFARE APPLIED RESEARCH.
         .....................  Precision strike                                       [1,000]
                                 loitering munitions.
   14    0602792N               INNOVATIVE NAVAL                    127,363                              127,363
                                 PROTOTYPES (INP) APPLIED
                                 RESEARCH.
   15    0602861N               SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY               90,939                               90,939
                                 MANAGEMENT--ONR FIELD
                                 ACITIVITIES.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH           974,947            28,500          1,003,447
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT
   16    0603123N               FORCE PROTECTION ADVANCED            31,556                               31,556
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   17    0603271N               ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS               8,537                                8,537
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
   18    0603273N               SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR            118,624                              118,624
                                 NUCLEAR RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
   19    0603640M               USMC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY            243,247            21,000            264,247
                                 DEMONSTRATION (ATD).
         .....................  Innovative design and                                  [8,000]
                                 manufacturing for
                                 uncrewed systems.
         .....................  Long-range maneuvering                                 [7,000]
                                 projectiles.
         .....................  Marine Corps realignment--                             [6,000]
                                 Autonomous Low Profile
                                 Vessel.
   20    0603651M               JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS             16,188                               16,188
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
   21    0603673N               FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES           262,869                              262,869
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   22    0603680N               MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY             63,084                               63,084
                                 PROGRAM.
   23    0603729N               WARFIGHTER PROTECTION                 5,105                                5,105
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
   24    0603758N               NAVY WARFIGHTING                     97,615                               97,615
                                 EXPERIMENTS AND
                                 DEMONSTRATIONS.
   25    0603782N               MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY                2,050                                2,050
                                 WARFARE ADVANCED
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   26    0603801N               INNOVATIVE NAVAL                    131,288                              131,288
                                 PROTOTYPES (INP)
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                   980,163            21,000          1,001,163
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 PROTOTYPES
   27    0603128N               UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM...            99,940                               99,940
   28    0603178N               LARGE UNMANNED SURFACE               53,964                               53,964
                                 VEHICLES (LUSV).
   29    0603207N               AIR/OCEAN TACTICAL                   41,765            18,000             59,765
                                 APPLICATIONS.
         .....................  Autonomous surface and                                [18,000]
                                 underwater dual-modality
                                 vehicles.
   30    0603216N               AVIATION SURVIVABILITY...            23,115                               23,115
   31    0603239N               NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES             7,866                                7,866
   32    0603254N               ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT..            20,033                               20,033
   33    0603261N               TACTICAL AIRBORNE                     3,358                                3,358
                                 RECONNAISSANCE.
   34    0603382N               ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEMS               2,051                                2,051
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   35    0603502N               SURFACE AND SHALLOW WATER            29,421                               29,421
                                 MINE COUNTERMEASURES.
   36    0603506N               SURFACE SHIP TORPEDO                  4,790                                4,790
                                 DEFENSE.
   37    0603512N               CARRIER SYSTEMS                       5,659                                5,659
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   38    0603525N               PILOT FISH...............         1,007,324                            1,007,324
   39    0603527N               RETRACT LARCH............                 0                                    0
   40    0603536N               RETRACT JUNIPER..........           199,172                              199,172
   41    0603542N               RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL.....               801                                  801
   42    0603553N               SURFACE ASW..............             1,194                                1,194
   43    0603561N               ADVANCED SUBMARINE SYSTEM            96,694            10,000            106,694
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................  Advanced submarine hull                               [10,000]
                                 coatings.
   44    0603562N               SUBMARINE TACTICAL                   14,924                               14,924
                                 WARFARE SYSTEMS.
   45    0603563N               SHIP CONCEPT ADVANCED               110,800                              110,800
                                 DESIGN.
   46    0603564N               SHIP PRELIMINARY DESIGN &            52,586                               52,586
                                 FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
   47    0603570N               ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER              368,002                              368,002
                                 SYSTEMS.
   48    0603573N               ADVANCED SURFACE                     93,942                               93,942
                                 MACHINERY SYSTEMS.
   49    0603576N               CHALK EAGLE..............           137,372                              137,372
   50    0603581N               LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP                  9,132                                9,132
                                 (LCS).
   51    0603582N               COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION            20,135            30,000             50,135
         .....................  PAC-3-AEGIS integration..                             [30,000]
   52    0603595N               OHIO REPLACEMENT.........           189,631                              189,631
   53    0603596N               LCS MISSION MODULES......            28,801                               28,801
   54    0603597N               AUTOMATED TEST AND RE-               10,805                               10,805
                                 TEST (ATRT).
   55    0603599N               FRIGATE DEVELOPMENT......           107,658                              107,658
   56    0603609N               CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS...             8,950                                8,950
   57    0603635M               MARINE CORPS GROUND                 103,860                              103,860
                                 COMBAT/SUPPORT SYSTEM.
   58    0603654N               JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE              47,339                               47,339
                                 ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT.
   59    0603713N               OCEAN ENGINEERING                    15,587                               15,587
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
   60    0603721N               ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.            23,258                               23,258
   61    0603724N               NAVY ENERGY PROGRAM......            60,610                               60,610
   62    0603725N               FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT...             9,067                                9,067
   63    0603734N               CHALK CORAL..............           459,791                              459,791
   64    0603739N               NAVY LOGISTIC                         6,059                                6,059
                                 PRODUCTIVITY.
   65    0603746N               RETRACT MAPLE............           628,958                              628,958
   66    0603748N               LINK PLUMERIA............           346,553                              346,553
   67    0603751N               RETRACT ELM..............            99,939                               99,939
   68    0603764M               LINK EVERGREEN...........           460,721                              460,721
   69    0603790N               NATO RESEARCH AND                     5,151                                5,151
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   70    0603795N               LAND ATTACK TECHNOLOGY...             1,686                                1,686
   71    0603851M               JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS             30,263                               30,263
                                 TESTING.
   72    0603860N               JOINT PRECISION APPROACH              4,047                                4,047
                                 AND LANDING SYSTEMS--DEM/
                                 VAL.
   73    0603925N               DIRECTED ENERGY AND                   9,877                                9,877
                                 ELECTRIC WEAPON SYSTEMS.
   74    0604014N               F/A -18 INFRARED SEARCH               8,630                                8,630
                                 AND TRACK (IRST).
   75    0604027N               DIGITAL WARFARE OFFICE...           128,997                              128,997
   76    0604028N               SMALL AND MEDIUM UNMANNED            52,994            61,300            114,294
                                 UNDERSEA VEHICLES.
         .....................  Accelerate Subsea and                                 [61,300]
                                 Seabed Warfare (SSW)
                                 ROV--Navy UFR.
   77    0604029N               UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE            68,152                               68,152
                                 CORE TECHNOLOGIES.
   78    0604030N               RAPID PROTOTYPING,                  168,855                              168,855
                                 EXPERIMENTATION AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION..
   79    0604031N               LARGE UNMANNED UNDERSEA               6,874                                6,874
                                 VEHICLES.
   80    0604112N               GERALD R. FORD CLASS                 96,670                               96,670
                                 NUCLEAR AIRCRAFT CARRIER
                                 (CVN 78--80).
   81    0604126N               LITTORAL AIRBORNE MCM....                 0                                    0
   82    0604127N               SURFACE MINE                         15,271                               15,271
                                 COUNTERMEASURES.
   83    0604272N               TACTICAL AIR DIRECTIONAL             35,030                               35,030
                                 INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES
                                 (TADIRCM).
   84    0604289M               NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS             8,114            55,000             63,114
         .....................  At-sea VLS reloading                                  [55,000]
                                 development.
   85    0604292N               FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT                  4,796                                4,796
                                 (MARITIME STRIKE).
   86    0604295M               MARINE AVIATION                      62,317                               62,317
                                 DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION.
   87    0604320M               RAPID TECHNOLOGY                    120,392                              120,392
                                 CAPABILITY PROTOTYPE.
   88    0604454N               LX (R)...................            12,785                               12,785
   89    0604536N               ADVANCED UNDERSEA                    21,466                               21,466
                                 PROTOTYPING.
   90    0604636N               COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT            14,185                               14,185
                                 SYSTEMS (C-UAS).
   91    0604659N               PRECISION STRIKE WEAPONS              5,667           252,000            257,667
                                 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
         .....................  Nuclear-armed sea-                                   [252,000]
                                 launched cruise missile.
   92    0604707N               SPACE AND ELECTRONIC                  8,896                                8,896
                                 WARFARE (SEW)
                                 ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING
                                 SUPPORT.
   93    0604786N               OFFENSIVE ANTI-SURFACE              341,907                              341,907
                                 WARFARE WEAPON
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   94    0605512N               MEDIUM UNMANNED SURFACE             101,838                              101,838
                                 VEHICLES (MUSVS)).
   95    0605513N               UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE             92,868                               92,868
                                 ENABLING CAPABILITIES.
   96    0605514M               GROUND BASED ANTI-SHIP               50,916                               50,916
                                 MISSILE.
   97    0605516M               LONG RANGE FIRES.........            30,092                               30,092
   98    0605518N               CONVENTIONAL PROMPT                 903,927                              903,927
                                 STRIKE (CPS).
   99    0303354N               ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT--             7,253                                7,253
                                 MIP.
  100    0304240M               ADVANCED TACTICAL                     3,504                                3,504
                                 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
  101    0304270N               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                    1,395                                1,395
                                 DEVELOPMENT--MIP.
  102    0304797N               UNDERSEA ARTIFICIAL                  28,563                               28,563
                                 INTELLIGENCE / MACHINE
                                 LEARNING (AI/ML).
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 7,465,005           426,300          7,891,305
                                 COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                 AND PROTOTYPES.
         .....................
         .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION
  103    0603208N               TRAINING SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.            26,120                               26,120
  104    0604038N               MARITIME TARGETING CELL..            43,301                               43,301
  105    0604212M               OTHER HELO DEVELOPMENT...                 0                                    0
  106    0604212N               OTHER HELO DEVELOPMENT...                 0                                    0
  107    0604214M               AV-8B AIRCRAFT--ENG DEV..             5,320                                5,320
  108    0604215N               STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT....             5,120                                5,120
  109    0604216N               MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER             60,438                               60,438
                                 UPGRADE DEVELOPMENT.
  110    0604221N               P-3 MODERNIZATION PROGRAM                 0                                    0
  111    0604230N               WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM...           108,432                              108,432
  112    0604231N               COMMAND AND CONTROL                 164,391                              164,391
                                 SYSTEMS.
  113    0604234N               ADVANCED HAWKEYE.........           301,384                              301,384
  114    0604245M               H-1 UPGRADES.............            39,023                               39,023
  115    0604261N               ACOUSTIC SEARCH SENSORS..            53,591                               53,591
  116    0604262N               V-22A....................           109,431                              109,431
  117    0604264N               AIR CREW SYSTEMS                     29,330                               29,330
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  118    0604269N               EA-18....................           223,266                              223,266
  119    0604270N               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                  189,750                              189,750
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  120    0604273M               EXECUTIVE HELO                       51,366                               51,366
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  121    0604274N               NEXT GENERATION JAMMER               86,721                               86,721
                                 (NGJ).
  122    0604280N               JOINT TACTICAL RADIO                330,559            28,600            359,159
                                 SYSTEM--NAVY (JTRS-NAVY).
         .....................  Accelerate Fund NC3                                   [28,600]
                                 Recapitalization and New
                                 Transmission Pathways--
                                 Navy UFR.
  123    0604282N               NEXT GENERATION JAMMER              209,623                              209,623
                                 (NGJ) INCREMENT II.
  124    0604307N               SURFACE COMBATANT COMBAT            528,234                              528,234
                                 SYSTEM ENGINEERING.
  125    0604329N               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)            19,744                               19,744
  126    0604366N               STANDARD MISSILE                    468,297                              468,297
                                 IMPROVEMENTS.
  127    0604373N               AIRBORNE MCM.............            11,066                               11,066
  128    0604378N               NAVAL INTEGRATED FIRE                41,419                               41,419
                                 CONTROL--COUNTER AIR
                                 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
  129    0604419N               ADVANCED SENSORS                          0                                    0
                                 APPLICATION PROGRAM
                                 (ASAP).
  130    0604501N               ADVANCED ABOVE WATER                112,231                              112,231
                                 SENSORS.
  131    0604503N               SSN-688 AND TRIDENT                  97,953                               97,953
                                 MODERNIZATION.
  132    0604504N               AIR CONTROL..............            84,458                               84,458
  133    0604512N               SHIPBOARD AVIATION                   10,742                               10,742
                                 SYSTEMS.
  134    0604518N               COMBAT INFORMATION CENTER            10,621                               10,621
                                 CONVERSION.
  135    0604522N               AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE             107,924                              107,924
                                 RADAR (AMDR) SYSTEM.
  136    0604530N               ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR               9,142                                9,142
                                 (AAG).
  137    0604558N               NEW DESIGN SSN...........           273,848                              273,848
  138    0604562N               SUBMARINE TACTICAL                   71,982                               71,982
                                 WARFARE SYSTEM.
  139    0604567N               SHIP CONTRACT DESIGN/                13,675                               13,675
                                 LIVE FIRE T&E.
  140    0604574N               NAVY TACTICAL COMPUTER                3,921                                3,921
                                 RESOURCES.
  141    0604601N               MINE DEVELOPMENT.........            79,411            22,400            101,811
         .....................  Maritime mine development                             [22,400]
                                 and fielding
                                 acceleration (HHEE Inc
                                 1).
  142    0604610N               LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO                 137,265                              137,265
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  143    0604654N               JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE               8,810                                8,810
                                 ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT.
  144    0604657M               USMC GROUND COMBAT/                  33,880                               33,880
                                 SUPPORTING ARMS SYSTEMS--
                                 ENG DEV.
  145    0604703N               PERSONNEL, TRAINING,                 10,011                               10,011
                                 SIMULATION, AND HUMAN
                                 FACTORS.
  146    0604727N               JOINT STANDOFF WEAPON                 1,516                                1,516
                                 SYSTEMS.
  147    0604755N               SHIP SELF DEFENSE (DETECT           170,080                              170,080
                                 & CONTROL).
  148    0604756N               SHIP SELF DEFENSE                    74,214            25,000             99,214
                                 (ENGAGE: HARD KILL).
         .....................  HVP 5-inch cUAS round....                             [25,000]
  149    0604757N               SHIP SELF DEFENSE                   165,599           106,000            271,599
                                 (ENGAGE: SOFT KILL/EW).
         .....................  Accelerate Long Endurance                            [106,000]
                                 Electronic Decoy (LEED)--
                                 Navy UFR.
  150    0604761N               INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING.            23,810                               23,810
  151    0604771N               MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT......             8,371                                8,371
  152    0604777N               NAVIGATION/ID SYSTEM.....            44,326                               44,326
  153    0604800M               JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER                      0                                    0
                                 (JSF)--EMD.
  154    0604800N               JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER                      0                                    0
                                 (JSF)--EMD.
  155    0604850N               SSN(X)...................           348,788                              348,788
  156    0605013M               INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY               15,218                               15,218
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  157    0605013N               INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY              325,004                              325,004
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  158    0605024N               ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY                3,317                                3,317
                                 SUPPORT.
  159    0605180N               TACAMO MODERNIZATION.....           775,316                              775,316
  160    0605212M               CH-53K RDTE..............            86,093                               86,093
  161    0605215N               MISSION PLANNING.........           115,390                              115,390
  162    0605217N               COMMON AVIONICS..........            87,053                               87,053
  163    0605220N               SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR               5,697                                5,697
                                 (SSC).
  164    0605285N               NEXT GENERATION FIGHTER..           453,828          -400,000             53,828
         .....................  Program decrease.........                           [-400,000]
  165    0605327N               T-AO 205 CLASS...........                 0                                    0
  166    0605414N               UNMANNED CARRIER AVIATION           214,919                              214,919
                                 (UCA).
  167    0605450M               JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND                  20,654                               20,654
                                 MISSILE (JAGM).
  168    0605500N               MULTI-MISSION MARITIME               39,096                               39,096
                                 AIRCRAFT (MMA).
  169    0605504N               MULTI-MISSION MARITIME              134,366                              134,366
                                 (MMA) INCREMENT III.
  170    0605516N               LONG RANGE FIRES.........           120,728                              120,728
  171    0605611M               MARINE CORPS ASSAULT                 60,181                               60,181
                                 VEHICLES SYSTEM
                                 DEVELOPMENT &
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
  172    0605813M               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL                 10,748                               10,748
                                 VEHICLE (JLTV) SYSTEM
                                 DEVELOPMENT &
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
  173    0204202N               DDG-1000.................           243,042                              243,042
  174    0301377N               COUNTERING ADVANCED                  19,517                               19,517
                                 CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS
                                 (CACW).
  175    0302315N               NON-KINETIC                           8,324                                8,324
                                 COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT.
  179    0304785N               ISR & INFO OPERATIONS....           188,392                              188,392
  180    0306250M               CYBER OPERATIONS                      7,581                                7,581
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   7,942,968          -218,000          7,724,968
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
         .....................
         .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
  181    0604256N               THREAT SIMULATOR                     25,823                               25,823
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  182    0604258N               TARGET SYSTEMS                       17,224                               17,224
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  183    0604759N               MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.....            65,672                               65,672
  184    0605152N               STUDIES AND ANALYSIS                  6,216                                6,216
                                 SUPPORT--NAVY.
  185    0605154N               CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES            43,648                               43,648
  186    0605502N               SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH.
  187    0605804N               TECHNICAL INFORMATION                 1,009                                1,009
                                 SERVICES.
  188    0605853N               MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL &             137,521                              137,521
                                 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
  189    0605856N               STRATEGIC TECHNICAL                   3,536                                3,536
                                 SUPPORT.
  190    0605863N               RDT&E SHIP AND AIRCRAFT             152,176                              152,176
                                 SUPPORT.
  191    0605864N               TEST AND EVALUATION                 477,823                              477,823
                                 SUPPORT.
  192    0605865N               OPERATIONAL TEST AND                 30,603                               30,603
                                 EVALUATION CAPABILITY.
  193    0605866N               NAVY SPACE AND ELECTRONIC            23,668                               23,668
                                 WARFARE (SEW) SUPPORT.
  194    0605867N               SEW SURVEILLANCE/                     6,390                                6,390
                                 RECONNAISSANCE SUPPORT.
  195    0605873M               MARINE CORPS PROGRAM WIDE            32,700                               32,700
                                 SUPPORT.
  196    0605898N               MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D.......            42,381                               42,381
  197    0606295M               MARINE AVIATION                       5,000                                5,000
                                 DEVELOPMENTAL MANAGEMENT
                                 AND SUPPORT.
  198    0606355N               WARFARE INNOVATION                   50,652                               50,652
                                 MANAGEMENT.
  199    0305327N               INSIDER THREAT...........             2,920                                2,920
  200    0902498N               MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS               2,234                                2,234
                                 (DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT
                                 ACTIVITIES).
         .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT               1,127,196                 0          1,127,196
                                 SUPPORT.
         .....................
         .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                 DEVELOPMENT
  203    0604840M               F-35 C2D2................           480,759                              480,759
  204    0604840N               F-35 C2D2................           466,186                              466,186
  205    0605520M               MARINE CORPS AIR DEFENSE             74,119                               74,119
                                 WEAPONS SYSTEMS.
  206    0607658N               COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT              142,552                              142,552
                                 CAPABILITY (CEC).
  207    0101221N               STRATEGIC SUB & WEAPONS             403,494             6,000            409,494
                                 SYSTEM SUPPORT.
         .....................  High density sonar array.                              [6,000]
  208    0101224N               SSBN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY             61,012                               61,012
                                 PROGRAM.
  209    0101226N               SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC                   96,667                               96,667
                                 WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.
  210    0101402N               NAVY STRATEGIC                       29,743                               29,743
                                 COMMUNICATIONS.
  211    0204136N               F/A-18 SQUADRONS.........           374,194                              374,194
  212    0204228N               SURFACE SUPPORT..........             8,420                                8,420
  213    0204229N               TOMAHAWK AND TOMAHAWK               200,739                              200,739
                                 MISSION PLANNING CENTER
                                 (TMPC).
  214    0204311N               INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE              72,473                               72,473
                                 SYSTEM.
  215    0204313N               SHIP-TOWED ARRAY                      1,428                                1,428
                                 SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS.
  216    0204413N               AMPHIBIOUS TACTICAL                   2,238                                2,238
                                 SUPPORT UNITS
                                 (DISPLACEMENT CRAFT).
  217    0204460M               GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED             51,346                               51,346
                                 RADAR (G/ATOR).
  218    0204571N               CONSOLIDATED TRAINING               159,648                              159,648
                                 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
  219    0204575N               ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW)             139,164           179,000            318,164
                                 READINESS SUPPORT.
         .....................  Accelerate COPPERFIELD--                              [60,000]
                                 Navy UFR.
         .....................  Accelerate GRANDSTAND--                               [29,000]
                                 Navy UFR.
         .....................  Navy counterspace                                     [60,000]
                                 cability--SPACECOM UFR.
         .....................  Navy mobile counterspace                              [10,000]
                                 capability--SPACECOM UFR.
         .....................  Navy space-enabled                                    [20,000]
                                 indications and warnings
                                 capability--SPACECOM UFR.
  220    0205601N               ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE               28,682                               28,682
                                 IMPROVEMENT.
  221    0205620N               SURFACE ASW COMBAT SYSTEM            29,887                               29,887
                                 INTEGRATION.
  222    0205632N               MK-48 ADCAP..............           164,935            20,000            184,935
         .....................  NSWC INDIAN HEAD                                      [20,000]
                                 explosive fill.
  223    0205633N               AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS....           136,276                              136,276
  224    0205675N               OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER           167,098                              167,098
                                 SYSTEMS.
  225    0206313M               MARINE CORPS                        145,343            16,300            161,643
                                 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.
         .....................  Marine Corps                                          [10,300]
                                 Electromagnetic Warfare
                                 Programs--SPACECOM UFR.
         .....................  Marine Corps realignment--                             [6,000]
                                 MEGFOS-M.
  226    0206335M               COMMON AVIATION COMMAND              18,332                               18,332
                                 AND CONTROL SYSTEM
                                 (CAC2S).
  227    0206623M               MARINE CORPS GROUND                  77,377                               77,377
                                 COMBAT/SUPPORTING ARMS
                                 SYSTEMS.
  228    0206624M               MARINE CORPS COMBAT                  33,641                               33,641
                                 SERVICES SUPPORT.
  229    0206625M               USMC INTELLIGENCE/                   37,372            20,000             57,372
                                 ELECTRONIC WARFARE
                                 SYSTEMS (MIP).
         .....................  Tactical Exploitation of                              [20,000]
                                 National Capabilities
                                 (TENCAP)--USMC UFR.
  230    0206629M               AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT                        0                                    0
                                 VEHICLE.
  231    0207161N               TACTICAL AIM MISSILES....            31,359                               31,359
  232    0207163N               ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-           29,638                               29,638
                                 TO-AIR MISSILE (AMRAAM).
  233    0208043N               PLANNING AND DECISION AID             3,559                                3,559
                                 SYSTEM (PDAS).
  237    0303138N               AFLOAT NETWORKS..........            56,915            12,300             69,215
         .....................  Accelerate Fund NC3                                   [12,300]
                                 Recapitalization and New
                                 Transmission Pathways--
                                 Navy UFR.
  238    0303140N               INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  35,339                               35,339
                                 SECURITY PROGRAM.
  239    0305192N               MILITARY INTELLIGENCE                 7,239                                7,239
                                 PROGRAM (MIP) ACTIVITIES.
  240    0305204N               TACTICAL UNMANNED AERIAL                  0                                    0
                                 VEHICLES.
  241    0305205N               UAS INTEGRATION AND                       0                                    0
                                 INTEROPERABILITY.
  242    0305208M               DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/           45,550                               45,550
                                 SURFACE SYSTEMS.
  243    0305220N               MQ-4C TRITON.............            14,402                               14,402
  244    0305231N               MQ-8 UAV.................                 0                                    0
  245    0305232M               RQ-11 UAV................             2,016                                2,016
  246    0305234N               SMALL (LEVEL 0) TACTICAL                  0                                    0
                                 UAS (STUASL0).
  247    0305241N               MULTI-INTELLIGENCE SENSOR            40,267                               40,267
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  248    0305242M               UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS              10,917                               10,917
                                 (UAS) PAYLOADS (MIP).
  249    0305251N               CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS                     0                                    0
                                 FORCES AND FORCE SUPPORT.
  250    0305421N               MQ-4C TRITON                        444,042                              444,042
                                 MODERNIZATION.
  251    0307577N               INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA               793                                  793
                                 (IMD).
  252    0308601N               MODELING AND SIMULATION              10,927                               10,927
                                 SUPPORT.
  253    0702207N               DEPOT MAINTENANCE (NON-              28,799                               28,799
                                 IF).
  254    0708730N               MARITIME TECHNOLOGY                   4,326                                4,326
                                 (MARITECH).
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......         2,235,339           417,000          2,652,339
         .....................  Classified adjustment....                            [417,000]
         .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL              6,604,552           670,600          7,275,152
                                 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL
                                 TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                 PROGRAMS
  255    0608013N               RISK MANAGEMENT                      14,522                               14,522
                                 INFORMATION--SOFTWARE
                                 PILOT PROGRAM.
  256    0608231N               MARITIME TACTICAL COMMAND            10,289                               10,289
                                 AND CONTROL (MTC2)--
                                 SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND                24,811                 0             24,811
                                 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                 PROGRAMS.
         .....................
         .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  25,697,815           933,400         26,631,215
                                 DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                 EVAL, NAVY.
         .....................
         .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                 TEST & EVAL, AF
         .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
    1    0601102F               DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES           361,930                              361,930
    2    0601103F               UNIVERSITY RESEARCH                 143,372                              143,372
                                 INITIATIVES.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..           505,302                 0            505,302
         .....................
         .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
    3    0602020F               FUTURE AF CAPABILITIES               85,477                               85,477
                                 APPLIED RESEARCH.
    4    0602022F               UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED                 8,225                                8,225
                                 RESEARCH CENTER (UARC)--
                                 TACTICAL AUTONOMY.
    5    0602102F               MATERIALS................           142,336            10,000            152,336
         .....................  Advanced materials                                    [10,000]
                                 science for
                                 manufacturing research.
    6    0602201F               AEROSPACE VEHICLE                     5,235                                5,235
                                 TECHNOLOGIES.
    7    0602202F               HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS                 138,204                              138,204
                                 APPLIED RESEARCH.
    8    0602203F               AEROSPACE PROPULSION.....           339,477                              339,477
    9    0602204F               AEROSPACE SENSORS........           193,029                              193,029
   10    0602212F               DEFENSE LABORATORIES R&D                  0                                    0
                                 PROJECTS (10 U.S.C. SEC
                                 2358).
   11    0602298F               SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY                9,662                                9,662
                                 MANAGEMENT-- MAJOR
                                 HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES.
   12    0602602F               CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS...           138,497                              138,497
   13    0602605F               DIRECTED ENERGY                     114,962                              114,962
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   14    0602788F               DOMINANT INFORMATION                176,333                              176,333
                                 SCIENCES AND METHODS.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH         1,351,437            10,000          1,361,437
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT
   15    0603032F               FUTURE AF INTEGRATED                248,506                              248,506
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEMOS.
   16    0603112F               ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR               29,661                               29,661
                                 WEAPON SYSTEMS.
   17    0603199F               SUSTAINMENT SCIENCE AND              12,558                               12,558
                                 TECHNOLOGY (S&T).
   18    0603203F               ADVANCED AEROSPACE                   37,935                               37,935
                                 SENSORS.
   19    0603211F               AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY DEV/           102,529                              102,529
                                 DEMO.
   20    0603216F               AEROSPACE PROPULSION AND                  0                                    0
                                 POWER TECHNOLOGY.
   21    0603270F               ELECTRONIC COMBAT                    36,445                               36,445
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   22    0603273F               SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR             91,885                               91,885
                                 NUCLEAR RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
   23    0603444F               MAUI SPACE SURVEILLANCE                   0                                    0
                                 SYSTEM (MSSS).
   24    0603456F               HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS                  19,568                               19,568
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   25    0603601F               CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS                125,460                              125,460
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   26    0603605F               ADVANCED WEAPONS                     25,050                               25,050
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   27    0603680F               MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY             34,730             3,000             37,730
                                 PROGRAM.
         .....................  Affordable composites for                              [1,000]
                                 hypersonic systems.
         .....................  Classified additive                                    [2,000]
                                 manufacturing research.
   28    0603788F               BATTLESPACE KNOWLEDGE                26,172                               26,172
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
   29    0604776F               DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION            27,762                               27,762
                                 ENTERPRISE R&D.
   30    0207412F               CONTROL AND REPORTING                 2,012                                2,012
                                 CENTER (CRC).
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                   820,273             3,000            823,273
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 PROTOTYPES
   31    0603036F               MODULAR ADVANCED MISSILE.                 0                                    0
   32    0603260F               INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED                 3,820                                3,820
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   33    0603742F               COMBAT IDENTIFICATION                24,799                               24,799
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   34    0603790F               NATO RESEARCH AND                     4,498                                4,498
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   35    0603851F               INTERCONTINENTAL                    119,197                              119,197
                                 BALLISTIC MISSILE--DEM/
                                 VAL.
   36    0604001F               NC3 ADVANCED CONCEPTS....            10,148                               10,148
   37    0604003F               ADVANCED BATTLE                     743,842                              743,842
                                 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ABMS).
   38    0604004F               ADVANCED ENGINE                     562,337                              562,337
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   39    0604005F               NC3 COMMERCIAL                       68,124                               68,124
                                 DEVELOPMENT &
                                 PROTOTYPING.
   40    0604006F               DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE                     0                                    0
                                 TECH ARCHITECTURE.
   41    0604007F               E-7......................           418,513                              418,513
   42    0604009F               AFWERX PRIME.............            20,580                               20,580
   43    0604015F               LONG RANGE STRIKE--BOMBER         2,654,073                            2,654,073
   44    0604025F               RAPID DEFENSE                        75,051                               75,051
                                 EXPERIMENTATION RESERVE
                                 (RDER).
   45    0604032F               DIRECTED ENERGY                       3,712                                3,712
                                 PROTOTYPING.
   46    0604033F               HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING..                 0                                    0
   47    0604183F               HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING--           516,971                              516,971
                                 HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE
                                 MISSILE (HACM).
   48    0604201F               PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND                 0                                    0
                                 IMPROVEMENTS.
   49    0604257F               ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND              24,204                               24,204
                                 SENSORS.
   50    0604288F               SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE               1,687,500          -240,000          1,447,500
                                 OPERATIONS CENTER (SAOC).
         .....................  Survivable Airborne                                 [-240,000]
                                 Operations Center
                                 reduction.
   51    0604317F               TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER......             3,485                                3,485
   52    0604327F               HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED              154,417            -4,500            149,917
                                 TARGET DEFEAT SYSTEM
                                 (HDBTDS) PROGRAM.
         .....................  Program decrease.........                             [-4,500]
   53    0604414F               CYBER RESILIENCY OF                  59,539                               59,539
                                 WEAPON SYSTEMS-ACS.
   54    0604534F               ADAPTIVE ENGINE                           0                                    0
                                 TRANSITION PROGRAM
                                 (AETP).
   55    0604609F               REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS &              22,667                               22,667
                                 CONCEPT MATURATION.
   56    0604668F               JOINT TRANSPORTATION                174,723                              174,723
                                 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JTMS).
   57    0604776F               DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION             4,840                                4,840
                                 ENTERPRISE R&D.
   58    0604858F               TECH TRANSITION PROGRAM..           234,342            64,500            298,842
         .....................  Accelerate                                            [50,000]
                                 experimentation and
                                 prototyping including
                                 for advanced low-cost
                                 weapons.
         .....................  Air Force Research Lab                                [14,500]
                                 stratospheric balloon
                                 experimentation project.
   59    0604860F               OPERATIONAL ENERGY AND               63,194                               63,194
                                 INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.
   60    0605057F               NEXT GENERATION AIR-                  7,014                                7,014
                                 REFUELING SYSTEM.
   61    0605164F               AIR REFUELING CAPABILITY             13,661                               13,661
                                 MODERNIZATION.
   62    0606005F               DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION                9,800                                9,800
                                 OFFICE.
   63    0201184F               COUNTER NARCO-TERRORISM                   0                                    0
                                 PROGRAM OFFICE.
   64    0207110F               NEXT GENERATION AIR               3,306,355                            3,306,355
                                 DOMINANCE.
   65    0207179F               AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE             51,666                               51,666
                                 PLATFORMS.
   66    0207420F               COMBAT IDENTIFICATION....             1,914                                1,914
   67    0207431F               COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE              18,733                               18,733
                                 SYSTEM ACTIVITIES.
   68    0207448F               C2ISR TACTICAL DATA LINK.            42,371                               42,371
   69    0207455F               THREE DIMENSIONAL LONG-               8,100                                8,100
                                 RANGE RADAR (3DELRR).
   70    0207522F               AIRBASE AIR DEFENSE                  17,273                               17,273
                                 SYSTEMS (ABADS).
   71    0207606F               JOINT SIMULATION                    191,337                              191,337
                                 ENVIRONMENT (JSE).
   72    0208030F               WAR RESERVE MATERIEL--                5,226                                5,226
                                 AMMUNITION.
   73    0305236F               COMMON DATA LINK                     33,349                               33,349
                                 EXECUTIVE AGENT (CDL EA).
   74    0305601F               MISSION PARTNER                      22,028                               22,028
                                 ENVIRONMENTS.
   75    0306250F               CYBER OPERATIONS                          0                                    0
                                 TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
   76    0306415F               ENABLED CYBER ACTIVITIES.                 0                                    0
   77    0708051F               RAPID SUSTAINMENT                    37,044                               37,044
                                 MODERNIZATION (RSM).
   78    0808736F               SPECIAL VICTIM                        3,006                                3,006
                                 ACCOUNTABILITY AND
                                 INVESTIGATION.
   79    0808737F               INTEGRATED PRIMARY                    5,364                                5,364
                                 PREVENTION.
   80    0901410F               CONTRACTING INFORMATION              28,995                               28,995
                                 TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM.
   81    1206415F               U.S. SPACE COMMAND                   28,392                               28,392
                                 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
                                 SUPPORT.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                11,486,204          -180,000         11,306,204
                                 COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                 AND PROTOTYPES.
         .....................
         .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION
   82    0604200F               FUTURE ADVANCED WEAPON                7,205                                7,205
                                 ANALYSIS & PROGRAMS.
   83    0604201F               PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND           217,662                              217,662
                                 IMPROVEMENTS.
   84    0604222F               NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT..            70,823                               70,823
   85    0604270F               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                   19,264                               19,264
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   86    0604281F               TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS               78,480                               78,480
                                 ENTERPRISE.
   87    0604287F               PHYSICAL SECURITY                    10,569                               10,569
                                 EQUIPMENT.
   88    0604336F               HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED               39,079                               39,079
                                 TARGET DEFEAT SYSTEM
                                 (HDBTDS) PROTOTYPING.
   89    0604602F               ARMAMENT/ORDNANCE                     7,157                                7,157
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   90    0604604F               SUBMUNITIONS.............             3,427                                3,427
   91    0604617F               AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT.....            24,178                               24,178
   92    0604706F               LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS.....            25,502                               25,502
   93    0604735F               COMBAT TRAINING RANGES...           224,783                              224,783
   94    0604932F               LONG RANGE STANDOFF                 623,491                              623,491
                                 WEAPON.
   95    0604933F               ICBM FUZE MODERNIZATION..            10,408                               10,408
   96    0605030F               JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK                    0                                    0
                                 CENTER (JTNC).
   97    0605031F               JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK                    0                                    0
                                 (JTN).
   98    0605056F               OPEN ARCHITECTURE                    41,223                               41,223
                                 MANAGEMENT.
   99    0605057F               NEXT GENERATION AIR-                      0                                    0
                                 REFUELING SYSTEM.
  100    0605223F               ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING..            83,985                               83,985
  101    0605229F               HH-60W...................                 0                                    0
  102    0605238F               GROUND BASED STRATEGIC            3,721,024                            3,721,024
                                 DETERRENT EMD.
  103    0207171F               F-15 EPAWSS..............                 0                                    0
  104    0207279F               ISOLATED PERSONNEL                   10,020                               10,020
                                 SURVIVABILITY AND
                                 RECOVERY.
  105    0207328F               STAND IN ATTACK WEAPON...           375,528                              375,528
  106    0207701F               FULL COMBAT MISSION                   7,754                                7,754
                                 TRAINING.
  107    0208036F               MEDICAL C-CBRNE PROGRAMS.                 0                                    0
  111    0305155F               THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON                9,018                                9,018
                                 STORAGE & SECURITY
                                 SYSTEM.
  112    0305205F               ENDURANCE UNMANNED AERIAL                 0                                    0
                                 VEHICLES.
  113    0401221F               KC-46A TANKER SQUADRONS..            93,620                               93,620
  114    0401319F               VC-25B...................           433,943          -403,000             30,943
         .....................  VC-25B reduction.........                           [-403,000]
  115    0701212F               AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEMS...            26,640                               26,640
  116    0804772F               TRAINING DEVELOPMENTS....             4,960                                4,960
  117    1203176F               COMBAT SURVIVOR EVADER                2,269                                2,269
                                 LOCATOR.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   6,172,012          -403,000          5,769,012
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
         .....................
         .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
  118    0604256F               THREAT SIMULATOR                     19,927                               19,927
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  119    0604759F               MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.....            74,228                               74,228
  120    0605101F               RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE...            39,720                               39,720
  121    0605502F               SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH.
  122    0605712F               INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST             14,247                               14,247
                                 & EVALUATION.
  123    0605807F               TEST AND EVALUATION                 936,913                              936,913
                                 SUPPORT.
  124    0605827F               ACQ WORKFORCE- GLOBAL VIG           316,924                              316,924
                                 & COMBAT SYS.
  125    0605828F               ACQ WORKFORCE- GLOBAL               496,740                              496,740
                                 REACH.
  126    0605829F               ACQ WORKFORCE- CYBER,               521,987                              521,987
                                 NETWORK, & BUS SYS.
  127    0605830F               ACQ WORKFORCE- GLOBAL                     0                                    0
                                 BATTLE MGMT.
  128    0605831F               ACQ WORKFORCE- CAPABILITY           262,349                              262,349
                                 INTEGRATION.
  129    0605832F               ACQ WORKFORCE- ADVANCED              69,319                               69,319
                                 PRGM TECHNOLOGY.
  130    0605833F               ACQ WORKFORCE- NUCLEAR              343,180                              343,180
                                 SYSTEMS.
  131    0605898F               MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D.......             6,291                                6,291
  132    0605976F               FACILITIES RESTORATION               94,828                               94,828
                                 AND MODERNIZATION--TEST
                                 AND EVALUATION SUPPORT.
  133    0605978F               FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT--             63,579                               63,579
                                 TEST AND EVALUATION
                                 SUPPORT.
  134    0606017F               REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND            41,550                               41,550
                                 MATURATION.
  135    0606398F               MANAGEMENT HQ--T&E.......             7,647                                7,647
  136    0303166F               JOINT INFORMATION                         0                                    0
                                 OPERATIONS RANGE.
  137    0303255F               COMMAND, CONTROL,                    19,607             8,000             27,607
                                 COMMUNICATION, AND
                                 COMPUTERS (C4)--STRATCOM.
         .....................  NC3 network security                                   [5,000]
                                 sensor.
         .....................  NC3 Research Architecture                              [3,000]
                                 and Collaboration Hub
                                 (REACH).
  138    0308602F               ENTEPRISE INFORMATION               104,133                              104,133
                                 SERVICES (EIS).
  139    0702806F               ACQUISITION AND                      25,216                               25,216
                                 MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.
  140    0804731F               GENERAL SKILL TRAINING...                10             6,000              6,010
         .....................  Cyber workforce training                               [6,000]
                                 ranges.
  141    0804776F               ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED                  1,652                                1,652
                                 LEARNING.
  143    1001004F               INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES.             4,590                                4,590
         .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT               3,464,637            14,000          3,478,637
                                 SUPPORT.
         .....................
         .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                 DEVELOPMENT
  144    0604233F               SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE            39,667                               39,667
                                 FLIGHT TRAINING.
  145    0604281F               TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS                   22                                   22
                                 ENTERPRISE.
  146    0604283F               BATTLE MGMT COM & CTRL              100,183                              100,183
                                 SENSOR DEVELOPMENT.
  147    0604445F               WIDE AREA SURVEILLANCE...            21,443                               21,443
  148    0604617F               AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT.....                 0                                    0
  149    0604776F               DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION                 0                                    0
                                 ENTERPRISE R&D.
  150    0604840F               F-35 C2D2................         1,124,207                            1,124,207
  151    0605018F               AF INTEGRATED PERSONNEL              49,739                               49,739
                                 AND PAY SYSTEM (AF-IPPS).
  152    0605024F               ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY               65,792                               65,792
                                 EXECUTIVE AGENCY.
  153    0605117F               FOREIGN MATERIEL                     94,188                               94,188
                                 ACQUISITION AND
                                 EXPLOITATION.
  154    0605229F               HH-60W...................            52,314                               52,314
  155    0605278F               HC/MC-130 RECAP RDT&E....            24,934                               24,934
  156    0606018F               NC3 INTEGRATION..........            21,864                               21,864
  157    0101113F               B-52 SQUADRONS...........         1,045,570                            1,045,570
  158    0101122F               AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE                     542                                  542
                                 MISSILE (ALCM).
  159    0101126F               B-1B SQUADRONS...........            17,939                               17,939
  160    0101127F               B-2 SQUADRONS............            41,212                               41,212
  161    0101213F               MINUTEMAN SQUADRONS......            62,550                               62,550
  162    0101316F               WORLDWIDE JOINT STRATEGIC            13,690                               13,690
                                 COMMUNICATIONS.
  163    0101318F               SERVICE SUPPORT TO                    7,330                                7,330
                                 STRATCOM--GLOBAL STRIKE.
  164    0101324F               INTEGRATED STRATEGIC                      0                                    0
                                 PLANNING & ANALYSIS
                                 NETWORK.
  165    0101328F               ICBM REENTRY VEHICLES....           629,928                              629,928
  167    0102110F               MH-139A..................                 0                                    0
  168    0102326F               REGION/SECTOR OPERATION                 852                                  852
                                 CONTROL CENTER
                                 MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
  169    0102412F               NORTH WARNING SYSTEM                    103                                  103
                                 (NWS).
  170    0102417F               OVER-THE-HORIZON                    383,575                              383,575
                                 BACKSCATTER RADAR.
  171    0202834F               VEHICLES AND SUPPORT                  6,097                                6,097
                                 EQUIPMENT--GENERAL.
  172    0205219F               MQ-9 UAV.................             7,074                                7,074
  173    0205671F               JOINT COUNTER RCIED                   3,372                                3,372
                                 ELECTRONIC WARFARE.
  174    0207040F               MULTI-PLATFORM ELECTRONIC                 0                                    0
                                 WARFARE EQUIPMENT.
  175    0207131F               A-10 SQUADRONS...........                 0                                    0
  176    0207133F               F-16 SQUADRONS...........           106,952                              106,952
  177    0207134F               F-15E SQUADRONS..........           178,603            56,300            234,903
         .....................  Prevent retirement of F-                              [56,300]
                                 15Es.
  178    0207136F               MANNED DESTRUCTIVE                   16,182                               16,182
                                 SUPPRESSION.
  179    0207138F               F-22A SQUADRONS..........           768,561                              768,561
  180    0207142F               F-35 SQUADRONS...........            47,132                               47,132
  181    0207146F               F-15EX...................            56,228                               56,228
  182    0207161F               TACTICAL AIM MISSILES....            34,932                               34,932
  183    0207163F               ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-           53,593                               53,593
                                 TO-AIR MISSILE (AMRAAM).
  184    0207227F               COMBAT RESCUE--PARARESCUE               743                                  743
  185    0207238F               E-11A....................            64,127                               64,127
  186    0207247F               AF TENCAP................            50,263                               50,263
  187    0207249F               PRECISION ATTACK SYSTEMS             12,723                               12,723
                                 PROCUREMENT.
  188    0207253F               COMPASS CALL.............           132,475                              132,475
  189    0207268F               AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT            68,743                               68,743
                                 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
  190    0207325F               JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE                183,532                              183,532
                                 STANDOFF MISSILE (JASSM).
  191    0207327F               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)            29,910                               29,910
  192    0207410F               AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS               71,442                               71,442
                                 CENTER (AOC).
  193    0207412F               CONTROL AND REPORTING                18,473                               18,473
                                 CENTER (CRC).
  194    0207417F               AIRBORNE WARNING AND                      0                                    0
                                 CONTROL SYSTEM (AWACS).
  195    0207418F               AFSPECWAR--TACP..........             2,206                                2,206
  197    0207431F               COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE              46,702                               46,702
                                 SYSTEM ACTIVITIES.
  198    0207438F               THEATER BATTLE MANAGEMENT             4,873                                4,873
                                 (TBM) C4I.
  199    0207439F               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                   17,149                               17,149
                                 INTEGRATED REPROGRAMMING
                                 (EWIR).
  200    0207444F               TACTICAL AIR CONTROL                 12,171                               12,171
                                 PARTY-MOD.
  201    0207452F               DCAPES...................             8,431                                8,431
  202    0207521F               AIR FORCE CALIBRATION                 2,223                                2,223
                                 PROGRAMS.
  203    0207573F               NATIONAL TECHNICAL                    2,060                                2,060
                                 NUCLEAR FORENSICS.
  204    0207590F               SEEK EAGLE...............            34,985                               34,985
  205    0207601F               USAF MODELING AND                         0                                    0
                                 SIMULATION.
  206    0207605F               WARGAMING AND SIMULATION                  0                                    0
                                 CENTERS.
  207    0207697F               DISTRIBUTED TRAINING AND              4,847                                4,847
                                 EXERCISES.
  208    0207701F               FULL COMBAT MISSION                   7,048                                7,048
                                 TRAINING.
  209    0208006F               MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS.            92,566                               92,566
  210    0208007F               TACTICAL DECEPTION.......               539                                  539
  211    0208064F               OPERATIONAL HQ--CYBER....                 0                                    0
  212    0208087F               DISTRIBUTED CYBER WARFARE            29,996                               29,996
                                 OPERATIONS.
  213    0208088F               AF DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE             113,218                              113,218
                                 OPERATIONS.
  214    0208097F               JOINT CYBER COMMAND AND                   0                                    0
                                 CONTROL (JCC2).
  215    0208099F               UNIFIED PLATFORM (UP)....                 0                                    0
  219    0208288F               INTEL DATA APPLICATIONS..               988                                  988
  220    0301025F               GEOBASE..................             1,002                                1,002
  221    0301112F               NUCLEAR PLANNING AND                      0                                    0
                                 EXECUTION SYSTEM (NPES).
  222    0301113F               CYBER SECURITY                       18,141                               18,141
                                 INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT.
  228    0301377F               COUNTERING ADVANCED                   1,668                                1,668
                                 CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS
                                 (CACW).
  230    0301401F               AF MULTI-DOMAIN NON-                  3,436               500              3,936
                                 TRADITIONAL ISR
                                 BATTLESPACE AWARENESS.
         .....................  United States Cyber                                      [500]
                                 Command cooperation with
                                 Jordan.
  231    0302015F               E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE               40,441                               40,441
                                 OPERATIONS CENTER (NAOC).
  232    0302315F               NON-KINETIC                          15,180                               15,180
                                 COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT.
  233    0303004F               EIT CONNECT..............            32,960                               32,960
  234    0303089F               CYBERSPACE AND DODIN                  9,776                                9,776
                                 OPERATIONS.
  235    0303131F               MINIMUM ESSENTIAL                    25,500                               25,500
                                 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
                                 NETWORK (MEECN).
  236    0303133F               HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO                  8,667                                8,667
                                 SYSTEMS.
  237    0303140F               INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  94,424                               94,424
                                 SECURITY PROGRAM.
  238    0303248F               ALL DOMAIN COMMON                    82,927                               82,927
                                 PLATFORM.
  239    0303260F               JOINT MILITARY DECEPTION              7,324                                7,324
                                 INITIATIVE.
  240    0304100F               STRATEGIC MISSION                    69,441                               69,441
                                 PLANNING & EXECUTION
                                 SYSTEM (SMPES).
  243    0304260F               AIRBORNE SIGINT                      85,284                               85,284
                                 ENTERPRISE.
  244    0304310F               COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC                   4,719                                4,719
                                 ANALYSIS.
  247    0305015F               C2 AIR OPERATIONS SUITE--            13,524                               13,524
                                 C2 INFO SERVICES.
  248    0305020F               CCMD INTELLIGENCE                     1,836                                1,836
                                 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
  249    0305022F               ISR MODERNIZATION &                  22,909                               22,909
                                 AUTOMATION DVMT (IMAD).
  250    0305099F               GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC                    5,151                                5,151
                                 MANAGEMENT (GATM).
  251    0305103F               CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE               304                                  304
  252    0305111F               WEATHER SERVICE..........            31,372             5,000             36,372
         .....................  Air Force commercial                                   [5,000]
                                 weather data acquisition.
  253    0305114F               AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL,                 15,143                               15,143
                                 APPROACH, AND LANDING
                                 SYSTEM (ATCALS).
  254    0305116F               AERIAL TARGETS...........             7,685                                7,685
  257    0305128F               SECURITY AND                            481                                  481
                                 INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES.
  258    0305146F               DEFENSE JOINT                         6,387                                6,387
                                 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
                                 ACTIVITIES.
  259    0305158F               TACTICAL TERMINAL........             1,002                                1,002
  260    0305179F               INTEGRATED BROADCAST                 16,006                               16,006
                                 SERVICE (IBS).
  261    0305202F               DRAGON U-2...............                 0                                    0
  262    0305206F               AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE              84,363            24,688            109,051
                                 SYSTEMS.
         .....................  Long Endurance Airborne                               [24,688]
                                 ISR--AFRICOM.
  263    0305207F               MANNED RECONNAISSANCE                16,323                               16,323
                                 SYSTEMS.
  264    0305208F               DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/           86,476                               86,476
                                 SURFACE SYSTEMS.
  265    0305220F               RQ-4 UAV.................             9,516                                9,516
  266    0305221F               NETWORK-CENTRIC                       8,952                                8,952
                                 COLLABORATIVE TARGETING.
  267    0305238F               NATO AGS.................               865                                  865
  268    0305240F               SUPPORT TO DCGS                      30,932                               30,932
                                 ENTERPRISE.
  269    0305600F               INTERNATIONAL                        18,670                               18,670
                                 INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
                                 AND ARCHITECTURES.
  270    0305881F               RAPID CYBER ACQUISITION..                 0                                    0
  271    0305984F               PERSONNEL RECOVERY                    2,831                                2,831
                                 COMMAND & CTRL (PRC2).
  272    0307577F               INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA             3,658                                3,658
                                 (IMD).
  273    0401115F               C-130 AIRLIFT SQUADRON...                 0                                    0
  274    0401119F               C-5 AIRLIFT SQUADRONS                33,003                               33,003
                                 (IF).
  275    0401130F               C-17 AIRCRAFT (IF).......            17,395                               17,395
  276    0401132F               C-130J PROGRAM...........            34,423                               34,423
  277    0401134F               LARGE AIRCRAFT IR                     7,768                                7,768
                                 COUNTERMEASURES (LAIRCM).
  278    0401218F               KC-135S..................            31,977                               31,977
  279    0401318F               CV-22....................            26,249                               26,249
  280    0408011F               SPECIAL TACTICS / COMBAT              9,421                                9,421
                                 CONTROL.
  281    0708055F               MAINTENANCE, REPAIR &                     0                                    0
                                 OVERHAUL SYSTEM.
  282    0708610F               LOGISTICS INFORMATION                11,895                               11,895
                                 TECHNOLOGY (LOGIT).
  283    0801380F               AF LVC OPERATIONAL                   29,815                               29,815
                                 TRAINING (LVC-OT).
  284    0804743F               OTHER FLIGHT TRAINING....             2,319                                2,319
  285    0901202F               JOINT PERSONNEL RECOVERY              2,320                                2,320
                                 AGENCY.
  286    0901218F               CIVILIAN COMPENSATION                 4,267                                4,267
                                 PROGRAM.
  287    0901220F               PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION.             3,163                                3,163
  288    0901226F               AIR FORCE STUDIES AND                18,937                               18,937
                                 ANALYSIS AGENCY.
  289    0901538F               FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT                  5,634                                5,634
                                 INFORMATION SYSTEMS
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  290    0901554F               DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACNTNG            57,689                               57,689
                                 AND MGT SYS (DEAMS).
  291    1202140F               SERVICE SUPPORT TO                        0                                    0
                                 SPACECOM ACTIVITIES.
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......        18,038,552           115,000         18,153,552
         .....................  Classified adjustment A..                             [15,000]
         .....................  Classified adjustment B..                            [100,000]
         .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL             25,308,906           201,488         25,510,394
                                 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  49,108,771          -354,512         48,754,259
                                 DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                 EVAL, AF.
         .....................
         .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                 TEST & EVAL, SF
         .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
    1    0601102SF              DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES            21,349                               21,349
    2    0601103SF              UNIVERSITY RESEARCH                  14,731                               14,731
                                 INITIATIVES.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..            36,080                 0             36,080
         .....................
         .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
    3    1202212SF              DEFENSE LABORATORIES R&D                  0                                    0
                                 PROJECTS.
    4    1206601SF              SPACE TECHNOLOGY.........           244,964            86,000            330,964
         .....................  SCO classified program                                [68,000]
                                 advance procurement.
         .....................  SCO classified program                                [13,000]
                                 FY25 shortfall.
         .....................  Space Modeling,                                        [5,000]
                                 Simulation, and Analysis
                                 Hub.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH           244,964            86,000            330,964
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT
    5    1206310SF              SPACE SCIENCE AND                   425,166            42,516            467,682
                                 TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................  TxDES--Space Force UFR...                             [42,516]
    6    1206616SF              SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY           138,270                              138,270
                                 DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                   563,436            42,516            605,952
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 PROTOTYPES
    7    0604002SF              SPACE FORCE WEATHER                     867                                  867
                                 SERVICES RESEARCH.
    8    1203010SF              SPACE FORCE IT, DATA                 88,610                               88,610
                                 ANALYTICS, DIGITAL
                                 SOLUTIONS.
    9    1203164SF              NAVSTAR GLOBAL                      300,025                              300,025
                                 POSITIONING SYSTEM (USER
                                 EQUIPMENT) (SPACE).
   10    1203622SF              SPACE WARFIGHTING                   121,409                              121,409
                                 ANALYSIS.
   11    1203710SF              EO/IR WEATHER SYSTEMS....            76,391                               76,391
   12    1203955SF              SPACE ACCESS, MOBILITY &             20,000                               20,000
                                 LOGISTICS (SAML).
   13    1206410SF              SPACE TECHNOLOGY                  1,701,685             8,000          1,709,685
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 PROTOTYPING.
         .....................  Low-latency high                                       [8,000]
                                 availability VHF
                                 payloads.
   14    1206425SF              SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS                 0                                    0
                                 SYSTEMS.
   15    1206427SF              SPACE SYSTEMS PROTOTYPE             133,739                              133,739
                                 TRANSITIONS (SSPT).
   16    1206438SF              SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.            62,195                               62,195
   17    1206458SF              TECH TRANSITION (SPACE)..           228,547                              228,547
   18    1206730SF              SPACE SECURITY AND                   53,199                               53,199
                                 DEFENSE PROGRAM.
   19    1206760SF              PROTECTED TACTICAL                   79,709             3,000             82,709
                                 ENTERPRISE SERVICE
                                 (PTES).
         .....................  Cloud-based beam forming                               [3,000]
                                 technologies.
   20    1206761SF              PROTECTED TACTICAL                  596,996                              596,996
                                 SERVICE (PTS).
   21    1206855SF              EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM          1,046,161                            1,046,161
                                 (ESS).
   22    1206857SF              SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES             11,361                               11,361
                                 OFFICE.
   23    1206862SF              TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE                30,052                               30,052
                                 SPACE.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 4,550,946            11,000          4,561,946
                                 COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                 AND PROTOTYPES.
         .....................
         .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION
   24    1203269SF              GPS III FOLLOW-ON (GPS              244,752                              244,752
                                 IIIF).
   25    1203940SF              SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS                 0                                    0
                                 OPERATIONS.
   26    1206421SF              COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS.....            37,078                               37,078
   27    1206422SF              WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON.            49,207                               49,207
   28    1206425SF              SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS           483,605                              483,605
                                 SYSTEMS.
   29    1206431SF              ADVANCED EHF MILSATCOM                1,020                                1,020
                                 (SPACE).
   30    1206432SF              POLAR MILSATCOM (SPACE)..                 0                                    0
   31    1206433SF              WIDEBAND GLOBAL SATCOM                    0                                    0
                                 (SPACE).
   32    1206440SF              NEXT-GEN OPIR--GROUND....           558,013                              558,013
   33    1206442SF              NEXT GENERATION OPIR.....           202,951                              202,951
   34    1206443SF              NEXT-GEN OPIR--GEO.......           510,806                              510,806
   35    1206444SF              NEXT-GEN OPIR--POLAR.....           828,878                              828,878
   36    1206445SF              COMMERCIAL SATCOM                   134,487                              134,487
                                 (COMSATCOM) INTEGRATION.
   37    1206446SF              RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING         1,730,821                            1,730,821
                                 MISSILE TRACKING--LOW
                                 EARTH ORBIT (LEO).
   38    1206447SF              RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING           846,349                              846,349
                                 MISSILE TRACKING--MEDIUM
                                 EARTH ORBIT (MEO).
   39    1206448SF              RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING                 0                                    0
                                 MISSILE TRACKING--
                                 INTEGRATED GROUND
                                 SEGMENT.
   40    1206853SF              NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE              23,392                               23,392
                                 LAUNCH PROGRAM (SPACE)--
                                 EMD.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   5,651,359                 0          5,651,359
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
         .....................
         .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
   43    1203622SF              SPACE WARFIGHTING                         0                                    0
                                 ANALYSIS.
   44    1205502SF              SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH.
   45    1206116SF              SPACE TEST AND TRAINING                   0                                    0
                                 RANGE DEVELOPMENT.
   46    1206392SF              ACQ WORKFORCE--SPACE &              274,424                              274,424
                                 MISSILE SYSTEMS.
   47    1206398SF              SPACE & MISSILE SYSTEMS              12,867                               12,867
                                 CENTER--MHA.
   48    1206601SF              SPACE TECHNOLOGY.........                 0                                    0
   49    1206759SF              MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT--              229,665            19,100            248,765
                                 SPACE.
         .....................  NSTTC--Space Force UFR...                             [19,100]
   50    1206860SF              ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH                20,134             5,000             25,134
                                 PROGRAM (SPACE).
         .....................  Advanced modular solid                                 [5,000]
                                 rocket motor.
   51    1206862SF              TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE                     0                                    0
                                 SPACE.
   52    1206864SF              SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP).            30,279                               30,279
         .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT                 567,369            24,100            591,469
                                 SUPPORT.
         .....................
         .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                 DEVELOPMENT
   54    1201017SF              GLOBAL SENSOR INTEGRATED                  0                                    0
                                 ON NETWORK (GSIN).
   55    1203001SF              FAMILY OF ADVANCED BLOS               2,607                                2,607
                                 TERMINALS (FAB-T).
   56    1203040SF              DCO-SPACE................           104,088                              104,088
   57    1203109SF              NARROWBAND SATELLITE                228,435                              228,435
                                 COMMUNICATIONS.
   58    1203110SF              SATELLITE CONTROL NETWORK            98,572                               98,572
                                 (SPACE).
   59    1203154SF              LONG RANGE KILL CHAINS...           244,121                              244,121
   60    1203165SF              NAVSTAR GLOBAL                            0                                    0
                                 POSITIONING SYSTEM
                                 (SPACE AND CONTROL
                                 SEGMENTS).
   61    1203173SF              SPACE AND MISSILE TEST               20,844                               20,844
                                 AND EVALUATION CENTER.
   62    1203174SF              SPACE INNOVATION,                    48,900                               48,900
                                 INTEGRATION AND RAPID
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
   63    1203182SF              SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM               55,906                               55,906
                                 (SPACE).
   64    1203265SF              GPS III SPACE SEGMENT....                 0                                    0
   65    1203330SF              SPACE SUPERIORITY ISR....            28,227                               28,227
   66    1203620SF              NATIONAL SPACE DEFENSE                    0                                    0
                                 CENTER.
   67    1203873SF              BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            12,024             5,000             17,024
                                 RADARS.
         .....................  Modernization of the                                   [5,000]
                                 Perimeter Acquisition
                                 Radar Attack
                                 Characterization System.
   68    1203906SF              NCMC--TW/AA SYSTEM.......            25,656                               25,656
   69    1203913SF              NUDET DETECTION SYSTEM               83,426                               83,426
                                 (SPACE).
   70    1203940SF              SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS           120,160            26,000            146,160
                                 OPERATIONS.
         .....................  Joint Commercial                                      [26,000]
                                 Operations (JCO) Cell--
                                 SPACECOM UFR.
   71    1206423SF              GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM           217,224                              217,224
                                 III--OPERATIONAL CONTROL
                                 SEGMENT.
   75    1206770SF              ENTERPRISE GROUND                   111,284                              111,284
                                 SERVICES.
   76    1208053SF              JOINT TACTICAL GROUND                 6,937                                6,937
                                 SYSTEM.
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......         5,520,323           109,300          5,629,623
         .....................  Classified program A--                                [59,500]
                                 Space Force UFR.
         .....................  Classified program B--                                [66,000]
                                 Space Force UFR.
         .....................  Classified program B--                               [166,400]
                                 SPACECOM UFR.
         .....................  Classified program C--                               [150,000]
                                 Space Force UFR.
         .....................  Classified program C--                                [60,000]
                                 SPACECOM UFR.
         .....................  Partial restoral of                                  [507,400]
                                 program decrease.
         .....................  Program decrease.........                           [-900,000]
         .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL              6,928,734           140,300          7,069,034
                                 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL
                                 TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                 PROGRAMS
   77    1208248SF              SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS/             157,265                              157,265
                                 PLANNING/TASKING SW.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND               157,265                 0            157,265
                                 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                 PROGRAMS.
         .....................
         .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  18,700,153           303,916         19,004,069
                                 DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                 EVAL, SF.
         .....................
         .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                 TEST & EVAL, DW
         .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
    1    0601000BR              DTRA BASIC RESEARCH......            15,311                               15,311
    2    0601101E               DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES           303,830                              303,830
    3    0601108D8Z             HIGH ENERGY LASER                    16,518                               16,518
                                 RESEARCH INITIATIVES.
    4    0601110D8Z             BASIC RESEARCH                       77,132            20,000             97,132
                                 INITIATIVES.
         .....................  Defense Established                                   [20,000]
                                 Program to Stimulate
                                 Competitive Research.
    5    0601117E               BASIC OPERATIONAL MEDICAL            99,048                               99,048
                                 RESEARCH SCIENCE.
    6    0601120D8Z             NATIONAL DEFENSE                    169,986                              169,986
                                 EDUCATION PROGRAM.
    7    0601228D8Z             HISTORICALLY BLACK                   99,792                               99,792
                                 COLLEGES AND
                                 UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY
                                 INSTITUTIONS.
    8    0601384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL              37,812                               37,812
                                 DEFENSE PROGRAM.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..           819,429            20,000            839,429
         .....................
         .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
    9    0602000D8Z             JOINT MUNITIONS                      19,373                               19,373
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   10    0602115E               BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY....           169,198                              169,198
   11    0602128D8Z             PROMOTION AND PROTECTION              3,191                                3,191
                                 STRATEGIES.
   12    0602230D8Z             DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY                   38,515                               38,515
                                 INNOVATION.
   13    0602234D8Z             LINCOLN LABORATORY                   47,528                               47,528
                                 RESEARCH PROGRAM.
   14    0602251D8Z             APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE             51,555                               51,555
                                 ADVANCEMENT OF S&T
                                 PRIORITIES.
   15    0602303E               INFORMATION &                       397,266           100,000            497,266
                                 COMMUNICATIONS
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
         .....................  Expansion of                                         [100,000]
                                 Underexplored Systems
                                 for Utility-Scale
                                 Quantum Computing.
   16    0602383E               BIOLOGICAL WARFARE                        0                                    0
                                 DEFENSE.
   17    0602384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL             224,777                              224,777
                                 DEFENSE PROGRAM.
   18    0602668D8Z             CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH..            17,652            35,000             52,652
         .....................  Program increase.........                             [15,000]
         .....................  University Consortium for                             [20,000]
                                 Cybersecurity.
   19    0602669D8Z             MICROELECTRONICS COMMONS--                0                                    0
                                 APPLIED RESEARCH.
   20    0602675D8Z             SOCIAL SCIENCES FOR                   5,456                                5,456
                                 ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY.
   21    0602702E               TACTICAL TECHNOLOGY......           117,935                              117,935
   22    0602715E               MATERIALS AND BIOLOGICAL            337,772                              337,772
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   23    0602716E               ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY...           573,265             5,000            578,265
         .....................  Scaling technology for                                 [5,000]
                                 microelectronics.
   24    0602718BR              COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS             174,955                              174,955
                                 DESTRUCTION APPLIED
                                 RESEARCH.
   25    0602751D8Z             SOFTWARE ENGINEERING                 11,310                               11,310
                                 INSTITUTE (SEI) APPLIED
                                 RESEARCH.
   26    0602890D8Z             HIGH ENERGY LASER                    48,640                               48,640
                                 RESEARCH.
   27    0602891D8Z             FSRM MODELLING...........             1,897                                1,897
   28    1160401BB              SOF TECHNOLOGY                       50,183                               50,183
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH         2,290,468           140,000          2,430,468
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT
   29    0603000D8Z             JOINT MUNITIONS ADVANCED             41,072                               41,072
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   30    0603021D8Z             NATIONAL SECURITY                    14,983             5,000             19,983
                                 INNOVATION CAPITAL.
         .....................  Enhanced payload and                                   [5,000]
                                 satellite bus
                                 development.
   31    0603121D8Z             SO/LIC ADVANCED                       5,176                                5,176
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   32    0603122D8Z             COMBATING TERRORISM                  76,639            57,500            134,139
                                 TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
         .....................  Irregular Warfare                                    [-20,000]
                                 Technical Support
                                 Directorate.
         .....................  United States-Israel anti-                            [30,000]
                                 tunnel cooperation.
         .....................  United States-Israel                                  [47,500]
                                 defense collaboration on
                                 emerging technologies.
   33    0603133D8Z             FOREIGN COMPARATIVE                  30,007            15,000             45,007
                                 TESTING.
         .....................  FCT increase (AUKUS).....                             [15,000]
   34    0603142D8Z             MISSION ENGINEERING &               110,628                              110,628
                                 INTEGRATION (ME&I).
   35    0603160BR              COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS             418,044                              418,044
                                 DESTRUCTION ADVANCED
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
   36    0603176BR              ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND                     0                                    0
                                 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT.
   37    0603176C               ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND                17,920                               17,920
                                 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT.
   38    0603180C               ADVANCED RESEARCH........            19,354            33,500             52,854
         .....................  Disruptive Technologies                               [33,500]
                                 versus Advanced Threats--
                                 MDA UFR.
   39    0603183D8Z             JOINT HYPERSONIC                     51,941                               51,941
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
                                 &TRANSITION.
   40    0603225D8Z             JOINT DOD-DOE MUNITIONS              19,826                               19,826
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
   41    0603260BR              INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED                     0                                    0
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   42    0603286E               ADVANCED AEROSPACE                  269,700                              269,700
                                 SYSTEMS.
   43    0603287E               SPACE PROGRAMS AND                  225,457                              225,457
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   44    0603288D8Z             ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS.....            30,594                               30,594
   45    0603289D8Z             ADVANCED INNOVATIVE                  56,390                               56,390
                                 ANALYSIS AND CONCEPTS.
   46    0603330D8Z             QUANTUM APPLICATION......            69,290                               69,290
   47    0603342D8Z             DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT             109,614            10,000            119,614
                                 (DIU).
         .....................  OnRamp Hubs..............                              [5,000]
         .....................  Research, design,                                      [5,000]
                                 testing, and evaluation
                                 to benefit foreign
                                 partners.
   48    0603375D8Z             TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION....            74,549                               74,549
   49    0603379D8Z             ADVANCED TECHNICAL                   26,053                               26,053
                                 INTEGRATION.
   50    0603384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL             230,051                              230,051
                                 DEFENSE PROGRAM--
                                 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
   51    0603527D8Z             RETRACT LARCH............                 0                                    0
   52    0603618D8Z             JOINT ELECTRONIC ADVANCED            20,188                               20,188
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   53    0603662D8Z             NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS              5,234                                5,234
                                 CAPABILITIES.
   54    0603669D8Z             MICROELECTRONICS COMMONS--                0                                    0
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT (ATD).
   55    0603680D8Z             DEFENSE-WIDE                        190,557                              190,557
                                 MANUFACTURING SCIENCE
                                 AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
   56    0603680S               MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY             55,366                               55,366
                                 PROGRAM.
   57    0603712S               GENERIC LOGISTICS R&D                18,543                               18,543
                                 TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEMONSTRATIONS.
   58    0603716D8Z             STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL              58,838                               58,838
                                 RESEARCH PROGRAM.
   59    0603720S               MICROELECTRONICS                    137,246                              137,246
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
                                 AND SUPPORT.
   60    0603727D8Z             JOINT WARFIGHTING PROGRAM             2,684                                2,684
   61    0603739E               ADVANCED ELECTRONICS                257,844                              257,844
                                 TECHNOLOGIES.
   62    0603760E               COMMAND, CONTROL AND                336,542                              336,542
                                 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.
   63    0603766E               NETWORK-CENTRIC WARFARE             886,511                              886,511
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
   64    0603767E               SENSOR TECHNOLOGY........           267,961                              267,961
   65    0603769D8Z             DISTRIBUTED LEARNING                      0                                    0
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
   66    0603781D8Z             SOFTWARE ENGINEERING                 16,982                               16,982
                                 INSTITUTE.
   67    0603838D8Z             DEFENSE INNOVATION                  165,798                              165,798
                                 ACCELERATION (DIA).
   68    0603924D8Z             HIGH ENERGY LASER                   110,367                              110,367
                                 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                 PROGRAM.
   69    0603941D8Z             TEST & EVALUATION SCIENCE           268,722                              268,722
                                 & TECHNOLOGY.
   70    0603945D8Z             INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION            125,680                              125,680
                                 INITIATIVES.
   71    0603950D8Z             NATIONAL SECURITY                    21,322                               21,322
                                 INNOVATION NETWORK.
   72    0604055D8Z             OPERATIONAL ENERGY                  167,279                              167,279
                                 CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT.
   73    0303367D8Z             SPECTRUM ACCESS RESEARCH                  0                                    0
                                 AND DEVELOPMENT.
   74    1160402BB              SOF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY             197,767                              197,767
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 5,208,719           121,000          5,329,719
                                 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 PROTOTYPES
   75    0603161D8Z             NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL             63,162                               63,162
                                 PHYSICAL SECURITY
                                 EQUIPMENT RDT&E ADC&P.
   76    0603600D8Z             WALKOFF..................           149,704                              149,704
   77    0603851D8Z             ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY              136,513             6,000            142,513
                                 TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION
                                 PROGRAM.
         .....................  Environmental Security                                 [6,000]
                                 Technical Certification
                                 Program.
   78    0603881C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           367,279                              367,279
                                 TERMINAL DEFENSE SEGMENT.
   79    0603882C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           768,227                              768,227
                                 MIDCOURSE DEFENSE
                                 SEGMENT.
   80    0603884BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL             304,374                              304,374
                                 DEFENSE PROGRAM--DEM/VAL.
   81    0603884C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           209,002            15,500            224,502
                                 SENSORS.
         .....................  Sensors Modeling &                                    [15,500]
                                 Simulation--MDA UFR.
   82    0603890C               BMD ENABLING PROGRAMS....           609,406                              609,406
   83    0603891C               SPECIAL PROGRAMS--MDA....           495,570           120,000            615,570
         .....................  Classified A Left to                                  [28,000]
                                 Right Integration--MDA
                                 UFR.
         .....................  Classified B Fire Control                             [46,000]
                                 Sensor Netting--MDA UFR.
         .....................  Classified C Nonkinetic                               [46,000]
                                 Prototype Demo--MDA UFR.
   84    0603892C               AEGIS BMD................           649,255            89,200            738,455
         .....................  Guam Defense System (GDS)                             [89,200]
   85    0603896C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           569,662            13,500            583,162
                                 COMMAND AND CONTROL,
                                 BATTLE MANAGEMENT AND
                                 COMMUNICATIONS (C2BMC).
         .....................  Infrastructure                                        [13,500]
                                 Modernization
                                 Initiative--MDA UFR.
   86    0603898C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            47,723                               47,723
                                 JOINT WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
   87    0603904C               MISSILE DEFENSE                      54,525                               54,525
                                 INTEGRATION & OPERATIONS
                                 CENTER (MDIOC).
   88    0603906C               REGARDING TRENCH.........            27,900                               27,900
   89    0603907C               SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR              197,339                              197,339
                                 (SBX).
   90    0603913C               ISRAELI COOPERATIVE                 300,000                              300,000
                                 PROGRAMS.
   91    0603914C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           367,491                              367,491
                                 TEST.
   92    0603915C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           604,708            19,400            624,108
                                 TARGETS.
         .....................  Advanced reactive target                               [5,000]
                                 simulation development.
         .....................  Guam Defense System (GDS)                             [14,400]
   93    0603923D8Z             COALITION WARFARE........             9,890                                9,890
   94    0604011D8Z             NEXT GENERATION                     139,427            10,000            149,427
                                 INFORMATION
                                 COMMUNICATIONS
                                 TECHNOLOGY (5G).
         .....................  5G for Department of                                  [10,000]
                                 Defense base operations.
   95    0604016D8Z             DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                 2,637                                2,637
                                 CORROSION PROGRAM.
   96    0604102C               GUAM DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT.           415,794            76,500            492,294
         .....................  Guam Defense System (GDS)                             [76,500]
   97    0604115C               TECHNOLOGY MATURATION                     0                                    0
                                 INITIATIVES.
   98    0604124D8Z             CHIEF DIGITAL AND                         0                                    0
                                 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
                                 OFFICER (CDAO)--MIP.
   99    0604125D8Z             ADVANCED MANUFACTURING               16,776                               16,776
                                 COMPONENTS AND
                                 PROTOTYPES.
  100    0604181C               HYPERSONIC DEFENSE.......           182,283           393,000            575,283
         .....................  GPI development                                      [393,000]
                                 acceleration.
  101    0604250D8Z             ADVANCED INNOVATIVE                 994,226                              994,226
                                 TECHNOLOGIES.
  102    0604294D8Z             TRUSTED & ASSURED                   593,609                              593,609
                                 MICROELECTRONICS.
  103    0604331D8Z             RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM           152,126            16,490            168,616
         .....................  Longshot--R&E UFR........                             [10,000]
         .....................  Multi-Domain Unmanned                                  [6,490]
                                 Secure Integrated
                                 Communications (MUSIC)--
                                 R&E UFR.
  104    0604331J               RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM             7,710                                7,710
  105    0604341D8Z             DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT                   0                                    0
                                 (DIU) PROTOTYPING.
  106    0604400D8Z             DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                 2,527                                2,527
                                 (DOD) UNMANNED SYSTEM
                                 COMMON DEVELOPMENT.
  107    0604551BR              CATAPULT INFORMATION                  7,475                                7,475
                                 SYSTEM.
  108    0604555D8Z             OPERATIONAL ENERGY                   53,705                               53,705
                                 CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT--
                                 NON S&T.
  109    0604669D8Z             MICROELECTRONICS COMMONS--                0                                    0
                                 ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                 DEVELOPMENT (ACD).
  110    0604682D8Z             WARGAMING AND SUPPORT FOR             3,559                                3,559
                                 STRATEGIC ANALYSIS (SSA).
  111    0604775D8Z             DEFENSE RAPID INNOVATION             10,020                               10,020
                                 PROGRAM.
  112    0604790D8Z             RAPID DEFENSE                        53,149                               53,149
                                 EXPERIMENTATION RESERVE
                                 (RDER).
  113    0604791D8Z             MULTI-DOMAIN JOINT                   11,383                               11,383
                                 OPERATIONS (MDJO).
  114    0604826J               JOINT C5 CAPABILITY                  29,706                               29,706
                                 DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION
                                 AND INTEROPERABILITY
                                 ASSESSMENTS.
  115    0604873C               LONG RANGE DISCRIMINATION           100,882                              100,882
                                 RADAR (LRDR).
  116    0604874C               IMPROVED HOMELAND DEFENSE         1,697,121                            1,697,121
                                 INTERCEPTORS.
  117    0604876C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            25,673                               25,673
                                 TERMINAL DEFENSE SEGMENT
                                 TEST.
  118    0604878C               AEGIS BMD TEST...........           135,019             1,200            136,219
         .....................  Guam Defense System (GDS)                              [1,200]
  119    0604879C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            96,864                               96,864
                                 SENSOR TEST.
  120    0604880C               LAND-BASED SM-3 (LBSM3)..            22,220                               22,220
  121    0604887C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            40,006                               40,006
                                 MIDCOURSE SEGMENT TEST.
  122    0604924D8Z             HIGH ENERGY LASER                     2,931            65,000             67,931
                                 ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                 DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPE.
         .....................  DE Testing and                                        [65,000]
                                 Experimentation--R&E UFR.
  123    0202057C               SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT             1,771                                1,771
  124    0208059JCY             CYBERCOM ACTIVITIES......            35,700            30,000             65,700
         .....................  Program increase.........                             [30,000]
  125    0208085JCY             ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND                 0                                    0
                                 ACCESS.
  126    0208086JCY             CYBER TRAINING                      158,345             5,000            163,345
                                 ENVIRONMENT (CTE).
         .....................  Pacific Intelligence and                               [5,000]
                                 Innovation Initiative.
  127    0300206R               ENTERPRISE INFORMATION                2,162                                2,162
                                 TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS.
  128    0305103C               CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE             1,831                                1,831
  129    0305245D8Z             INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES            51,784            25,000             76,784
                                 AND INNOVATION
                                 INVESTMENTS.
         .....................  Classified adjustment....                             [25,000]
  130    0305251JCY             CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS                     0            50,000             50,000
                                 FORCES AND FORCE SUPPORT.
         .....................  Program increase.........                             [50,000]
  131    0306250JCY             CYBER OPERATIONS                     52,715                               52,715
                                 TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
  132    0901579D8Z             OFFICE OF STRATEGIC                 132,640                              132,640
                                 CAPITAL (OSC).
  133    1206895C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           119,561                              119,561
                                 SYSTEM SPACE PROGRAMS.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                11,285,067           935,790         12,220,857
                                 COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                 AND PROTOTYPES.
         .....................
         .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION
  134    0604123D8Z             CHIEF DIGITAL AND                   371,833            35,000            406,833
                                 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
                                 OFFICER (CDAO)--DEM/VAL
                                 ACTIVITIES.
         .....................  Artificial intelligence                               [35,000]
                                 pilot programs.
  135    0604133D8Z             ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT                  53,307                               53,307
                                 ACTIVITIES.
  136    0604161D8Z             NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL             13,549                               13,549
                                 PHYSICAL SECURITY
                                 EQUIPMENT RDT&E SDD.
  137    0604384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL             270,265                              270,265
                                 DEFENSE PROGRAM--EMD.
  138    0604771D8Z             JOINT TACTICAL                       12,893                               12,893
                                 INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION
                                 SYSTEM (JTIDS).
  139    0605000BR              COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS              14,841                               14,841
                                 DESTRUCTION SYSTEMS
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  140    0605013BL              INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY                4,709                                4,709
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  141    0605021SE              HOMELAND PERSONNEL                    9,526                                9,526
                                 SECURITY INITIATIVE.
  142    0605022D8Z             DEFENSE EXPORTABILITY                15,779                               15,779
                                 PROGRAM.
  143    0605027D8Z             OUSD(C) IT DEVELOPMENT                7,564                                7,564
                                 INITIATIVES.
  144    0605080S               DEFENSE AGENCY                       31,916                               31,916
                                 INITIATIVES (DAI)--
                                 FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
  145    0605141BR              MISSION ASSURANCE RISK                9,440                                9,440
                                 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
                                 (MARMS).
  146    0605210D8Z             DEFENSE-WIDE ELECTRONIC               9,485                                9,485
                                 PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES.
  147    0605294D8Z             TRUSTED & ASSURED                   150,436                              150,436
                                 MICROELECTRONICS.
  148    0605649D8Z             ACQUISITION INTEGRATION              12,804                               12,804
                                 AND INTEROPERABILITY
                                 (AI2).
  149    0605755D8Z             RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR              3,575                                3,575
                                 DEFENSE MODERNIZATION
                                 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
  150    0605772D8Z             NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL,             3,849                                3,849
                                 & COMMUNICATIONS.
  151    0305304D8Z             DOD ENTERPRISE ENERGY                 7,152                                7,152
                                 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
                                 (EEIM).
  152    0305310D8Z             COUNTERPROLIFERATION                 13,151                               13,151
                                 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
  153    0505167D8Z             RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR                  0                                    0
                                 DEFENSE MODERNIZATION.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   1,016,074            35,000          1,051,074
                                 DEVELOPMENT AND
                                 DEMONSTRATION.
         .....................
         .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
  154    0603829J               JOINT CAPABILITY                     12,385                               12,385
                                 EXPERIMENTATION.
  155    0604122D8Z             JADC2 DEVELOPMENT AND               222,945           122,700            345,645
                                 EXPERIMENTATION
                                 ACTIVITIES.
         .....................  Joint Fires Network......                            [122,700]
  156    0604774D8Z             DEFENSE READINESS                    11,415                               11,415
                                 REPORTING SYSTEM (DRRS).
  157    0604875D8Z             JOINT SYSTEMS                         9,690                                9,690
                                 ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT.
  158    0604940D8Z             CENTRAL TEST AND                    782,643                              782,643
                                 EVALUATION INVESTMENT
                                 DEVELOPMENT (CTEIP).
  159    0604942D8Z             ASSESSMENTS AND                       1,503                                1,503
                                 EVALUATIONS.
  160    0604944D8Z             ASSESSMENTS AND                       4,253                                4,253
                                 EVALUATIONS, DOD.
  161    0605001E               MISSION SUPPORT..........           113,007                              113,007
  162    0605100D8Z             JOINT MISSION ENVIRONMENT           209,008                              209,008
                                 TEST CAPABILITY (JMETC).
  163    0605126J               JOINT INTEGRATED AIR AND             72,005                               72,005
                                 MISSILE DEFENSE
                                 ORGANIZATION (JIAMDO).
  164    0605128D8Z             CLASSIFIED PROGRAM USD(P)                 0                                    0
  165    0605142D8Z             SYSTEMS ENGINEERING......            24,669                               24,669
  166    0605151D8Z             STUDIES AND ANALYSIS                  6,289                                6,289
                                 SUPPORT--OSD.
  167    0605161D8Z             NUCLEAR MATTERS-PHYSICAL             19,871                               19,871
                                 SECURITY.
  168    0605170D8Z             SUPPORT TO NETWORKS AND               8,580                                8,580
                                 INFORMATION INTEGRATION.
  169    0605200D8Z             GENERAL SUPPORT TO                    3,155                                3,155
                                 OUSD(INTELLIGENCE AND
                                 SECURITY).
  170    0605384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL              79,263                               79,263
                                 DEFENSE PROGRAM.
  171    0605502BP              SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH--CHEMICAL
                                 BIOLOGICAL DEF.
  172    0605502BR              SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH.
  173    0605502C               SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH--MDA.
  174    0605502D8Z             SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH.
  175    0605502E               SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH.
  176    0605502S               SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH.
  177    0605711D8Z             CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY                  11,422                               11,422
                                 ANALYSIS.
  178    0605790D8Z             SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION             5,346                                5,346
                                 RESEARCH (SBIR)/ SMALL
                                 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
                                 TRANSFER (STTR)
                                 ADMINISTRATION.
  179    0605797D8Z             MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY               31,629                               31,629
                                 ADVANTAGE.
  180    0605798D8Z             DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY                   45,370                               45,370
                                 ANALYSIS.
  181    0605801KA              DEFENSE TECHNICAL                    66,247                               66,247
                                 INFORMATION CENTER
                                 (DTIC).
  182    0605803SE              R&D IN SUPPORT OF DOD                26,935                               26,935
                                 ENLISTMENT, TESTING AND
                                 EVALUATION.
  183    0605804D8Z             DEVELOPMENT TEST AND                 37,233                               37,233
                                 EVALUATION.
  184    0605898E               MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D.......            14,577                               14,577
  185    0605998KA              MANAGEMENT HQ--DEFENSE                3,505                                3,505
                                 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
                                 CENTER (DTIC).
  186    0606005D8Z             SPECIAL ACTIVITIES.......            18,263                               18,263
  187    0606100D8Z             BUDGET AND PROGRAM                   14,272                               14,272
                                 ASSESSMENTS.
  188    0606114D8Z             ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP                2,814                                2,814
                                 (AWG) SUPPORT.
  189    0606135D8Z             CHIEF DIGITAL AND                     9,262                                9,262
                                 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
                                 OFFICER (CDAO)
                                 ACTIVITIES.
  190    0606225D8Z             ODNA TECHNOLOGY AND                   3,403                                3,403
                                 RESOURCE ANALYSIS.
  191    0606300D8Z             DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD....             6,536                                6,536
  192    0606301D8Z             AVIATION SAFETY                       1,885                                1,885
                                 TECHNOLOGIES.
  193    0606771D8Z             CYBER RESILIENCY AND                 40,401                               40,401
                                 CYBERSECURITY POLICY.
  194    0606774D8Z             DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING            27,054                               27,054
                                 CORPS.
  195    0606775D8Z             JOINT PRODUCTION                      5,010                                5,010
                                 ACCELERATOR CELL (JPAC).
  196    0606853BR              MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL &              12,115                               12,115
                                 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
  197    0203345D8Z             DEFENSE OPERATIONS                    3,151                                3,151
                                 SECURITY INITIATIVE
                                 (DOSI).
  198    0204571J               JOINT STAFF ANALYTICAL                7,433                                7,433
                                 SUPPORT.
  199    0208045K               C4I INTEROPERABILITY.....            65,144                               65,144
  202    0305172K               COMBINED ADVANCED                    23,311                               23,311
                                 APPLICATIONS.
  204    0305208K               DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/            2,988                                2,988
                                 SURFACE SYSTEMS.
  205    0305248J               JOINT STAFF OFFICE OF THE            12,700                               12,700
                                 CHIEF DATA OFFICER
                                 (OCDO) ACTIVITIES.
  206    0804768J               COCOM EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT           166,021                              166,021
                                 AND TRAINING
                                 TRANSFORMATION (CE2T2)--
                                 NON-MHA.
  207    0808709SE              DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY               315                                  315
                                 MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
                                 (DEOMI).
  208    0808737SE              INTEGRATED PRIMARY                    5,096                                5,096
                                 PREVENTION.
  209    0901598C               MANAGEMENT HQ--MDA.......            29,033                               29,033
  210    0903235K               JOINT SERVICE PROVIDER                2,244                                2,244
                                 (JSP).
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......            37,738                               37,738
         .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT               2,319,134           122,700          2,441,834
                                 SUPPORT.
         .....................
         .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                 DEVELOPMENT
  211    0604011D8Z             NEXT GENERATION                      12,424                               12,424
                                 INFORMATION
                                 COMMUNICATIONS
                                 TECHNOLOGY (5G).
  212    0604130V               ENTERPRISE SECURITY                       0                                    0
                                 SYSTEM (ESS).
  213    0607162D8Z             CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL               4,254                                4,254
                                 WEAPONS ELIMINATION
                                 TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT.
  214    0607210D8Z             INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS          1,099,243             3,000          1,102,243
                                 AND SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT.
         .....................  Corrosion resistant                                    [3,000]
                                 coatings for aircraft
                                 parts.
  215    0607310D8Z             COUNTERPROLIFERATION                 11,309                               11,309
                                 MODERNIZATION.
  216    0607327T               GLOBAL THEATER SECURITY               8,654                                8,654
                                 COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
                                 INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G-
                                 TSCMIS).
  217    0607384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL              84,098                               84,098
                                 DEFENSE (OPERATIONAL
                                 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT).
  218    0607757D8Z             RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR              1,668                                1,668
                                 DEFENSE MODERNIZATION
                                 OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  219    0208085JCY             ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND           154,375                              154,375
                                 ACCESS.
  220    0208097JCY             CYBER COMMAND AND CONTROL            96,932                               96,932
                                 (CYBER C2).
  221    0208099JCY             DATA AND UNIFIED PLATFORM           106,053                              106,053
                                 (D&UP).
  225    0302019K               DEFENSE INFO                         12,843                               12,843
                                 INFRASTRUCTURE
                                 ENGINEERING AND
                                 INTEGRATION.
  226    0302609V               COUNTERING THREATS                    6,057                                6,057
                                 AUTOMATED PLATFORM.
  227    0303126K               LONG-HAUL COMMUNICATIONS--           51,214                               51,214
                                 DCS.
  228    0303131K               MINIMUM ESSENTIAL                     4,985                                4,985
                                 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
                                 NETWORK (MEECN).
  230    0303140D8Z             INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  31,127                               31,127
                                 SECURITY PROGRAM.
  232    0303140K               INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  31,414                               31,414
                                 SECURITY PROGRAM.
  233    0303150K               GLOBAL COMMAND AND                        0                                    0
                                 CONTROL SYSTEM.
  234    0303153K               DEFENSE SPECTRUM                     24,991                               24,991
                                 ORGANIZATION.
  235    0303171K               JOINT PLANNING AND                    3,304                                3,304
                                 EXECUTION SERVICES.
  236    0303228K               JOINT REGIONAL SECURITY               2,371                                2,371
                                 STACKS (JRSS).
  238    0303430V               FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE                     0                                    0
                                 SERVICES INFORMATION
                                 TECHNOLOGY.
  242    0305104D8Z             DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE              15,524                               15,524
                                 (DIB) CYBER SECURITY
                                 INITIATIVE.
  245    0305133V               INDUSTRIAL SECURITY                       0                                    0
                                 ACTIVITIES.
  248    0305146V               DEFENSE JOINT                         1,800                                1,800
                                 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
                                 ACTIVITIES.
  249    0305172D8Z             COMBINED ADVANCED                    42,355                               42,355
                                 APPLICATIONS.
  252    0305186D8Z             POLICY R&D PROGRAMS......             6,220                                6,220
  253    0305199D8Z             NET CENTRICITY...........            20,620                               20,620
  255    0305208BB              DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/            5,854                                5,854
                                 SURFACE SYSTEMS.
  260    0305245D8Z             INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES                 0                                    0
                                 AND INNOVATION
                                 INVESTMENTS.
  261    0305251K               CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS                     0                                    0
                                 FORCES AND FORCE SUPPORT.
  262    0305327V               INSIDER THREAT...........                 0                                    0
  263    0305387D8Z             HOMELAND DEFENSE                      1,867                                1,867
                                 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
                                 PROGRAM.
  270    0306250JCY             CYBER OPERATIONS                    479,672                              479,672
                                 TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
  271    0307609V               NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL                  38,761                               38,761
                                 SECURITY SYSTEMS (NISS).
  274    0505167D8Z             RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR                  0                                    0
                                 DEFENSE MODERNIZATION.
  275    0708012K               LOGISTICS SUPPORT                     1,406                                1,406
                                 ACTIVITIES.
  276    0708012S               PACIFIC DISASTER CENTERS.             1,861                                1,861
  277    0708047S               DEFENSE PROPERTY                      3,004                                3,004
                                 ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
  279    1105219BB              MQ-9 UAV.................            34,851                               34,851
  280    1160279BB              SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE                 0                                    0
                                 RESEARCH/SMALL BUS TECH
                                 TRANSFER PILOT PROG.
  281    1160403BB              AVIATION SYSTEMS.........           263,712           -11,500            252,212
         .....................  MC-130J Amphibious                                   [-11,500]
                                 Capability.
  282    1160405BB              INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS                 81,648                               81,648
                                 DEVELOPMENT.
  283    1160408BB              OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS.           206,307                              206,307
  284    1160431BB              WARRIOR SYSTEMS..........           245,882            34,625            280,507
         .....................  Counter Uncrewed Systems--                            [34,625]
                                 SOCOM UFR.
  285    1160432BB              SPECIAL PROGRAMS.........               539                                  539
  286    1160434BB              UNMANNED ISR.............            31,578                               31,578
  287    1160480BB              SOF TACTICAL VEHICLES....             9,025                                9,025
  288    1160483BB              MARITIME SYSTEMS.........           210,787                              210,787
  289    1160490BB              OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS             17,233            10,200             27,433
                                 INTELLIGENCE.
         .....................  Loitering Munition                                    [10,200]
                                 Accelerated Fielding and
                                 Reliability Testing
                                 Acceleration--SOCOM UFR.
  290    1203610K               TELEPORT PROGRAM.........                 0                                    0
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......         8,686,427                            8,686,427
         .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL             12,154,249            36,325         12,190,574
                                 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
         .....................
         .....................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL
                                 TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                 PROGRAMS
  291    0608197V               NATIONAL BACKGROUND                       0                                    0
                                 INVESTIGATION SERVICES--
                                 SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
  292    0608648D8Z             ACQUISITION VISIBILITY--             17,907                               17,907
                                 SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
  293    0303150K               GLOBAL COMMAND AND                   31,619                               31,619
                                 CONTROL SYSTEM.
  294    0306250JCY             CYBER OPERATIONS                     85,168            10,000             95,168
                                 TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
         .....................  Cyber Operations for Base                             [10,000]
                                 Resilient Architecture
                                 expansion.
 9999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......                 0                                    0
         .....................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND               134,694            10,000            144,694
                                 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                 PROGRAMS.
         .....................
         .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  35,227,834         1,420,815         36,648,649
                                 DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                 EVAL, DW.
         .....................
         .....................  OPERATIONAL TEST & EVAL,
                                 DEFENSE
         .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
    1    0605118OTE             OPERATIONAL TEST AND                136,226                              136,226
                                 EVALUATION.
    2    0605131OTE             LIVE FIRE TEST AND                  109,561                              109,561
                                 EVALUATION.
    3    0605814OTE             OPERATIONAL TEST                    102,922                              102,922
                                 ACTIVITIES AND ANALYSES.
         .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT                 348,709                 0            348,709
                                 SUPPORT.
         .....................
         .....................  TOTAL OPERATIONAL TEST &            348,709                              348,709
                                 EVAL, DEFENSE.
         .....................
         .....................  TOTAL RDT&E..............       143,156,590         2,856,845        146,013,435
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                 TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
 


SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
 


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                         SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (In Thousands of Dollars)
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                                                                   FY 2025                           Senate
  Line                           Item                              Request      Senate  Change     Authorized
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         OPERATING FORCES
  010    MANEUVER UNITS......................................       3,536,069         416,200          3,952,269
         Campaigning--U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) - INDOPACOM                        [391,200]
          UFR................................................
         Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Uncrewed Aerial                              [25,000]
          System (sUAS)--Army UFR............................
  020    MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES............................         216,575                            216,575
  030    ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE..............................         829,985                            829,985
  040    THEATER LEVEL ASSETS................................       2,570,467                          2,570,467
  050    LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT......................       1,185,211                          1,185,211
  060    AVIATION ASSETS.....................................       1,955,482                          1,955,482
  070    FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT..................       7,150,264          44,000          7,194,264
         2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB)--                                [4,000]
          AFRICOM............................................
         BUCKEYE support to AFRICOM..........................                         [40,000]
  080    LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.......................         533,892                            533,892
  090    LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.......................       1,220,407          30,300          1,250,707
         Army missile repair--Army UFR.......................                         [30,300]
  100    MEDICAL READINESS...................................         931,137                            931,137
  110    BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.............................      10,482,544                         10,482,544
  120    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.       5,231,918         745,000          5,976,918
         Army 95% executable FSRM............................                        [670,000]
         Force Protection Equipment Sustainment--CENTCOM UFR.                         [75,000]
  130    MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.............         309,674                            309,674
  140    ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES...............................         303,660                            303,660
  150    RESET...............................................         319,873                            319,873
  160    US AFRICA COMMAND...................................         430,724          15,482            446,206
         Commander's Data Integration Team (CDIT)--AFRICOM...                         [13,268]
         Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Twinity (TNT) and                                 [2,214]
          Hardened GPS Antennas--AFRICOM.....................
  170    US EUROPEAN COMMAND.................................         326,399          13,800            340,199
         USEUCOM Multilateral Network........................                         [13,800]
  180    US SOUTHERN COMMAND.................................         255,639          27,590            283,229
         Joint Department of Defense Information Network                              [22,700]
          Operations Center..................................
         Mission Partner Environment (MPE)--SOUTHCOM.........                          [4,890]
  190    US FORCES KOREA.....................................          71,826                             71,826
  200    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........         422,561                            422,561
  210    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY................         597,021                            597,021
  220    JOINT CYBER MISSION FORCES..........................               0                                  0
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................      38,881,328       1,292,372         40,173,700
 
 
         MOBILIZATION
  230    STRATEGIC MOBILITY..................................         567,351                            567,351
  240    ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS...........................         405,747                            405,747
  250    INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS.............................           4,298                              4,298
         SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION...............................         977,396               0            977,396
 
 
         TRAINING AND RECRUITING
  260    OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................         200,754                            200,754
  270    RECRUIT TRAINING....................................          72,829                             72,829
  280    ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING...........................          92,762                             92,762
  290    SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS..............         557,478                            557,478
  300    SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING..........................       1,064,113                          1,064,113
  310    FLIGHT TRAINING.....................................       1,418,987                          1,418,987
  320    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..................         214,497           1,000            215,497
         Key Partners for Middle East Regional Integration                             [1,000]
          Military Subject Matter Exchange Program...........
  330    TRAINING SUPPORT....................................         633,316                            633,316
  340    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................         785,440                            785,440
  350    EXAMINING...........................................         205,072                            205,072
  360    OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION....................         245,880                            245,880
  370    CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.....................         246,460                            246,460
  380    JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS...............         206,700                            206,700
         SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................       5,944,288           1,000          5,945,288
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  400    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................         785,233                            785,233
  410    CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES...........................         926,136                            926,136
  420    LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.........................         738,637                            738,637
  430    AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT...............................         411,213                            411,213
  440    ADMINISTRATION......................................         515,501                            515,501
  450    SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS..........................       2,167,183                          2,167,183
  460    MANPOWER MANAGEMENT.................................         375,963                            375,963
  470    OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.............................         943,764                            943,764
  480    OTHER SERVICE SUPPORT...............................       2,402,405                          2,402,405
  490    ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES..............................         204,652                            204,652
  500    REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT..............................         305,340                            305,340
  510    FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT READINESS............         487,742                            487,742
  520    DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT.......          41,068                             41,068
  530    INTERNATIONAL MILITARY HEADQUARTERS.................         633,982                            633,982
  540    MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER NATIONS......................          34,429                             34,429
  999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................       2,376,219          31,291          2,407,510
         DOD High-Risk ISR--AFRICOM UFR......................                         [29,791]
         Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Twinity (TNT) and                                 [1,500]
          Hardened GPS Antennas--AFRICOM.....................
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................      13,349,467          31,291         13,380,758
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0        -124,430           -124,430
         Foreign Currency Fluctuations.......................                         [-5,230]
         Unobligated balances................................                       [-119,200]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0        -124,430           -124,430
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY...............      59,152,479       1,200,233         60,352,712
 
         OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES............................          14,098                             14,098
  020    ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE..............................         655,868                            655,868
  030    THEATER LEVEL ASSETS................................         136,625                            136,625
  040    LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT......................         696,146                            696,146
  050    AVIATION ASSETS.....................................         129,581                            129,581
  060    FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT..................         404,585                            404,585
  070    LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.......................          42,942                             42,942
  080    LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.......................          49,973                             49,973
  090    BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.............................         578,327                            578,327
  100    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.         474,365                            474,365
  110    MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.............          26,680                             26,680
  120    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........           2,241                              2,241
  130    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY................          18,598                             18,598
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       3,230,029               0          3,230,029
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  140    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................          17,092                             17,092
  150    ADMINISTRATION......................................          19,106                             19,106
  160    SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS..........................           6,727                              6,727
  170    MANPOWER MANAGEMENT.................................           7,477                              7,477
  180    OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.............................          80,346                             80,346
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         130,748               0            130,748
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0          -1,500             -1,500
         Unobligated balances................................                         [-1,500]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0          -1,500             -1,500
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES.............       3,360,777          -1,500          3,359,277
 
         OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    MANEUVER UNITS......................................         886,229                            886,229
  020    MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES............................         200,417                            200,417
  030    ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE..............................         861,685                            861,685
  040    THEATER LEVEL ASSETS................................          86,356                             86,356
  050    LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT......................         345,720                            345,720
  060    AVIATION ASSETS.....................................       1,150,777                          1,150,777
  070    FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT..................         737,884                            737,884
  080    LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.......................          34,262                             34,262
  090    LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.......................         221,401                            221,401
  100    BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.............................       1,247,797            -155          1,247,642
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                           [-155]
  110    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.       1,147,554                          1,147,554
  120    MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.............       1,322,621                          1,322,621
  130    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........           5,287                              5,287
  140    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY................          20,869                             20,869
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       8,268,859            -155          8,268,704
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  150    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................           7,849                              7,849
  160    ADMINISTRATION......................................          49,304             640             49,944
         Increase for 7 new State Partnership Program                                    [640]
          partners--NGB UFR..................................
  170    SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS..........................          18,585                             18,585
  180    MANPOWER MANAGEMENT.................................               0
  190    OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.............................         297,594                            297,594
  200    REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT..............................           3,954                              3,954
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         377,286             640            377,926
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0         -36,200            -36,200
         Unobligated balances................................                        [-36,200]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0         -36,200            -36,200
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG.................       8,646,145         -35,715          8,610,430
 
         COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND
          EQUIP
         COUNTER ISIS TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)
  010    IRAQ................................................         380,758                            380,758
  020    SYRIA...............................................         147,941                            147,941
         SUBTOTAL COUNTER ISIS TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)...         528,699               0            528,699
 
         TOTAL COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN          528,699               0            528,699
          AND EQUIP..........................................
 
 
         OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS.................       6,876,414          30,000          6,906,414
         Maritime/Littoral Domain ISR--CENTCOM UFR...........                         [30,000]
  020    FLEET AIR TRAINING..................................       2,980,271                          2,980,271
  030    AVIATION TECHNICAL DATA & ENGINEERING SERVICES......               0                                  0
  040    AIR OPERATIONS AND SAFETY SUPPORT...................               0                                  0
  050    AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT.................................       1,444,564                          1,444,564
  060    AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE..........................       1,747,475                          1,747,475
  070    AIRCRAFT DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT...................               0                                  0
  080    AVIATION LOGISTICS..................................       2,020,926                          2,020,926
  090    MISSION AND OTHER SHIP OPERATIONS...................       7,561,665                          7,561,665
  100    SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT & TRAINING..................       1,576,167                          1,576,167
  110    SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE..............................      12,121,320          65,000         12,186,320
         Prevent retirement of ESD...........................                         [65,000]
  120    SHIP DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT.......................       2,722,849                          2,722,849
  130    COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE........       1,845,351           1,966          1,847,317
         Accelerate Fund NC3 Recapitalization and New                                       0
          Transmission Pathways--Navy UFR....................
         Accelerate Long Endurance Electronic Decoy (LEED)--                           [2,300]
          Navy UFR...........................................
         Counter Uncrewed Systems (C-UxS) / Integrated Air                               [375]
          and Missile Defense (IAMD)--AFRICOM................
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                           [-709]
  140    SPACE SYSTEMS AND SURVEILLANCE......................         429,851                            429,851
  150    WARFARE TACTICS.....................................       1,030,531                          1,030,531
  160    OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY............         462,111                            462,111
  170    COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES...............................       2,430,990           7,200          2,438,190
         USEUCOM+NATO Maritime Command and Control (C2)......                          [7,200]
  180    EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT..          49,520                             49,520
  190    CYBER MISSION FORCES................................               0                                  0
  200    COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE OPERATIONS................          93,949                             93,949
  210    COMBATANT COMMANDERS DIRECT MISSION SUPPORT.........         395,278         215,340            610,618
         AI-Enabled Planning & Wargaming (STORMBREAKER)......                         [18,000]
         Campaigning--Special Operations Command Pacific                              [53,000]
          (SOCPAC)...........................................
         Joint lnteragency Task Force--West (JIATF-W)........                          [4,260]
         Joint Task Force Micronesia (JTF-M).................                         [40,080]
         Joint Training Team (JTT)...........................                        [100,000]
  220    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................         577,882           1,000            578,882
         Accelerate GRANDSTAND--Navy UFR.....................                          [1,000]
  230    FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE.............................       1,866,966                          1,866,966
  240    WEAPONS MAINTENANCE.................................       1,596,682         125,600          1,722,282
         Accelerate Mk-48 Heavy Weight Torpedo (HWT)                                   [9,200]
          Procurement (+41)--Navy UFR........................
         Accelerate Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW) ROV--Navy                          [2,100]
          UFR................................................
         Accelerate Weapons Combat Expenditure Replacement                            [93,000]
          for SM-2--Navy UFR.................................
         Longbow Hellfire integration........................                         [21,300]
  250    OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT........................         785,511                            785,511
  260    ENTERPRISE INFORMATION..............................       1,824,127                          1,824,127
  270    SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION..........       4,654,449       1,040,000          5,694,449
         Guam disaster recovery and resilient rebuild FSRM...                         [70,000]
         Guam Glass Breakwater...............................                        [300,000]
         Navy 95% executable FSRM............................                        [670,000]
  280    BASE OPERATING SUPPORT..............................       6,324,454                          6,324,454
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................      63,419,303       1,486,106         64,905,409
 
 
         MOBILIZATION
  290    SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND SURGE.......................         463,722                            463,722
  300    READY RESERVE FORCE.................................         780,558                            780,558
  310    SHIP ACTIVATIONS/INACTIVATIONS......................       1,030,030                          1,030,030
  320    EXPEDITIONARY HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEMS...............         173,200                            173,200
  330    COAST GUARD SUPPORT.................................          21,800                             21,800
         SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION...............................       2,469,310               0          2,469,310
 
 
         TRAINING AND RECRUITING
  340    OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................         206,282            -446            205,836
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                           [-446]
  350    RECRUIT TRAINING....................................          18,748                             18,748
  360    RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS.....................         169,044                            169,044
  370    SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING..........................       1,236,735                          1,236,735
  380    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..................         357,317           1,000            358,317
         Key Partners for Middle East Regional Integration                             [1,000]
          Military Subject Matter Exchange Program...........
  390    TRAINING SUPPORT....................................         434,173          -1,667            432,506
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                         [-1,667]
  400    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................         281,107                            281,107
  410    OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION....................          77,223                             77,223
  420    CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.....................          73,510                             73,510
  430    JUNIOR ROTC.........................................          59,649                             59,649
         SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................       2,913,788          -1,113          2,912,675
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  440    ADMINISTRATION......................................       1,453,465                          1,453,465
  450    CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT..........         252,723          -1,637            251,086
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                         [-1,637]
  460    MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT..........         729,351            -710            728,641
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                           [-710]
  470    MEDICAL ACTIVITIES..................................         324,055                            324,055
  480    DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT.......          69,348                             69,348
  490    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................         275,379                            275,379
  510    PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT..........         609,648                            609,648
  520    ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS, AND OVERSIGHT...............         869,350                            869,350
  530    INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY SERVICES.................         980,857                            980,857
  999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................         656,005                            656,005
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................       6,220,181          -2,347          6,217,834
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0         -84,570            -84,570
         Foreign Currency Fluctuations.......................                         [-5,270]
         Unobligated balances................................                        [-79,300]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0         -84,570            -84,570
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY...............      75,022,582       1,398,076         76,420,658
 
         OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    OPERATIONAL FORCES..................................       1,848,218          61,400          1,909,618
         Campaigning--U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific                                [47,000]
          (MARFORPAC)........................................
         Marine Corps realignment--high cut enhanced combat                           [14,400]
          helmet.............................................
  020    FIELD LOGISTICS.....................................       1,990,769                          1,990,769
  030    DEPOT MAINTENANCE...................................         241,350                            241,350
  040    MARITIME PREPOSITIONING.............................         176,356                            176,356
  050    CYBER MISSION FORCES................................               0                                  0
  060    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................         271,819                            271,819
  070    SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............       1,304,957         627,330          1,932,287
         Marine Corps 95% executable FSRM....................                        [100,000]
         Marine Corps realignment--Barracks 2030.............                        [379,330]
         USMC Enterprise-Wide Facilities Modernization--USMC                         [148,000]
          UFR................................................
  080    BASE OPERATING SUPPORT..............................       3,035,867         194,000          3,229,867
         Barracks base operating support.....................                        [194,000]
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       8,869,336         882,730          9,752,066
 
 
         TRAINING AND RECRUITING
  090    RECRUIT TRAINING....................................          26,610                             26,610
  100    OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................           1,418                              1,418
  110    SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING..........................         128,502                            128,502
  120    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..................          63,208           1,000             64,208
         Key Partners for Middle East Regional Integration                             [1,000]
          Military Subject Matter Exchange Program...........
  130    TRAINING SUPPORT....................................         553,166                            553,166
  140    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................         237,077          72,850            309,927
         Advertising--USMC UFR...............................                         [72,850]
  150    OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION....................          50,000                             50,000
  160    JUNIOR ROTC.........................................          30,276                             30,276
         SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................       1,090,257          73,850          1,164,107
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  180    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................          96,528                             96,528
  190    ADMINISTRATION......................................         442,037          -2,000            440,037
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                         [-2,000]
  999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................          64,646                             64,646
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         603,211          -2,000            601,211
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0         -17,030            -17,030
         Foreign Currency Fluctuations.......................                         [-3,930]
         Unobligated balances................................                        [-13,100]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0         -17,030            -17,030
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS.......      10,562,804         937,550         11,500,354
 
         OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS.................         708,701                            708,701
  020    INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE............................               0                                  0
  030    AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT.................................          10,250                             10,250
  040    AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE..........................         148,292                            148,292
  050    AIRCRAFT DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT...................               0                                  0
  060    AVIATION LOGISTICS..................................          33,200                             33,200
  070    COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS...............................          21,211                             21,211
  080    COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES...............................         199,551                            199,551
  090    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................             291                                291
  100    ENTERPRISE INFORMATION..............................          33,027                             33,027
  110    SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION..........          50,200                             50,200
  120    BASE OPERATING SUPPORT..............................         119,124                            119,124
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       1,323,847               0          1,323,847
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  130    ADMINISTRATION......................................           2,067                              2,067
  140    MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT..........          13,575                             13,575
  150    ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT..................           2,173                              2,173
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................          17,815               0             17,815
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0          -2,900             -2,900
         Unobligated balances................................                         [-2,900]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0          -2,900             -2,900
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES.............       1,341,662          -2,900          1,338,762
 
         OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    OPERATING FORCES....................................         132,907                            132,907
  020    DEPOT MAINTENANCE...................................          22,073                             22,073
  030    SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION..........          47,677                             47,677
  040    BASE OPERATING SUPPORT..............................         122,734                            122,734
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................         325,391               0            325,391
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  050    ADMINISTRATION......................................          12,689                             12,689
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................          12,689               0             12,689
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0          -1,800             -1,800
         Unobligated balances................................                         [-1,800]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0          -1,800             -1,800
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE...........         338,080          -1,800            336,280
 
         OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES...............................         910,849         149,539          1,060,388
         Campaigning--Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) - INDOPACOM                          [48,000]
          UFR................................................
         Fighter Force Re-Optimization (+208 PMAI a/c)--AF                             [1,981]
          UFR................................................
         Prevent retirement of F-15Es........................                         [98,144]
         Prevent retirement of F-22s.........................                          [1,414]
  020    COMBAT ENHANCEMENT FORCES...........................       2,631,887          56,000          2,687,887
         Campaigning--Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) - INDOPACOM                          [20,000]
          UFR................................................
         C-UAS Electronic Support--CENTCOM UFR...............                         [36,000]
  030    AIR OPERATIONS TRAINING (OJT, MAINTAIN SKILLS)......       1,526,855         266,300          1,793,155
         PACAF biennial ACE exercises--AF UFR................                        [266,300]
  040    DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE................       4,862,731          13,243          4,875,974
         Prevent retirement of F-22s.........................                         [13,243]
  050    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.       4,413,268       1,840,000          6,253,268
         Air Force 95% executable FSRM.......................                      [1,150,000]
         Guam disaster recovery and resilient rebuild FSRM...                        [680,000]
         Increases to unfunded requirements for PFAS.........                         [10,000]
  060    CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT..............................         245,330                            245,330
  070    CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.....      10,100,030         306,202         10,406,232
         Campaigning--Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) - INDOPACOM                          [21,500]
          UFR................................................
         Fighter Force Re-Optimization (+208 PMAI a/c)--AF                             [3,156]
          UFR................................................
         Prevent retirement of F-22s.........................                        [281,546]
  080    FLYING HOUR PROGRAM.................................       7,010,770         818,016          7,828,786
         Prevent retirement of F-22s.........................                         [65,017]
         USAF one-time spares increase--AF UFR...............                        [752,999]
  090    BASE SUPPORT........................................      11,449,394                         11,449,394
  100    GLOBAL C3I AND EARLY WARNING........................       1,294,815                          1,294,815
  110    OTHER COMBAT OPS SPT PROGRAMS.......................       1,840,433          16,599          1,857,032
         Counter Uncrewed Systems (C-UxS) / Integrated Air                            [16,599]
          and Missile Defense (IAMD)--AFRICOM................
  120    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................         874,283                            874,283
  140    MEDICAL READINESS...................................         567,561                            567,561
  150    LAUNCH FACILITIES...................................               0                                  0
  160    US NORTHCOM/NORAD...................................         212,311          59,700            272,011
         Expand JTF North....................................                         [25,000]
         Foundational information technology.................                         [34,700]
  170    US STRATCOM.........................................         524,159             500            524,659
         Expeditionary Shelter Protection System.............                            [500]
  180    US CYBERCOM.........................................               0                                  0
  190    US CENTCOM..........................................         333,250          88,000            421,250
         Cloud Computing Environment / Cloud Transition--                             [20,000]
          CENTCOM UFR........................................
         Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence (AI)                                [8,000]
          Initiative--CENTCOM UFR............................
         Mission Data Platform Enterprise Licenses--CENTCOM                           [16,000]
          UFR................................................
         MSS Licenses and AI Enhancements--CENTCOM UFR.......                         [44,000]
  200    US SOCOM............................................          28,431                             28,431
  210    US TRANSCOM.........................................             681                                681
  220    CENTCOM CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT......................           1,466                              1,466
  230    USSPACECOM..........................................         418,153                            418,153
  240    JOINT CYBER MISSION FORCE PROGRAMS..................               0                                  0
  999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................       1,848,981                          1,848,981
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................      51,095,638       3,614,099         56,558,718
 
 
         MOBILIZATION
  250    AIRLIFT OPERATIONS..................................       3,502,648                          3,502,648
  260    MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS...........................         260,168                            260,168
         SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION...............................       3,762,816               0          3,762,816
 
 
         TRAINING AND RECRUITING
  270    OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................         219,822            -241            219,581
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                           [-241]
  280    RECRUIT TRAINING....................................          28,133                             28,133
  290    RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)..............         129,859          -5,727            124,132
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                         [-5,727]
  300    SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING..........................         624,525                            624,525
  310    FLIGHT TRAINING.....................................         882,998                            882,998
  320    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..................         322,278           1,000            323,278
         Key Partners for Middle East Regional Integration                             [1,000]
          Military Subject Matter Exchange Program...........
  330    TRAINING SUPPORT....................................         192,028                            192,028
  340    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................         216,939                            216,939
  350    EXAMINING...........................................           7,913                              7,913
  360    OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION....................         255,673                            255,673
  370    CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.....................         361,897                            361,897
  380    JUNIOR ROTC.........................................          74,682                             74,682
         SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................       3,316,747          -4,968          3,311,779
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  390    LOGISTICS OPERATIONS................................       1,212,268                          1,212,268
  400    TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES........................         175,511                            175,511
  410    ADMINISTRATION......................................       1,381,555         -13,197          1,368,358
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                        [-13,197]
  420    SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS..........................          34,913                             34,913
  430    OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES........................       1,933,264                          1,933,264
  440    CIVIL AIR PATROL....................................          31,520                             31,520
  460    DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT.......          51,756                             51,756
  480    INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT...............................          93,490                             93,490
  999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................       1,528,256                          1,528,256
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................       6,442,533         -13,197          7,957,592
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0        -153,350           -153,350
         Foreign Currency Fluctuations.......................                         [-3,650]
         Unobligated balances................................                       [-149,700]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0        -153,350           -153,350
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE..........      64,617,734       3,442,584         68,060,318
 
         OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    GLOBAL C3I & EARLY WARNING..........................         694,469                            694,469
  020    SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS.............................         373,584                            373,584
  030    SPACE OPERATIONS....................................         936,956                            936,956
  040    EDUCATION & TRAINING................................         235,459                            235,459
  060    DEPOT MAINTENANCE...................................          80,571                             80,571
  070    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.         488,709          12,000            500,709
         STARCOM Facility--Space Force UFR...................                         [12,000]
  080    CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.............       1,346,611                          1,346,611
  090    SPACE OPERATIONS -BOS...............................         238,717                            238,717
  100    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................         139,983                            139,983
  999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................         537,908                            537,908
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       5,072,967          12,000          5,084,967
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  110    LOGISTICS OPERATIONS................................          35,313                             35,313
  120    ADMINISTRATION......................................         183,992                            183,992
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         219,305               0            219,305
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0         -32,050            -32,050
         Foreign Currency Fluctuations.......................                            [-50]
         Unobligated balances................................                        [-32,000]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0         -32,050            -32,050
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE........       5,292,272         -20,050          5,272,222
 
         OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES...............................       1,958,968                          1,958,968
  020    MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS..........................         177,080                            177,080
  030    DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE................         597,172                            597,172
  040    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.         123,394                            123,394
  050    CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.....         601,302                            601,302
  060    BASE SUPPORT........................................         585,943                            585,943
  070    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................           2,331                              2,331
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       4,046,190               0          4,046,190
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  080    ADMINISTRATION......................................          92,732             -85             92,647
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                            [-85]
  090    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................          10,855                             10,855
  100    MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS MGMT (ARPC)..............          17,188                             17,188
  110    OTHER PERS SUPPORT (DISABILITY COMP)................           6,304                              6,304
  120    AUDIOVISUAL.........................................             527                                527
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         127,606             -85            127,521
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0         -33,300            -33,300
         Unobligated balances................................                        [-33,300]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0         -33,300            -33,300
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE...........       4,173,796         -33,385          4,140,411
 
         OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ANG
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.................................       2,626,498                          2,626,498
  020    MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS..........................         649,621                            649,621
  030    DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE................       1,004,771                          1,004,771
  040    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.         458,917                            458,917
  050    CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.....       1,353,383                          1,353,383
  060    BASE SUPPORT........................................       1,119,429            -186          1,119,243
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                           [-186]
  070    CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT..............................          14,291                             14,291
  080    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................          57,162                             57,162
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       7,284,072            -186          7,283,886
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  090    ADMINISTRATION......................................          71,454             510             71,964
         Increase for 7 new State Partnership Program                                    [510]
          partners--NGB UFR..................................
  100    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................          48,245                             48,245
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         119,699             510            120,209
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0          -8,600             -8,600
         Unobligated balances................................                         [-8,600]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0          -8,600             -8,600
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ANG..................       7,403,771          -8,276          7,395,495
 
         OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
         OPERATING FORCES
  010    JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF...............................         461,772          -1,500            460,272
         Unobligated balances................................                         [-1,500]
  020    JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JTEEP........................         696,446                            696,446
  030    JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--CYBER........................           9,100                              9,100
  040    OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--MISO............         253,176          14,000            267,176
         Military Information Support Operations (MISO)--                             [14,000]
          AFRICOM............................................
  050    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND COMBAT DEVELOPMENT              2,082,777                          2,082,777
          ACTIVITIES.........................................
  060    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MAINTENANCE..............       1,197,289           1,000          1,198,289
         Counter Uncrewed Systems--SOCOM UFR.................                          [1,000]
  070    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONAL            203,622                            203,622
          HEADQUARTERS.......................................
  080    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND THEATER FORCES...........       3,410,271                          3,410,271
  090    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES....          51,263                             51,263
  100    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND INTELLIGENCE.............       1,266,217                          1,266,217
  110    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT......       1,453,809                          1,453,809
  120    CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS...............................       1,361,360          35,000          1,396,360
         Department of Defense-Wide Internet Operations                               [10,000]
          Management Capability..............................
         Program increase....................................                         [25,000]
  130    USCYBERCOM HEADQUARTERS.............................         344,376                            344,376
         SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................      12,791,478          48,500         12,839,978
 
 
         TRAINING AND RECRUITING
  140    DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY......................         184,963                            184,963
  150    JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF...............................         132,101           1,000            133,101
         Key Partners for Middle East Regional Integration                             [1,000]
          Military Subject Matter Exchange Program...........
  160    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT           31,806                             31,806
          EDUCATION..........................................
         SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................         348,870           1,000            349,870
 
 
         ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
  170    CIVIL MILITARY PROGRAMS.............................         140,375                            140,375
  180    DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY--CYBER................           4,961                              4,961
  190    DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY.......................         673,621          -6,100            667,521
         Unobligated balances................................                         [-6,100]
  200    DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY..................       1,543,134          -1,000          1,542,134
         Unobligated balances................................                         [-1,000]
  210    DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY--CYBER...........          42,541                             42,541
  220    DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY.....         952,464                            952,464
  240    DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY--              9,794                              9,794
          CYBER..............................................
  250    DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY--CYBER.............          39,781                             39,781
  260    DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY....................       1,104,152           8,000          1,112,152
         Re-establishment of Troops-to-Teachers program......                          [8,000]
  290    DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY..................       2,614,041          -3,400          2,610,641
         Unobligated balances................................                         [-3,400]
  300    DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY--CYBER...........         504,896                            504,896
  310    DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY.......................         207,918         -10,800            197,118
         Unobligated balances................................                        [-10,800]
  320    DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY............................         412,257         -11,685            400,572
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                        [-10,085]
         Unobligated balances................................                         [-1,600]
  330    DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY..............................         244,689                            244,689
  340    DEFENSE POW/MIA OFFICE..............................         188,022                            188,022
  350    DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY.................       2,889,957         443,700          3,333,657
         Full replenishment funding for Taiwan drawdowns.....                        [400,000]
         Irregular Warfare Center............................                          [5,000]
         JPAC, IBP analytical expansion......................                          [5,000]
         Near Coastal Patrol Vessel--SOUTHCOM................                         [12,500]
         Theater Maintenance Partnership Initiative (TMPI)--                          [21,200]
          SOUTHCOM...........................................
  360    DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATION..........          42,380                             42,380
  370    DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY.....................         858,476                            858,476
  390    DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY--CYBER..............          72,952                             72,952
  400    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY............       3,559,288          80,000          3,639,288
         Impact aid for children with severe disabilities....                         [30,000]
         Impact aid for schools with military dependent                               [50,000]
          students...........................................
  410    MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY..............................         605,766                            605,766
  420    OFFICE OF THE LOCAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY COOPERATION...         117,081                            117,081
  460    OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--CYBER...........          99,583                             99,583
  470    OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE..................       2,980,715          44,564          3,025,279
         Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.............................                         [30,000]
         Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nation-                            [5,000]
          wide human health assessment.......................
         Defense Operational Resilience International                                 [15,000]
          Cooperation........................................
         Diversity and inclusion programs reduction..........                        [-15,436]
         Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration                           [10,000]
          program............................................
  480    WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES....................         496,512                            496,512
  999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................      20,630,146          25,000         20,655,146
         SD-WAN classified network expansion.................                         [25,000]
         SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................      41,035,502         568,279         41,603,781
 
 
         UNDISTRIBUTED
  998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0       1,330,090          1,330,090
         Foreign Currency Fluctuations.......................                           [-580]
         FY25 bulk fuel bill.................................                      [1,330,670]
         SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0       1,330,090          1,330,090
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE.......      54,175,850       1,947,869         56,123,719
 
         MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
         UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES
  010    US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE...          21,035                             21,035
         SUBTOTAL UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE               21,035               0             21,035
          ARMED FORCES.......................................
 
         TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................          21,035               0             21,035
 
 
         MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
         OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
  010    OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER AND CIVIC AID.......         115,335                            115,335
         SUBTOTAL OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC          115,335               0            115,335
          AID................................................
 
         TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         115,335               0            115,335
 
 
         MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
         COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT
  010    COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION........................         350,116                            350,116
         SUBTOTAL COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT.......         350,116               0            350,116
 
         TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         350,116               0            350,116
 
 
         MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
         ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  010    ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD................................          56,176                             56,176
         SUBTOTAL ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT..........          56,176               0             56,176
 
         TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................          56,176               0             56,176
 
 
         MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
         ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY
  060    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY.....................         268,069          70,000            338,069
         Increases to unfunded requirements for PFAS.........                         [70,000]
         SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY............         268,069          70,000            338,069
 
         TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         268,069          70,000            338,069
 
 
         MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
         ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY
  120    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE..................           8,800                              8,800
         SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY............           8,800               0              8,800
 
         TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................           8,800               0              8,800
 
 
         MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
         ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE
  100    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE................         320,256          10,000            330,256
         Increases to unfunded requirements for PFAS.........                         [10,000]
         SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE.........         320,256          10,000            330,256
 
         TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         320,256          10,000            330,256
 
 
         MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
         ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE
  080    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY.....................         343,591                            343,591
         SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE.........         343,591               0            343,591
 
         TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         343,591               0            343,591
 
 
         MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
         ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE
          SITES
  140    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FORMERLY USED SITES.......         234,475                            234,475
         SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED            234,475               0            234,475
          DEFENSE SITES......................................
 
         TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         234,475               0            234,475
 
 
         SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPORTING COMPETITIONS,
          DEFENSE
         OPERATIONS SUPPORT
  160    SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTING COMPETITIONS,                    0                                  0
          DEFENSE............................................
         SUBTOTAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT.........................               0               0                  0
 
         TOTAL SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPORTING                           0               0                  0
          COMPETITIONS, DEFENSE..............................
 
 
         TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE.......................     296,334,504       8,902,686        305,237,190
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                     TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL

TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL
 


SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
 


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                             SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL (In Thousands of Dollars)
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                        Item                           FY 2025  Request     Senate  Change    Senate  Authorized
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MILITARY PERSONNEL
MILITARY PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS
MILITARY PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS...................        170,834,234             420,654         171,254,888
Air Force Reserve--diversity and inclusion programs                                    [-75]
 reduction..........................................
Air National Guard--diversity and inclusion programs                                  [-546]
 reduction..........................................
Air National Guard AGR end strength increase........                                 30,000
Air National Guard increase for 7 new State                                           1,350
 Partnership Program partners--NGB UFR..............
Army National Guard--diversity and inclusion                                           [-83]
 programs reduction.................................
Army National Guard increase for 7 new State                                          1,800
 Partnership Program partners--NGB UFR..............
Foreign currency fluctuation........................                                [-8,600]
FY25 topline increase for junior enlisted pay                                     1,000,000
 increase...........................................
Increase to junior enlisted pay.....................                                 57,000
Prevent retirement of F-15Es........................                                 19,258
Prevent retirement of F-22s.........................                                 57,910
Unobligated balances................................                              [-737,360]
SUBTOTAL MILITARY PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS..........        170,834,234             420,654         171,254,888
 
MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND
 CONTRIBUTIONS
MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND                   11,046,305                              11,046,305
 CONTRIBUTIONS......................................
SUBTOTAL MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND          11,046,305                   0          11,046,305
 CONTRIBUTIONS......................................
 
TOTAL MILITARY PERSONNEL............................        181,880,539             420,654         182,301,193
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                    TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
 


SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.
 


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                           SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS  (In Thousands of Dollars)
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                                                                   FY 2025                           Senate
    Line                           Item                            Request      Senate  Change     Authorized
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             WORKING CAPITAL FUND
             WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY
       010   INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS...........................          21,776                             21,776
       030   SUPPLY MANAGEMENT--ARMY.........................           1,828                              1,828
             SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY.............          23,604               0             23,604
 
             WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY
       020   NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERS...................          30,000                             30,000
             SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY.............          30,000               0             30,000
 
             WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE
       020   SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS..........................          86,874         159,800            246,674
             Enterprise Space Activity Group Working Capital                         [159,800]
              Fund Cash Corpus--Space Force UFR..............
             SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE........          86,874         159,800            246,674
 
             NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION FUND
       010   DEFENSE STOCKPILE...............................           7,629         200,000            207,629
             Program increase for National Defense Stockpile.                        [200,000]
             SUBTOTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION            7,629         200,000            207,629
              FUND...........................................
 
             WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE
       010   DEFENSE AUTOMATION & PRODUCTION SERVICES........              03                                 03
       020   ENERGY MANAGEMENT--DEF..........................           2,253                              2,253
             SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE.....           2,256               0              2,256
 
             WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA
       010   WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA......................       1,570,187                          1,570,187
             SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA.............       1,570,187               0          1,570,187
 
             TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND......................       1,720,550         359,800          2,080,350
 
             CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION
             OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
         1   CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--O&M......................          20,745                             20,745
             SUBTOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE................          20,745               0             20,745
 
             RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
         2   CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--RDT&E....................         754,762                            754,762
             SUBTOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND                754,762               0            754,762
              EVALUATION.....................................
 
             TOTAL CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION.......         775,507               0            775,507
 
             DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEF
             DRUG INTRDCTN
       010   COUNTER-NARCOTICS SUPPORT.......................         339,292          52,985            392,277
             Prioritizing counter-drug.......................                         [52,985]
      9999   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............................         314,410                            314,410
             SUBTOTAL DRUG INTRDCTN..........................         653,702          52,985            706,687
 
             DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM
       020   DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM...................         135,567                            135,567
             SUBTOTAL DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM..........         135,567               0            135,567
 
             NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM
       030   NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM.............         106,043                            106,043
             SUBTOTAL NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM....         106,043               0            106,043
 
             NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS
       040   NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS.............           6,167                              6,167
             SUBTOTAL NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS....           6,167               0              6,167
 
             TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES,           901,479          52,985            954,464
              DEF............................................
 
             OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
             OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
       010   OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.......................         542,107                            542,107
       020   OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.......................           1,988                              1,988
       030   RDT&E...........................................           1,900                              1,900
       040   PROCUREMENT.....................................           1,336                              1,336
             SUBTOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL........         544,095               0            544,095
             SUBTOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL........           1,900               0              1,900
             SUBTOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL........           1,336               0              1,336
 
             TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL...........         547,331               0            547,331
 
             DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
             OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
       010   IN-HOUSE CARE...................................      10,766,432                         10,766,432
       020   PRIVATE SECTOR CARE.............................      20,599,128           4,000         20,603,128
             Brain health and trauma demonstration program...                          [4,000]
       040   INFORMATION MANAGEMENT..........................       2,469,204                          2,469,204
       050   MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES...........................         341,254                            341,254
       060   EDUCATION AND TRAINING..........................         371,817                            371,817
       070   BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS..................       2,306,692                          2,306,692
        30   CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT.....................       2,048,030                          2,048,030
             SUBTOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE................      38,902,557           4,000         38,906,557
 
             RDT&E
       080   R&D RESEARCH....................................          41,476                             41,476
       090   R&D EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT......................         188,564                            188,564
       100   R&D ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT........................         328,825                            328,825
       110   R&D DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION....................         175,518                            175,518
       120   R&D ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT.....................         130,931                            130,931
       130   R&D MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT......................          88,425                             88,425
       140   R&D CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT....................          18,697                             18,697
             SUBTOTAL RDT&E..................................         972,436               0            972,436
 
             PROCUREMENT
       150   PROC INITIAL OUTFITTING.........................          23,449                             23,449
       160   PROC REPLACEMENT & MODERNIZATION................         243,184                            243,184
       170   PROC JOINT OPERATIONAL MEDICINE INFORMATION               30,129                             30,129
              SYSTEM.........................................
       180   PROC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM--DESKTOP TO                   75,536                             75,536
              DATACENTER.....................................
       190   PROC DOD HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM                     26,569                             26,569
              MODERNIZATION..................................
             SUBTOTAL PROCUREMENT............................         398,867               0            398,867
 
             UNDISTRIBUTED
       190   UNDISTRIBUTED...................................               0        -186,800           -186,800
             Foreign Currency Fluctuations...................                           [-900]
             Unobligated balances............................                       [-185,900]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..........................               0        -186,800           -186,800
 
             TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM....................      40,273,860        -182,800         40,091,060
 
             TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS......................      44,218,727         229,985         44,448,712
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                   TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
 


SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.
 


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                                               SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (In Thousands of Dollars)
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                                                                                                              FY 2025                         Senate
         Account             State/ Country        Installation                 Project Title                 Request     Senate  Change    Authorized
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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
ARMY
Army                      Alaska               Fort Wainwright      AUTOMATED MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE GUN            23,000               0          23,000
                                                                     RANGE
Army                      Alaska               Fort Wainwright      UNACCOMPANIED ENLISTED PERSONNEL                   0          15,000          15,000
                                                                     HOUSING
Army                      Arizona              Libby Army Airfield  AIRFIELD CONTROL TOWER (DESIGN)                    0           1,500           1,500
Army                      Arizona              Libby Army Airfield  FIRE & RESCUE STATION (DESIGN)                     0           4,000           4,000
Army                      Arizona              Yuma Proving Ground  POLE LINE ROAD (DESIGN)                            0           1,000           1,000
Army                      Belgium              SHAPE Headquarters   YOUTH CENTER                                  45,000               0          45,000
Army                      California           Fort Irwin           TRAINING SUPPORT CENTER                       44,000               0          44,000
Army                      California           Military Ocean       AMMUNITION HOLDING FACILITY                   68,000               0          68,000
                                                Terminal Concord
Army                      Florida              Naval Air Station    JOINT INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE-SOUTH                0          90,000          90,000
                                                Key West             COMMAND AND CONTROL FACILITY
Army                      Georgia              Fort Eisenhower      CYBER FACULTY OPERATIONS AND                       0           6,100           6,100
                                                                     AUDITORIUM FACILITY (DESIGN)
Army                      Georgia              Fort Moore           DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (DESIGN)                  0          14,000          14,000
Army                      Georgia              Fort Stewart         UNACCOMPANIED PERSONNEL BARRACKS                   0           5,600           5,600
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Army                      Germany              Smith Barracks       BARRACKS                                      61,000               0          61,000
Army                      Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   BARRACKS                                     100,000               0         100,000
                                                Ansbach
Army                      Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   BARRACKS                                      91,000               0          91,000
                                                Ansbach
Army                      Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   COST TO COMPLETE--SIMULATIONS CENTER          35,000               0          35,000
                                                Bavaria
Army                      Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   OPERATIONAL READINESS TRAINING                     0          12,856          12,856
                                                Bavaria              COMPLEX (ORTC) UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC
                                                                     LINE
Army                      Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      44,000               0          44,000
                                                Wiesbaden
Army                      Guam                 Joint Region         GDS BATTALION HEADQUARTERS                         0          47,000          47,000
                                                Marianas
Army                      Guam                 Joint Region         GDS ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION                       0          23,000          23,000
                                                Marianas
Army                      Guam                 Joint Region         GDS FORWARD OPERATING SITES                        0          75,000          75,000
                                                Marianas
Army                      Hawaii               Bradshaw Army        AIRFIELD OPERATIONS BUILDING                       0          20,000          20,000
                                                Airfield
Army                      Hawaii               Wheeler Army         AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR                  231,000        -195,000          36,000
                                                Airfield
Army                      Illinois             Rock Island Arsenal  CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           1,320           1,320
Army                      Kentucky             Campbell Army        AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (DESIGN)                 0           3,000           3,000
                                                Airfield
Army                      Kentucky             Fort Campbell        AUTOMATED RECORD FIRE PLUS RANGE              11,800               0          11,800
Army                      Kentucky             Fort Campbell        CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           3,000           3,000
Army                      Kentucky             Fort Campbell        HANGAR (DESIGN)                                    0           6,000           6,000
Army                      Kentucky             Fort Campbell        MODERNIZED HANGAR (DESIGN)                         0          11,000          11,000
Army                      Kentucky             Fort Knox            SOLDIER SERVICES CENTER (DESIGN)                   0           4,200           4,200
Army                      Louisiana            Fort Johnson         BARRACKS                                     117,000        -117,000               0
Army                      Louisiana            Fort Johnson         ROTATIONAL UNIT BILLETING AREA                     0           6,300           6,300
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Army                      Maryland             Fort Meade           CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      46,000               0          46,000
Army                      Michigan             Detroit Arsenal      MANNED/UNMANNED TACTICAL VEHICLE LAB          37,000               0          37,000
Army                      Missouri             Fort Leonard Wood    ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING                 144,000         -24,000         120,000
                                                                     BARRACKS COMPLEX, PHASE 2
Army                      New York             Fort Drum            AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR                        0           9,800           9,800
                                                                     ADDITION, WASH RACK AND PAINT BOOTH
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Army                      New York             Fort Drum            ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TESTING FACILITY               0           8,300           8,300
                                                                     FIELD HOUSE (DESIGN)
Army                      New York             Fort Drum            FIELD ARTILLERY VEHICLE STORAGE                    0             830             830
                                                                     SHEDS (DESIGN)
Army                      New York             Fort Drum            ORTC PHASE II, ENLISTED TRANSIENT                  0           6,100           6,100
                                                                     TRAINING BARRACKS (DESIGN)
Army                      New York             Fort Drum            RANGE 41C, AUTOMATED RECORD FIRE                   0           2,300           2,300
                                                                     MODIFICATION FOR NEXT GENERATION
                                                                     SQUAD WEAPON (DESIGN)
Army                      New York             Watervliet Arsenal   FIRE STATION                                  53,000               0          53,000
Army                      New York             Wheeler-Sack Army    FIRE STATION 3 (DESIGN)                            0           2,900           2,900
                                                Airfield
Army                      North Carolina       Fort Liberty         CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      39,000         -39,000               0
Army                      Pennsylvania         Letterkenny Army     COMPONENT REBUILD SHOP (INC 1)                90,000         -45,000          45,000
                                                Depot
Army                      Pennsylvania         Letterkenny Army     MISSILE/MUNITIONS DISTRIBUTION                62,000               0          62,000
                                                Depot                FACILITY
Army                      Puerto Rico          Fort Buchanan        POTABLE WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM                  0          20,100          20,100
Army                      South Carolina       Fort Jackson         CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           4,915           4,915
Army                      Texas                Fort Bliss           COST TO COMPLETE--RAIL YARD                   44,000               0          44,000
Army                      Texas                Fort Cavazos         MOTOR POOL #70                                     0          69,000          69,000
Army                      Texas                Fort Cavazos         MOTOR POOL #71                                     0          78,000          78,000
Army                      Texas                Red River Army       VEHICLE PAINT SHOP                            34,000               0          34,000
                                                Depot
Army                      Virginia             Joint Base Myer-     BARRACKS                                     180,000               0         180,000
                                                Henderson Hall
Army                      Virginia             Joint Base Myer-     HORSE FARM LAND ACQUISITION                    8,500          -8,500               0
                                                Henderson Hall
Army                      Washington           Joint Base Lewis-    BARRACKS                                     161,000        -124,000          37,000
                                                McChord
Army                      Washington           Joint Base Lewis-    FIRE AND RESCUE STATION (DESIGN)                   0           2,900           2,900
                                                McChord
Army                      Washington           Joint Base Lewis-    SUPPLY SUPPORT ACTIVITY                       31,000               0          31,000
                                                McChord
Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                       273,727               0         273,727
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (BARRACKS)                                  0          47,650          47,650
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          EDI: MINOR CONSTRUCTION                       14,519               0          14,519
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          HOST NATION SUPPORT                           25,000               0          25,000
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          MINOR CONSTRUCTION                            97,000               0          97,000
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          PDI: DESIGN                                   26,011               0          26,011
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          PDI: INDOPACOM MINOR CONSTRUCTION             66,600               0          66,600
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            PILOT
                                                Locations
Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          PDI: MINOR CONSTRUCTION                        8,000               0           8,000
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Military Construction, Army                                                                     2,311,157          50,171       2,361,328
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NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Navy & Marine Corps       Arizona              Marine Corps Air     IAP RUNWAY EXTENSION (DESIGN)                      0          10,237          10,237
                                                Station Yuma
Navy & Marine Corps       Arizona              Marine Corps Air     WATER TREATMENT PLANT                              0          50,000          50,000
                                                Station Yuma
Navy & Marine Corps       Australia            Royal Australian     PDI: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR             117,380         -85,000          32,380
                                                Air Force Base
                                                Darwin
Navy & Marine Corps       Australia            Royal Australian     PDI: MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FACILITY             62,320               0          62,320
                                                Air Force Base
                                                Darwin
Navy & Marine Corps       Federated States of  Yap International    AIRFIELD PAVEMENT UPGRADES                         0          50,000          50,000
                           Micronesia           Airport
Navy & Marine Corps       Federated States of  Yap International    PORT & HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS                         0         709,086         709,086
                           Micronesia           Airport
Navy & Marine Corps       Florida              Cape Canaveral       ENGINEERING TEST FACILITY                    221,060        -149,000          72,060
                                                Space Force
                                                Station
Navy & Marine Corps       Florida              Naval Air Station    CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           3,043           3,043
                                                Whiting Field
Navy & Marine Corps       Georgia              Naval Submarine      TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY EXPANSION             115,000               0         115,000
                                                Base Kings Bay       (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Andersen Air Force   HSC-25 HANGAR REPLACEMENT FACILITY                 0         125,000         125,000
                                                Base                 2641
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Andersen Air Force   PDI: YOUTH CENTER                             78,730               0          78,730
                                                Base
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         JOINT COMMUNICATION UPGRADE                        0         166,170         166,170
                                                Marianas
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         JOINT CONSOLIDATED COMM CENTER                     0         196,400         196,400
                                                Marianas
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         SATELLITE COMM CENTER                              0         307,000         307,000
                                                Marianas
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         PDI: EARTH COVERED MAGAZINES                 107,439         -65,000          42,439
                                                Marianas
Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     DRY DOCK 3 REPLACEMENT (INC)               1,199,000          72,000       1,271,000
                                                Harbor-Hickam
Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     WATER TREATMENT PLANT                              0          75,000          75,000
                                                Harbor-Hickam
Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     WATERFRONT PRODUCTION FACILITY                     0         105,000         105,000
                                                Harbor-Hickam
Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Marine Corps Base    AIRCRAFT HANGAR & PARKING APRON              203,520        -170,000          33,520
                                                Kaneohe Bay
Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Marine Corps Base    AIRCRAFT REFUEL PIT                                0          17,000          17,000
                                                Kaneohe Bay
Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Marine Corps Base    ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION                            0          94,250          94,250
                                                Kaneohe Bay          MODERNIZATION
Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Marine Corps Base    MAIN GATE ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY                   0          64,100          64,100
                                                Kaneohe Bay
Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Naval Ammunition     HIGH EXPLOSIVE MAGAZINES                           0         104,870         104,870
                                                Depot West Loch
Navy & Marine Corps       Japan                Marine Corops Base   MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER                         0          86,180          86,180
                                                Camp Butler
Navy & Marine Corps       Maine                Portsmouth Naval     MULTI-MISSION DRY DOCK #1 EXTENSION          400,578         -65,000         335,578
                                                Shipyard             (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps       Maryland             Naval Surface        CONTAINED BURN FACILITY                            0          50,000          50,000
                                                Warfare Center
                                                Indian Head
Navy & Marine Corps       Nevada               Naval Air Station    RANGE TRAINING COMPLEX IMPROVEMENTS                0          45,000          45,000
                                                Fallon
Navy & Marine Corps       Nevada               Naval Air Station    TRAINING RANGE LAND ACQUISITION,              48,300               0          48,300
                                                Fallon               PHASE 2
Navy & Marine Corps       North Carolina       Marine Corps Air     AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR                  213,520        -148,000          65,520
                                                Station Cherry
                                                Point
Navy & Marine Corps       North Carolina       Marine Corps Air     COMPOSITE REPAIR FACILITY                    114,020         -94,000          20,020
                                                Station Cherry
                                                Point
Navy & Marine Corps       North Carolina       Marine Corps Air     F-35 AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT CENTER              50,000               0          50,000
                                                Station Cherry       (INC)
                                                Point
Navy & Marine Corps       Palau                Koror, Port of       HARBOR WHARF IMPROVEMENTS                          0         583,137         583,137
                                                Malakal
Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Marine Corps Base    CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           5,681           5,681
                                                Quantico
Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Air Station    UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING (DESIGN)                     0           7,323           7,323
                                                Oceana
Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Station        CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           1,200           1,200
                                                Norfolk
Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Weapons        CONTAINERIZED LONG WEAPONS STORAGE            52,610               0          52,610
                                                Station Yorktown     MAGAZINE
Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Weapons        CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE TEST               47,130               0          47,130
                                                Station Yorktown     FACILITY
Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Weapons        CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE WEAPONS            52,110               0          52,110
                                                Station Yorktown     MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS & STORAGE
                                                                     FACILITY
Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Norfolk Naval        DRY DOCK 3 MODERNIZATION (INC)                54,366               0          54,366
                                                Shipyard
Navy & Marine Corps       Washington           Naval Base Kitsap    LAUNCHER EQUIPMENT PROCESSING                200,550        -165,000          35,550
                                                                     BUILDING
Navy & Marine Corps       Washington           Naval Base Kitsap    MICROGRID                                          0          77,270          77,270
Navy & Marine Corps       Washington           Naval Magazine       MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER                         0          37,770          37,770
                                                Indian Island
Navy & Marine Corps       Washington           Puget Sound Naval    CVN 78 AIRCRAFT CARRIER ELECTRIC             182,200        -156,000          26,200
                                                Shipyard             UPGRADES
Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                       797,446               0         797,446
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (BARRACKS)                                  0          61,000          61,000
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          DPRI UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION           21,302               0          21,302
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION               202,318               0         202,318
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps                                                      4,540,899       2,006,717       6,547,616
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AIR FORCE
Air Force                 Alaska               Joint Base           CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS COMPLEX                     0          16,000          16,000
                                                Elmendorf-           (DESIGN)
                                                Richardson
Air Force                 Alaska               Joint Base           JOINT INTEGRATED TEST AND TRAINING           126,000               0         126,000
                                                Elmendorf-           CTR (INC)
                                                Richardson
Air Force                 Arkansas             Ebbing Air National  ACADEMIC TRAINING CENTER, FOREIGN                  0          74,000          74,000
                                                Guard Base           MILITARY TRAINING
Air Force                 California           Beale Air Force      MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS COMPLEX                    0         148,000         148,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 California           Vandenberg Space     GBSD RE-ENTRY VEHICLE FACILITY               110,000         -65,000          45,000
                                                Force Base
Air Force                 California           Vandenberg Space     SENTINEL AETC FORMAL TRAINING UNIT           167,000         -77,000          90,000
                                                Force Base
Air Force                 Colorado             Buckley Space Force  POWER INDEPENDENCE                                 0          60,000          60,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Colorado             United States Air    AERONAUTICS LABORATORY (DESIGN)                    0           1,850           1,850
                                                Force Academy
Air Force                 Delaware             Dover Air Force      512TH OPERATIONS GROUP FACILITY                    0           4,200           4,200
                                                Base                 (DESIGN)
Air Force                 Denmark              Royal Danish Air     EDI: DABS-FEV STORAGE                        110,000         -85,000          25,000
                                                Force Base Karup
Air Force                 District of          Joint Base           LARGE VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION                   0          50,000          50,000
                           Columbia             Anacostia-Bolling
Air Force                 Federated States of  Yap International    IAP RUNWAY EXTENSION                               0          50,000          50,000
                           Micronesia           Airport
Air Force                 Federated States of  Yap International    PDI: RUNWAY EXTENSION (INC)                   96,000               0          96,000
                           Micronesia           Airport
Air Force                 Florida              Eglin Air Force      ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS                0          10,000          10,000
                                                Base                 SUPERIORITY COMPLEX (DESIGN)
Air Force                 Florida              Eglin Air Force      LRSO HARDWARE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT             8,400               0           8,400
                                                Base                 TEST FACILITY
Air Force                 Florida              Tyndall Air Force    FIRE/CRASH RESCUE STATION                          0          48,000          48,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Georgia              Robins Air Force     BATTLE MANAGEMENT COMBINED OPS                64,000               0          64,000
                                                Base                 COMPLEX (INC)
Air Force                 Germany              Ramstein Air Base    AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION COMPOUND                    0          22,000          22,000
Air Force                 Idaho                Mountain Home Air    CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      40,000               0          40,000
                                                Force Base
Air Force                 Japan                Kadena Air Base      PDI: THEATER A/C CORROSION CONTROL           132,700         -75,000          57,700
                                                                     CTR (INC 3)
Air Force                 Louisiana            Barksdale Air Force  ADAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      0          22,000          22,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Massachusetts        Hanscom Air Force    MIT-LL/ENGINEERING AND PROTOTYPE              76,000               0          76,000
                                                Base                 FACILITY (INC)
Air Force                 Mississippi          Keesler Air Force    AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER                          0          25,000          25,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Montana              Malmstrom Air Force  GBSD COMMERCIAL ENTRANCE CONTROL              20,000               0          20,000
                                                Base                 FACILITY
Air Force                 Montana              Malmstrom Air Force  WEAPONS STORAGE & MAINTENANCE                238,000               0         238,000
                                                Base                 FACILITY (INC)
Air Force                 Nebraska             Offutt Air Force     CONSOLIDATED TRAINING COMPLEX/                     0           6,000           6,000
                                                Base                 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Air Force                 North Carolina       Seymour Johnson Air  COMBAT ARMS TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE               0          41,000          41,000
                                                Force Base           COMPLEX
Air Force                 North Dakota         Grand Forks Air      RUNWAY (DESIGN)                                    0           1,900           1,900
                                                Force Base
Air Force                 Ohio                 Wright-Patterson     RUNWAY (DESIGN)                                    0          15,000          15,000
                                                Air Force Base
Air Force                 Ohio                 Wright-Patterson     SPACE FORCE INTELLIGENCE CENTER                    0           1,900           1,900
                                                Air Force Base       (DESIGN)
Air Force                 Oregon               Mountain Home Air    HOMELAND DEFENSE OVER-THE-HORIZON            198,000               0         198,000
                                                Force Base           RADAR (INC)
Air Force                 South Dakota         Ellsworth Air Force  B-21 ADAL SQUADRON OPERATIONS                 44,000               0          44,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 South Dakota         Ellsworth Air Force  B-21 EAST ALERT APRON ENVIRONMENTAL           79,000               0          79,000
                                                Base                 PROTECTION SHELTERS
Air Force                 South Dakota         Ellsworth Air Force  B-21 NORTH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION           54,000               0          54,000
                                                Base                 SHELTERS (60 ROW)
Air Force                 South Dakota         Ellsworth Air Force  B-21 WEAPONS GENERATION FACILITY             105,000               0         105,000
                                                Base                 (INC)
Air Force                 Spain                Naval Station Rota   NATO STRATEGIC AIRLIFT HANGAR                 15,200               0          15,200
Air Force                 Texas                Dyess Air Force      B-21 LRS FUELS ADMINISTRATIVE                 12,800               0          12,800
                                                Base                 LABORATORY
Air Force                 Texas                Dyess Air Force      B-21 REFUELER TRUCK YARD                      18,500               0          18,500
                                                Base
Air Force                 Texas                Joint Base San       BMT - CLASSROOM/DINING FACILITY 4                  0         215,000         215,000
                                                Antonio-Lackland
Air Force                 Texas                Joint Base San       METC--BARRACKS/SHIPS/DORMS #1 (INC)           77,000               0          77,000
                                                Antonio-Sam
                                                Houston
Air Force                 Texas                Laughlin Air Force   T-7A GROUND BASED TRAINING SYSTEM             38,000               0          38,000
                                                Base                 FACILITY
Air Force                 Texas                Laughlin Air Force   T-7A UNITY MAINTENANCE TRAINING               18,000               0          18,000
                                                Base                 FACILITY
Air Force                 United Kingdom       Royal Air Force      SURETY: BARRIER SYSTEMS                      185,000        -180,000           5,000
                                                Lakenheath
Air Force                 United Kingdom       Royal Air Force      SOW CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE                     51,000               0          51,000
                                                Mildenhall
Air Force                 Unspecified          Unspecified          SAOC (DESIGN)                                      0         158,200         158,200
Air Force                 Utah                 Hill Air Force Base  T-7A DEPOT MAINTENANCE COMPLEX (INC)          50,000               0          50,000
Air Force                 Virginia             Joint Base Langley-  DORMITORY                                     81,000               0          81,000
                                                Eustis
Air Force                 Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                       439,926               0         439,926
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Air Force                 Worldwide            Unspecified          INDOPACOM DESIGN                                   0         117,590         117,590
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Air Force                 Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY                   129,600               0         129,600
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            CONSTRUCTION
                                                Locations
Air Force                 Wyoming              F.E. Warren Air      GBSD CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE                194,000        -144,000          50,000
                                                Force Base           FACILITY
Air Force                 Wyoming              F.E. Warren Air      GBSD LAND ACQUISITION, PHASE 2               139,000         -80,000          59,000
                                                Force Base
Air Force                 Wyoming              F.E. Warren Air      GBSD UTILITY CORRIDOR (INC)                   70,000               0          70,000
                                                Force Base
      Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force                                                                3,187,126         381,640       3,568,766
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DEFENSE-WIDE
Defense-Wide              Alabama              Anniston Army Depot  POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID                     0          56,450          56,450
Defense-Wide              Alabama              Redstone Arsenal     GROUND TEST FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE           80,000               0          80,000
                                                                     (INC)
Defense-Wide              Alaska               Eielson Air Force    FUELS OPERATIONS & LAB FACILITY               14,000               0          14,000
                                                Base
Defense-Wide              Alaska               Joint Base           FUEL FACILITIES                               55,000               0          55,000
                                                Elmendorf-
                                                Richardson
Defense-Wide              Arizona              Marine Corps Air     SOF MILITARY FREE FALL ADVANCED               62,000               0          62,000
                                                Station Yuma         TRAIN COMPLEX
Defense-Wide              Bahrain              Naval Support        GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC                  0          15,330          15,330
                                                Bahrain              SYSTEM
Defense-Wide              California           Marine Corps Base    AMBULATORY CARE CENTER ADD/ALT (AREA          26,440               0          26,440
                                                Camp Pendleton       53)
Defense-Wide              California           Marine Corps Base    AMBULATORY CARE CENTER ADD/ALT (AREA          24,930               0          24,930
                                                Camp Pendleton       62)
Defense-Wide              California           Marine Corps Base    AMBULATORY CARE CENTER REPLACEMENT            45,040               0          45,040
                                                Camp Pendleton       (AREA 22)
Defense-Wide              California           Marine Corps         FUEL FACILITIES                               19,300               0          19,300
                                                Mountain Warfare
                                                Training Center
Defense-Wide              California           Naval Base Coronado  SOF OPERATIONS SUPPORT FACILITY,              51,000         -51,000               0
                                                                     PHASE 2
Defense-Wide              Colorado             Fort Carson          AMBULATORY CARE CENTER REPLACEMENT            41,000               0          41,000
Defense-Wide              Cuba                 Naval Station        AMBULATORY CARE CENTER REPLACEMENT            96,829               0          96,829
                                                Guantanamo Bay       (INC 2)
Defense-Wide              Delaware             Major Joseph R.      MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER                         0          22,050          22,050
                                                ``Beau'' Biden III
                                                National Guard/
                                                Reserve Center
Defense-Wide              Florida              Hurlburt Field       SOF AFSOC OPERATIONS FACILITY                 14,000               0          14,000
Defense-Wide              Georgia              Hunter Army          SOF CONSOLIDATED RIGGING FACILITY             47,000               0          47,000
                                                Airfield
Defense-Wide              Georgia              Hunter Army          SOF MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNEL               16,800               0          16,800
                                                Airfield             FACILITY
Defense-Wide              Germany              Spangdahlem Air      COST TO COMPLETE--SPANGDAHLEM                  6,500               0           6,500
                                                Base                 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT
Defense-Wide              Greece               Naval Support        ADVANCED MICROGRID                                 0          42,500          42,500
                                                Activity Souda Bay
Defense-Wide              Guam                 Joint Region         GUAM HIGH SCHOOL TEMPORARY                    26,000               0          26,000
                                                Marianas             FACILITIES
Defense-Wide              Guam                 Joint Region         PDI: GDS, COMMAND CENTER (INC)               187,212               0         187,212
                                                Marianas
Defense-Wide              Guam                 Joint Region         PDI: GDS, EIAMD, PHASE 1 (INC)               278,267               0         278,267
                                                Marianas
Defense-Wide              Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     FY20 500 KW PV COVERED PARKING EV                  0          12,813          12,813
                                                Harbor-Hickam        CHARGING STATION
Defense-Wide              Illinois             Rock Island Arsenal  POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID                     0          70,480          70,480
Defense-Wide              Indiana              Camp Atterbury-      POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID                     0          39,180          39,180
                                                Muscatatuck
Defense-Wide              Italy                Naval Air Station    MICROGRID CONTROL SYSTEMS                          0          13,470          13,470
                                                Sigonella
Defense-Wide              Japan                Camp Fuji            MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER                         0          45,870          45,870
Defense-Wide              Japan                Fleet Activities     KINNICK HIGH SCHOOL (INC)                     40,386               0          40,386
                                                Yokosuka
Defense-Wide              Japan                Marine Corps Air     MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER, NATURAL                0          48,570          48,570
                                                Station Iwakuni      GAS PLANT
Defense-Wide              Japan                Marine Corps Air     MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER, SOLAR PV               0          40,830          40,830
                                                Station Iwakuni      AND BESS
Defense-Wide              Japan                Marine Corps Base    KUBASAKI HIGH SCHOOL                         160,000         -13,000         147,000
                                                Camp Smedley D.
                                                Butler
Defense-Wide              Japan                Marine Corps Base    MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER, CAMP                   0          57,570          57,570
                                                Camp Smedley D.      COURTNEY
                                                Butler
Defense-Wide              Korea                Kunsan Air Base      AMBULATORY CARE CENTER REPLACEMENT            64,942               0          64,942
Defense-Wide              Maine                Portsmouth Naval     POWER PLANT RESILIENCY IMPROVEMENTS                0          28,700          28,700
                                                Shipyard
Defense-Wide              Maryland             Aberdeen Proving     POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID                     0          30,730          30,730
                                                Ground
Defense-Wide              Maryland             Fort Meade           NSAW EAST CAMPUS BUILDING #5 (INC 2)         265,000               0         265,000
Defense-Wide              Maryland             Joint Base Andrews   AMBULATORY CARE CENTER (INC)                  15,040               0          15,040
Defense-Wide              Maryland             Joint Base Andrews   MICROGRID WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE                    0          17,920          17,920
                                                                     CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Defense-Wide              Maryland             Walter Reed          MEDCEN ADDITION/ALTERATION (INC 8)            77,651               0          77,651
                                                National Military
                                                Medical Center
Defense-Wide              Missouri             Whiteman Air Force   FLIGHTLINE FUELING FACILITIES                 19,500               0          19,500
                                                Base
Defense-Wide              New Jersey           Joint Base McGuire-  MICROGRID WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE                    0          17,730          17,730
                                                Dix-Lakehurst        CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Fort Liberty         SOF ARMS ROOM ADDITION                        11,800               0          11,800
Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Fort Liberty         SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER AND SCHOOL                  0          30,000          30,000
                                                                     COMPANY OPERATIONS FACILITY
Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Marine Corps Base    SOF ARMORY                                    25,400               0          25,400
                                                Camp Lejeune
Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Marine Corps Base    SOF INFORMATION MANEUVER FACILITY                  0          57,000          57,000
                                                Camp Lejeune
Defense-Wide              Ohio                 Wright-Patterson     DISTRICT COOLING PLANT                             0          53,000          53,000
                                                Air Force Base
Defense-Wide              South Carolina       Marine Corps Air     FUEL PIER                                     31,500               0          31,500
                                                Station Beaufort
Defense-Wide              South Carolina       Marine Corps         AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC REPLACEMENT            72,050               0          72,050
                                                Recruit Depot        (DENTAL)
                                                Parris Island
Defense-Wide              Texas                Naval Air Station    GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE                     79,300               0          79,300
                                                Corpus Christi
Defense-Wide              Texas                NSA Texas            CRYPTOLOGIC CENTER (INC)                     152,000               0         152,000
Defense-Wide              United Kingdom       Royal Air Force      LAKENHEATH HIGH SCHOOL                       153,000        -145,000           8,000
                                                Lakenheath
Defense-Wide              Virginia             Fort Belvoir         DEFENSE HEALTH HEADQUARTERS                  225,000               0         225,000
Defense-Wide              Virginia             Joint Expeditionary  SOF HUMAN PERFORMANCE TRAINING                32,000               0          32,000
                                                Base Little Creek-   CENTER
                                                Fort Story
Defense-Wide              Virginia             Pentagon             METRO ENTRANCE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS              36,800               0          36,800
                                                                     CONTROL POINT
Defense-Wide              Washington           Joint Base Lewis-    POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID                     0          40,000          40,000
                                                McChord--Gray Army
                                                Airfield
Defense-Wide              Washington           Naval Air Station    HYDRANT FUELING SYSTEM                        54,000               0          54,000
                                                Whidbey Island
Defense-Wide              Washington           Naval Magazine       BACKUP POWER AND MICROGRID                         0          39,490          39,490
                                                Indian Island
Defense-Wide              Washington           Naval Undersea       SOF COLDWATER TRAINING/AUSTERE                35,000         -35,000               0
                                                Warfare Center       ENVIRONMENT FACILITY
                                                Keyport
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          COST TO COMPLETE--ERCIP                            0         103,100         103,100
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (DEFENSE-WIDE)                         26,081               0          26,081
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (DHA)                                  46,751               0          46,751
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (DLA)                                 105,000               0         105,000
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (DODEA)                                 7,501               0           7,501
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (MDA)                                   4,745               0           4,745
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (NSA)                                  41,928               0          41,928
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (SOCOM)                                35,495               0          35,495
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (TJS)                                   1,964               0           1,964
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (WHS)                                   1,508               0           1,508
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERVATION           636,000        -636,000               0
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            INVESTMENT PROGRAM
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          ERCIP DESIGN                                  96,238               0          96,238
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          EXERCISE RELATED MINOR CONSTRUCTION           11,146               0          11,146
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                 3,000               0           3,000
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            (DEFENSE-WIDE)
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION (DHA)          18,000               0          18,000
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION (DLA)          13,333               0          13,333
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                 7,400               0           7,400
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            (DODEA)
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION (NSA)           6,000               0           6,000
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                24,109               0          24,109
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            (SOCOM)
                                                Locations
Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          WORLDWIDE UNSPECIFIED MINOR                    5,277               0           5,277
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            CONSTRUCTION
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Military Construction, Defense-Wide                                                             3,733,163           2,783       3,735,946
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Army National Guard       Alaska               Joint Base           NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER               67,000               0          67,000
                                                Elmendorf-
                                                Richardson
Army National Guard       Georgia              Fort Eisenhower      NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER                    0           3,264           3,264
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Army National Guard       Iowa                 Sioux City Armory    NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE            13,800               0          13,800
                                                                     SHOP
Army National Guard       Kentucky             Fort Campbell        READINESS CENTER                                   0          18,000          18,000
Army National Guard       Louisiana            Abbeville            NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER                    0           2,275           2,275
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Army National Guard       Louisiana            Lafayette Readiness  NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER               33,000               0          33,000
                                                Center
Army National Guard       Maine                Saco                 SOUTHERN MAINE READINESS CENTER                    0           1,000           1,000
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Army National Guard       Mississippi          Southaven Readiness  NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER               33,000               0          33,000
                                                Center
Army National Guard       Montana              Malta Readiness      NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE            14,800               0          14,800
                                                Center               SHOP
Army National Guard       Nevada               Hawthorne Army       AUTOMATED QUALIFICATION/TRAINING              18,000               0          18,000
                                                Depot                RANGE
Army National Guard       New Jersey           National Guard       UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION                0          25,300          25,300
                                                Training Center      SYSTEM
                                                Sea Girt
Army National Guard       New Jersey           Vineland             NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE            23,000               0          23,000
                                                                     SHOP
Army National Guard       Ohio                 Lima                 READINESS CENTER                                   0          26,000          26,000
Army National Guard       Oklahoma             Shawnee Readiness    NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER               29,000               0          29,000
                                                Center
Army National Guard       Pennsylvania         Danville             VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP (DESIGN)                  0           3,400           3,400
Army National Guard       Rhode Island         Quonset State        COST TO COMPLETE--ARMY AVIATION                    0           3,000           3,000
                                                Airport              READINESS CENTER
Army National Guard       Tennessee            Fort Campbell        NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER                    0           1,980           1,980
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Army National Guard       Utah                 Nephi Readiness      NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE            20,000               0          20,000
                                                Center               SHOP
Army National Guard       Washington           Camp Murray          NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE CENTER                 40,000               0          40,000
                                                                     BUILDING
Army National Guard       Wisconsin            Rapids               NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER                    0           3,800           3,800
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Army National Guard       Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                        25,529          57,600          83,129
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Army National Guard       Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                45,000          47,433          92,433
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Military Construction, Army National Guard                                                        362,129         193,052         555,181
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
ARMY RESERVE
Army Reserve              California           Camp Parks           ADVANCED SKILLS TRAINING BARRACKS             42,000               0          42,000
Army Reserve              Georgia              Dobbins Air Reserve  ARMY RESERVE CENTER                           78,000               0          78,000
                                                Base
Army Reserve              Kentucky             Fort Knox            AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY                          0          57,000          57,000
Army Reserve              Massachusetts        Devens Reserve       COLLECTIVE TRAINING ENLISTED                       0          39,000          39,000
                                                Forces Training      BARRACKS
                                                Area
Army Reserve              New Jersey           Joint Base McGuire-  VERTICAL SKILLS FACILITY                      16,000               0          16,000
                                                Dix-Lakehurst
Army Reserve              Pennsylvania         Wilkes-Barre         AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY             22,000               0          22,000
                                                                     EQUIPMENT
Army Reserve              Puerto Rico          Fort Buchanan        ADVANCED SKILLS TRAINING BARRACKS             39,000               0          39,000
Army Reserve              Virginia             Richmond             AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY/            23,000               0          23,000
                                                                     VMS
Army Reserve              Wisconsin            Andrew Miller Army   VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP (DESIGN)                  0           1,600           1,600
                                                Reserve Center
Army Reserve              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                        31,508               0          31,508
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Army Reserve              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                 3,524               0           3,524
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Military Construction, Army Reserve                                                               255,032          97,600         352,632
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
NAVY RESERVE & MARINE CORPS RESERVE
Navy Reserve & Marine     Texas                Naval Air Station    WHOLE HANGAR REPAIR                                0          75,000          75,000
 Corps Reserve                                  Joint Reserve Base
                                                Fort Worth
Navy Reserve & Marine     Washington           Joint Base Lewis-    PARACHUTE SURVIVAL TRAINING FACILITY          26,610               0          26,610
 Corps Reserve                                  McChord
Navy Reserve & Marine     Worldwide            Unspecified          MCNR DESIGN                                      663               0             663
 Corps Reserve             Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Navy Reserve & Marine     Worldwide            Unspecified          USMCR DESIGN                                   2,556               0           2,556
 Corps Reserve             Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Military Construction, Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Reserve                                         29,829          75,000         104,829
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Air National Guard        Alaska               Joint Base           BASE SUPPLY COMPLEX                                0          44,000          44,000
                                                Elmendorf-
                                                Richardson
Air National Guard        Alaska               Joint Base           COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER SIMULATOR            19,300               0          19,300
                                                Elmendorf-
                                                Richardson
Air National Guard        California           Moffett Airfield     COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER SIMULATOR            12,600               0          12,600
Air National Guard        Florida              Jacksonville         F-35 CONSOLIDATED WEAPONS TRAINING            26,200               0          26,200
                                                International
                                                Airport
Air National Guard        Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     SPACE CONTROL CENTER                          36,600               0          36,600
                                                Harbor-Hickam
Air National Guard        Kentucky             Louisville Muhammad  RESPONSE FORCE WAREHOUSE (DESIGN)                  0           2,100           2,100
                                                Ali International
                                                Airport
Air National Guard        Maine                Bangor               FUEL CELL HANGAR                                   0          48,000          48,000
                                                International
                                                Airport
Air National Guard        Mississippi          Key Field            ADAL MAINTENANCE HANGAR & CONSTRUCT                0           5,600           5,600
                                                                     AMU COMPLEX (DESIGN)
Air National Guard        Mississippi          Key Field            BASE SUPPLY WAREHOUSE (DESIGN)                     0           1,900           1,900
Air National Guard        Mississippi          Key Field            CORROSION CONTROL HANGAR (DESIGN)                  0           6,700           6,700
Air National Guard        Mississippi          Key Field            UPGRADED FUEL HYDRANT SYSTEM                       0           1,000           1,000
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Air National Guard        New Jersey           Atlantic City        F-16 MISSION TRAINING CENTER                  18,000               0          18,000
                                                International
                                                Airport
Air National Guard        New York             Francis S. Gabreski  COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER SIMULATOR            14,000               0          14,000
                                                Airport
Air National Guard        North Carolina       Salisbury            FLIGHT FACILITY (DESIGN)                           0           6,300           6,300
Air National Guard        Pennsylvania         Pittsburgh           ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY (DESIGN)                    0           4,600           4,600
                                                International
                                                Airport
Air National Guard        Texas                Fort Worth           C-130J ADAL FUEL CELL BUILDING 1674           13,100               0          13,100
Air National Guard        West Virginia        McLaughlin Air       SQUADRON OPERATIONS FACILITY                       0           3,200           3,200
                                                National Guard       (DESIGN)
                                                Base
Air National Guard        Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                        10,792               0          10,792
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Air National Guard        Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                40,200               0          40,200
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Military Construction, Air National Guard                                                         190,792         123,400         314,192
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
AIR FORCE RESERVE
Air Force Reserve         Arizona              Luke Air Force Base  ADMINISTRATIVE AND STORAGE BUILDING                0             420             420
                                                                     (DESIGN)
Air Force Reserve         Georgia              Dobbins Air Reserve  SECURITY FORCES FACILITY                      22,000         -22,000               0
                                                Base
Air Force Reserve         Indiana              Grissom Air Reserve  INDOOR SMALL ARMS RANGE                       21,000               0          21,000
                                                Base
Air Force Reserve         New York             Niagara Falls Air    TAXIWAY/RUNWAY (DESIGN)                            0           6,600           6,600
                                                Reserve Station
Air Force Reserve         Ohio                 Youngstown Air       FIRE STATION                                  25,000               0          25,000
                                                Reserve Station
Air Force Reserve         South Carolina       Joint Base           AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION FACILITY                    0          33,000          33,000
                                                Charleston
Air Force Reserve         Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                           562           9,000           9,562
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Air Force Reserve         Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY                       701               0             701
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            CONSTRUCTION
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force Reserve                                                           69,263          27,020          96,283
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
NATO                      Worldwide            NATO Security        NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM             433,864          30,000         463,864
                           Unspecified          Investment Program
      Subtotal NATO Security Investment Program                                                                  433,864          30,000         463,864
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
INDOPACIFIC COMBATANT COMMAND
MILCON, INDOPACOM         Worldwide            Unspecified          INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION                    0         150,000         150,000
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            PILOT PROGRAM
                                                Locations
      Subtotal INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM                                                           0         150,000         150,000
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
      TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION                                                                             15,113,254       3,137,383      18,250,637
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
FAMILY HOUSING
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
Fam Hsg Con, Army         Belgium              Chievres Air Base    FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION (84          100,954         -18,000          82,954
                                                                     UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Army         Georgia              Fort Eisenhower      MHPI RESTRUCTURE--FORT EISENHOWER             50,000               0          50,000
Fam Hsg Con, Army         Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT                    63,246               0          63,246
                                                Rheinland-Pfalz      CONSTRUCTION (54 UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Army         Japan                Sagamihara Family    FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS                   31,114               0          31,114
                                                Housing Area         CONSTRUCTION (35 UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          FAMILY HOUSING DESIGN                         31,333               0          31,333
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Army                                                                 276,647         -18,000         258,647
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, ARMY
Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS                                   18,065               0          18,065
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASED HOUSING                               129,703               0         129,703
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY                 127,097               0         127,097
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            FACILITIES
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT                            62,060               0          62,060
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          MILITARY HOUSING PRIVATIZATION                69,579               0          69,579
                           Unspecified          Worldwide            INITIATIVE
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          MISCELLANEOUS                                    357               0             357
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          SERVICES                                       8,273               0           8,273
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES                                     60,477               0          60,477
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Army                                                    475,611               0         475,611
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Guam                 Andersen Air Force   REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING, PHASE 10            93,112               0          93,112
 Marine Corps                                   Base                 (42 UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Guam                 Joint Region         REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING, PHASE 9            103,863               0         103,863
 Marine Corps                                   Marianas             (136 UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS (64 UNITS)          35,438               0          35,438
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                        13,329               0          13,329
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Navy & Marine Corps                                                  245,742               0         245,742
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS                                   16,839               0          16,839
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          HOUSING PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT                 60,283               0          60,283
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASING                                       67,412               0          67,412
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          MAINTENANCE                                  109,504               0         109,504
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          MANAGEMENT                                    61,240               0          61,240
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          MISCELLANEOUS                                    427               0             427
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          SERVICES                                      17,332               0          17,332
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES                                     44,180               0          44,180
 Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Navy & Marine Corps                                       377,217               0         377,217
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Alaska               Joint Base           MHPI RESTRUCTURE--JBER PHASE III             120,000               0         120,000
                                                Elmendorf-
                                                Richardson
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Germany              Ramstein Air Base    CONSTRUCT 2 GOQ UNITS                          4,350               0           4,350
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Germany              Ramstein Air Base    KMC 02--CONSTRUCT TWO CAR GARAGES (5           1,400               0           1,400
                                                                     UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Japan                Yokota Air Base      FAMILY HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS 8B WEST             26,242               0          26,242
                                                                     (19 UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Japan                Yokota Air Base      FAMILY HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS 9, PHASE 2          39,000               0          39,000
                                                                     (32 UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Texas                Lackland Air Force   MHPI RESTRUCTURE--LACKLAND                    24,000               0          24,000
                                                Base
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                         6,557               0           6,557
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Air Force                                                            221,549               0         221,549
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, AIR FORCE
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS                                   24,230               0          24,230
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          HOUSING PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT                 32,508               0          32,508
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASING                                        6,278               0           6,278
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          MAINTENANCE                                  127,023               0         127,023
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          MANAGEMENT                                    71,384               0          71,384
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          MISCELLANEOUS                                  2,426               0           2,426
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          SERVICES                                      12,446               0          12,446
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES                                     49,955               0          49,955
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Air Force                                               326,250               0         326,250
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, DEFENSE-WIDE
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS                                      687               0             687
 Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS                                       91               0              91
 Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASING                                       32,983               0          32,983
 Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASING                                       13,986               0          13,986
 Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          MAINTENANCE                                       36               0              36
 Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES                                      4,358               0           4,358
 Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES                                         15               0              15
 Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Defense-Wide                                             52,156               0          52,156
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Family Housing            Worldwide            Unspecified          ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES--FHIF                  8,195               0           8,195
 Improvement Fund          Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Family Housing Improvement Fund                                                                     8,195               0           8,195
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Unaccompanied Housing     Worldwide            Unspecified          ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES--UHIF                    497               0             497
 Improvement Fund          Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund                                                                497               0             497
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
      TOTAL FAMILY HOUSING                                                                                     1,983,864         -18,000       1,965,864
DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, ARMY
BRAC, Army                Worldwide            Unspecified          BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE                 212,556               0         212,556
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Army                                                                212,556               0         212,556
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, NAVY
BRAC, Navy                Worldwide            Unspecified          BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE                 111,697               0         111,697
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Navy                                                                111,697               0         111,697
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, AIR FORCE
BRAC, Air Force           Worldwide            Unspecified          BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE                 121,952               0         121,952
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Air Force                                                           121,952               0         121,952
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, DEFENSE-WIDE
BRAC, Defense-Wide        Worldwide            Unspecified          INT-4: DLA ACTIVITIES                          1,756               0           1,756
                           Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                Locations
      Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Defense-Wide                                                          1,756               0           1,756
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
      TOTAL DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE                                                                 447,961               0         447,961
                          ...................  ...................  ....................................
      TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BRAC                                                   17,545,079       3,119,383      20,664,462
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SEC. 4602. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DISASTER RECOVERY.
 


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                                      SEC. 4602. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DISASTER RECOVERY (In Thousands of Dollars)
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         Account             State/ Country        Installation          Project Title       FY 2025  Request    Senate  Change      Senate  Authorized
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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DISASTER RECOVERY
NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         28 HOMES ON AAFB H-366/                 0             145,990                145,990
                                                Marianas             283/375 CONTRACT.
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         REPAIR BY REPLACEMENT                   0             580,490                580,490
                                                Marianas             OF HSC-25 HANGAR AND
                                                                     COMPOUND.
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Naval Base Guam      JRM HOUSING RESILIENCY                  0              63,805                 63,805
                                                                     ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
                                                                     #1--BEQ 17 & 6
                                                                     RECONVERSION.
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Naval Base Guam      JRM HOUSING RESILIENCY                  0             128,000                128,000
                                                                     ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
                                                                     #2--APRA PALMS
                                                                     CONVERSION/RENOVATION.
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Naval Base Guam      POWER GENERATION AT                     0             626,120                626,120
                                                                     POLARIS.
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Naval Base Guam      RECOVER BONA SPRINGS                    0              40,640                 40,640
                                                                     (CONTAMINANT
                                                                     TREATMENT).
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Naval Base Guam      RECOVER NAVAL HOSPITAL                  0              58,300                 58,300
                                                                     WATER WELLS
                                                                     (CONTAMINANT
                                                                     TREATMENT).
Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Naval Base Guam      REPAIR AND HARDEN                       0           2,923,595              2,923,595
                                                                     CRITICAL ELECTRICAL
                                                                     DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
                                                                     (NBG, POLARIS PT, DFSP
                                                                     AND NAVMAG).
      Subtotal Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps Disaster Recovery                                 0           4,566,940              4,566,940
                          ...................  ...................
AIR FORCE
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   4 CUT AND COVER 5.25 MG                 0             246,000                246,000
                                                Base                 JP-8 TANKS.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL                     0             163,000                163,000
                                                Base                 TOWER / BASE OPS.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   AIRFIELD REDEVELOPMENT                  0             271,000                271,000
                                                Base                 FOR OPERATIONAL
                                                                     RESILIENCY.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   ALTERNATE LIGHTING                      0              99,000                 99,000
                                                Base                 VAULT.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   ALTERNATE NETWORK                       0              99,000                 99,000
                                                Base                 CONTROL CENTER &
                                                                     DATABANK.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   ALTERNATE TECHNICAL                     0              99,000                 99,000
                                                Base                 CONTROL FACILITY.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   BASE PERIMETER FENCE                    0              50,000                 50,000
                                                Base                 AND ACCESS ROAD.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   CARGO HAUL ROUTE APOD                   0              20,000                 20,000
                                                Base                 LOOP.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   DIESEL STORAGE                          0              20,000                 20,000
                                                Base                 NORTHWEST FIELD & MAIN
                                                                     BASE.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   DISBURSED WAR RESERVE                   0             391,000                391,000
                                                Base                 MATERIAL WAREHOUSING
                                                                     (FOUR).
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   DISBURSED WAR RESERVE                   0             190,000                190,000
                                                Base                 MATERIAL WAREHOUSING
                                                                     (TWO).
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   DISBURSED WAR RESERVE                   0           1,170,000              1,170,000
                                                Base                 WAREHOUSING (TWELVE).
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   EXPLOSIVE SAFE EGRESS                   0              41,000                 41,000
                                                Base                 FACILITY.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   FLIGHTLINE EXPANSION /                  0             195,000                195,000
                                                Base                 CIVIL ENGINEER COMPLEX.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   HARDENED AIRCRAFT                       0             289,000                289,000
                                                Base                 SHELTERS (HAS).
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   LFM & OPS FAC NORTH                     0              58,000                 58,000
                                                Base                 RAMP.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   LRS POL WRM STORAGE                     0              23,000                 23,000
                                                Base                 WAREHOUSE.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   MAWAR TYPHOON RECOVERY                  0             723,000                723,000
                                                Base                 (DESIGN).
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   MOBILITY PROCESSING                     0             120,000                120,000
                                                Base                 CENTER-PAX.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   MSA FUEL STAND.........                 0             119,000                119,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   MSA SECURITY GATE......                 0              41,000                 41,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   MUNS ADMIN MSA.........                 0             101,000                101,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   MUNS HAUL ROUTE ALT....                 0               8,000                  8,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   MUNS HAUL ROUTE                         0             102,000                102,000
                                                Base                 NORTHWEST FIELD-MSA.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   MUNS PRODUCTION UTILITY                 0              41,000                 41,000
                                                Base                 CONNECTIONS.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   NORTHWEST FIELD                         0              40,000                 40,000
                                                Base                 AIRFIELD FENCE.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   NORTHWEST FIELD BYPASS                  0              33,000                 33,000
                                                Base                 ROAD.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   NORTHWEST FIELD                         0             102,000                102,000
                                                Base                 ELECTRICAL UPGRADE.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   NORTHWEST FIELD FUEL                    0             267,000                267,000
                                                Base                 STORAGE, RECEIPT, AND
                                                                     HYDRANT SYSTEM.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   NORTHWEST FIELD FUEL                    0             180,000                180,000
                                                Base                 TRANSFER LINE.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   NORTHWEST FIELD WATER                   0              33,000                 33,000
                                                Base                 WELLS.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   NORTHWEST FUEL BYPASS..                 0             297,000                297,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   OVERHEAD TO UNDERGROUND                 0              81,000                 81,000
                                                Base                 TRANSMISSION LINES
                                                                     (GPA).
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   PERIMETER FENCE AT MSA-                 0              38,000                 38,000
                                                Base                 1.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   POWER RESILIENCY--                      0           1,305,000              1,305,000
                                                Base                 MICROGRID.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   SIX 1M GAL POTABLE                      0              94,000                 94,000
                                                Base                 WATER STORAGE TANKS.
                                                                     NWF FIRE PROTECTION
                                                                     270K WATER TANK
                                                                     STORAGE.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   SOLAR ARRAY COVERED                     0             254,000                254,000
                                                Base                 PARKING.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   SOLAR BATTERY STORAGE..                 0             223,000                223,000
                                                Base
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   UPGRADE ENTRY CONTROL                   0              57,000                 57,000
                                                Base                 POINT FOR NORTHWEST
                                                                     FIELD GATE.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   UPGRADE ENTRY CONTROL                   0              47,000                 47,000
                                                Base                 POINT SANTA ROSA GATE.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   UPGRADE MAIN ECP GATE                   0              66,000                 66,000
                                                Base                 (ARC LIGHT).
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   WAR RESERVE MATERIAL                    0             109,000                109,000
                                                Base                 STORAGE WAREHOUSE.
Air Force                 Guam                 Andersen Air Force   WATER DISTRIBUTION                      0              33,000                 33,000
                                                Base                 CONNECTION GWA.
      Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force Disaster Recovery                                           0           7,938,000              7,938,000
                          ...................  ...................
      TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DISASTER RECOVERY                                                         0          12,504,940             12,504,940
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      TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL
 SECURITY PROGRAMS
 


SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
 


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              SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS (In Thousands of Dollars)
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                                                                                                     Senate
                          Program                           FY 2025  Request   Senate  Change      Authorized
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Discretionary Summary by Appropriation
  Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
  Appropriation Summary:
    Energy Programs
      Nuclear Energy......................................           150,000               0             150,000
 
    Atomic Energy Defense Activities
      National Nuclear Security Administration:
        Weapons Activities................................        19,848,644          51,200          19,899,844
        Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation..................         2,465,108         -13,900           2,451,208
        Naval Reactors....................................         2,118,773         -18,900           2,099,873
        Federal Salaries and Expenses.....................           564,475           2,700             567,175
      Total, National Nuclear Security Administration.....        24,997,000          21,100          25,018,100
 
      Defense Environmental Cleanup.......................         7,059,695         -23,400           7,036,295
 
      Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D......................           384,957        -384,957                   0
 
      Other Defense Activities............................         1,140,023               0           1,140,023
 
    Total, Atomic Energy Defense Activities...............        33,581,675        -387,257          33,194,418
 
Total, Discretionary Funding..............................        33,731,675        -387,257          33,344,418
 
 
 
Nuclear Energy
  Safeguards and security.................................           150,000               0             150,000
Total, Nuclear Energy.....................................           150,000               0             150,000
 
National Nuclear Security Administration
 
Weapons Activities
Stockpile management
Stockpile major modernization
      B61-12 Life Extension Program.......................            27,500               0              27,500
      W88 Alteration program..............................            78,700               0              78,700
      W80-4 Life extension program........................         1,164,750               0           1,164,750
      W80-X ALT SLCM......................................                 0          70,000              70,000
        Program increase..................................                          (70,000)
      W87-1 Modification Program..........................         1,096,033               0           1,096,033
      W93.................................................           455,776               0             455,776
      B61-13..............................................            16,000               0              16,000
    Subtotal, Stockpile major modernization...............         2,838,759          70,000           2,892,759
Stockpile sustainment.....................................         1,356,260          -2,200           1,354,060
  B83 gravity bomb sustainment excess to need.............                          (-2,200)
Weapons dismantlement and disposition.....................            54,100               0              54,100
Production operations.....................................           816,567               0             816,567
Nuclear enterprise assurance..............................            75,002               0              75,002
  Total, Stockpile management.............................         5,140,688          67,800           5,208,488
 
Production Modernization
Primary Capability Modernization
  Plutonium Modernization
    Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization
          Los Alamos Plutonium Operations.................           984,611               0             984,611
          21-D-512 Plutonium Pit Production Project, LANL.           470,000               0             470,000
          15-D-302 TA-55 Reinvestments Project, Phase 3,              39,475               0              39,475
           LANL...........................................
          04-D-125 Chemistry and Metallurgy Research                       0               0                   0
           Replacement Project, LANL......................
        Subtotal, Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization......         1,494,086               0           1,494,086
    Savannah River Plutonium Modernization
          Savannah River Plutonium Operations.............            75,332               0              75,332
          21-D-511 Savannah River Plutonium Processing             1,200,000               0           1,200,000
           Facility, SRS..................................
        Subtotal, Savannah River Plutonium Modernization..         1,275,332               0           1,275,332
    Enterprise Plutonium Support..........................           121,964               0             121,964
  Total, Plutonium Modernization..........................         2,891,382               0           2,891,382
    High Explosives & Energetics
          High Explosives & Energetics....................           115,675               0             115,675
          21-D-510 HE Synthesis, Formulation, and                          0               0                   0
           Production, PX.................................
          15-D-301 HE Science & Engineering Facility, PX..            15,000               0              15,000
        Subtotal, High Explosives & Energetics............           130,675               0             130,675
Total, Primary Capability Modernization...................         3,022,057               0           3,022,057
Secondary Capability Modernization
  Secondary Capability Modernization......................           755,353               0             755,353
  18-D-690 Lithium Processing Facility, Y-12..............           260,000               0             260,000
  06-D-141 Uranium Processing Facility, Y-12..............           800,000               0             800,000
Total, Secondary Capability Modernization.................         1,815,353               0           1,815,353
Tritium and Domestic Uranium Enrichment
  Tritium and Domestic Uranium Enrichment.................           661,738               0             661,738
  18-D-650 Tritium Finishing Facility, SRS................                 0               0                   0
Total, Tritium and Domestic Uranium Enrichment............           661,738               0             661,738
Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization......................           141,300               0             141,300
  22-D-513 Power Sources Capability, SNL..................            50,000               0              50,000
Total, Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization...............           191,300               0             191,300
Capability Based Investments..............................           153,244               0             153,244
Warhead Assembly Modernization............................            34,000               0              34,000
  Total, Production Modernization.........................         5,877,692               0           5,877,692
 
Stockpile research, technology, and engineering
    Assessment Science
      Assessment Science..................................           834,250          -9,000             825,250
        Unjustified growth................................                          (-9,000)
      14-D-640 U1a Complex Enhancements Project, NNSS.....            73,083               0              73,083
    Total, Assessment Science.............................           907,333          -9,000             898,333
    Engineering and integrated assessments................           418,000               0             418,000
    Inertial confinement fusion...........................           682,830          10,000             692,830
      Program increase....................................                          (10,000)
    Advanced simulation and computing.....................           879,500           5,000             884,500
      Program increase....................................                           (5,000)
    Weapons technology and manufacturing maturation.......           286,489               0             286,489
    Academic programs.....................................           128,188          -8,000             120,188
      Unjustified growth..................................                          (-8,000)
  Total, Stockpile research, technology, and engineering..         3,302,340          -2,000           3,300,340
 
Infrastructure and operations
    Operating
      Operations of facilities............................         1,305,000               0           1,305,000
      Safety and Environmental Operations.................           191,958         -10,000             181,958
        Unjustified growth................................                         (-10,000)
      Maintenance and Repair of Facilities................           881,000           3,000             884,000
        Program increase for Y-12 maintenance backlog.....                           (3,000)
      Recapitalization....................................           778,408               0             778,408
    Total, Operating......................................         3,156,366          -7,000           3,149,366
    Mission enabling construction
      22-D-514 Digital Infrastructure Capability                           0               0                   0
       Expansion, LLNL....................................
      23-D-517 Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade, LANL....            70,000               0              70,000
      23-D-518 Plutonium Modernization Ops & Waste Mngmt                   0               0                   0
       Office Bldg, LANL..................................
      23-D-519 Special Material Facility, Y-12............                 0               0                   0
      25-D-510 Plutonium Mission Safety & Quality                     48,500               0              48,500
       Building, LANL.....................................
      25-D-511 PULSE New Access, NNSS.....................            25,000               0              25,000
    Total, Mission enabling construction..................           143,500               0             143,500
  Total, Infrastructure and operations....................         3,299,866          -7,000           3,292,866
 
Secure transportation asset
    Operations and equipment..............................           236,160               0             236,160
    Program direction.....................................           135,264               0             135,264
  Total, Secure transportation asset......................           371,424               0             371,424
 
Defense nuclear security
    Operations and maintenance............................         1,126,000               0           1,126,000
    Construction:
      17-D-710 West End Protected Area Reduction Project,             54,000               0              54,000
       Y-12...............................................
    Subtotal, Construction................................            54,000               0              54,000
  Total, Defense nuclear security.........................         1,180,000               0           1,180,000
 
Information technology and cybersecurity..................           646,000          -7,600             638,400
  Unjustified growth......................................                          (-7,600)
Legacy contractor pensions................................            30,634               0              30,634
Total, Weapons Activities.................................        19,848,644          51,200          19,899,844
 
Adjustments
    Use of prior year balances............................                 0               0                   0
Total, Adjustments........................................                 0               0                   0
Total, Weapons Activities.................................        19,848,644          51,200          19,899,844
 
 
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
  Material Management and Minimization
    Conversion............................................                 0               0                   0
    Reactor conversion and uranium supply.................           145,227               0             145,227
    Nuclear material removal and elimination..............            38,825               0              38,825
    Material disposition..................................                 0               0                   0
    Plutonium disposition.................................           193,045               0             193,045
  Total, Material Management and Minimization.............           377,097               0             377,097
  Global Material Security
    International nuclear security........................            87,768          -3,000              84,768
      Unjustified growth..................................                          (-3,000)
    Radiological security.................................           260,000               0             260,000
    Nuclear smuggling detection and deterrence............           196,096               0             196,096
  Total, Global Material Security.........................           543,864          -3,000             540,864
  Nonproliferation and Arms Control.......................           224,980         -10,900             214,080
    Nonproliferation policy unjustified growth............                         (-10,900)
  Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D
    Proliferation detection...............................           317,158               0             317,158
    Nonproliferation stewardship program..................           124,875               0             124,875
    Nuclear detonation detection..........................           323,058               0             323,058
    Forensics R&D.........................................            37,759               0              37,759
    Nonproliferation fuels development....................                 0               0                   0
  Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D.............           802,850               0             802,850
  Nonproliferation Construction:
    18-D-150 Surplus Plutonium Disposition Project, SRS...            40,000               0              40,000
  Total, Nonproliferation Construction....................            40,000               0              40,000
  NNSA Bioassurance Program...............................                 0               0                   0
  Legacy contractor pensions..............................             7,128               0               7,128
  Nuclear Counterterrorism and Incident Response Program
    Emergency Management..................................            23,847               0              23,847
    Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation.............           512,342               0             512,342
  Total, Nuclear Counterterrorism and Incident Response              536,189               0             536,189
   Program................................................
Subtotal, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation................         2,532,108         -13,900           2,518,208
 
  Adjustments
    Use of prior year balances............................           -67,000               0             -67,000
  Total, Adjustments......................................           -67,000               0             -67,000
 
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation...................         2,465,108         -13,900           2,451,208
 
 
Naval Reactors
  Naval reactors development..............................           868,380               0             868,380
  Columbia-Class reactor systems development..............            45,610               0              45,610
  S8G Prototype refueling.................................                 0               0                   0
  Naval reactors operations and infrastructure............           763,263          -6,200             757,063
    Unjustified growth....................................                          (-6,200)
  Program direction.......................................            62,848               0              62,848
  Construction:
    14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project,           292,002         -12,700             279,302
     NRF..................................................
      Unjustified growth..................................                         (-12,700)
    21-D-530 KL Steam and Condensate Upgrades.............                 0               0                   0
    22-D-531 KL Chemistry & Radiological Health Building..                 0               0                   0
    22-D-532 KL Security Upgrades.........................            41,670               0              41,670
    23-D-533 BL Component Test Complex....................                 0               0                   0
    24-D-530 NRF Medical Science Complex..................                 0               0                   0
    25-D-530 Naval Examination Acquisition Project........            45,000               0              45,000
  Total, Construction.....................................           378,672         -12,700             365,972
Total, Naval Reactors.....................................         2,118,773         -18,900           2,099,873
 
 
Federal Salaries and Expenses
  Program direction.......................................           564,475           2,700             567,175
    Additional 10 FTE.....................................                           (2,700)
  Use of prior year balances..............................                 0               0                   0
Total, Federal Salaries and Expenses......................           564,475           2,700             567,175
 
TOTAL, National Nuclear Security Administration...........        24,997,000          21,100          25,018,100
 
Defense Environmental Cleanup
    Closure sites administration..........................             1,350               0               1,350
  Richland
    River corridor and other cleanup operations...........           133,000               0             133,000
    Central plateau remediation...........................           773,030               0             773,030
    Richland community and regulatory support.............            11,130               0              11,130
    18-D-404 Modification of Waste Encapsulation and                       0               0                   0
     Storage Facility.....................................
    22-D-401 L-888 Eastern Plateau Fire Station...........            13,500               0              13,500
    22-D-402 L-897 200 Area Water Treatment Facility......             7,800               0               7,800
    23-D-404 181D Export Water System Reconfiguration and             18,886               0              18,886
     Upgrade..............................................
    23-D-405 181B Export Water System Reconfiguration and              1,168               0               1,168
     Upgrade..............................................
    24-D-401 Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility              25,000               0              25,000
     Supercell 11 Expans Proj.............................
  Total, Richland.........................................           983,514               0             983,514
 
  Office of River Protection:
    Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant Commissioning....           466,000         -16,000             450,000
        Unjustified growth................................                         (-16,000)
    Rad liquid tank waste stabilization and disposition...           832,065               0             832,065
    Construction:
        23-D-403 Hanford 200 West Area Tank Farms Risk                37,500               0              37,500
         Management Project...............................
        15-D-409 Low Activity Waste Pretreatment System...            37,500               0              37,500
        18-D-16 Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant--                 0               0                   0
         LBL/Direct feed LAW..............................
        01-D-16D High-Level Waste Facility................           608,100               0             608,100
        01-D-16E Pretreatment Facility....................            20,000               0              20,000
    Subtotal, Construction................................           703,100               0             703,100
  Total, Office of River Protection.......................         2,001,165         -16,000           1,985,165
 
  Idaho National Laboratory:
    Idaho cleanup and waste disposition...................           430,678               0             430,678
    Idaho community and regulatory support................             3,315               0               3,315
    Construction:
        22-D-403 Idaho Spent Nuclear Fuel Staging Facility                 0               0                   0
        22-D-404 Addl ICDF Landfill Disposal Cell and                 25,250               0              25,250
         Evaporation Ponds Project........................
        22-D-402 Calcine Construction.....................                 0               0                   0
    Subtotal, Construction................................            25,250               0              25,250
  Total, Idaho National Laboratory........................           459,243               0             459,243
 
  NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites
    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory................             1,917               0               1,917
    LLNL Excess Facilities D&D............................                 0               0                   0
    Separations Processing Research Unit..................               845               0                 845
    Nevada Test Site......................................            63,377               0              63,377
    Sandia National Laboratory............................             1,816               0               1,816
    Los Alamos National Laboratory........................           273,610               0             273,610
    Los Alamos Excess Facilities D&D......................             1,622               0               1,622
  Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites..................           343,187               0             343,187
 
  Oak Ridge Reservation:
    OR Nuclear Facility D&D...............................           342,705               0             342,705
    U233 Disposition Program..............................            60,000               0              60,000
    OR cleanup and waste disposition......................            72,000               0              72,000
    Construction:
        14-D-403 Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility...            30,000               0              30,000
        17-D-401 On-site Waste Disposal Facility..........            40,000               0              40,000
    Subtotal, Construction................................            70,000               0              70,000
    OR community & regulatory support.....................             5,700               0               5,700
    OR technology development and deployment..............             3,300               0               3,300
  Total, Oak Ridge Reservation............................           553,705               0             553,705
 
  Savannah River Site:
    Savannah River risk management operations.............           400,538               0             400,538
    Savannah River legacy pensions........................                 0               0                   0
    Savannah River community and regulatory support.......             5,198           5,000              10,198
      Payment in lieu of taxes............................                           (5,000)
    Savannah River National Laboratory O&M................            90,000               0              90,000
    Construction:
        20-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit #10, 11, 12......            82,500               0              82,500
        19-D-701 SR Security Systems Replacement..........             6,000               0               6,000
        18-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit #8, 9............                 0               0                   0
        18-D-402 Emergency Operations Center Replacement,                  0               0                   0
         SR...............................................
    Subtotal, Construction................................            88,500               0              88,500
    Radioactive liquid tank waste stabilization and                  971,235               0             971,235
     disposition..........................................
  Total, Savannah River Site..............................         1,555,471           5,000           1,560,471
 
  Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
    Waste Isolation Pilot Plant...........................           413,874               0             413,874
    Construction:
        15-D-411 Safety Significant Confinement                       10,346               0              10,346
         Ventilation System, WIPP.........................
        15-D-412 Utility Shaft, WIPP......................             1,200               0               1,200
    Total, Construction...................................            11,546               0              11,546
  Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant......................           425,420               0             425,420
 
  Program direction--Defense Environmental Cleanup........           334,958               0             334,958
  Program support--Defense Environmental Cleanup..........           105,885         -12,400              93,485
    Unjustified growth....................................                         (-12,400)
  Safeguards and Security--Defense Environmental Cleanup..           265,197               0             265,197
  Technology development and deployment...................            30,600               0              30,600
Subtotal, Defense Environmental Cleanup...................         7,059,695         -23,400           7,036,295
 
TOTAL, Defense Environmental Cleanup......................         7,059,695         -23,400           7,036,295
 
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D............................           384,957        -384,957                   0
  Program reduction.......................................                        (-384,957)
 
Other Defense Activities
  Environment, health, safety and security
    Environment, health, safety and security mission                 141,908               0             141,908
     support..............................................
    Program direction.....................................            90,555               0              90,555
  Total, Environment, health, safety and security.........           232,463               0             232,463
 
  Office of Enterprise Assessments
    Enterprise assessments................................            30,022               0              30,022
    Program direction.....................................            64,132               0              64,132
  Total, Office of Enterprise Assessments.................            94,154               0              94,154
 
  Specialized security activities.........................           390,000               0             390,000
 
  Legacy Management
    Legacy Management Activities--Defense.................           181,289               0             181,289
    Program Direction.....................................            23,969               0              23,969
  Total, Legacy Management................................           205,258               0             205,258
 
  Defense-Related Administrative Support..................           213,649               0             213,649
 
  Office of Hearings and Appeals..........................             4,499               0               4,499
  Subtotal, Other Defense Activities......................         1,140,023               0           1,140,023
  Use of prior year balances..............................                 0               0                   0
Total, Other Defense Activities...........................         1,140,023               0           1,140,023
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                        LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS

                            Committee Action


                    Senate Armed Services Committee


 ROLL CALL VOTES DURING FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE 
                 AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

    In compliance with Rule XXVI 7(3)(b) of the Standing Rules 
of the Senate, listed below is a tabulation of the roll call 
votes.
    1. MOTION: To include a provision that would establish the 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence Policy 
and Programs.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 25-0
    In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
Kelly, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, 
Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt.
    Opposed: None
    2. MOTION: To include a provision that would require the 
Secretary of the Air Force to engage on the LGM-35A Sentinel 
program
    VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 10-14
    In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, 
Sullivan, Cramer, Tuberville, Mullin, and Budd
    Opposed: Senators Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, 
Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, 
Scott, and Schmitt
    Voting Present: Senator Reed
    3. MOTION: To include a provision that would increase the 
topline by $25.0 billion.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 16-9
    In favor: Senators Blumenthal, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, 
Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Hirono, Kaine, 
King, Warren, Peters, and Kelly
    4. MOTION: To include a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to provide a general temporary military 
contingency payment adjustment for children's hospitals.
    VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 12-13
    In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, Cramer, and 
Tuberville
    Opposed: Senators Warren, Peters, Manchin, Wicker, Fischer, 
Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Scott, Mullin, Budd, and 
Schmitt
    5. MOTION: To include a provision that would exempt 
National Guard Bilateral Affairs Officers from active duty end 
strength limits and to provide clarification on the 
congressional committees to which the Secretary of Defense 
shall submit an annual report on security cooperation 
activities.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 15-10
    In favor: Senators Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, 
Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, Cramer, 
Scott, Tuberville, and Mullin
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Kelly, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, 
Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Budd, and Schmitt
    6. MOTION: To include a provision that would extend the 
term of the Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command to eight 
years and make the Commander eligible for appointment to the 
rank of admiral.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 23-2
    In favor: Senators Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, 
Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, 
Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, 
Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed and Scott
    7. MOTION: To include a provision that would direct the 
Secretary of Defense to provide a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on 
the utilization and costs associated with the Department of 
Defense's policies related to non-covered reproductive 
services.
    VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 12-13
    In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, 
Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
and Kelly
    8. MOTION: To include a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to revise certain health assessment forms 
of the Department of Defense to include information relating to 
comprehensive contraceptive counseling.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 13-12
    In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
and Kelly
    Opposed: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, 
Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    9. MOTION: To include a provision that would expand the 
Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program to include 
installations of the Coast Guard.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 18-7
    In favor: Senators Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, 
Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, 
Cotton, Rounds, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, and Tuberville
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Wicker, Fischer, Ernst, Mullin, 
Budd, and Schmitt
    10. MOTION: To include a provision that would ensure that 
all Department of Defense personnel actions, including 
accessions, promotions, assignments and training, shall be 
based exclusively on individual merit and demonstrated 
performance.
    VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 11-14
    In favor: Senators Manchin, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, 
Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, 
Rounds, and Ernst
    11. MOTION: To include a provision that would prohibit 
race-based admissions at the military service academies.
    VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 11-14
    In favor: Senators Wicker, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, 
Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, 
and Fischer
    12. MOTION: To include a provision that would prohibit 
majors or minors at military service academies that focus on 
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 12-13
    In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, 
Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
and Kelly
    13. MOTION: To include a provision that would prohibit the 
establishment of new diversity, equity, and inclusion positions 
in the Department of Defense and the filling of vacancies in 
such positions.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 13-12
    In favor: Senators Manchin, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, 
Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, 
Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, and 
Kelly
    14. MOTION: To include a provision that would provide for 
automatic Selective Service System registration, and to extend 
such registration to all persons residing in the United States.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 16-9
    In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
Kelly, Sullivan, Tuberville, and Mullin
    Opposed: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, 
Cramer, Scott, Budd, and Schmitt
    15. MOTION: To include a provision that would exclude any 
women required to be registered for the Selective Service 
System from being compelled to join combat arms branches.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 13-12
    In favor: Senators Kelly, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, 
Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and 
Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, and 
Rosen
    16. MOTION: To include a provision that would express the 
policy of the United States regarding the draft.
    VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 12-13
    In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, 
Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senator Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
and Kelly
    17. MOTION: To include a provision that would prohibit the 
performance by the Department of Defense of sex change 
surgeries.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 13-12
    In favor: Senators Manchin, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, 
Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, 
Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, and 
Kelly
    18. MOTION: To include a provision that would prohibit the 
coverage under the TRICARE program of certain medical 
procedures for children that could result in sterilization.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 13-12
    In favor: Senators Manchin, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, 
Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, 
Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, and 
Kelly
    19. MOTION: To include a provision that would prohibit the 
changing of gender in Department of Defense records.
    VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 12-13
    In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, 
Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
and Kelly
    20. MOTION: To include a provision that would require 
contractors of the Department of Defense to provide reasonable 
access to repair materials.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 21-4
    In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
Kelly, Fischer, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Mullin, 
and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Wicker, Cotton, Tuberville, and Budd
    21. MOTION: To include a provision that would require a 
minimum investment for facilities sustainment, restoration, and 
modernization.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 25-0
    In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
Kelly, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, 
Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: None
    22. MOTION: To include a provision that would expand the 
restrictions on retired and reserve members of the Armed Forces 
receiving employment and compensation from foreign governments 
to include receiving such employment and compensation 
indirectly through private entities.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 14-11
    In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Blumenthal, Hirono, 
Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, Rounds, 
Scott, and Tuberville
    Opposed: Senators Gillibrand, Kelly, Wicker, Fischer, 
Cotton, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    23. MOTION: To include a provision that would prohibit the 
use of funds for resettlement in the United States of certain 
individuals from the West Bank or Gaza.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 13-12
    In favor: Senators Manchin, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, 
Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, 
Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, and 
Kelly
    24. MOTION: To include a provision that would clarify the 
treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to 
privatized military housing.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 19-6
    In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, 
Kelly, Fischer, Rounds, Sullivan, Cramer, Tuberville, and 
Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Wicker, Cotton, Ernst, Scott, Mullin, and 
Budd
    25. MOTION: To include a provision that would increase 
amounts prioritizing counterdrug activities.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 13-12
    In favor: Senators Manchin, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, 
Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, 
Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, and 
Kelly
    26. MOTION: To include a provision that would modify the 
restriction on Department of Defense procurement of certain 
items containing Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctanoic 
acid.
    VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 12-13
    In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, and 
Rosen
    Opposed: Senators Kelly, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, 
Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and 
Schmitt
    27. MOTION: To include a provision that expedite completion 
of the Ambler Access Project.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 20-5
    In favor: Senators Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, King, 
Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Kelly, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, 
Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, 
Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senators Reed, Hirono, Kaine, Warren, and Rosen
    28. MOTION: To favorably report to the Senate the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
    VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 22-3
    In favor: Senators Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, 
Kaine, King, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, Wicker, 
Fischer, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, 
Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt
    Opposed: Senator Reed, Warren, and Cotton

               Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate

    It was not possible to include the Congressional Budget 
Office cost estimate on this legislation because it was not 
available at the time the report was filed. It will be included 
in material presented during the Senate floor debate on the 
legislation.

                           Regulatory Impact

    Paragraph 11(b) of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the 
Senate requires that a report on the regulatory impact of the 
bill be included in the report on the bill. The committee finds 
that there is no regulatory impact in the case of the National 
Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2025.

                        Changes in Existing Law

    Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 12 of rule XXVI of 
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the changes in existing law 
made by certain portions of the bill have not been shown in 
this section of the report because, in the opinion of the 
committee, it is necessary to dispense with showing such 
changes in order to expedite the business of the Senate and 
reduce the expenditure of funds.

                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

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                      ADDITIONAL VIEWS OF MR. REED

    This bill includes many provisions that improve our 
national security and provide the necessary training, 
resources, and support that our men and women in uniform 
deserve. However, I was ultimately unable to vote for this bill 
because I have deep reservations about the spending approach 
that was adopted in markup.
    As my colleagues know, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 
2023 (FRA) mandated a defense spending cap of $895 billion in 
fiscal year (FY) 2025. The FRA also included a clause that if 
FY 2025 appropriations legislation exceeded this spending cap, 
then across-the-board sequestration cuts would be imposed on 
the defense enterprise at the same amount as the spending caps 
were exceeded.
    During markup, the committee debated and adopted an 
amendment that authorizes a national defense topline increase 
of $25 billion. This topline increase--if enacted in FY 2025 
appropriations--would break the spending caps set by the FRA 
and potentially expose the Department of Defense (DOD) to 
sequestration and across-the-board cuts that grossly distort 
our defense priorities.
    I appreciate the need for greater defense spending to 
ensure our national security, but I do not gamble with national 
defense dollars. Sending a hollow defense bill to the 
Appropriations Committee for the sake of messaging is 
counterproductive. Until Congress repeals the FRA or reaches a 
new budget agreement to revise the FRA caps, this topline 
increase creates unnecessary risks for our national security.
    I believe that the FRA put arbitrary caps on domestic and 
defense spending, but I understand that the legislation had to 
be passed because it prevented our nation's default on the 
debt. I would also note that the recently passed $95 billion 
National Security Supplemental Act made important progress 
toward meeting key requirements for the defense industrial base 
and national security priorities.
    In brief, I opposed this topline increase and the risk it 
creates because:
          (1) The Appropriations Committee would not be able to 
        fund the topline increase without breaking FRA defense 
        caps and triggering sequestration and across-the-board 
        cuts in defense;
          (2) Sending an NDAA with an unrealistic topline to 
        the Appropriations Committee would undermine SASC's 
        relevance and ability to establish funding 
        authorizations for DOD, instead allowing the 
        Appropriations Committee to pick and choose which lines 
        to support;
          (3) The House Armed Services Committee and House of 
        Representatives passed a bill that matched the 
        President's budget request level, so any Senate topline 
        increase will be highly contested in conference unless 
        the FRA is repealed or modified; and
          (4) Any increase for defense spending should be in 
        the context of a broader negotiation for increasing 
        appropriations allocations.
    During the markup, I was joined by several colleagues in an 
effort to modify the topline budget amendment to specify that 
the increase may not be obligated or expended unless the 
discretionary spending limits imposed by the FRA are eliminated 
or increased by an equal amount. Unfortunately, this request 
was denied.
    I appreciate the hard work of the committee in completing 
the markup of this bill. I stand ready to work with my 
colleagues as we proceed through the legislative year to find a 
bipartisan solution to the FRA caps and sequestration, which 
are risking harm to all agencies and functions of our 
government. Our men and women in uniform and those they protect 
deserve a resolution to this problem.
                                                         Jack Reed.

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