    [Senate Report 119-39]
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                                                          Calendar No. 115
    119th Congress     }                                       {    Report
                                     SENATE
     1st Session       }                                       {    119-39
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            NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

                                  R E P O R T

                             [TO ACCOMPANY S. 2296]

                                       ON

         TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 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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                          COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES
                              UNITED STATES SENATE

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                     July 15, 2025.--Ordered to be printed

                                                          Calendar No. 115
    119th Congress     }                                       {    Report
                                     SENATE
     1st Session       }                                       {    119-39
    _______________________________________________________________________

            NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

                                  R E P O R T

                             [TO ACCOMPANY S. 2296]

                                       ON

         TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 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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                          COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES
                              UNITED STATES SENATE

        [GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT]

                     July 15, 2025.--Ordered to be printed

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                     U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE

    61-121                    WASHINGTON : 2025

                          COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES

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

                                C O N T E N T S

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    REPORT TO ACCOMPANY S. 2296
    Purpose of the Bill..............................................     1
    Committee Overview...............................................     2
    Budgetary Effects of This Act (Sec. 4)...........................     2
    Summary of Discretionary Authorizations and Budget Authority
      Implication....................................................     2
    DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS.................     5
    TITLE I--PROCUREMENT.............................................     5
        Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations..................     5
            Sec. 101--Authorization of appropriations................     5
        Subtitle B--Army Programs....................................     5
            Sec. 111--Strategy for Army tactical wheeled vehicle
              program................................................     5
        Subtitle C--Navy Programs....................................     5
            Sec. 121--Procurement authority for Columbia-class
              submarine program......................................     5
            Sec. 122--Procurement authorities for Medium Landing
              Ships..................................................     5
            Sec. 123--Recapitalization of Navy waterborne security
              barriers; modification of prohibition on availability
              of funds for legacy waterborne security barriers.......     5
            Sec. 124--Modification to limitations on Navy medium and
              large unmanned surface vessels.........................     6
            Sec. 125--Limitation on availability of funds for TAGOS
              ship program...........................................     6
            Sec. 126--Limitation on availability of funds relating to
              amphibious warfare ship requirement....................     6
            Sec. 127--Temporary unavailability of amphibious warfare
              ships..................................................     6
        Subtitle D--Air Force Programs...............................     7
            Sec. 131--B-21 bomber aircraft program accountability
              matrices...............................................     7
            Sec. 132--Bomber aircraft force structure and transition
              roadmap................................................     7
            Sec. 133--Requirement for an intelligence, surveillance,
              and reconnaissance roadmap for the Air Force...........     7
            Sec. 134--Annual report on Department of Defense unified
              datalink strategy......................................     8
            Sec. 135--Plan for open mission systems of F-35 aircraft.     8
            Sec. 136--Modification of prohibition on retirement of F-
              15E aircraft...........................................     9
            Sec. 137--Prohibition on retirement of A-10 aircraft.....     9
            Sec. 138--Extension of limitations and minimum inventory
              requirement relating to RQ-4 aircraft..................     9
            Sec. 139--Expansion of air refueler fleet................     9
            Sec. 140--Requirements relating to C-130 aircraft........     9
            Sec. 141--Information on future large and oversized air
              cargo transportation services..........................     9
            Items of Special Interest................................    10
                Acceleration of Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile
                  Program............................................    10
                Acoustic system for passive surveillance.............    10
                Advanced Combat Engine...............................    10
                Aeromedical evacuation platform inventory
                  requirements.......................................    11
                Airborne fire control radars.........................    11
                Army aviation transformation.........................    12
                Army command and control systems software............    12
                Army Digital Engineering Center of Excellence........    13
                Army Ground Combat Vehicles..........................    13
                Army load-carrying technology advancements...........    13
                Army Prepositioned Stocks............................    14
                Assessment of hypersonic materials manufacturing and
                  industrial base....................................    14
                Briefing on Conventional Prompt Strike advanced
                  capability development.............................    15
                C-130 propeller study................................    16
                C-130H divestment plan...............................    16
                CMV-22 enhancement...................................    16
                Collaborative Combat Aircraft program................    17
                Comptroller General review of tiltrotor technology...    17
                Concerns about accelerated divestment of A-10
                  aircraft...........................................    18
                Consideration of additional F-16 aircraft procurement    19
                Considerations for Agile Combat Employment...........    19
                Counter unmanned aerial system policy................    20
                Counter unmanned aerial systems delegation of
                  authority..........................................    21
                Counter unmanned aircraft system pilot program.......    21
                Deployable expandable shelters.......................    22
                Diversification of Army counter unmanned aerial
                  systems............................................    23
                Expeditionary air base defense in support of Agile
                  Combat Employment..................................    23
                Experimental Operations Unit.........................    24
                F-15E propulsion modernization assessment............    25
                F-16 electronic warfare modernization................    25
                Flightline Equipment Connectivity....................    26
                Future X-band radar..................................    26
                Heavy Vehicle Simulator..............................    27
                Industrial base capacity to support dual sixth-
                  generation fighter programs........................    27
                Litter basket stabilization..........................    28
                Marine Corps Arctic capabilities.....................    28
                MH-139 Grey Wolf procurement.........................    28
                Military aircraft engine industrial base.............    29
                Modular munitions for small unmanned aerial systems..    30
                MQ-9 Replacement.....................................    30
                Munitions Handling Unit lift modernization...........    30
                Navy actions on Government Accountability Office
                  recommendations....................................    31
                Next generation mobility requirements................    31
                Next generation night vision devices.................    32
                Next Generation Squad Weapon magazine development
                  testing............................................    32
                Organic Industrial Base artillery ammunition
                  modernization......................................    33
                Precision artillery munition modernization...........    33
                Preservation of World War II-era Aircraft in Air
                  Force Historic Collection..........................    33
                Propellant industrial base expansion.................    34
                Rapid fielding of commercial command and control
                  operating systems..................................    35
                Report on critical suppliers registry................    35
                Requirements related to Navy amphibious warfare ships    36
                Secondary sources in the munitions supply chain......    36
                Squad Designated Marksman Rifle......................    36
                Status of B-52 TF33 engine generators................    37
                Supporting new entrants and modern approaches to
                  address missile inventory..........................    37
                Tactical ground radars...............................    38
                UH-60M Black Hawk modernization......................    38
                Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net System..............    39
                Urgent deployment of commercial counter unmanned
                  aerial systems capabilities for installation
                  protection.........................................    39
    TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION............    40
        Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations..................    40
            Sec. 201--Authorization of appropriations................    40
        Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and
          Limitations................................................    40
            Sec. 211--Modifications to defense research capacity
              building program.......................................    40
            Sec. 212--Program for the enhancement of the research,
              development, test, and evaluation centers of the
              Department of Defense..................................    40
            Sec. 213--Extension of authority for assignment to
              Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of private
              sector personnel with critical research and development
              expertise..............................................    42
            Sec. 214--Limitation on use of funds for certain Navy
              software...............................................    42
            Sec. 215--Limitation on availability of funds for Under
              Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering......    42
            Sec. 216--Prohibition on contracts between certain
              foreign entities and institutions of higher education
              conducting Department of Defense-funded research.......    42
            Sec. 217--Western regional range complex demonstration...    42
            Sec. 218--Modification of requirement for Department of
              Defense policies for management and certification of
              Link 16 military tactical data link network............    43
            Sec. 219--Advanced robotic automation for munitions
              manufacturing..........................................    43
            Sec. 220--Dual-use and defense advanced manufacturing
              innovation hubs........................................    43
            Sec. 220A--Advanced manufacturing and additive
              manufacturing programs.................................    43
            Sec. 220B--Improvements relating to advanced
              manufacturing..........................................    43
            Sec. 220C--Limitation on availability of funds for
              fundamental research collaboration with certain
              academic institutions..................................    43
        Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters................    44
            Sec. 221--Catalyst Pathfinder Program....................    44
            Sec. 222--Extension of period for annual reports on
              critical technology areas supportive of the National
              Defense Strategy.......................................    44
            Sec. 223--Evaluation of additional test corridors for
              hypersonic and long-range weapons......................    44
            Sec. 224--Technical correction...........................    44
            Sec. 225--Congressionally directed programs for test and
              evaluation oversight...................................    44
            Sec. 226--Prohibition on modification of indirect cost
              rates for institutions of higher education and
              nonprofit organizations................................    45
            Sec. 227--Enhance international coordination for advanced
              manufacturing techniques, technologies, and adoption...    45
        Subtitle D--Biotechnology....................................    45
            Sec. 231--Biotechnology Management Office................    45
            Sec. 232--Department of Defense biotechnology strategy...    45
            Sec. 233--Defining guidelines and policies on the use of
              biotechnology for the Armed Forces.....................    46
            Sec. 234--Enhancement of international biodefense
              capacity...............................................    46
        Budget Items.................................................    46
            Army.....................................................    46
                High Performance Computing Modernization Program.....    46
            Navy.....................................................    47
        Air Force....................................................    47
                Adaptive threat modeling lab.........................    47
            Defense Wide.............................................    47
                Foreign Comparative Test program.....................    47
                Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive
                  Research...........................................    47
                Artificial intelligence algorithmic development
                  utilizing novel linguistics frameworks.............    48
            Items of Special Interest................................    48
                Adaptation of air-launched weapons for ground launch.    48
                Advanced Group 1 small unmanned aerial systems.......    49
                Biometric collection and analysis....................    49
                Comprehensive inventory of departmental innovation
                  programs...........................................    49
                Electromagnetic spectrum overmatch research..........    50
                Elevating warfighter capabilities for total force
                  optimization.......................................    50
                Future Long Range Attack Aircraft program............    51
                Government Accountability Office report on aviation
                  risk management data...............................    51
                Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate......    52
                Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps science,
                  technology, engineering, and mathematics activities    53
                Low-cost hypersonic testing..........................    53
                Navy Modular Missile Solid Rocket Motors.............    54
                Next-generation printed circuit boards...............    54
                Project Pele.........................................    55
                Quantum algorithm development........................    56
                Quantum benchmarking initiative......................    56
                Removing barriers to directed energy weapon system
                  testing, training, and exercising..................    57
                Researcher post-employment restrictions..............    57
                University research..................................    57
    TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.............................    59
        Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations..................    59
            Sec. 301--Authorization of appropriations................    59
        Subtitle B--Energy and Environment...........................    59
            Sec. 311--Department of Defense guidelines regarding
              implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act
              of 1969................................................    59
            Sec. 312--Requirement to support training on wildfire
              prevention and response................................    59
            Sec. 313--Use of solid waste disposal systems by
              Department of Defense..................................    59
            Sec. 314--Modification of availability and use of energy
              cost savings...........................................    59
            Sec. 315--Authority of Department of Defense to destroy
              or dispose of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl
              substances.............................................    60
            Sec. 316--Modification to restriction on procurement or
              purchasing of personal protective equipment for
              firefighters containing perfluoroalkyl substances or
              polyfluoroalkyl substances.............................    60
            Sec. 317--Provision of bottled water to communities with
              private drinking water contaminated with perfluoroalkyl
              and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of
              Department of Defense..................................    60
            Sec. 318--Repeal of prohibition on procurement by
              Department of Defense of certain items containing
              perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid....    60
            Sec. 319--Repeal of temporary moratorium on incineration
              by Department of Defense of perfluoroalkyl substances,
              polyfluoroalkyl substances, and aqueous film forming
              foam...................................................    60
            Sec. 320--Interim responses to address releases or
              threatened releases of perfluoroalkyl and
              polyfluoroalkyl substances.............................    60
        Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment........................    61
            Sec. 321--Surface ship sustainment and readiness.........    61
            Sec. 322--Technology enhancement for surface ship
              maintenance............................................    61
            Sec. 323--Delegation to United States Transportation
              Command of mitigating vulnerabilities and risks
              associated with contested logistics for Department of
              Defense................................................    62
            Sec. 324--Requirements for Department of Defense aircraft
              operations near commercial airports....................    62
            Sec. 325--Extension and modification of semiannual
              briefings on operational status of amphibious warship
              fleet..................................................    62
            Sec. 326--Prohibition on closure of Army organic
              industrial base sites..................................    62
            Sec. 327--Establishment of Defense Personal Property
              Management Office under Office of the Under Secretary
              of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.................    62
            Sec. 328--Integration of commercially available
              artificial intelligence capabilities into logistics
              operations.............................................    63
            Sec. 329--Pilot program on arsenal workload sustainment..    63
        Subtitle D--Reports..........................................    63
            Sec. 331--Modification of report on improved oversight
              for implementation of Shipyard Infrastructure
              Optimization Program of the Navy.......................    63
            Sec. 332--Modification of readiness report to include
              summary count of certain mishaps.......................    63
            Sec. 333--Annual report on funding and status of interim
              remedial actions of Department of Defense relating to
              perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances..........    63
        Subtitle E--Other Matters....................................    64
            Sec. 341--Provision of sports foods and third-party
              certified dietary supplements to members of the United
              States Special Operations Command......................    64
            Sec. 342--Limitation on use of funds to establish or
              expand Space Force Special Operations Component Command    64
            Sec. 343--Requirements for contracts relating to
              permanent change of station moving process.............    64
            Sec. 344--Limitation on transformation by the Army of
              primary helicopter training program at Fort Rucker,
              Alabama................................................    64
            Sec. 345--Conveyance of certain aircraft from Air Force
              to Arizona Aviation Historical Group, Phoenix, Arizona.    65
            Sec. 346--Limitation on use of funds by the Army until
              submittal of plan to integrate Joint Munitions Command
              and Army Sustainment Command...........................    65
            Sec. 347--Limitation on use of certain funds of the Air
              Force until acquisition strategy submitted to maintain
              Airborne Command Post capability.......................    65
            Sec. 348--Pilot program for contracted amphibious air
              resources for the area of responsibility of the United
              States Indo-Pacific Command............................    65
            Sec. 349--Naming of certain assets of the Department of
              Defense in the Commonwealth of Virginia................    65
        Budget Items.................................................    65
            Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration
              Program................................................    65
        Items of Special Interest....................................    66
            Advanced software for Navy and Marine Corps readiness
              data...................................................    66
            Aerial firefighting enhancement..........................    66
            Army field-level maintenance in a contested environment..    67
            Army strategy and requirements for wildfire suppression
              mission................................................    67
            Blast exposure and weapons sensors for Special Operations
              Forces.................................................    68
            Briefing on activation of power projection wings by U.S.
              Air Force Special Operations Command...................    69
            Briefing on advanced manufacturing.......................    69
            Briefing on Defense Language and National Security
              Education Office and future planning for foreign
              language programs......................................    70
            Briefing on software development and acquisition
              capabilities for U.S. Special Operations Command.......    71
            Comptroller General review of capabilities and planning
              for sensitive crisis response operations...............    71
            Expanding Arctic training................................    72
            Feasibility of floating drydock..........................    73
            FireGuard................................................    73
            Guam invasive species mitigation.........................    73
            Head and hearing protection for aircraft maintenance
              personnel..............................................    74
            Inclusion of personal protective equipment and
              organizational clothing and individual equipment items
              in Army Transformation in Contact......................    75
            Interagency integration on Arctic planning, testing, and
              operations.............................................    75
            Intermittent fault detection and isolation technology....    76
            Military working equid report............................    76
            Northern Strike Exercises................................    77
            Operational energy.......................................    77
            Organic industrial base expansion........................    78
            Quantum sensing technologies for addressing
              perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl contamination.......    79
            Report on hexavalent chromium............................    79
            Special Operations Digital Force Protection..............    80
            Survival, evasion, resistance, and escape complex........    80
            United States-made Army training aircraft................    81
            Wing additive manufacturing..............................    81
    TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS......................    83
        Subtitle A--Active Forces....................................    83
            Sec. 401--End strengths for active forces................    83
        Subtitle B--Reserve Forces...................................    83
            Sec. 411--End strengths for selected reserve.............    83
            Sec. 412--End strengths for reserves on active duty in
              support of the reserves................................    83
            Sec. 413--End strengths for military technicians (dual
              status)................................................    84
            Sec. 414--Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized
              to be on active duty for operational support...........    84
        Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations..................    85
            Sec. 421--Military personnel.............................    85
    TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY...............................    87
        Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy.........................    87
            Sec. 501--Statutory adjustment to reflect transfer of
              certain general officer billets from the Air Force to
              the Space Force........................................    87
            Sec. 502--Notice of removal of Judge Advocates General...    87
            Sec. 503--Qualifications for judge advocates.............    87
            Sec. 504--Modification of waiver authority related to
              joint qualified officer requirement prior to promotion
              to general or flag grade...............................    88
            Sec. 505--Notification of removal of officers from
              selection board reports and promotion lists............    88
            Sec. 506--Space Force general officer management.........    88
            Sec. 507--Temporary increase in fiscal year percentage
              limitation for reduction or waiver of service-in-grade
              requirement for general and flag officers to be retired
              in pay grades O-7 and O-8..............................    88
        Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management.....................    89
            Sec. 511--Expansion of authority to waive limitations on
              release of reserves from active duty within two years
              of retirement eligibility..............................    89
            Sec. 512--Disestablishment of Navy Reserve Center system.    89
            Sec. 513--National Guard personnel authorities...........    89
            Sec. 514--National Guard personnel disaster response duty    90
        Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records.    90
            Sec. 521--Chief of Naval Personnel.......................    90
            Sec. 522--Enhanced efficiency and service discretion for
              Disability Evaluation System reviews...................    90
            Sec. 523--Technical correction related to convalescent
              leave for academy cadets and midshipmen................    90
            Sec. 524--Recognition of remotely piloted aircraft crew..    90
        Subtitle D--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters.........    91
            Sec. 531--Notification of military sex offenders at
              military installations.................................    91
            Sec. 532--Quarterly reports on sexual assault prevention
              and response efforts...................................    91
        Subtitle E--Member Education, Training, and Transition.......    91
            Sec. 541--Military service academy nominations...........    91
            Sec. 542--Asynchronous instruction in distance education
              option for professional military education.............    91
            Sec. 543--Army University................................    91
            Sec. 544--Integration of the Secretary of Defense
              Strategic Thinkers Program.............................    92
            Sec. 545--Improvements to information-sharing to support
              individuals retiring or separating from the Armed
              Forces.................................................    92
            Sec. 546--Mandatory training on government ethics and
              national security law..................................    92
            Sec. 547--Prohibition on consideration of race, sex,
              color, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in
              service academy admissions decisions...................    92
            Sec. 548--Prohibition on participation of males in
              athletic programs or activities at the military service
              academies that are designated for women or girls.......    92
            Sec. 549--Pathway for cadets and midshipmen to play
              professional sports....................................    92
        Subtitle F--Military Family Readiness and Dependents'
          Education..................................................    93
            Part I--Dependents' Education............................    93
                Sec. 551--Certain assistance to local educational
                  agencies that benefit dependents of military and
                  civilian personnel.................................    93
                Sec. 552--Management of special education in schools
                  operated by Department of Defense Education
                  Activity...........................................    93
                Sec. 553--Enrollment of children of certain American
                  Red Cross employees in defense dependents'
                  education system...................................    94
                Sec. 554--Regulations on the use of portable
                  electronic mobile devices in Department of Defense
                  Education Activity schools.........................    94
                Sec. 555--Administration of college admissions tests
                  by the Department of Defense Education Activity....    94
                Sec. 556--Support for expanding early childcare
                  options for members of the Armed Forces and their
                  families...........................................    94
                Sec. 557--Improved counseling and access to
                  information relating to foster care for military
                  families...........................................    94
                Sec. 558--Pilot program on recruitment and retention
                  of employees for child development programs........    95
                Sec. 559--Report on unmet need for childcare in areas
                  with significant populations of members of the
                  Armed Forces.......................................    95
            Part II--Other Matters...................................    95
                Sec. 561--Legal assistance for guardianship transfers    95
        Subtitle G--Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps..........    95
            Sec. 571--Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
              instructor qualifications..............................    95
            Sec. 572--Temporary authority to provide bonuses to
              Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructors....    95
            Sec. 573--Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training
              Corps units............................................    96
        Subtitle H--Decorations and Other Awards, Miscellaneous
          Reports, and Other Matters.................................    96
            Sec. 581--Honorary promotions on the initiative of the
              Department of Defense..................................    96
            Sec. 582--National Week of Military Recruitment..........    96
            Sec. 583--Clarifying the calculation of enlistments for
              persons whose score on the Armed Forces Qualification
              Test is below a prescribed level for the future
              servicemember preparatory course.......................    96
            Sec. 584--Recruiter access to secondary schools..........    97
            Sec. 585--Compliance with travel charge card deactivation
              requirements...........................................    97
        Items of Special Interest....................................    97
            Adverse childhood experience response teams..............    97
            Briefing on after-hours childcare options................    98
            Briefing on childcare exceptions to policy...............    98
            Briefing on general and flag officer reductions..........    99
            Briefing on military recruits who participated in Junior
              Reserve Officers' Training Corps.......................    99
            Briefing on section 555 of Servicemember Quality of Life
              Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
              Fiscal Year 2025.......................................   100
            Careers in mapping and surveying.........................   101
            Cell phone-free Department of Defense Education Activity
              schools................................................   101
            Clarity in communications for Exceptional Family Member
              Program legal assistance...............................   101
            Comptroller General review of military service academy
              curricula and staffing practices.......................   102
            Comptroller General review of military service
              compassionate reassignment policies....................   102
            Crew complement of F-15E and F-15EX programs.............   103
            Enhance Department of Defense science, technology,
              engineering, and mathematics education and career-
              connected pathways.....................................   104
            Enhanced career counseling in Transition Assistance
              Program................................................   104
            Ensuring statutory compliance in accession classification
              and reporting..........................................   105
            Filling short-term servicemember childcare needs with
              Kinderspot.............................................   106
            Implementation report on self-initiated mental health
              referrals..............................................   106
            Importance of independent legal advice by military judge
              advocates..............................................   107
            Integration of military service outcome data with state
              educational systems....................................   107
            Navy Personnel Command Records Analysis Branch process
              briefing...............................................   108
            Oversight of suicide prevention policy and access to
              mental health care.....................................   108
            Potential school choice options for Department of Defense
              Education Activity.....................................   109
            Preservation of the Force and Family program.............   109
            Recognition of military-friendly schools.................   109
            Report on human performance technologies.................   110
            Report on implementation of notification requirements
              relating to prohibition on post-service employment with
              certain governments....................................   110
            Report on public service loan forgiveness................   111
            Report on training records for post-9/11 servicemembers..   111
            Service casualty assistance office resourcing and
              capacity...............................................   112
            Study on the readiness and transition impacts of the
              SkillBridge program....................................   112
            Summer camp programs for military-connected youth........   113
    TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS..............   115
        Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances...............................   115
            Sec. 601--Modifications to calculation of basic allowance
              for subsistence for enlisted members...................   115
            Sec. 602--Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on
              pay statements.........................................   115
            Sec. 603--Increased awareness and improved calculation of
              rates for basic allowance for housing..................   115
            Sec. 604--Military compensation educational campaign.....   116
        Subtitle B--Special and Incentive Pay........................   116
            Sec. 611--Reviews of designations of imminent danger pay
              areas..................................................   116
            Sec. 612--Implementation of aviation incentive pay for
              members of reserve components..........................   117
            Sec. 613--Pilot program on improving retention of members
              with degrees in their fields of specialty..............   117
        Subtitle C--Other Matters....................................   117
            Sec. 621--Extension of enhanced authority for selective
              early retirement and early discharges..................   117
            Sec. 622--Extension of temporary early retirement
              authority..............................................   117
            Sec. 623--Extension of authority to provide voluntary
              separation pay and benefits............................   117
            Sec. 624--Designation of United States Army Garrison
              Kwajalein Atoll as remote and isolated military
              installation...........................................   117
            Sec. 625--Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a
              remote or isolated installation........................   117
            Sec. 626--Provision of counseling on housing for members
              of the Armed Forces....................................   118
            Sec. 627--Program to provide Government-funded
              transportation for certain members of the Armed Forces
              stationed overseas.....................................   118
            Sec. 628--Prohibition on procurement and commissary sales
              of seafood originating or processed in the People's
              Republic of China......................................   118
        Items of Special Interest....................................   118
            Analysis of outsourcing Defense Commissary Agency
              functions for enhanced efficiency......................   118
            Briefing on adequacy of cost of living allowances
              calculations...........................................   119
            Briefing on separation and retirement policies of certain
              members of the Armed Forces............................   120
            Commending the United Service Organizations..............   120
            Development of regular military compensation pay table...   121
            Exempted positions from Deferred Resignation Program.....   121
            Military housing price setting software report...........   122
            Report on student loan challenges for servicemembers.....   122
            Use of surcharge funds for Defense Commissary
              infrastructure.........................................   122
    TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS................................   125
        Subtitle A--Tricare, Brain Health Matters, and Other Health
          Care Benefits..............................................   125
            Sec. 701--Inclusion of additional requirements in
              notifications to modify scope of services provided at
              military medical treatment facilities..................   125
            Sec. 702--Expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to
              include children of retired members of the Uniformed
              Services enrolled in family coverage under TRICARE
              Select.................................................   125
            Sec. 703--Assessment of behavioral health and social
              health conditions of military personnel and their
              families assigned to Creech Air Force Base, Nevada.....   125
            Sec. 704--Authority to provide sexual assault medical
              forensic examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to
              certain otherwise ineligible individuals...............   126
            Sec. 705--Fertility treatment for certain members of the
              Uniformed Services and dependents......................   126
            Sec. 706--Restriction on performance of sex change
              surgeries..............................................   126
        Subtitle B--Health Care Administration.......................   126
            Sec. 711--Codification of position of Director of the
              Defense Health Agency..................................   126
            Sec. 712--Establishment of policies for priority
              assignment of medical personnel of Department of
              Defense................................................   126
            Sec. 713--Graduate medical education partnership
              demonstration program..................................   126
            Sec. 714--Modification of administration of medical
              malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services   127
            Sec. 715--Improvement of transition of medics in the
              Armed Forces to the civilian workforce in health care
              occupations............................................   127
            Sec. 716--Improvement of provider directory accuracy for
              specialty care providers under the TRICARE program.....   127
            Sec. 717--Review of disclosure requirements under
              processes and forms relating to health care provider
              credentialing and privileging of Department of Defense.   127
        Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters........................   128
            Sec. 721--Strategic infectious disease medical research
              plan...................................................   128
            Sec. 722--Extension of authority for Joint Department of
              Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility
              Demonstration Fund.....................................   128
            Sec. 723--Pilot program on wastewater surveillance system
              of Department of Defense...............................   128
        Items of Special Interest....................................   128
            Access to obstetrician-gynecologist care.................   128
            Anomalous health incidents...............................   128
            Biologic vascular repair for warfighters.................   129
            Blast overpressure data modernization....................   129
            Briefing on feasibility of Department of Defense
              partnership with non-profit academic medical center to
              study traumatic brain injury...........................   130
            Briefing on telehealth-enabled solutions for treatment of
              musculoskeletal injuries...............................   130
            Comptroller General review of blast overpressure
              documentation implementation...........................   131
            Comptroller General study on impact of behavioral and
              mental health staffing shortfalls at military medical
              treatment facilities...................................   131
            Continuing medical education for military professionals..   132
            Department of Defense pharmaceutical supply chain report.   133
            Foreign adversary threats to genetic medicine supply
              chains.................................................   134
            General temporary military contingency payment adjustment
              for children's hospitals...............................   134
            Medical licensure portability for the National Guard.....   135
            Military efforts to mitigate risks of antimicrobial
              resistance.............................................   135
            Military Health System facilities........................   136
            Military medical personnel timecards.....................   136
            National Disaster Medical System pilot program...........   137
            Nonaddictive opioid alternatives.........................   137
            On-demand intravenous fluids for expeditionary medicine..   137
            Private sector support for multi-patient movement
              contingency requirements...............................   138
            TRICARE contingency planning.............................   138
            TRICARE pharmacy briefing................................   139
            TRICARE provider and beneficiary complaint mechanism.....   139
            U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay.......................   140
            Unified joint military trauma system.....................   140
            Wound care and management in future combat...............   141
    TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND
      RELATED MATTERS................................................   143
        Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management................   143
            Sec. 801--Transition of program executive officer role to
              portfolio acquisition executive........................   143
            Sec. 802--Capstone requirements..........................   143
            Sec. 803--Modification to acquisition strategy...........   143
            Sec. 804--Modifications to modular open systems approach.   143
            Sec. 805--Alternative test and evaluation pathway for
              designated defense acquisition programs................   143
            Sec. 806--Department of Defense member of Cost Accounting
              Standards Board........................................   144
            Sec. 807--Combatant command experimentation authority....   144
        Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities,
          Procedures, and Limitations................................   144
            Sec. 821--Modifications to nontraditional defense
              contractor definitions.................................   144
            Sec. 822--Financing for covered activities...............   144
            Sec. 823--Exemptions for nontraditional defense
              contractors............................................   145
            Sec. 824--Modifications to treatment of certain products
              and services as commercial products and commercial
              services...............................................   145
            Sec. 825--Modifications to commercial products and
              commercial services....................................   145
            Sec. 826--Modifications to commercial solutions openings.   145
            Sec. 827--Modifications to other transactions............   146
            Sec. 828--Modifications to procurement for experimental
              purposes...............................................   146
            Sec. 829--Consumption-based solutions....................   146
            Sec. 830--Modifications to prohibition on contracting
              with persons that have fossil fuel operations with the
              Government of the Russian Federation or the Russian
              energy sector..........................................   146
            Sec. 831--Modifications to relationship of other
              provisions of law to procurement of commercial products
              and commercial services................................   147
            Sec. 832--Limitation on required flowdown of contract
              clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products
              or commercial services.................................   147
            Sec. 833--References in contracts to Department of
              Defense policy documents, instructions, and manuals....   147
            Sec. 834--Uninsurable risk on certain contracts..........   147
            Sec. 835--Reporting of price increases...................   147
            Sec. 836--Instructions for continued operational
              readiness..............................................   147
            Sec. 837--Indemnification of contractors against nuclear
              and unusually hazardous risks..........................   147
            Sec. 838--Late submission of cost and pricing data as
              invalid defense to contract price reductions for
              defective cost or pricing data.........................   148
            Sec. 839--Modifications to submissions of cost or pricing
              data...................................................   148
        Subtitle C--Industrial Base Matters..........................   148
            Sec. 841--Repeal of limitations on certain Department of
              Defense Executive Agent authority......................   148
            Sec. 842--Small unmanned aircraft system industrial base
              remediation plan.......................................   149
            Sec. 843--Application of national security waiver for
              strategic materials sourcing requirement to sensitive
              materials..............................................   149
            Sec. 844--Prohibition on acquisition of clothing and
              fabric from countries of concern under domestic-
              sourcing waivers.......................................   149
            Sec. 845--Mitigation of risks related to foreign
              ownership, control, or influence of Department of
              Defense contractors or subcontractors..................   150
            Sec. 846--Prohibition of procurement of molybdenum,
              gallium, or germanium from non-allied foreign nations
              and authorization for production from recovered
              material...............................................   150
            Sec. 847--Sourcing options for certain critical products.   150
            Sec. 848--Prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic
              modules or inverters from Foreign Entities of Concern..   150
            Sec. 849--Modernization of Army arsenals.................   150
            Sec. 849A--Modifications to Defense Industrial Base Fund.   150
        Subtitle D--Small Business Matters...........................   150
            Sec. 851--APEX Accelerators..............................   150
        Subtitle E--Other Matters....................................   151
            Sec. 861--Clarification of procurement prohibition
              related to acquisition of materials mined, refined, and
              separated in certain countries.........................   151
            Sec. 862--Independent study on the acquisition workforce
              of the Department of Defense...........................   151
            Sec. 863--Expedited acceptance program for supply chain
              illumination...........................................   151
            Sec. 864--Simultaneous conflicts critical munitions
              report.................................................   151
            Sec. 865--Permanent extension and modification of
              demonstration and prototyping program to advance
              international product support capabilities in a
              contested logistics environment........................   152
            Sec. 866--Estimate of ally and partner demand for United
              States-produced munitions and specified expendables....   152
            Sec. 867--Reform of contractor performance information
              requirements...........................................   153
            Sec. 868--Repeals of existing law to streamline the
              defense acquisition process............................   153
            Sec. 869--Enhancement of defense supply chain resilience
              and secondary source qualification.....................   153
            Sec. 870--Enhanced product support management for
              integrated sustainment of weapon systems...............   154
            Sec. 871--Modifications to current defense acquisition
              requirements...........................................   154
            Sec. 872--Minimum production levels for munitions........   155
            Sec. 873--Processes for incentivizing contractor
              expansion of sources of supply.........................   155
            Sec. 874--Duty-free entry of supplies procured by
              Department of Defense..................................   155
            Sec. 875--Other transactions authority reporting.........   155
            Sec. 876--Assessment of competitive effects of defense
              contractor transactions................................   155
            Sec. 877--Evaluation of TP-Link telecommunications
              equipment for designation as covered telecommunications
              equipment or services..................................   156
            Sec. 878--Country-of-origin disclosure requirements for
              generic drugs purchased by the Department of Defense...   156
            Sec. 879--Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions
              involving entities owned or controlled by China........   156
            Sec. 880--Prohibition on operation, procurement, and
              contracting related to foreign-made additive
              manufacturing machines.................................   156
        Items of Special Interest....................................   156
            Advanced polymeric composite ammunition materials........   156
            Biosurveillance for servicemember readiness..............   157
            Briefing on feasibility and advisability of
              biomanufacturing in Indo-Pacific.......................   157
            Briefing on Neodymium Iron Boron Magnets.................   158
            Briefing on textile war reserve stocks...................   158
            Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
              protective equipment...................................   159
            Combatting viral pathogens and bioengineered viruses.....   159
            Commercial requirements evaluation.......................   160
            Comptroller General assessment of information technology
              contracts..............................................   160
            Comptroller General review of Office of the Director of
              Operational Test and Evaluation........................   161
            Comptroller General review of role of distributors in
              supply chain...........................................   161
            Department of Defense battery strategy...................   162
            Department of Defense coordination with broader chemical,
              biological, radiological, and nuclear threats..........   163
            Department of Defense supply chain mapping efforts.......   163
            Efforts to accelerate bioindustrial manufacturing
              innovation.............................................   164
            Feasibility and advisability of a critical minerals index   164
            Feasibility and advisability of establishing
              biosurveillance network at United States embassies and
              military installations overseas........................   165
            Government Accountability Office defense industrial base
              review.................................................   165
            Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene supply chain...........   166
            Organic industrial base governance.......................   167
            Predictive manufacturing analytics at Army depots........   168
            Rapid hull production of unmanned vessels................   168
            Report on addressing acquisition and merger review
              shortfalls.............................................   168
            Review of reporting requirements.........................   169
            Review of sole source awards in cloud computing
              contracting............................................   169
            Silica fabric manufacturing..............................   169
            Small Business Innovation Research to support organic
              industrial base........................................   170
            Small business support for Cybersecurity Maturity Model
              Certification requirements.............................   170
            Streamline authorities to establish Navy rapid
              capabilities office....................................   171
            Study on contracting official workload...................   172
    TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT......   175
        Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related
          Matters....................................................   175
            Sec. 901--Economic Defense Unit..........................   175
            Sec. 902--Additional authorities for Office of Strategic
              Capital................................................   175
            Sec. 903--Modifications to responsibilities of Director
              for Operational Test and Evaluation....................   176
            Sec. 904--Directive authority for matters for which Under
              Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering has
              responsibility.........................................   176
            Sec. 905--Modification of energetic materials strategic
              plan and investment strategy of Joint Energetics
              Transition Office......................................   176
            Sec. 906--Limitation on availability of funds pending
              establishment of Joint Energetics Transition Office....   176
            Sec. 907--Modification of covered technology categories
              for Office of Strategic Capital........................   177
            Sec. 908--Modification of organization and authorities of
              Assistant Secretaries of Defense with duties relating
              to industrial base policy and readiness................   177
        Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and
          Management Matters.........................................   177
            Sec. 911--Modifications to Joint Requirements Oversight
              Council................................................   177
            Sec. 912--Transfer of responsibility for countering small
              unmanned aircraft systems..............................   177
            Sec. 913--Study on feasibility and advisability of
              establishing a Joint Capabilities and Programming Board   177
            Sec. 914--Briefing on restructuring of Army Futures
              Command and Training and Doctrine Command..............   178
            Sec. 915--Designation of senior official for military-to-
              civilian transition....................................   178
            Sec. 916--Removal of members of Joint Chiefs of Staff....   178
            Sec. 917--Longer term and eligibility for appointment to
              rank of Admiral of Commander of Naval Sea Systems
              Command................................................   178
            Sec. 918--Delay of disestablishment of Navy Expeditionary
              Combat Command Pacific.................................   178
            Sec. 919--Limitation on use of funds for consolidation,
              disestablishment, or elimination of geographic
              combatant commands.....................................   179
            Sec. 920--Elimination of statutory provisions relating to
              diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Department of
              Defense................................................   179
            Sec. 921--Defense Science Board study on optimal
              organizational structure for digital engineering
              solutions..............................................   179
            Sec. 922--Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Transition
              Working Group..........................................   179
        Items of Special Interest....................................   179
            Civilian oversight and advocacy for special operations
              forces.................................................   179
    TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS......................................   181
        Subtitle A--Financial Matters................................   181
            Sec. 1001--General transfer authority....................   181
            Sec. 1002--Amendments and repeals to budgetary
              requirements for defense acquisition...................   181
            Sec. 1003--Briefing on beginning balance issues for audit
              purposes...............................................   181
            Sec. 1004--Defense Business Audit Remediation Plan
              reporting..............................................   182
        Subtitle B--Naval Vessels....................................   182
            Sec. 1011--Requirements related to Medium Landing Ships
              and Light Replenishment Oilers.........................   182
            Sec. 1012--Modification of authority to purchase used
              vessels under the National Defense Sealift Fund........   182
            Sec. 1013--Exemption of unmanned surface vessels and
              unmanned underwater vehicles from certain technical
              authority requirements.................................   183
            Sec. 1014--Prohibition on retiring and decommissioning
              oceanographic research vessels of the Navy.............   183
            Sec. 1015--Report accompanying requests for new flights
              or blocks of major shipbuilding programs...............   183
            Sec. 1016--Report on auxiliary vessel co-production......   183
            Sec. 1017--Report on vessel leasing program..............   184
            Sec. 1018--Pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding
              technologies and capabilities..........................   184
        Subtitle C--Counterterrorism.................................   184
            Sec. 1021--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..........................................   184
            Sec. 1022--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..........................   184
            Sec. 1023--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..............................................   185
            Sec. 1024--Extension of prohibition on use of funds to
              close or relinquish control of United States Naval
              Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba..........................   185
            Sec. 1025--Clarification regarding definition of
              individual detained at Guantanamo......................   185
        Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations........   185
            Sec. 1031--Prohibition on use of funds to support
              entertainment projects with ties to the Government of
              the People's Republic of China.........................   185
            Sec. 1032--Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of
              World War II-era aircraft..............................   186
            Sec. 1033--Support for counterdrug activities and
              activities to counter transnational organized crime....   186
            Sec. 1034--Senior leaders of the Department of Defense
              and other specified persons: authority to provide
              protection.............................................   186
            Sec. 1035--Notification of the use of military aircraft
              for immigration enforcement operations.................   186
            Sec. 1036--Modification of requirements relating to
              support of civil authorities by Armed Forces...........   187
            Sec. 1037--Prohibition on operation of connected vehicles
              designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by
              persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the
              jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern on
              Department of Defense property.........................   187
        Subtitle E--Studies and Reports..............................   187
            Sec. 1041--Annual report on contract cancellations.......   187
            Sec. 1042--Streamlining of total force reporting
              requirements...........................................   187
            Sec. 1043--Report on National Guard sexual assault
              prevention and response training.......................   188
            Sec. 1044--Reports to Congress on Department of Defense
              support for immigration enforcement operations.........   188
            Sec. 1045--Military Sealift Command......................   188
            Sec. 1046--Report on aliens held at installations of
              Department of Defense..................................   188
            Sec. 1047--Briefing on expenditures or planned
              expenditures of funds allocated for exploration and
              development of existing Arctic infrastructure..........   188
        Subtitle F--Other Matters....................................   189
            Sec. 1051--Modification of limitation on assistance in
              support of Department of Defense accounting for missing
              United States Government personnel.....................   189
            Sec. 1052--Extension of admission to Guam or the
              Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for
              certain H-2B nonimmigrants.............................   189
            Sec. 1053--Prohibiting Secretary of Defense from
              developing voting technology or methodology............   189
            Sec. 1054--Assessment of the feasibility and advisability
              of using personnel of the Department of Defense to
              support U.S. Customs and Border Protection.............   190
            Sec. 1055--Limitation on availability of funds for travel
              expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.....   190
            Sec. 1056--Department of Defense sensitive activities....   190
            Sec. 1057--Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory.........   190
            Sec. 1058--Semiannual report on Department of Defense
              operations at the southern land border.................   191
            Sec. 1059--University-based secure innovation incubator
              program of Department of Defense.......................   191
            Sec. 1060--Priority consideration of energy projects that
              are likely to experience significant temporal impact
              due to seasonal Arctic climate conditions..............   191
            Sec. 1061--Non-reimbursable support for Afghanistan War
              Commission.............................................   191
            Sec. 1062--Contracting authority for Afghanistan War
              Commission.............................................   191
            Sec. 1063--Commission on the National Defense Strategy...   191
            Sec. 1064--Provision by Air Force of meteorological and
              environmental services for intelligence community......   192
            Sec. 1065--Expansion of Individual Longitudinal Exposure
              Record.................................................   192
            Sec. 1066--Classification of Nevada Test and Training
              Range as location where contamination occurred and
              members of the Armed Forces were exposed to toxic
              substances.............................................   192
        Subtitle G--Defense Workforce Integration....................   192
            Sec. 1081--Integration of military and civilian hiring
              processes..............................................   192
            Sec. 1082--Provision of information on career
              opportunities in the defense industrial base to persons
              ineligible for military service........................   192
            Sec. 1083--Provision to Navy personnel of information on
              career opportunities at Military Sealift Command.......   192
            Sec. 1084--Report on defense workforce integration.......   193
        Items of Special Interest....................................   193
            Adopting and scaling commercially available extra-large
              unmanned underwater vehicles...........................   193
            Briefing on commercial technology for shipbuilding.......   193
            Briefing on DOD Record Management........................   194
            DDG-51 shipbuilding......................................   194
            Department of Defense sites for purposes of national
              security reviews.......................................   195
            Dissemination of civilian legal services (549C) review...   195
            Economic considerations in tabletop exercises............   195
            Government Accountability Office review of costs of
              supporting civil authorities...........................   196
            Increased access to ocean data...........................   197
            Irregular warfare........................................   197
            Irregular Warfare Center.................................   197
            Large surface combatant briefing.........................   198
            Maritime industrial base supplier funding................   199
            Medium unmanned surface vessel program requirements and
              acquisition............................................   199
            Narrative intelligence and cognitive warfare.............   200
            Navy water purification system upgrades..................   201
            Safety Investigation Board report........................   201
            Shipbuilding industrial base cost estimate...............   202
            Software colors of money.................................   203
            Special operations forces promotions, assignments, and
              retention..............................................   203
            Status of the Department of Defense financial audit......   204
            Study on Department of Defense Federal Voting Assistance
              Program grant administration and compliance............   205
            Study on integration of force management, budgeting, and
              requirements processes and combatant commands
              headquarters funding...................................   205
            Support for clarifying budget materials for industry
              consumption............................................   206
            Transportation to and from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay..   206
            Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
              Charter................................................   207
            Weather wing cloud modernization.........................   207
    TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS.............................   209
        Subtitle A--Personnel Matters................................   209
            Sec. 1101--Educational travel authority for dependents of
              certain employees......................................   209
            Sec. 1102--One-year extension of authority to waive
              annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate
              limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees
              working overseas.......................................   209
            Sec. 1103--One-year extension of temporary authority to
              grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian
              personnel on official duty in a combat zone............   209
            Sec. 1104--Modifications to Defense Civilian Training
              Corps..................................................   210
            Sec. 1105--Modifications to requirements for the
              President of the Defense Acquisition University........   210
            Sec. 1106--Modification of direct hire authority for
              domestic defense industrial base facilities............   210
            Sec. 1107--Cyber workforce recruitment and retention.....   210
            Sec. 1108--Prohibition on use of funds to reduce the
              workforce at public shipyards..........................   211
        Items of Special Interest....................................   211
            Civilian workforce policy................................   211
            Scholarship for service hiring...........................   212
            Hiring freeze and scholarship programs...................   212
    TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS...................   215
        Subtitle A--Assistance and Training..........................   215
            Sec. 1201--Modification of authorities...................   215
            Sec. 1202--Modification of payment of costs for Regional
              Centers for Security Studies...........................   215
            Sec. 1203--Modification of authority for Naval Small
              Craft Instruction and Technical Training School........   215
            Sec. 1204--Permanent extension of acceptance and
              expenditure of contributions for multilateral security
              cooperation programs and activities....................   215
            Sec. 1205--Building capacity of the armed forces of
              Mexico to counter transnational criminal organizations.   215
            Sec. 1206--Cybersecurity cooperation with the Government
              of Panama and the Panama Canal Authority...............   216
            Sec. 1207--State Partnership Program selection analysis..   216
            Sec. 1208--Modification of authority to build capacity of
              foreign security forces................................   216
            Sec. 1209--Extension and Modification of Pilot Program to
              Improve Cyber Cooperation with Foreign Military
              Partners in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.....   216
        Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran........   216
            Sec. 1211--Extension of authority for reimbursement of
              certain coalition nations for support provided to
              United States military operations......................   216
            Sec. 1212--Extension and modification of authority to
              support operations and activities of the Office of
              Security Cooperation in Iraq...........................   217
            Sec. 1213--Extension of authority to provide assistance
              to vetted Syrian groups and individuals................   217
            Sec. 1214--Extension and modification of authority to
              provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq
              and Syria..............................................   217
            Sec. 1215--Extension and modification of authority to
              provide certain support................................   217
            Sec. 1216--Security and oversight of al-Hol and Roj camps   217
            Sec. 1217--Limitation on use of funds for reduction or
              consolidation of United States Armed Forces bases in
              Syria..................................................   217
            Sec. 1218--Limitation on availability of funds for the
              Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq.................   218
        Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Europe and the Russian
          Federation.................................................   218
            Sec. 1221--Extension of prohibition on availability of
              funds relating to sovereignty of the Russian Federation
              over internationally recognized territory of Ukraine...   218
            Sec. 1222--Extension of annual report on military and
              security developments involving the Russian Federation.   218
            Sec. 1223--Extension and modification of Ukraine Security
              Assistance Initiative..................................   218
            Sec. 1224--Weapons depot maintenance strategic plan for
              Ukraine................................................   218
            Sec. 1225--Oversight of United States military posture in
              Europe.................................................   219
            Sec. 1226--Acceptance back into stock of equipment
              procured under the Ukraine Security Assistance
              Initiative.............................................   219
            Sec. 1227--Statement of policy relating to Ukraine
              Security Assistance Initiative.........................   219
            Sec. 1228--Intelligence support for Ukraine..............   219
            Sec. 1229--International Security Cooperation Program
              funding for United States European Command.............   220
            Sec. 1230--Promotion of the Joint Ukrainian Multinational
              Program--Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline
              (JUMPSTART)............................................   220
            Sec. 1230A--Modification of United States basing and
              training, and exercises in North Atlantic Treaty
              Organization member countries..........................   220
        Subtitle D--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region......   220
            Sec. 1231--Extension of Pacific Deterrence Initiative....   220
            Sec. 1232--Extension of authority to transfer funds for
              Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup................................   221
            Sec. 1233--Oversight of United States military posture on
              the Korean Peninsula...................................   222
            Sec. 1234--Limitation on availability of funds for travel
              expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.....   222
            Sec. 1235--Bolstering industrial resilience with allies
              in Indo-Pacific region.................................   222
            Sec. 1236--Modification of Taiwan security cooperation
              initiative.............................................   222
            Sec. 1237--Joint program with Taiwan to enable fielding
              of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems
              capabilities...........................................   223
            Sec. 1238--Report on critical digital infrastructure of
              Taiwan.................................................   223
            Sec. 1239--Report on Japanese counterstrike capabilities.   223
            Sec. 1240--Report on enhanced security cooperation with
              the Philippines........................................   223
            Sec. 1241--Modification to annual report on military and
              security developments involving the People's Republic
              of China...............................................   223
            Sec. 1242--Strategic partnership on defense industrial
              priorities between the United States and Taiwan........   224
            Sec. 1243--Invitation to Taiwan to Rim of the Pacific
              (RIMPAC) exercise......................................   224
            Sec. 1244--Extension of Indo-Pacific extended deterrence
              education pilot program................................   224
            Sec. 1245--Inclusion on list of Chinese military
              companies of entities added to certain other lists.....   224
            Sec. 1246--Preventing circumvention by Chinese military
              companies in third-party countries.....................   224
            Sec. 1247--Sense of Congress on defense alliances and
              partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region................   224
        Subtitle E--Other Matters....................................   225
            Sec. 1251--Middle East integrated air and missile defense
              architecture...........................................   225
            Sec. 1252--Modification of program and processes relating
              to foreign acquisition.................................   225
            Sec. 1253--Enhancing security partnership with Jordan and
              Lebanon................................................   225
            Sec. 1254--Joint Program Office for Non-Programs of
              Record to support foreign acquisition..................   226
            Sec. 1255--Extension and modification of United States-
              Israel anti-tunnel cooperation.........................   226
            Sec. 1256--Extension and modification of United States-
              Israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems..   226
            Sec. 1257--Guidance for coordination of international
              arms transfers.........................................   226
            Sec. 1258--Requirement to update the National Disclosure
              Policy.................................................   227
            Sec. 1259--Improvements to security cooperation workforce
              and defense acquisition workforce......................   227
            Sec. 1260--Expansion of country prioritization...........   227
            Sec. 1261--Streamlining and expediting sales of defense
              articles and services..................................   227
            Sec. 1262--Redesignation of the Africa Center for
              Strategic Studies as the James M. Inhofe Center for
              Africa Security Studies................................   228
            Sec. 1263--Establishment of program to promote
              participation of foreign students in the Senior Reserve
              Officers' Training Corps...............................   228
            Sec. 1264--Modification of authority for assistance in
              support of Department of Defense accounting for missing
              United States Government personnel.....................   228
        Items of Special Interest....................................   228
            AUKUS senior civilian official...........................   228
            Contracting support relative to Taiwan...................   228
            Cooperation between United States and Vietnam............   229
            Department of Defense support to maritime law enforcement
              activities in Indo-Pacific region......................   229
            Enhancing United States-Mexico military communication in
              support of border operations...........................   229
            Foreign Military Sales contract modifications............   230
            Foreign Military Sales timeline..........................   230
            Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.............   231
            Indo-Pacific Multilateral Security Cooperation
              Initiatives............................................   232
            Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance strategy
              Sahel..................................................   232
            Kurdish Peshmerga forces.................................   233
            People's Republic of China security detection equipment
              at strategic ports.....................................   233
            Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreements................   234
            Security cooperation with Co-operative Republic of Guyana   234
            State Partnership Program................................   234
            Strategic ports reporting................................   235
            Strategy on increasing membership in the Comprehensive
              Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement..........   235
            United States-Morocco defense partnership................   236
    TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION.........................   237
            Sec. 1301--Cooperative Threat Reduction funds............   237
    TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS..................................   239
        Subtitle A--Military Programs................................   239
            Sec. 1401--Working capital funds.........................   239
            Sec. 1402--Chemical agents and munitions destruction,
              defense................................................   239
            Sec. 1403--Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities,
              defense-wide...........................................   239
            Sec. 1404--Defense Inspector General.....................   239
            Sec. 1405--Defense Health Program........................   239
        Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile.......................   239
            Sec. 1411--Modifications to Strategic and Critical
              Materials Stock Piling Act.............................   239
        Subtitle C--Other Matters....................................   240
            Sec. 1421--Authorization of appropriations for Armed
              Forces Retirement Home.................................   240
        Items of Special Interest....................................   240
            Advancing cobalt production in the United States.........   240
            Domestic recycling of critical minerals..................   240
            Material preference for the National Defense Stockpile...   240
            Reimbursement of Armed Forces Retirement Home for medical
              care provided to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries........   241
            Securing niobium supply..................................   241
            Support for continued focus on critical mineral
              investment.............................................   241
    TITLE XV--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
      MATTERS........................................................   243
        Subtitle A--Space Activities.................................   243
            Sec. 1501--Delay in implementation of environmental
              assessment for rocket cargo test and demonstration at
              Johnston Atoll.........................................   243
            Sec. 1502--Study on future space launch capacity.........   243
            Sec. 1503--Acquisition and operation of space systems for
              space warfighting and control..........................   243
            Sec. 1504--Blast damage assessment guide for space
              vehicles at Air Force launch complexes.................   244
            Sec. 1505--Acquisition of space-based tactical data
              capability.............................................   244
            Sec. 1506--Use of middle tier acquisition program for
              proliferated warfighter space architecture of the Space
              Development Agency.....................................   245
            Sec. 1507--Continuation of operation of Defense
              Meteorological Satellite Program.......................   245
        Subtitle B--Nuclear Forces...................................   245
            Sec. 1511--Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic
              missiles of the United States..........................   245
            Sec. 1512--Matters relating to Air Force Global Strike
              Command................................................   245
            Sec. 1513--Adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear
              certification requirement..............................   246
            Sec. 1514--Limitation on availability of funds pending
              establishment of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
              Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense
              Policy and Programs....................................   246
            Sec. 1515--Adjustment to responsibilities of Nuclear
              Weapons Council........................................   247
            Sec. 1516--Limitation on availability of funds pending
              notification of tasking authority delegation...........   247
            Sec. 1517--Modification of requirement for nuclear-armed,
              sea-launched cruise missile initial operational
              capability.............................................   247
            Sec. 1518--Pilot program for unmanned aerial vehicle
              resupply to launch control facilities..................   248
            Sec. 1519--Limitation on availability of funds pending
              commencement of annual briefings on implementation of
              recommendations by the Congressional Commission on the
              Strategic Posture of the United States.................   248
            Sec. 1520--Deep cleaning of launch control centers of the
              Air Force Global Strike Command........................   248
            Sec. 1521--Limitation on compensation caps...............   249
        Subtitle C--Missile Defense..................................   249
            Sec. 1531--Matters relating to the Golden Dome missile
              defense system.........................................   249
            Sec. 1532--Inclusion of Hawaii and Alaska in plans for
              Iron Dome for America..................................   250
            Sec. 1533--Inclusion of air and missile defense in
              unconstrained total munitions requirements.............   250
            Sec. 1534--Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system
              and Israeli cooperative missile defense program co-
              development and co-production..........................   251
            Sec. 1535--Requirement for Aegis Combat Systems
              operationally deployed under United States Indo-Pacific
              Command................................................   251
            Sec. 1536--Amendments to technical authority of Director
              of Missile Defense Agency regarding integrated air and
              missile defense activities and programs................   251
            Sec. 1537--Assessment of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic
              Missile Defense Test Site..............................   251
            Sec. 1538--Biennial assessments of the Ronald Reagan
              Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site....................   251
            Sec. 1539--Limitation on availability of funds for Office
              of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
              Sustainment pending commencement of annual briefings on
              missile defense of Guam................................   252
            Sec. 1540--Limitation on availability of funds for
              Missile Defense Agency pending arrangement for
              independent analysis of space-based missile defense
              capability.............................................   252
            Sec. 1541--Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment
              for or halt operation of the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE
              radar..................................................   252
            Sec. 1542--Accelerating development of autonomous agents
              to defend against cruise missiles and unmanned systems.   253
            Sec. 1543--Missile defense testing requirements..........   253
            Sec. 1544--Improving United States missile defense
              capabilities...........................................   253
        Subtitle D--Other Matters....................................   253
            Sec. 1551--Independent assessment of the Department of
              Defense National Industrial Security Program...........   253
            Sec. 1552--Reforms relating to inactive security
              clearances.............................................   253
            Sec. 1553--Annual review of the Joint Electromagnetic
              Battle Management Software Program.....................   254
            Sec. 1554--Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1
              and Tier 2 joint training exercises....................   254
            Sec. 1555--Briefings on intercepts of unidentified
              anomalous phenomena by North American Aerospace Defense
              Command and United States Northern Command.............   254
            Sec. 1556--Consolidated security classification guidance
              matrix for programs relating to unidentified anomalous
              phenomena..............................................   254
            Sec. 1557--Plan for increasing utility of user activity
              monitoring capabilities................................   255
            Sec. 1558--Support by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to
              EA-37B Compass Call Aircraft...........................   255
            Sec. 1559--Report on the technical collection
              capabilities of the People's Republic of China and the
              Russian Federation in the Republic of Cuba.............   255
            Sec. 1560--Extension of protection of certain facilities
              and assets from unmanned aircraft......................   255
            Sec. 1561--Consolidation of reporting requirements
              applicable to All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office.....   256
            Sec. 1562--Limitation on the divestment, consolidation,
              and curtailment of certain electronic warfare test and
              evaluation activities..................................   256
            Sec. 1563--Modification of functions of Electromagnetic
              Spectrum Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint
              Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations to include dynamic
              spectrum sharing technologies..........................   256
            Sec. 1564--Limitation on modification of certain
              electromagnetic spectrum relied on by Department of
              Defense................................................   256
        Items of Special Interest....................................   256
            Accelerating space sensors...............................   256
            Advanced manufacturing methods for hypersonic flight
              bodies.................................................   257
            All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office future plans........   257
            Army Indirect Fire Protection Capability High-Power
              Microwave program......................................   258
            Automation of intelligence tipping and cueing............   258
            Autonomous Weapons Stations for Strategic Asset
              Protection.............................................   259
            Briefing on Defense Property Accountability System
              applicability to missile wing vehicles maintained by
              Air Force Global Strike Command........................   259
            Briefing on infrastructure rehabilitation plan for
              restoring U.S. Army Garrison--Kwajalein Atoll and the
              Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site......   259
            Briefing on resource-loaded plans for sustaining
              Minuteman III until deployment of Sentinel.............   260
            Briefing on risks to Global Positioning System and
              associated positioning, navigation, and timing services   260
            Briefing on Space Force education and potential center
              for orbital warfare....................................   261
            Briefing on U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion plant trainer...   262
            Commercial ground stations...............................   262
            Commercial Satellite Bus Integration.....................   262
            Commercial space domain awareness........................   263
            Comptroller General assessment of coordination with
              allies on national security space acquisitions.........   263
            Comptroller General assessment of Department of Defense
              program protection for space acquisition programs......   264
            Comptroller General review of electromagnetic spectrum
              needs during defense acquisition process...............   265
            Comptroller General review of electromagnetic spectrum
              operations.............................................   265
            Comptroller General review of performance of the
              Logistics Civil Augmentation Program contracting
              structure in supporting U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein
              Atoll..................................................   266
            Comptroller General review of Space Development Agency
              ground systems development.............................   266
            Comptroller General review of Space Fence program
              challenges.............................................   267
            Comptroller General review of space systems data
              networking capabilities................................   267
            Cybersecurity for space assets...........................   268
            Demonstrate leveraging commercial in-space data purchases
              and analysis for unresolved imagery for Space Domain
              Awareness..............................................   269
            Directed energy weapons..................................   269
            Dynamic robotic servicing in space.......................   270
            Electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations manpower.   270
            Electronic warfare requirements and testing for Group 1-3
              unmanned aerial systems and loitering munitions........   271
            Encouraging investment in deep space telescopes..........   272
            Extended life operations for U.S. Government satellites..   272
            High-resolution three-dimensional geospatial data........   272
            Integrated sensing roadmap for unidentified anomalous
              phenomena..............................................   273
            Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor acquisition....   274
            Modernizing mission assurance for space launch...........   274
            Multi-use commercial communications for deep space
              missions...............................................   275
            National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency..................   275
            Non-propulsive orbital maneuvering technologies..........   275
            Ongoing Comptroller General review of Minuteman III
              intercontinental ballistic missile operations and
              sustainment............................................   276
            Performance review of security clearance process.........   276
            Protection and advancement of electronic warfare systems.   277
            Public-private partnerships in nuclear effects testing...   277
            Satellite hyperspectral imaging..........................   278
            Sea-based launch platforms for ballistic missile defense
              targets................................................   278
            Space access, mobility, and logistics....................   278
            Space cooperation with allies and partners in Indo-
              Pacific region.........................................   279
            Support for Space Development Agency's acquisition model.   280
            Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking
              program................................................   281
            Tactically Responsive Space..............................   281
            Unified Data Library (UDL) integration and sensor data
              fusion.................................................   282
    TITLE XVI--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS............................   283
        Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Cyber Operations and Cyber
          Forces.....................................................   283
            Sec. 1601--Comprehensive cyber workforce strategy........   283
            Sec. 1602--United States Cyber Command artificial
              intelligence industry collaboration roadmap............   283
            Sec. 1603--Strategy for deterrence against cyberattacks
              against defense critical infrastructure of the United
              States.................................................   284
            Sec. 1604--Amendment to annual assessments and reports on
              assignment of certain budget control responsibility to
              Commander of the United States Cyber Command...........   285
            Sec. 1605--Report on reserve component integration into
              cyber mission force and cyberspace operations..........   285
            Sec. 1606--Evaluation of cyber range management and
              funding................................................   285
            Sec. 1607--Modification to reporting requirements for
              Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy...............   286
            Sec. 1608--Planning, programming, and budget coordination
              for operations of cyber mission force..................   286
            Sec. 1609--Expansion of scope of affirmation of authority
              for cyber operations to include defense of critical
              infrastructure of the Department of Defense............   286
            Sec. 1610--Review of future force employment concepts and
              associated personnel policy needs for evolving cyber
              forces.................................................   286
            Sec. 1610A--Evaluation of Joint Task Force-Cyber in
              support of geographic combatant commands...............   287
            Sec. 1610B--Prohibition on availability of funds to
              modify authorities of the Commander of United States
              Cyber Command..........................................   287
            Sec. 1610C--Program for talent management of cyber
              personnel through active and reserve transitioning.....   287
            Sec. 1610D--Designation of Assistant Secretary of Defense
              for Cyber Policy as principal staff assistant..........   287
        Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Department of Defense
          Cybersecurity and Information Technology...................   287
            Sec. 1611--Modernization program for full content
              inspection.............................................   287
            Sec. 1612--Assessment regarding real-time monitoring of
              defense weapons platforms for cyber threats............   288
            Sec. 1613--Assessment of feasibility and advisability of
              establishing an operational technology cybersecurity
              training center of excellence..........................   288
            Sec. 1614--Framework for integration of information
              technology technical debt assessment into annual budget
              process................................................   289
            Sec. 1615--Mission Infrastructure Resilience Task Force..   289
            Sec. 1616--Plan for deploying private fifth generation
              Open Radio Access Networks on Department of Defense
              bases..................................................   289
            Sec. 1617--Limitation on funds for travel pending
              briefing on process for best-in-class cyber data
              products and services..................................   290
            Sec. 1618--Limitation of funds for travel expenses for
              the Office of the Chief Information Officer............   290
            Sec. 1619--Limitation on availability of funds for the
              Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control
              initiative.............................................   291
            Sec. 1620--Review of Joint Fires Network program
              transition.............................................   291
            Sec. 1620A--Prohibition of the elimination of certain
              cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation..   291
            Sec. 1620B--Modification to certification requirement
              regarding contracting for military recruiting..........   291
            Sec. 1620C--Department of Defense working group,
              strategy, and report on ensuring the security,
              resiliency, and integrity of undersea cables...........   292
        Subtitle C--Data and Artificial Intelligence.................   292
            Sec. 1621--Public-private cybersecurity partnership for
              highly capable artificial intelligence systems.........   292
            Sec. 1622--Digital sandbox environments for artificial
              intelligence...........................................   292
            Sec. 1623--Artificial intelligence model assessment and
              oversight..............................................   292
            Sec. 1624--Department of Defense Ontology Governance
              Working Group..........................................   293
            Sec. 1625--Modification of high-performance computing
              roadmap................................................   294
            Sec. 1626--Artificial General IntelligenceSteering
              Committee..............................................   294
            Sec. 1627--Physical and cybersecurity procurement
              requirements for artificial intelligence systems.......   295
            Sec. 1628--Guidance and prohibition on use of certain
              artificial intelligence................................   295
            Sec. 1629--Roadmap for advancing digital content
              provenance standards...................................   295
            Sec. 1630--Enhanced protection of data affecting
              operational security of Department of Defense personnel   295
        Items of Special Interest....................................   296
            Advancing Analytics data platform application integration
              framework..............................................   296
            Artificial intelligence for assistive automation.........   296
            Artificial intelligence-enabled weapons systems center of
              excellence.............................................   297
            Assessment of cybersecurity vulnerabilities of connected
              vehicles...............................................   297
            Building core synthetic data sets for model development..   298
            Collaborative computing environment in support of AUKUS
              partnership............................................   298
            Competition related to the adoption of artificial
              intelligence and commercial cloud computing
              capabilities...........................................   299
            Department of Defense software authorization and
              accreditation reform...................................   299
            Evaluation of Department of Defense data residency and
              retention policies.....................................   300
            Evaluation of incentives for acquisition personnel
              supporting United States Cyber Command.................   301
            Expansion of Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy
              Eligibility............................................   302
            Implementing open architecture accreditation of
              encryption in mounted form factor program..............   302
            Improving cyber coordination with foreign partners.......   303
            Independent review of lessons learned from United States
              Cyber Command acquisition activities...................   304
            Integration of local initiatives, small business
              programs, and academic institutions to limit gaps
              between training events................................   304
            Leveraging artificial intelligence-enabled training
              environments for cyber readiness.......................   305
            Modernization of Department of Air Force reserve
              component business applications........................   305
            Multimodal generative artificial intelligence language
              translation capabilities...............................   306
            Munitions production decision support....................   306
            Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
              Policy resourcing......................................   307
            Phishing-resistant authentication........................   308
            Realignment of the Defense Cyber Crime Center............   308
            Strategy for identifying and addressing blockchain.......   309
            Strategy for private cloud capabilities..................   309
            Time-based objectives for Department of Defense data
              recovery...............................................   310
            Transition strategy for formal methods in software and
              hardware development...................................   310
            United States Cyber Command dual-hat leadership
              arrangement............................................   311
            Zero trust implementation................................   312
    DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS.................   315
        Summary and explanation of funding tables....................   315
        Sec. 2001--Short title.......................................   315
        Sec. 2002--Expiration of authorizations and amounts required
          to be specified by law.....................................   315
        Sec. 2003--Effective date....................................   316
    TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION............................   317
        Summary......................................................   317
        Sec. 2101--Authorized Army construction and land acquisition
          projects...................................................   317
        Sec. 2102--Family housing....................................   317
        Sec. 2103--Authorization of appropriations, Army.............   317
        Sec. 2104--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year
          2021 project at Fort Gillem, Georgia.......................   317
        Sec. 2105--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2022 projects.........................................   318
        Sec. 2106--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2023 projects.........................................   318
        Sec. 2107--Modification of authority to carry out certain
          fiscal year 2025 projects..................................   318
    TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION...........................   319
        Summary......................................................   319
        Sec. 2201--Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition
          projects...................................................   319
        Sec. 2202--Family housing....................................   319
        Sec. 2203--Authorization of appropriations, Navy.............   319
        Sec. 2204--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2022 projects.........................................   319
        Sec. 2205--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2023 projects.........................................   320
    TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.....................   321
        Summary......................................................   321
        Sec. 2301--Authorized Air Force construction and land
          acquisition projects.......................................   321
        Sec. 2302--Family housing....................................   321
        Sec. 2303--Authorization of appropriations, Air Force........   321
        Sec. 2304--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year
          2017 project at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany..............   321
        Sec. 2305--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2019 projects.........................................   322
        Sec. 2306--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2020 projects.........................................   322
        Sec. 2307--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2022 projects.........................................   322
        Sec. 2308--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2023 projects.........................................   322
        Sec. 2309--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year
          2025 project at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming........   322
    TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION...............   323
        Summary......................................................   323
        Sec. 2401--Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land
          acquisition projects.......................................   323
        Sec. 2402--Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation
          Investment Program projects................................   323
        Sec. 2403--Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.   323
        Sec. 2404--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year
          2019 project at Iwakuni, Japan.............................   323
        Sec. 2405--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2022 projects.........................................   324
        Sec. 2406--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal
          year 2023 projects.........................................   324
        Sec. 2407--Modification of authority to carry out certain
          fiscal year 2024 projects..................................   324
        Sec. 2408--Modification of authority to carry out certain
          fiscal year 2025 projects..................................   324
    TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS................................   325
            Summary..................................................   325
        Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security
          Investment Program.........................................   325
            Sec. 2501--Authorized NATO construction and land
              acquisition projects...................................   325
            Sec. 2502--Authorization of appropriations, NATO.........   325
        Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions...............   325
            Sec. 2511--Republic of Korea funded construction projects   325
            Sec. 2512--Republic of Poland funded construction
              projects...............................................   325
    TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES..................   327
        Summary......................................................   327
            Sec. 2601--Authorized Army National Guard construction
              and land acquisition projects..........................   327
            Sec. 2602--Authorized Army Reserve construction and land
              acquisition projects...................................   327
            Sec. 2603--Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps
              Reserve construction and land acquisition projects.....   327
            Sec. 2604--Authorized Air National Guard construction and
              land acquisition projects..............................   327
            Sec. 2605--Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and
              land acquisition projects..............................   327
            Sec. 2606--Authorization of appropriations, National
              Guard and Reserve......................................   328
            Sec. 2607--Extension of authority to carry out certain
              fiscal year 2023 projects..............................   328
            Sec. 2608--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal
              year 2023 project at Tucson International Airport,
              Arizona................................................   328
    TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES.............   329
            Summary and explanation of tables........................   329
            Sec. 2701--Authorization of appropriations for base
              realignment and closure activities funded through
              Department of Defense Base Closure Account.............   329
    TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS...........   331
        Subtitle A--Military Construction Program....................   331
            Sec. 2801--Requirement for the military departments to
              develop and annually update a 20-year infrastructure
              improvement plan.......................................   331
            Sec. 2802--Increase of maximum amount for restoration or
              replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities.........   331
            Sec. 2803--Reauthorization and modification of special
              design-build authority for military construction
              projects...............................................   331
            Sec. 2804--Modification of pilot program on increased use
              of sustainable building materials in military
              construction to include sustainable building
              technologies identified by the Comptroller General of
              the United States......................................   331
            Sec. 2805--Implementation of Comptroller General
              recommendations relating to information sharing to
              improve oversight of military construction.............   332
            Sec. 2806--Extension of requirement for contract for
              obligation and execution of design funds for military
              construction projects..................................   332
            Sec. 2807--Extension of authorization of depot working
              capital funds for unspecified minor military
              construction...........................................   332
            Sec. 2808--Extension of authority for temporary expanded
              land acquisition for equine welfare....................   332
            Sec. 2809--Prohibition on designation of military
              construction projects as part of military intelligence
              program................................................   332
            Sec. 2810--Expansion of Defense Community Infrastructure
              Program to include installations of the Coast Guard....   332
        Subtitle B--Military Housing.................................   333
            Sec. 2821--Improvements to annual reports of Department
              of Defense on waivers of privacy and configuration
              standards for covered military unaccompanied housing...   333
            Sec. 2822--Modification of Housing Requirements and
              Market Analysis to account for impact of civilians and
              contractors............................................   333
            Sec. 2823--Authority for unaccompanied housing project
              under pilot authority for use of other transactions for
              installation or facility prototyping...................   333
            Sec. 2824--Elimination of indoor residential mold in
              housing of Department of Defense.......................   333
            Sec. 2825--Requirement for disclosure of information
              relating to liability insurance and dispute resolutions
              relating to privatized military housing................   334
            Sec. 2826--Treatment of nondisclosure agreements with
              respect to privatized military housing.................   334
        Subtitle C--Land Conveyances.................................   334
            Sec. 2831--Authorization to acquire through exchange or
              lease certain land used by the Armed Forces in Hawaii..   334
            Sec. 2832--Report on land withdrawals....................   334
        Subtitle D--Other Matters....................................   334
            Sec. 2841--Modifications to Defense Community
              Infrastructure Program.................................   334
            Sec. 2842--Designation of Ronald Reagan Space and Missile
              Test Range at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands..   334
            Sec. 2843--Joint base facility management of Department
              of Defense.............................................   334
            Sec. 2844--Limitation on use of amounts for travel based
              on compliance with requirements related to minimum
              capital investment.....................................   335
            Sec. 2845--Extension of prohibition on joint use of
              Homestead Air Reserve Base with civil aviation.........   335
            Sec. 2846--Pilot program on procurement of utility
              services for installations of the Department of Defense
              through areawide contracts.............................   335
            Sec. 2847--Authorization for monetary contributions to
              the conveyees of utility systems for infrastructure
              improvements...........................................   336
            Sec. 2848--Prohibition on use of funds for development of
              Greenbury Point Conservation Area at Naval Support
              Activity Annapolis, Maryland...........................   336
            Sec. 2849--Application of certain authorities and
              standards to historic military housing and associated
              historic properties of the Department of the Navy and
              the Department of the Air Force........................   336
        Items of Special Interest....................................   336
            B-21 bomber shelter strategy.............................   336
            Civilian housing at public naval shipyards...............   337
            Clarification of inclusion of certain energy production
              facilities in authority for contracts for energy or
              fuel for military installations........................   337
            Comptroller General review of maintenance of general and
              flag officer quarters..................................   338
            Coordination of advanced nuclear efforts.................   338
            Feasibility study on potential land use of Pentagon
              Reservation............................................   339
            Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning replacement at
              Luke Air Force Base....................................   340
            Impacts to energy and water utilities on military
              installations..........................................   340
            Implementation of increased architecture and engineering
              design fee limitation..................................   341
            Infrastructure support for the 185th Air Refueling Wing..   341
            Installation energy demands in Indo-Pacific..............   342
            Integrated project delivery..............................   342
            Intergovernmental service agreements for unaccompanied
              housing................................................   343
            Mold kits................................................   344
            Requirement for Camp Navajo entry bridge repairs.........   344
            Study to enhance electrical grid resilience..............   344
            Yuma Proving Ground......................................   345
    DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS
      AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.......................................   347
    TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS......   347
        Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations....   347
            Sec. 3101--National Nuclear Security Administration......   347
            Sec. 3102--Defense environmental cleanup.................   347
            Sec. 3103--Other defense activities......................   347
            Sec. 3104--Nuclear energy................................   347
        Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and
          Limitations................................................   347
            Sec. 3111--Organization and codification of provisions of
              law relating to atomic energy defense activities.......   347
            Sec. 3112--Adjustment to plutonium pit production
              capacity...............................................   347
            Sec. 3113--National Nuclear Security Administration Rapid
              Capabilities Development Office........................   348
            Sec. 3114--Review and assessment of the National Nuclear
              Security Administration Enterprise Blueprint...........   348
            Sec. 3115--Notification of cost overruns for certain
              Department of Energy projects..........................   348
            Sec. 3116--Protection of certain nuclear facilities and
              assets from unmanned aircraft..........................   349
            Sec. 3117--Extension of authority for appointment of
              certain scientific, engineering, and technical
              personnel..............................................   349
            Sec. 3118--Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence
              research within the National Nuclear Security
              Administration.........................................   349
        Subtitle C--Other Matters....................................   349
            Sec. 3121--National security positions within the
              Department of Energy...................................   349
            Sec. 3122--Office of Environmental Management program-
              wide performance metrics for reducing risk.............   349
            Sec. 3123--Office of Environmental Management integrated
              radioactive waste disposal planning and optimization...   350
            Sec. 3124--Report on future activities and resources for
              the delivery of specialized infrastructure.............   350
        Items of Special Interest....................................   350
            Accelerating cleanup milestones at Los Alamos National
              Laboratory.............................................   350
            Briefing on Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation program.....   350
            Briefing on feasibility of public-private partnerships to
              support modernization of National Nuclear Security
              Administration high-yield experimentation capabilities.   351
            Comptroller General review of Defense Nuclear
              Nonproliferation legacy nuclear security programs......   351
            Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security
              Administration construction project cost drivers.......   352
            Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security
              Administration's artificial intelligence and machine
              learning strategy......................................   352
            Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security
              Administration's federal program and project manager
              responsibilities.......................................   353
            Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security
              Administration's Office of Cost Estimating and Program
              Evaluation.............................................   354
            Comptroller General review of Office of Environmental
              Management efforts to optimize cleanup activities......   354
            Comptroller General review of Office of Environmental
              Management's fraud risk management for contracts and
              subcontracts...........................................   355
            Comptroller General review of options for grouting low-
              activity waste at the Hanford Site.....................   356
            Comptroller General review of status of Idaho National
              Laboratory's defense nuclear waste treatment...........   356
            Comptroller General review of the transportation of
              defense radiological materials.........................   357
            Comptroller General review to identify efficiency
              opportunities in National Nuclear Security
              Administration capital asset acquisitions..............   357
            Rendija Canyon land study................................   358
            Report on advances in the nuclear weapons design process.   358
            Report on commercially available counter unmanned aerial
              systems................................................   359
            Satellite facility long-term leasing.....................   360
            Unexploded ordnance from legacy tests near Sandia
              National Laboratories..................................   360
    TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD.............   361
        Sec. 3201--Authorization.....................................   361
    DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES.......................................   363
        Sec. 4001--Authorization of amounts in funding tables........   363
    TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT...........................................   365
        Sec. 4101--Procurement.......................................   365
        Sec. 4102--Procurement for overseas contingency operations...   365
    TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION..........   367
        Sec. 4201--Research, development, test, and evaluation.......   367
        Sec. 4202--Research, development, test, and evaluation for
          overseas contingency operations............................   367
    TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE...........................   369
        Sec. 4301--Operation and maintenance.........................   369
        Sec. 4302--Operation and maintenance for overseas contingency
          operations.................................................   369
    TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL...................................   371
        Sec. 4401--Military personnel................................   371
        Sec. 4402--Military personnel for overseas contingency
          operations.................................................   371
    TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS..................................   373
        Sec. 4501--Other authorizations..............................   373
        Sec. 4502--Other authorizations for overseas contingency
          operations.................................................   373
    TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION................................   375
        Sec. 4601--Military construction.............................   375
        Sec. 4602--Military construction for overseas contingency
          operations.................................................   375
    TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.....   377
        Sec. 4701--Department of Energy national security programs...   377
    LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS.........................................   533
        Committee Action.............................................   533
        Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate....................   536
        Regulatory Impact............................................   536
        Change in Existing Law.......................................   536

                                                          Calendar No. 115
    119th Congress     }                                       {    Report
                                     SENATE
     1st Session       }                                       {    119-39

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         TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 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

                                    _______

                     July 15, 2025.--Ordered to be printed

                                    _______

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

                                  R E P O R T

                             [To accompany S. 2296]

        The Committee on Armed Services reports favorably an
    original bill (S. 2296) to authorize appropriations for fiscal
    year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense,
    for military construction, and for defense activities of the
    Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths
    for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, 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 2026;
              (2) Authorize the personnel end strengths for each
            military Active-Duty component of the Armed Forces for
            fiscal year 2026;
              (3) Authorize the personnel end strengths for the
            Selected Reserve of each of the reserve components of
            the Armed Forces for fiscal year 2026;
              (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 2026; and
              (7) Authorize appropriations for national security
            programs of the Department of Energy for fiscal year
            2026.

                               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 July 9, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted 26-1
    to advance the NDAA for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Senate
    floor.
        Today, the United States is operating in the most dangerous
    threat environment since World War II. We face an axis of
    aggressors comprised of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea,
    and this axis operates across multiple theaters. These nations
    share weapons, resources, and a unifying objective: to
    dismantle American influence around the world. While many of
    the national security challenges we face resemble those of the
    past, warfare looks much different today. Technological
    advances in artificial intelligence, unmanned technology,
    hypersonic strike weapons, sixth-generation aircraft, and
    space-based weapons are transforming the nature of modern
    conflict.
        Thankfully, there is broad consensus among Congress, the
    White House, the Department of Defense, and key allies about
    these current threats and the need to address them. Recognizing
    the complexity of today's geopolitical environment, our nation
    must take action toward reindustrialization and work to rebuild
    the arsenal of democracy.
        To achieve this, we must advance significant reforms to
    modernize the Pentagon's budgeting and acquisition operations.
    This bill implements key Pentagon reforms to improve
    efficiency, unleash innovation, and modernize the budget
    process. Ultimately, our servicemembers must have the resources
    they need to carry out their duties successfully, and the
    American people deserve operational efficiency from their
    government. Both are achievable.

                     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 2026 was $848.5
    billion for base Department of Defense (DOD) programs and $33.8
    billion for national security programs in the Department of
    Energy (DOE).
        The committee recommends an overall discretionary
    authorization of $925.8 billion in fiscal year 2026, including
    $879.3 billion for base DOD programs, $35.2 billion for
    national security programs in the DOE, and $11.3 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 2026 defense
    programs. The table summarizes the committee's recommended
    discretionary authorizations by appropriation account for
    fiscal year 2026 and compares these amounts to the request.

                DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

                              TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

                  Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 101--Authorization of appropriations
        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

    Sec. 111--Strategy for Army tactical wheeled vehicle program
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 112(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to require the Secretary
    of the Army to provide an updated tactical wheeled vehicle
    strategy with the submission of the President's budget request
    for fiscal year 2027.

                           Subtitle C--Navy Programs

    Sec. 121--Procurement authority for Columbia-class submarine program
        The committee recommends a provision that would provide
    procurement authorities for not more than five Columbia-class
    submarines.
    Sec. 122--Procurement authorities for Medium Landing Ships
        The committee recommends a provision that would provide
    authorities for a block buy of up to 15 Medium Landing Ships to
    support testing and experimentation of the Marine Littoral
    Regiment formation. The committee notes that this authority may
    include the lead ship and follow on commercial or non-
    developmental ships as authorized under section 128(b) of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (118-159).
    Sec. 123--Recapitalization of Navy waterborne security barriers;
            modification of prohibition on availability of funds for legacy
            waterborne security barriers
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 130 of the John S. McCain National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232), as
    most recently amended by section 123 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), by extending the
    prohibition on replacing existing waterborne security barriers
    with the current barriers. The provision would require the
    Secretary of the Navy to submit a plan to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than April 1, 2026, that would:
    (1) Develop a formal set of requirements for waterborne
    barriers; (2) Certify that the requirements exceed the
    capability of existing barriers; (3) Produce an acquisition
    strategy to meet the requirements; and (4) Submit a plan for
    acquiring waterborne security barriers using full and open
    competition. The provision would require implementation of the
    plan by September 30, 2027.
    Sec. 124--Modification to limitations on Navy medium and large unmanned
            surface vessels
        The committee recommends a provision that would repeal
    section 122 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) and
    replace it with new requirements.
    Sec. 125--Limitation on availability of funds for TAGOS ship program
        The committee recommends a provision that would create a
    limitation on the availability of funds for the Tactical
    Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance (TAGOS) ship program
    pending the submission of a report by the Secretary of the Navy
    on the maturity of the design for the TAGOS vessels, among
    other things.
    Sec. 126--Limitation on availability of funds relating to amphibious
            warfare ship requirement
        The committee recommends a provision that would limit
    certain funds for the Secretary of the Navy unless the 30-year
    shipbuilding plan for fiscal year 2027 meets the requirement to
    maintain 31 amphibious warfare ships pursuant to section 8062
    of title 10, United States Code. The provision would further
    limit certain funds for the Secretary of Defense unless the
    defense budget materials for fiscal year 2027 support the same
    requirement for 31 amphibious warfare ships.
    Sec. 127--Temporary unavailability of amphibious warfare ships
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 8062 of title 10, United States Code, to define
    ``temporarily unavailable'' to be a ship that has not surpassed
    its planned maintenance availability by certain margins. Ships
    that exceed those margins would no longer count toward filling
    the requirement to maintain 31 amphibious ships.

                         Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

    Sec. 131--B-21 bomber aircraft program accountability matrices
        The committee recommends a provision that replaces section
    238 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2017 (Public Law 114-238) with a new provision to account for
    advances in the B-21 program as it advances from engineering to
    manufacturing and production. The provision would direct the
    Secretary of the Air Force to submit, beginning with the
    President's annual budget request for fiscal year 2027 and
    every 180 days after, information on B-21 program costs, goals,
    and program execution to the congressional defense committees
    and the Comptroller General of the United States. The provision
    would further direct the Comptroller General, not less
    frequently than annually, to review the information submitted
    by the Secretary of the Air Force and submit to the
    congressional defense committees an assessment of this
    information.
    Sec. 132--Bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of the Air Force to submit a comprehensive bomber
    roadmap, not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.
        The committee supports the Air Force's continued
    modernization of the bomber force to ensure credible long-range
    strike capabilities against peer adversaries. This includes
    transitioning from legacy platforms to the B-21, modernizing
    the B-52 to remain operational through the 2050s, and
    responsibly divesting the aging B-1 fleet. The committee is
    also interested in the Department of the Air Force's efforts to
    more fully integrate the reserve components into next-
    generation bomber operations to enhance readiness, increase
    operational flexibility, and improve cost-effectiveness.
        The committee wants this roadmap to ensure that the Air
    Force implements a coherent, phased transition that will
    maintain global strike capacity and align with long-term force
    design and deterrence objectives. This roadmap should: (1)
    Establish the full timeline for bomber modernization; (2)
    Identify key decision points on that timeline; (3) Explain the
    strategic rationale for platform divestments, capability
    fielding, and modernization investments across the bomber
    fleet; and (4) Specify the planned role of the Air National
    Guard and Air Force Reserve in the future bomber force.
        The committee expects this roadmap to serve as a tool for
    oversight, risk mitigation, and long-term resourcing. The
    committee also reiterates its support for the Air Force to
    acquire and field no fewer than 100 B-21 aircraft.
    Sec. 133--Requirement for an intelligence, surveillance, and
            reconnaissance roadmap for the Air Force
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of the Air Force to submit a comprehensive
    intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) roadmap to
    the congressional defense committees, not later than 180 days
    after the date of enactment of this Act. This roadmap should
    outline the Air Force's strategic vision for ISR across air,
    space, and cyberspace domains and must include: (1) An
    assessment of current and projected ISR requirements, including
    ISR support to joint and coalition operations; (2) An inventory
    of existing ISR systems and platforms, including associated
    capabilities, readiness levels, and expected service lives; (3)
    Plans for modernization or divestment of legacy ISR systems and
    the rationale for each such decision; (4) Planned investments
    in emerging ISR technologies, including artificial
    intelligence, autonomy, and space-based capabilities; (5) A
    strategy for integrating ISR data into command and control
    systems, ensuring interoperability with other services and
    allied forces; (6) An assessment of potential capability gaps,
    risks, and proposed mitigation strategies; and (7)
    Implementation timelines and key milestones over the next 10
    fiscal years.
        The committee is concerned with the lack of a comprehensive
    and unified roadmap for the future of capabilities across the
    U.S. Air Force. As global threats evolve and near-peer
    competitors continue to invest in advanced ISR technologies,
    the committee believes that a clearly articulated strategy is
    necessary to guide the Air Force's ISR investment, divestment,
    and integration decisions over the next decade.
        The committee expects this report to be submitted in
    unclassified form, but the Secretary may include a classified
    annex as appropriate.
    Sec. 134--Annual report on Department of Defense unified datalink
            strategy
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1527 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to require annual reports
    through 2032 on the Department of Defense's datalink strategy.
    These reports are to include updated implementation timelines
    for each element of the strategy outlined in subsection (a)(2)
    of section 1527, as well as detailed accounts of both funding
    and execution efforts planned or undertaken during the current
    fiscal year.
        The committee continues to emphasize the critical
    importance of resilient, interoperable, and secure datalink
    capabilities as a foundation for Joint All-Domain Command and
    Control (JADC2) and future warfighting concepts. Building on
    the requirement established by section 1527, the committee
    believes sustained oversight is essential to ensure the
    Department achieves measurable progress toward an integrated
    and future-ready datalink enterprise.
        The committee expects these annual reports to provide clear
    visibility into datalink modernization across platforms,
    services, and domains, including efforts to address legacy
    system integration, electromagnetic spectrum resilience,
    software-defined datalinks, and coalition interoperability.
    Sec. 135--Plan for open mission systems of F-35 aircraft
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive plan to
    establish a government-controlled open mission systems
    computing environment for all variants and blocks of the F-35
    aircraft operated by the Department of Defense and to deliver a
    report describing this plan to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than July 1, 2026.
        The committee recognizes the strategic imperative of
    enabling rapid, secure, and cost-effective modernization of the
    Department of Defense's fifth-generation aircraft, including
    the F-35. An open mission systems computing environment that is
    government-controlled would reduce reliance on proprietary
    architectures, enhance joint interoperability, and allow for
    the rapid integration of advanced capabilities across
    platforms.
    Sec. 136--Modification of prohibition on retirement of F-15E aircraft
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 9062(l)(1) of title 10, United States Code, by striking
    ``September 30, 2029'' and inserting ``September 30, 2027'' and
    by striking ``68 F-15E aircraft'' and inserting ``34 F-15E
    aircraft.'' The provision would also repeal certain portions of
    section 150 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
    and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159).
    Sec. 137--Prohibition on retirement of A-10 aircraft
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Air Force from divesting A-10 aircraft below the inventory
    level of 103 in fiscal year 2026.
    Sec. 138--Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement
            relating to RQ-4 aircraft
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 9062(m)(1) of title 10, United States Code, by
    extending the limitation through September 30, 2030 for the
    requirement that the Air Force maintain a minimum inventory of
    RQ-4 aircraft.
    Sec. 139--Expansion of air refueler fleet
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Air Force to reassign KC-135 tanker aircraft that are replaced
    by KC-46 tanker aircraft to existing air refueling wings with
    the ability to absorb a larger fleet.
    Sec. 140--Requirements relating to C-130 aircraft
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    minimum inventory requirement for C-130 aircraft, extend
    prohibitions on reduction of the C-130 aircraft assigned to the
    Air National Guard, and direct the Secretary of the Air Force
    to submit an annual report to the congressional defense
    committees providing information on the Air Force's C-130
    inventory.
    Sec. 141--Information on future large and oversized air cargo
            transportation services
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to provide a report, not later than April
    1, 2026, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives on future large and oversized air
    cargo transportation services.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Acceleration of Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile Program
        The committee supports the Department of the Air Force's
    continued development of hypersonic strike capabilities,
    including the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) program.
    As peer adversaries invest heavily in advanced long-range
    systems, the United States must ensure timely fielding of
    survivable, precision-strike options capable of penetrating
    integrated air defense systems. The committee is interested in
    the Air Force's plans to accelerate this timeline where
    feasible, including steps to ensure industrial base readiness
    and early production.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on the plan to
    transition the HACM to production. The briefing must include:
    (1) Identification of key program milestones and funding
    requirements, by the fiscal year, necessary to deliver
    tactically relevant quantities of HACM by October 1, 2029; (2)
    Assessment of opportunities for producibility improvements or
    capability enhancements that could accelerate the timeline to
    initial operational capability; and (3) A description of
    industrial facilitization and supply chain investments needed
    to support production, including any associated schedule risks
    or constraints.
    Acoustic system for passive surveillance
        The committee notes that the Army has been testing a multi-
    array, non-line-of-sight, passive surveillance system with
    sensors that can detect and track acoustic emissions from
    threat platforms while rejecting signals from commercial
    aircraft and other ambient noise sources. Such a system has
    broad applications for developing situational awareness in
    congested airspaces to identify incursions of recreational
    drones or other threats in an operational environment, such as
    at joint-use airports.
        Therefore, the committee encourages the National Guard
    Bureau, in consultation with Reserve and Active-Duty partners,
    to examine the utility of these systems specifically at joint-
    use airports and Combat Readiness Training Centers during
    military exercises focused on contingency response operations.
    Advanced Combat Engine
        The committee is encouraged by the Department of the Army's
    development of a more fuel-efficient, lower-emission, and cost-
    efficient engine to support Next Generation Combat Vehicles.
    Based on the successful demonstrations at Camp Grayling and
    Yuma Proving Grounds, the committee expects the Department of
    the Army to continue development and then transition to the
    fielding of this critical powertrain solution.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to provide a briefing, not later than February 26, 2026,
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives on funding requirements and fielding plans
    to integrate the Advanced Combat Engine into current and next-
    generation combat vehicles.
    Aeromedical evacuation platform inventory requirements
        The committee recognizes the importance of aeromedical
    evacuation capabilities but is concerned that the Department of
    the Army may have insufficient capacity to meet requirements
    for the range of missions the Army may be called to support. It
    is critical that the Army maintain the right mix of
    capabilities to meet contingency training, humanitarian
    assistance, and operations requirements.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a report, not later than March 31, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives detailing the Army's inventory of aeromedical
    evacuation platforms as of the date on which the report is
    submitted, as well as the projected inventory of such platforms
    in 2030. The report shall also include: (1) The number of HH-
    60M aircraft in the Army inventory configured for aeromedical
    evacuation; (2) The number of UH-60L or other utility
    helicopters equipped with an aeromedical evacuation interior;
    (3) The number of LUH-72 aircraft configured or used for
    aeromedical evacuation missions; and (4) The minimum number of
    aircraft, by type, required to support: (a) geographic and
    functional combatant commanders; (b) contingency operations and
    operational plans; (c) defense support to civil authorities and
    chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response force
    missions; (d) humanitarian assistance and disaster response
    missions; and (e) installation support for garrison emergency
    medical response operations.
        The report required shall be submitted in unclassified form
    but may include a classified annex.
    Airborne fire control radars
        The committee is aware that the U.S. Air Force and the U.S.
    Navy primarily rely on two suppliers to equip fighter aircraft
    with fire control radars. These radars allow aircraft to
    detect, target, identify, and engage or avoid airborne and
    ground threats at tactically significant ranges. United States
    air dominance is predicated on fielding premier fighters with
    innovative weapons and sensors, and this in turn depends on a
    healthy industrial base.
        The committee strongly encourages the Department of Defense
    to be cognizant of the radar industrial base implications of
    pending tactical air acquisition decisions, including the risk
    to the engineering workforce from further program delays, and
    expects that the Department would seek to mitigate the
    implications of any such delay with appropriate industrial base
    investment. Further, the committee directs the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to review the
    risks to and resilience of the fire control radar industrial
    base and provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than
    March 31, 2026, with recommendations to mitigate any identified
    industrial base risks.
    Army aviation transformation
        The committee is aware of the Army's plan to significantly
    reduce the force structure of Army Combat Aviation Brigades, to
    include divesting of Air Cavalry Squadrons. While the committee
    supports the cost savings of pure fleeting to AH-64E Apache
    aircraft, the committee is concerned about the lack of details
    regarding the proposed realignment, particularly how the Army
    will maintain sufficient capability and capacity through its
    transformation. The committee is interested in Apache Future
    Development funding and its alignment with Army Transformation
    Initiative goals, including efforts on manned-unmanned teaming,
    launched effects, and modular open system approach
    implementation.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a report, not later than February 15, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on the combat aviation transformation efforts
    that includes: (1) The rationale supporting the Army aviation
    force structure decision; (2) The investment plan to sustain
    and modernize the enduring AH-64E Apache fleet across the
    Future Years Defense Program (FYDP); (3) A detailed description
    of current technologies capable of assuming the reconnaissance
    role of the Air Cavalry Squadrons, to ensure there are no
    capability gaps; (4) A detailed plan describing the quantities
    of AH-64E required, by component, across the FYDP; and (5) Any
    other matters the Secretary determines relevant.
    Army command and control systems software
        The committee supports the objectives of the Army's new
    network modernization strategy, which aims to field simpler,
    more intuitive, flexible, and lower signature command and
    control capabilities across its formations. The committee also
    notes the significant investments the Army has previously made
    in developing and fielding its Integrated Tactical Network.
    Given rapid advances in commercial software and overall
    budgetary challenges, the committee would like to better
    understand how the Army is taking advantage of its prior
    investment in commercially developed command and control
    software as it pivots its Next Generation Command and Control
    (NGC2) strategy.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a report, not later than March 31, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on command and control software as it relates
    to the Army's NGC2 strategy. The report shall include the
    following: (1) An identification of the capabilities and
    requirements the Army is seeking in a new suite of command and
    control software; (2) The schedule, acquisition strategy,
    costs, and affordability assessment associated with the
    development of new command and control software for theater,
    corps, division, and below headquarters; (3) An assessment of
    the Army's prior investment in commercial, off-the-shelf
    software for its network strategy and its plans to maintain
    commercially developed software to meet its future command and
    control needs; (4) Details on the Army's plans to mandate
    interoperability with NATO and Indo-Pacific allies as a
    requirement in its new command and control software program;
    and (5) Any other information the Secretary considers relevant.
    Army Digital Engineering Center of Excellence
        The committee remains supportive of previous efforts to
    establish a Digital Engineering Center of Excellence led by the
    Army Ground Vehicle System Center. This effort will apply the
    U.S. Army's digital transformation effort to all parts of the
    vehicle lifecycle, including development, manufacturing, fleet
    maintenance (including producing an inventory of obsolete
    parts, which are no longer manufactured, for deployed weapon
    systems), and the ability to virtually and physically prototype
    next generation ground systems. The committee believes that a
    Digital Engineering Center of Excellence would provide the
    government and its academic partners with an avenue whereby the
    warfighter can meet the growing threats by rapidly fielding
    capabilities that are both current and emerging.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to provide a briefing, not later than February 20, 2026,
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives detailing the status of the establishment of
    a Digital Engineering Center of Excellence. The briefing shall
    include, at a minimum, information about the Army's planning
    for and implementation of digital engineering practices across
    the lifecycle of its vehicles. It should also include Army
    efforts to capitalize on the capabilities of domestic academic
    partners in this endeavor.
    Army Ground Combat Vehicles
        The committee supports the Army's decision to accelerate
    its M1E3 tank modernization program and to continue investment
    in its next-generation combat vehicle program, XM-30. The
    committee is concerned with the shift in the autonomous ground
    combat vehicle efforts and would like to better understand how
    the Army intends to incorporate remote ground combat vehicle
    investments to date into its future formations. Additionally,
    with years of lagging investment in Armored Brigade Combat Team
    modernization and near-term focus on Infantry Brigade Combat
    Team organization and structure, the committee is concerned
    about the Army's planning and investment strategy for
    modernizing its heavier formations.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a briefing, not later than October 10, 2025, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, on the Army's concept for delivering
    modernized ground combat vehicles to its Stryker and Armored
    Brigade Combat Teams. The briefing shall include: (1) A
    description of brigade combat team structure, by vehicle type,
    as planned; (2) A projected timeline for modernizing these
    formations across the active and reserve components; (3)
    Procurement quantities and funding through the future years
    defense program; and (4) Any other matters the Secretary
    believes relevant.
    Army 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)
    efforts, including incorporating Silent Tactical Energy
    Enhanced Dismount and associated Modular Mission Payloads (MMP)
    into U.S. Army Transformation-in-Contact events, highlight the
    potential for significant enhancements in troop mobility,
    lethality, and survivability. Further, the committee
    understands that the U.S. Army developed an Abbreviated
    Capability Development Document for the Dismount Unit Soldier
    Transport (DUST) based on the MLEWR effort. We applaud U.S.
    Army efforts to rapidly experiment, procure, and deploy these
    capabilities.
        The committee directs the Secretary of the Army to provide
    a briefing, not later than February 26, 2026, to the Committees
    on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on: (1) The procurement plan for DUST
    capabilities; (2) An analysis of the utility of the MMPs
    developed at the direct request of units; (3) How MMPs fit into
    the procurement plan; and (4) A summary of current activities
    on the platforms within the DUST and MLEWR efforts.
    Army Prepositioned Stocks
        The committee understands that the Army is developing
    concepts to optimize its Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS)
    program. As strategically positioned sets of equipment with
    rolling stock and weapon systems, APS are designed to reduce
    deployment response times. Recent actions, including Army
    efforts to move away from afloat stocks and issuance of stop-
    work notices for other APS sets due to lack of funding, raise
    serious concerns about the Army's commitment to this critical
    capability.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a briefing, not later than February 26, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, on Army efforts to optimize its APS programs
    to ensure it has the right equipment in the right location with
    the right readiness level. The briefing shall include: (1)
    Planned posture, location, and structure of stocks; (2)
    Intended readiness model; (3) Plan to maintain visibility of
    equipment sets; (4) Future facility requirements, including
    modernization requirements of current facilities; (5) Planned
    governance structure that mitigates noted deficiencies in
    current management model; and (6) Planned funding for the APS
    program through the future years defense program.
    Assessment of hypersonic materials manufacturing and industrial base
        The committee supports the Department of Defense's ongoing
    efforts to expand and strengthen the U.S. hypersonic weapons
    industrial base, which is critical to the development and
    fielding of current and future hypersonic and reentry systems
    in alignment with the National Defense Strategy. To ensure
    continued progress in this area and mitigate supply chain
    risks, the committee emphasizes the need for a comprehensive
    assessment of the resilience and scalability of the industrial
    base supporting these technologies.
        The committee notes that hypersonic systems and reentry
    vehicles used in strategic systems operate under extreme
    thermal and structural stress, relying on advanced high-
    temperature materials, including Thermal Protection System
    (TPS) components. The committee understands that one such
    material, Carbon/Carbon (C/C) composite, is essential due to
    its ability to withstand extreme heat. However, the
    manufacturing of these materials, especially through processes
    such as densification, which makes the material stronger and
    more heat-resistant, remains slow and presents a key production
    bottleneck. These constraints, along with limitations in
    machining, assembly, and specialized workforce availability,
    present challenges to scaling production to meet national
    security needs.
        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 31, 2026, on the state of the U.S. hypersonic materials
    manufacturing and industrial base. The briefing shall include:
    (1) An evaluation of current Carbon/Carbon composite
    densification capabilities, including capacity limitations and
    throughput challenges; (2) An analysis of emerging or
    alternative densification processes being developed or utilized
    by industry that could significantly accelerate production and
    reduce cost; (3) A review of key bottlenecks across the
    industrial base, including in the areas of materials
    fabrication, precision machining, and system assembly, along
    with recommendations to address these constraints and improve
    scalability; (4) An assessment of material performance and
    durability under extreme thermal and mechanical conditions
    relevant to hypersonic and reentry applications; (5)
    Recommendations for targeted investments in infrastructure,
    workforce development, and manufacturing capabilities needed to
    strengthen domestic production capacity; and (6) A strategy to
    optimize production throughput, control costs, and reduce
    dependency on foreign sources of critical materials or
    components.
        The committee expects this briefing to inform future
    oversight and investment decisions aimed at ensuring the U.S.
    hypersonic industrial base is resilient, responsive, and
    capable of meeting national defense requirements.
    Briefing on Conventional Prompt Strike advanced capability development
        The committee notes the role that the Navy Conventional
    Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon will play in potential Indo-Pacific
    contingencies. The committee is concerned, however, that
    adversaries' abilities to counter various U.S. munitions are
    improving at a rapid pace.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Director of Navy
    Strategic Systems Programs, in coordination with the Director
    of the Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies
    Office, to brief the congressional defense committees on the
    CPS program's Advanced Capability Program for addressing
    navigation and interceptor threats that could reduce the
    capability of the CPS system. The Director should provide that
    briefing not later than October 1, 2025. The briefing should
    address: (1) The current threat assessment for the baseline CPS
    program and the level of expected capability degradation from
    those threats that the baseline CPS is expected to experience;
    (2) Future technology insertion points to enhance performance
    and survivability; (3) Funding projections for continuing the
    Advanced Capability Program through fiscal year 2031; (4) The
    technologies and capabilities being developed with that
    funding; and (5) Whether the funding plan is sufficient to
    adequately address wartime survivability and lethality
    requirements.
    C-130 propeller study
        The committee supports the Navy and Air Force in their
    respective propeller retrofit programs across multiple
    platforms. Having the safest, most reliable, and highest-
    performing propellers across aircraft enhances operational
    readiness and contributes to the overall airlift mission. The
    committee understands the Navy and Air Force will finish
    retrofitting the entire C-130H fleet this year with an 8-bladed
    propeller system, while the C-130J currently operates with a
    legacy 6-bladed propeller system.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretaries of the
    Navy and Air Force to conduct a comparative study, independent
    of the air vehicle manufacturer, on the two propeller systems
    on each platform that would, at a minimum, provide a
    comparative analysis that includes the following for the
    preceding fiscal year: (1) Quantify propeller removals due to
    propeller-specific issues for both systems; (2) Identify the
    mean time between failure and mean time between removal of each
    system; (3) Identify maintenance costs, both dollars and man-
    hours, to maintain each propeller system; (4) Quantify mission
    aborts due to propeller system issues for both systems; and (5)
    Include any other relevant data or analysis relevant for
    comparing the two systems.
        The Secretaries should provide this report to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than March 31,
    2026.
    C-130H divestment plan
        The committee is aware of the Air Force's plans to divest
    portions of the C-130H fleet as part of ongoing modernization
    and force structure adjustments. The committee emphasizes the
    importance of maintaining mission capability and readiness at
    installations affected by such changes, particularly within the
    Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.
        To ensure transparency and informed oversight, the
    committee directs the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a
    briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later
    than March 31, 2026. The briefing should address: (1)
    Installations impacted by C-130H divestment; (2) Potential new
    or replacement flying missions under consideration for affected
    bases; (3) Anticipated personnel and infrastructure
    implications; and (4) The status of coordination with state and
    local stakeholders.
        The committee expects the Air Force to remain engaged with
    affected communities and to keep the Congress informed
    throughout the decision-making process.
    CMV-22 enhancement
        The committee is aware the Department of Defense has been
    executing a nacelle improvement program to improve the
    reliability and maintainability of the V-22 Osprey helicopter's
    two nacelles, which house power components critical to the V-
    22's vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The program
    has improved the V-22's endurance, but not all V-22s have yet
    received the improvements.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the Secretary of the
    Navy to integrate nacelle improvement modifications into the
    CMV-22B aircraft fleet to improve readiness and reliability and
    to help sustain the tiltrotor industrial base.
    Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
        The committee remains concerned about the rapid military
    growth of U.S. adversaries and the speed at which mass-
    produced, modern capabilities are proliferating, threatening
    the air superiority that has underpinned U.S. military
    dominance for decades. To counter these threats, the committee
    encourages the Air Force to continue pursuing initiatives that
    enable the affordable and rapid fielding of capable airpower at
    scale.
        The committee remains strongly supportive of the
    Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, particularly
    Increment 1. In just a few years, the CCA program has
    progressed from conceptual development to the verge of
    production and fielding of an operationally relevant capability
    while leveraging technologically advanced contributions from an
    expanding industrial base. While CCAs are envisioned to operate
    alongside fighter aircraft, the committee is also supportive of
    the potential for autonomous aircraft and the expansion of
    these capabilities to other missions traditionally conducted by
    manned platforms. However, the committee is concerned that the
    Air Force has not articulated a clear and detailed plan to
    integrate the F-35A into the CCA concept of operations, despite
    the F-35's central role in the future fighter force.
        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
    December 15, 2025, on the service's plans to transition CCA
    Increment 1 prototypes to full-scale production. The
    Secretary's briefing should include: (1) The associated
    resource requirements; (2) Plans for incorporating the reserve
    components into the CCA operational structure; (3) A detailed
    description of the Air Force's approach to integrating CCAs
    with fifth-generation platforms, including the F-35A; (4)
    Technical integration and mission pairing concepts; (5) Data
    link and software interoperability; and (6) Operational test
    planning. The committee further requests that the Air Force
    provide regular updates on the progress of fielding CCA
    capability, including the integration of these systems into
    operational squadrons.
    Comptroller General review of tiltrotor technology
        The committee remains concerned about the safety record of
    the V-22 program and believes that an independent group should
    assess the safety, operational viability, and cost-
    effectiveness of the V-22 program.
        The committee directs the Comptroller General of the United
    States to conduct a comprehensive review of the V-22 program.
    The Comptroller General should submit a report based on the
    review, not later than December 31, 2026, and include the
    following: (1) An assessment of the safety, cost, reliability,
    and performance of the V-22 Osprey aircraft across the
    Department of Defense (DOD) over the history of the V-22 Osprey
    program; (2) An analysis of: (a) the causes and impacts of
    fatal and non-fatal accidents involving V-22 Osprey aircraft;
    and (b) the cost growth, maintenance and supply issues,
    availability rates, and overall contributions to military
    readiness of the V-22 Osprey program; (3) An examination of the
    mechanical and design characteristics of the V-22 Osprey
    aircraft and an assessment of the role such characteristics
    have played in accidents and other V-22 Osprey program issues;
    (4) An assessment of the Department's efforts and levels of
    success in addressing accidents and other issues with the V-22
    Osprey program, including the Department's approach to
    mitigating risk and improving aircraft reliability; (5)
    Identification of options available to the Department to
    address any ongoing issues with the V-22 Osprey program and
    strengthen safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across
    the V-22 Osprey aircraft fleet; (6) An assessment of any data
    available from testing of the Future Long-Range Assault
    Aircraft (FLRAA) program related to safety, operating and
    support costs, reliability, and any other performance measures;
    (7) An estimate of the extent to which actual data from the V-
    22 program would be useful in projecting: (a) attrition rates;
    (b) operating and support costs; and (c) operational readiness
    rates; and (8) An assessment of DOD efforts to incorporate
    lessons learned from the development and deployment of the V-22
    for the FLRAA program.
    Concerns about accelerated divestment of A-10 aircraft
        The committee is gravely concerned by the Department of the
    Air Force's decision to accelerate full divestment of the A-10
    fleet in fiscal year 2026, 3 years ahead of the previously
    stated glidepath. This decision, disclosed only through fiscal
    year 2026 budget documents and not through direct communication
    with Congress, represents a fundamental breach of transparency
    and undermines prior commitments to responsibly manage force
    structure changes.
        The Department's decision to proceed with full divestment,
    without providing mission transition plans for affected units
    or ensuring sufficient combat capacity replacement, raises
    serious concerns about readiness, force distribution, and the
    Department's commitment to responsible stewardship.
        Of particular concern is the lack of communication with or
    consideration for A-10 units that are currently deployed in
    support of combatant commands. These units are actively
    supporting ongoing operational requirements, and to propose
    their divestment immediately upon return from deployment--
    without replacement missions or personnel transition plans--
    damages the credibility of the Department and risks future
    recruitment and retention of pilots and maintainers across the
    total force.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide, not later than January 15, 2026, a briefing
    for the congressional defense committees that includes:
              (1) A list of all A-10 units scheduled for divestment
            in fiscal year 2026, fiscal year 2027, and fiscal year
            2028, including location, component (Active, Guard,
            Reserve), number of aircraft, and whether the unit is
            currently deployed or scheduled for deployment during
            that period;
              (2) For each affected unit:
                      (a) a timeline for drawdown and divestment;
                      (b) replacement mission plans and associated
                    aircraft, equipment, and training requirements;
                    and
                      (c) personnel transition plans and impacts
                    (e.g., reassignments, retention, recruiting
                    shortfalls); and
              (3) An assessment of the operational risk incurred by
            removing the A-10 fleet from the inventory on an
            accelerated timeline.
    Consideration of additional F-16 aircraft procurement
        The committee recognizes the continued relevance of the F-
    16 Fighting Falcon in meeting U.S. and allied tactical air
    requirements, particularly in support of homeland defense,
    partner capacity-building, and theater security cooperation. As
    the Department of the Air Force continues to modernize its
    fighter fleet, the committee believes that procuring additional
    new-build F-16 aircraft could provide a cost-effective means to
    augment force structure and mitigate near-term capacity gaps
    caused by legacy aircraft retirements.
        Therefore, 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
    December 1, 2025, on the feasibility, cost, and strategic
    benefit of procuring additional Block 70/72 F-16 aircraft. The
    briefing should include: (1) An evaluation of potential roles
    and missions for additional F-16 aircraft in the context of Air
    National Guard and active-duty force utilization; (2) An
    analysis of production capacity and timelines from the F-16
    production line, including options to accelerate delivery; and
    (3) An estimate of procurement costs, including unit cost
    comparisons with alternative platforms.
        The committee encourages the Air Force to seriously
    consider the benefits of additional F-16 procurement as part of
    a balanced and affordable tactical airpower strategy.
    Considerations for Agile Combat Employment
        The committee supports the Air Force's Agile Combat
    Employment (ACE) concept and emphasizes the need to rapidly
    reconstitute airfield operations and defend forward locations
    in contested environments. Three critical capability areas
    require continued development: (1) Clearance of unexploded
    ordnance (UXO); (2) Deployable precision landing surveillance
    systems in GPS-denied conditions; and (3) Mobile air base
    defense systems.
        The committee notes the Recovery of Air Bases Denied by
    Ordnance (RADBO) vehicle provides vital UXO clearance
    capabilities but relies on the legacy Mine-Resistant Ambush
    Protected vehicle platform. The committee is encouraged by
    efforts to transition RADBO capabilities to the Joint Light
    Tactical Vehicle. The committee is also concerned with the Air
    Force's ability to deploy precision landing systems to austere
    airfields in GPS-denied environments and notes the need for
    lightweight, rapidly deployable solutions. Additionally, the
    committee notes the potential use of the Army's Land-Based
    Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS) for contributing to air base
    defense but recognizes modifications are required for C-130
    transportability.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on plans to support
    ACE through: (1) Transition and future requirements for RADBO,
    including platform modernization; (2) Current and planned
    capabilities for deployable surveillance and precision landing
    in GPS-denied environments; and (3) Assessment of LPWS
    suitability for air base defense, including potential redesign
    for expeditionary use.
        The committee expects this briefing to include cost,
    schedule, operational concepts, and requirements to ensure the
    Air Force can project and sustain combat power from dispersed,
    austere locations.
    Counter unmanned aerial system policy
        The committee notes that the war in Ukraine has led to an
    explosion of innovation in technology and tactics when it comes
    to technology and tactics for both Unmanned Aerial Systems
    (UAS) and counter-UAS (cUAS). This was most dramatically
    demonstrated in Ukraine's early June Operation Spiderweb, in
    which Ukraine launched over 100 first person view (FPV) drones
    from deep within Russian territory, dealing a significant blow
    to the Russian air force.
        The committee recognizes that this not only demonstrated
    the ingenuity and capability of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, it
    highlighted our own vulnerabilities to FPV drones--a dramatic
    culmination of concerns that have been growing in the committee
    for years.
        PM 17-00X, Supplemental Guidance for Countering Unmanned
    Aircraft, provides critical guidance to the Department of
    Defense (DOD) and military services--including the definition
    of ``threat'' under section 130i of title 10, United States
    Code, and delineating when and how the Department can track and
    engage UAS threats. However, this guidance dates back to 2017,
    long before the war in Ukraine rapidly accelerated UAS
    technology and tactics.
        Accordingly, the committee recommends that the Secretary of
    Defense update PM 17-00X and provide a briefing to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives at a mutually agreed upon time, not later than
    February 15, 2026, on the following: (1) Plans to update PM 17-
    00X to account for changes in technology, tactics, and threats
    to DOD installations since 2017; (2) A reassessment of the PM
    17-00X definition of ``threat'' under section 130i of title 10,
    United States Code, to account for the ongoing physical and
    surveillance threat a fast-moving UAS poses to a covered asset
    or facility even as it departs a military installation; (3) An
    assessment of whether overflight and surveillance activities
    should be considered a physical threat to DOD personnel,
    systems, and facilities given the ease with which small FPV
    drones can be configured with offensive capabilities and the
    lack of reaction time their speed affords servicemembers on
    base; (4) An assessment of when kinetic cUAS options should be
    employed, especially in light of advances in artificial
    intelligence and non-radio frequency means of UAS guidance; (5)
    An assessment of any legislative changes required to provide
    cUAS protection to private shipyards actively building U.S.
    Navy vessels and whether that varies depending on the type of
    ship under construction; (6) Any barriers in statute that
    prevent a comprehensive policy update by the Department.
    Counter unmanned aerial systems delegation of authority
        The committee is concerned that current Department of
    Defense policy may not adequately support the timely use of
    force against unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that pose a threat
    to U.S. military installations. In particular, the committee
    notes that delegation of use-of-force authority from the
    Secretary of Defense to service-retained units is operationally
    challenging in the absence of standing identification
    procedures and clearly defined rules of engagement tailored to
    UAS threats. Without such frameworks, installation commanders
    and their subordinates may be constrained in their ability to
    respond immediately and effectively to hostile or suspicious
    UAS activity.
        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, not later than March
    31, 2026. The report shall outline a plan for ensuring
    installation commanders have delegated authority to immediately
    use force--kinetic or non-kinetic--against UAS posing a threat
    to personnel, infrastructure, or operations.
        The plan shall include: (1) A framework for delegation of
    use-of-force authority below the Secretary of Defense level;
    (2) Criteria and procedures for immediate engagement of UAS
    under various threat conditions; (3) An assessment of the
    required coordination with civil authorities, including the
    Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Homeland
    Security; (4) Requirements for installation-level response
    plans, training, and reporting; and (5) An assessment of legal
    compliance with title 10 and title 18, United States Code. The
    committee expects the Department to ensure that commanders are
    fully empowered through appropriate delegation, standing rules,
    and coordination procedures to defend installations promptly
    and lawfully against emerging UAS threats.
    Counter unmanned aircraft system pilot program
        The committee is aware that incidents of unmanned aerial
    systems (UAS) intruding in Department of Defense (DOD)-managed
    airspace have been growing at an alarming rate. UAS events
    around Hampton, Virginia, and in the New Jersey and New York
    areas point out the urgent need for rapid responses and
    innovation in counter-UAS (cUAS) systems and processes.
        To ensure rapid responses and smooth operations in a
    crisis, DOD facilities must have the equipment before anything
    happens and must have worked out and exercised agreements with
    other Federal, state, and local organizations beforehand.
        The committee believes that it would behoove the DOD to
    establish one or more pilot programs that would demonstrate and
    exercise the processes for responding to incursions. Such a
    demonstration should address: (1) Sharing situational awareness
    data from civilian sensor networks to military installation
    defense systems; (2) Sharing DOD situational awareness data
    with appropriate state and local officials; (3) Ensuring that
    other Federal agencies have the same merged operation picture;
    (4) Developing capabilities for cUAS systems; and (5) Assessing
    what authorities and capability shortfalls should be further
    addressed to enhance cooperation between the DOD, civilian
    partners, and other U.S. Government entities.
        The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a
    report to the congressional defense committees, not later than
    March 1, 2026, on the recommendations for establishing one or
    more pilot programs for implementing and testing standard
    operating procedures among the interested parties and assessing
    capability shortfalls.

    Deployable expandable shelters

        The committee recognizes that the Army's Standard Family of
    Rigid Wall Shelters (ASF RWS) program standardizes shelter
    systems to deliver mature, cost-effective technologies to
    soldiers. This standardization reduces expenses, simplifies
    logistics, and enhances field support. The committee believes
    the program provides critical capabilities that align with key
    strategic priorities, including the Army Campaign Plan, the
    Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Arctic Strategy.
        The committee supports prioritizing investment in medical
    and Temporary Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility
    (TSCIF) variants of the Expandable, Panelized, and Collapsible
    Shelters (EPACS) within the ASF RWS program. These variants are
    essential for maintaining strategic advantage and ensuring
    operational readiness across military units.
        In addition, the committee recognizes the growing
    importance of Expeditionary Shelter Protection Systems (ESPS)
    in enhancing contested logistics operations, such as fuel
    distribution and food provision. ESPS systems have been
    deployed at the Army's Combat Training Centers (CTCs) to
    simulate battlefield effects and provide direct exposure to
    end-users.
        The committee encourages the Army to expand procurement and
    fielding of ESPS across CTCs and other operational environments
    to further demonstrate their utility and transition the program
    into the base budget.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a briefing, not later than February 26, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives that addresses the ASF RWS program's current
    status and future requirements, including the following
    elements: (1) An assessment of the existing Army shelter
    program, including EPACS and ESPS variants; (2) Any challenges
    identified in developing EPACS TSCIF, medical, and
    infrastructure protection variants; (3) The operational
    advantages of deploying EPACS TSCIF, ESPS, and alternative
    shelter configurations to Army units; (4) The funding levels
    and legal authorities required to fully resource all shelter
    programs, including recommendations for integrating ESPS into
    annual budget submissions; and (5) A recommended approach for
    rapidly fielding these capabilities at the lowest cost to the
    Government.

    Diversification of Army counter unmanned aerial systems

        The committee recognizes the complex threat environment the
    Joint Force faces from advanced adversarial Unmanned Aerial
    Systems (UAS) capabilities and supports the military services'
    recent efforts to utilize the Unfunded Priority List process,
    supplemental funding, and novel contracting approaches, such as
    U.S. Special Operations Command's System Integrations
    Partnership (SIP), to procure Group 3 defeat interceptors and
    integrate innovative systems into existing Army programs.
        The committee notes that production and use of advanced
    Group 3 systems by our adversaries has begun to outpace the
    acquisition of counter-UAS effectors in Army Programs of
    Record. The committee remains concerned that the Army does not
    have a long-term acquisition plan, nor accompanying budget
    resources across the Future Years Defense Plan, to procure
    these capabilities at scale or sustain them across the Army.
    This situation risks increasing weapons inventory shortages and
    sustainment budget shortfalls for existing systems and fails to
    address the growing threat in priority theaters including U.S.
    Central Command.
        The committee encourages the Army to leverage funding
    available and utilize the budget process to diversify and
    expand available counter-UAS systems. 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 31, 2026, on the
    service's plan to utilize existing authorities to procure
    combat-validated counter-UAS interceptors from additional
    vendors over the next 5 years.

    Expeditionary air base defense in support of Agile Combat Employment

        The committee recognizes the centrality of Agile Combat
    Employment (ACE) to the Air Force's future operating concepts,
    particularly in the Indo-Pacific and other contested theaters.
    The success of ACE depends not only on the ability to disperse
    and maneuver air assets but also on the survivability and
    security of expeditionary air bases under persistent threat
    from unmanned aerial systems (UAS), cruise missiles, and other
    precision strike capabilities.
        The committee is concerned that the Air Force currently
    lacks dedicated, organic capabilities to defend forward-
    deployed air bases and that expeditionary base defense remains
    underdeveloped as a core service competency. While the Army is
    expected to provide ground-based air defense in joint
    operations, the evolving character of the threat and the
    operational demands of ACE require that the Air Force assume
    greater responsibility for the defense of its own forward
    installations.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services
    Committee, not later than March 31, 2026, on the Department of
    the Air Force's plan to develop and institutionalize organic
    air base defense capabilities for expeditionary operations. The
    briefing should include: (1) A description of the Air Force's
    efforts to establish formal responsibility for expeditionary
    air base defense within its organizational structure, including
    consideration of a dedicated office, program executive group,
    or cross-functional team charged with developing and
    integrating relevant capabilities; (2) An overview of efforts
    to field layered air base defense solutions such as point-
    defense missile systems, counter-UAS platforms, electronic
    warfare tools, directed energy weapons, sensors, and command
    and control architectures tailored to the ACE mission set; (3)
    A summary of current or planned pilot units tasked with air
    base defense at ACE hubs in forward theaters, including the
    Indo-Pacific; (4) An overview of system prototypes in use,
    initial operational concepts, and how these initiatives are
    informing future doctrine, training, and force structure
    decisions; (5) An explanation of how expeditionary air base
    defense is being incorporated into Air Force wargames, campaign
    modeling, and force design exercises, with attention to
    contested logistics, defensive mobility, and ACE-specific
    operational constraints; and (6) A review of current and
    planned budget lines supporting expeditionary base defense
    capabilities and how the Air Force intends to prioritize and
    sustain these efforts across the future years defense program.
        The committee encourages the Air Force to treat
    expeditionary base defense as a core enabler of ACE and to
    pursue innovative, scalable, and threat-adaptive solutions. The
    committee expects the Air Force to institutionalize this
    mission area and provide sustained leadership, oversight, and
    resourcing to ensure the protection of forward airpower
    projection capabilities in contested environments.

    Experimental Operations Unit

        The committee applauds the Department of the Air Force's
    efforts to develop doctrine, organization, training, materiel,
    leadership, personnel, facilities, and policy concepts related
    to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). While these efforts
    are crucial to delivering the next generation of air
    superiority, the committee is concerned that the Experimental
    Operations Unit (EOU) is duplicative to work already conducted
    by other test organizations and diverts critical funding,
    personnel, and aircraft from focused, deliberative, and
    expeditious test, evaluation, and fielding of CCA.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a report to the congressional defense
    committees, by not later than February 15, 2026, on the EOU.
    The report should include: (1) The complete funding profile for
    the EOU, including the current fiscal year and across the
    future years defense program, as well as requirements for
    military personnel and military construction for the
    organization; (2) The current and projected requirements for
    manning the organization over the next 5 years, including a
    breakdown of job classifications; (3) The specific aspects of
    CCA operations the Air Force intends to evaluate in the EOU,
    including the specific data that will be collected, how the
    data will be collected, who will process the data, and when
    such evaluations shall begin and conclude; (4) An explanation
    as to why the duties of EOU-assigned personnel could not be
    performed in the course of developmental or operational test by
    pre-existing developmental or operational test organizations;
    (5) An explanation of how the tasks performed by the EOU are
    different from testing for remotely piloted aircraft and how
    such evaluations were accomplished for remotely piloted
    aircraft; (6) A list of impacts to developmental test,
    operational test, and contractor operations by the
    establishment of a third test location for the EOU; (7) A
    projected timeline of how long the Air Force expects to operate
    the EOU; (8) A description of the difference between
    experimentation versus traditional developmental and
    operational test as well as any difference in risk acceptance
    between the two processes; and (9) A recommendation as to
    whether the Air Force should use the EOU for the CCA program
    and, if so, an assessment of whether the Air Force should use
    the EOU for other acquisitions programs.

    F-15E propulsion modernization assessment

        The committee remains concerned about fighter capacity and
    has consistently raised issues regarding the future of U.S. air
    superiority and the sustainability of the fighter aircraft
    industrial base. While the committee continues to support
    procurement of additional F-15EX aircraft, it remains uncertain
    whether the tactical fighter force will meet future operational
    needs even with purchases of F-15EX and other fighter aircraft
    in the plan. The committee also notes that the Air Force has
    not yet submitted the F-15E retirement report required by the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
    Law 118-31) and recognizes there may be viable options to
    extend the F-15E's service life.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide, by December 31, 2025, a briefing to the
    congressional defense committees on the financial and
    operational costs and benefits of modernizing the F-15E fleet,
    specifically the subset of the fleet with older engines. The
    assessment should address the potential impact on mission
    capability, including propulsion system upgrades.

    F-16 electronic warfare modernization

        The committee recognizes the continued importance of the F-
    16 to the Air Force's tactical aviation portfolio. As adversary
    electronic warfare (EW) and air defense capabilities grow more
    sophisticated, legacy platforms like the F-16 must be equipped
    with modern survivability enhancements to remain operationally
    relevant in contested environments.
        The Air Force has been developing the Integrated Viper
    Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS), a digital, open-architecture
    system intended to significantly improve the F-16's
    survivability against advanced threats. The committee supports
    the continued advancement of IVEWS and encourages the Air Force
    to evaluate additional EW upgrade options to ensure the most
    cost-effective, capable, and sustainable solution is available
    to the total force.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on the Air Force's
    plan to field these F-16 EW capabilities. The briefing should
    include: (1) The current status, schedule, and performance of
    IVEWS development and integration; (2) A description of any
    other potential F-16 EW modernization efforts under
    consideration or in development; (3) The strategy and criteria
    for fielding EW upgrades across the active duty, Air National
    Guard, and Air Force Reserve F-16 fleets; (4) Funding profiles
    and procurement plans across the Future Years Defense Program;
    and (5) Any assessments of operational effectiveness, cost, and
    risk associated with competing or complementary EW solutions.
        The committee emphasizes the importance of ensuring parity
    in survivability and mission capability across the total force
    F-16 fleet and encourages the Department of Defense to pursue a
    common, interoperable solution set where feasible.

    Flightline Equipment Connectivity

        The committee recognizes the critical need to enhance
    connectivity for flightline support equipment to enable the Air
    Force's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) strategy. The committee
    is concerned that most flightline support equipment, such as
    generators, light carts, and support vehicles, remains
    unconnected, limiting the Air Force's ability to optimize asset
    tracking, health monitoring, and power management in contested
    or austere environments. This creates gaps, particularly in
    pre-deployed locations, where unmonitored equipment often
    becomes nonmission-capable, requiring repair or replacement,
    degrading readiness and undermining forward-operating
    capabilities.
        While the committee supports continued investment in 5G
    technologies, the committee encourages the Air Force to pursue
    complementary connectivity solutions tailored to the specific
    needs of flightline support equipment--particularly for assets
    in austere environments, contested environments, and in long-
    term storage. These solutions may include military-grade long-
    range communications systems, which offer key advantages,
    including extended range and portability; security and
    independence; low power consumption; and cost and deployment
    efficiency due to minimal infrastructure requirements.
        The committee encourages the Secretary of the Air Force to
    prioritize the evaluation and integration of connectivity
    solutions specifically designed for flightline support
    equipment and directs the Secretary to provide a briefing to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than March 31, 2026. At a minimum,
    this briefing shall include: (1) A detailed assessment of
    current and planned initiatives to improve connectivity for
    flightline support equipment; (2) The challenges and
    limitations of using existing and future support systems in ACE
    scenarios, including impacts on operational security, spectrum
    management, and deployability; (3) An analysis of the
    feasibility, scalability, and benefits of incorporating
    military-grade radio systems into flightline support systems,
    and how these technologies complement existing connectivity
    efforts; and (4) Recommendations for integrating diverse
    connectivity solutions to enhance the operational readiness and
    resilience of flightline support equipment in austere
    environments.

    Future X-band radar

        The committee notes that the future X-band radar (FXR) is a
    planned Navy development program that is designed to replace
    legacy mast-mounted radars on surface combatants for horizon
    and surface search and track. These radars stare out to the
    horizon to identify threats. The committee notes that this
    program is uniquely funded through Spectrum Relocation Fund
    dollars, associated with deconflicting the 3.45-3.55 Mhz S-band
    spectrum. With this funding available, the committee believes
    the Navy should move expeditiously to begin fielding FXR to the
    fleet to counter advanced threats. Navy inaction puts more than
    $11.0 billion in available funding at risk. With a planned
    initial operating capability in 2035, the Navy acquisition plan
    risks failing to complete procurement of 130 planned ship-sets
    before the Spectrum Relocation Fund expires in 2041.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Navy to develop a plan to accelerate the acquisition of FXR.
    That plan should achieve low-rate initial production not later
    than January 1, 2030, and the delivery of at least 5 percent of
    total planned production quantities not later than December 31,
    2035. The Secretary of the Navy is directed to report on the
    contents of that plan to the congressional defense committees,
    not later than March 1, 2026.

    Heavy Vehicle Simulator

        The committee recognizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'
    involvement in performing critical infrastructure research on
    roads, bridges, airfields, and railroads. The committee notes
    that a critical enabler of this mission is the Heavy Vehicle
    Simulator (HVS), which is designed to simulate a large number
    of vehicle passes, at full scale, on asphalt or concrete
    pavement in order to safely and quickly evaluate the effects of
    highway traffic on a particular pavement being tested.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the U.S. Army and the
    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue its efforts to
    upgrade, test, and qualify the HVS Mark IV Program.

    Industrial base capacity to support dual sixth-generation fighter
            programs

        The committee recognizes that both the Air Force and the
    Navy are pursuing sixth-generation tactical aircraft
    platforms--the Air Force through the F-47 program and the Navy
    through the F/A-XX effort. While some have questioned whether
    the defense industrial base can sustain two sixth-generation
    fighter programs simultaneously, the committee believes that
    recent reforms to the acquisition system and targeted
    investments in the defense aerospace sector have materially
    strengthened domestic capacity to meet this challenge, if
    properly managed.
        The committee urges the Department of the Navy to continue
    its pursuit of the F/A-XX program as a core component of its
    future carrier air wing. In doing so, the Navy should
    coordinate with the Department of the Air Force while
    responding to the unique operational requirements of the
    maritime domain. The committee further encourages the
    Department of Defense to ensure that acquisition strategies for
    both platforms prioritize programmatic stability, realistic
    production planning, and retention of a robust supply chain.

    Litter basket stabilization

        The committee understands that the Army is beginning to
    adopt autonomous litter stabilization technology that provides
    precision, reliability, and predictability for medical
    evacuation crews operating in complex environments. The
    committee believes efforts to eliminate the need for a tagline
    in lift operations, and especially medical evacuation
    operations, are worth the investment as operations are improved
    and risk is reduced to personnel and aircraft. The committee
    notes the interest from the Army National Guard for these
    capabilities.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to provide a briefing, not later than March 31, 2026, to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on Army efforts to procure and employ this
    capability that enables hoist operations without the need of a
    tagline.

    Marine Corps Arctic capabilities

        The committee recognizes the growing importance of Arctic
    capabilities for our military, especially as commerce and
    competition increase in the region. This is underscored by
    China's ambitions to be a ``near-Arctic nation'' and Russia's
    continued attempts to exploit the region for its own strategic
    gain. The committee further believes that the U.S. military is
    currently ill-equipped and undertrained for Arctic conditions.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy,
    in consultation with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, to
    provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than
    February 26, 2026, detailing a proposed glidepath to train and
    fully equip a regimental-sized element within 3 years of the
    report's submission. The glidepath shall include at a minimum:
    (1) Resourcing requirements to provide the unit with military
    equipment and clothing that enables fighting in Arctic
    environments as part of the unit's permanently assigned
    equipment set; (2) Resourcing requirements to support annual
    training in seasonal cold weather environments for all or part
    of the unit that prioritizes training opportunities in support
    of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

    MH-139 Grey Wolf procurement

        The committee recognizes that the Air Force has been
    procuring the MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter to modernize its
    aging fleet of UH-1 helicopters. However, the committee
    believes that the decision to truncate the MH-139 program
    before acquiring enough aircraft to fully replace the UH-1
    fleet raises significant concerns.
        The committee believes that restoring procurement to the
    original plan of 84 aircraft is necessary to meet mission
    requirements for security, missile field transport, and very
    important person operations. The committee does not believe
    that continuing to operate some portion of the UH-1 fleet makes
    economic sense or is advisable from the standpoint of safety.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Air Force to notify
    the congressional defense committees within 30 days of
    identifying any anticipated delays in the delivery of MH-139
    aircraft. This notification should include a written
    explanation detailing the reasons for the delay.

    Military aircraft engine industrial base

        The committee recognizes that maintaining a skilled
    engineering and design workforce within the military aircraft
    engine industrial base is essential to national security. To
    that end, the U.S. Government has made significant investments
    in next-generation military engine technologies over the past
    decade. However, the absence of a comprehensive strategy for
    transitioning these innovations into developmental and in-
    production aircraft platforms remains a critical gap. These
    advancements, while promising, are not being fielded at the
    pace necessary to maintain U.S. superiority, particularly as
    foreign adversaries continue to make measurable gains in engine
    performance and reliability.
        Additionally, the committee notes that ongoing aircraft
    development programs across military departments are
    progressing largely in isolation, without unified guidance or
    coordination. This fragmented approach undermines efforts to
    build a resilient, competitive, and effective engine industrial
    base that supports both current and future manned and unmanned
    aircraft programs. As the Department of Defense increases its
    focus on strengthening the U.S. industrial and manufacturing
    base, it is imperative to provide the domestic military
    aircraft engine sector with a clearer, more coherent path from
    innovation to integration. This includes aligning technology
    maturation, production readiness, and platform adoption
    timelines.
        The committee believes that the Air Force's Next Generation
    Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program represents a notable effort
    to develop and reduce risk for adaptive engine prototypes to
    support the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) family of
    systems, including F-47 and Collaborative Combat Aircraft
    (CCA), as well as joint requirements like F/A-XX. While NGAP is
    designed to operate independently of NGAD's broader development
    timeline, it remains critical that this initiative be viewed
    within the larger context of a strategic engine industrial base
    framework.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 31, 2026, that would outline
    the current state and future trajectory of the U.S. military
    aircraft engine industrial base, with a particular focus on:
    (1) Workforce sustainability and advanced manufacturing
    readiness; (2) Integration of next-generation engine
    technologies into current and future platforms; (3) Inter-
    service coordination and strategic guidance for engine
    development; (4) Industrial base capacity and competitiveness;
    (5) Alignment of the NGAP program within broader Department
    objectives; and (6) A roadmap for fielding sixth-generation
    propulsion technologies.
        This briefing will inform congressional oversight and
    support the continued technological superiority and industrial
    resilience of the U.S. military aircraft engine sector.

    Modular munitions for small unmanned aerial systems

        The Secretary of Defense has stated that the Department of
    Defense will prioritize the adoption and integration of drone
    technology in the military. The role that drones and small,
    unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) will play in future warfare is
    evident in these systems' use in Ukraine. As part of the
    broader adoption of drones, the committee believes it is
    important that payloads on these sUAS vehicles be able to
    integrate with various types of sUAS for a variety of missions,
    from clearing minefields to strategic target prosecution.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a briefing, not later than March 31, 2026, on any
    plans to procure modular munitions that can be adopted for the
    different types of autonomous systems that the Department plans
    to widely field in the coming years. The briefing shall
    include: (1) Potential cost savings for the Department that
    modular munitions can provide; (2) The Department's plan for
    payloads on autonomous systems; (3) How such procurement
    relates to the Department's strategies for distributed
    operations; and (4) The contribution that the Department
    expects of autonomous systems in carrying out distributed
    operations.

    MQ-9 Replacement

        The committee is concerned that current attrition rates for
    the MQ-9 platform will leave the Air Force unable to meet
    warfighter intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)
    requirements that cannot be fulfilled by space-based
    capabilities. The committee believes that planning for a
    capable airborne successor to the MQ-9 must be a key element of
    the Air Force's broader ISR strategy, required elsewhere in
    this Act.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to prepare an analysis of the feasibility of developing
    and deploying an airborne alternative to the MQ-9 and provide a
    briefing on this analysis to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than
    December 31, 2025. This analysis should consider options for a
    dedicated MQ-9 replacement or a next-generation medium-altitude
    unmanned aerial system capable of performing, at a minimum, the
    missions currently conducted by the MQ-9 and deployable at a
    comparable scale.

    Munitions Handling Unit lift modernization

        The committee is aware that capital investment in new
    pieces of ground support equipment (GSE) has been limited,
    leading to a situation where, after over 50 years of operation,
    sustainment and readiness are now critical capability shortfall
    risks across the GSE fleet. The committee notes that the
    Munitions Handling Unit-83 (MHU-83) is an essential munitions
    trailer, used primarily for loading ordnance in the 3000-7000lb
    range. The MHU-83 is used for loading both nuclear and
    conventional weapons on U.S. Air Force Strategic Bombers and
    heavy ordnance for strike aircraft and U.S. Navy P-8s. The
    committee understands that modernization efforts to the MHU-83
    have been requested by operators for years, as the legacy MHU-
    83 has faced readiness and operational issues and has caused
    airmen to be hospitalized due to exhaust inhalation during
    extended loading operations.
        Therefore, given the importance of the MHU-83, the
    committee directs the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a
    one-time briefing to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than March 31, 2026, on efforts to modernize the MHU-83
    for conventional and strategic munitions.

    Navy actions on Government Accountability Office recommendations

        The committee notes that the Comptroller General of the
    United States has produced several reports over the last 10
    years that have included 90 specific recommendations to help
    the Navy improve its management of the shipbuilding portfolio.
    The committee understands that the Navy has only implemented,
    to a greater or lesser extent, some 30 of these
    recommendations. As part of a larger effort to improve the
    quality and timeliness of the Navy's shipbuilding enterprise,
    the committee needs to understand why the Navy has chosen not
    to implement the other Government Accountability Office (GAO)
    recommendations.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Navy to provide a report to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than May 1, 2026, on the 90
    recommendations the GAO has made since 2015 to improve Navy
    shipbuilding. The report should: (1) Identify actions the Navy
    has taken in response to recommendations that have been
    implemented, including an assessment of whether the
    recommendations had a positive impact on Navy shipbuilding; (2)
    Identify actions the Navy has taken in response to
    recommendations that have been partially implemented, explain
    why those recommendations were only partially implemented, and
    identify what gaps in authorities or resources have prevented
    full implementation; and (3) Identify GAO recommendations on
    which the Navy has taken no action, including an explanation
    for why given recommendations have not been followed and
    whether gaps in authorities or resources have prevented
    adoption of the GAO recommendation.

    Next generation mobility requirements

        The committee recognizes the critical importance of
    modernizing the Air Force's mobility enterprise to ensure the
    Joint Force retains the ability to project and sustain combat
    power in contested and degraded operational environments. In
    particular, the committee supports ongoing efforts to develop
    next-generation strategic and intra-theater airlift, aerial
    refueling, and distinguished visitor airlift capabilities that
    are survivable, agile, and aligned with future operational
    concepts such as Agile Combat Employment and integrated with
    the Air Force's force design.
        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 31, 2026, on the status of: (1) A next-generation
    strategic airlift program, including efforts to define
    requirements, operational concepts, and acquisition strategies
    to replace or augment existing strategic airlift aircraft; (2)
    A next-generation tactical airlift program, including defining
    platform characteristics, projected mission sets, and
    describing how the capability will support distributed
    operations in contested environments; (3) The Next Generation
    Aerial Support System program for satisfying aerial refueling
    requirements, including survivability requirements, integration
    with future airframes, and concepts for operations in denied or
    degraded threat environments; (4) A program for distinguished
    visitor airlift recapitalization, including modernization
    needs, mission requirements, and alignment with broader
    mobility force structure planning; (5) Cross-service
    coordination and integration with allied and partner
    capabilities; (6) Alignment with the Department of Defense's
    force design and posture planning; and (7) Any anticipated
    challenges or decision points in the coming fiscal years.
        The committee also encourages the Air Force to explore the
    potential applicability of emerging commercial technologies,
    including supersonic platforms, alternative propulsion systems,
    and innovative airframe designs, that may offer improvements in
    speed, efficiency, and survivability for future mobility
    missions.

    Next generation night vision devices

        The committee recognizes the importance of the goal of the
    Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program to enhance
    warfighter situational awareness, lethality, and operational
    effectiveness. However, the committee is concerned about the
    delays in the Army's ability to acquire an optimized system
    that meets soldier requirements. With the increased
    competitiveness in the advanced night vision capabilities
    environment, the committee encourages the U.S. Army to
    expeditiously pursue its next generation night vision devices.
    Further, the committee encourages the Army to prioritize the
    selection of a night vision solution that is cost-efficient;
    that is designed with durability, modularity, and lightweight
    construction; and that has the ability to rapidly iterate to
    address soldier-identified improvements or expansions of
    capabilities.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to provide a briefing, not later than February 26, 2026,
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives on its ``Own the Night Strategy'' and its
    efforts to optimize investment in advanced night vision
    capabilities.

    Next Generation Squad Weapon magazine development testing

        The committee recognizes the importance of rapidly
    developing and acquiring commercial components that reduce
    soldier load and improve reliability. Magazine selection is
    critical as it directly impacts weapon performance and soldier
    safety, with historical testing showing significant performance
    variations between designs.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to review the Next Generation Squad Weapon magazine
    qualification testing and reliability process to ensure that
    there were transparent and timely opportunities for commercial,
    off-the-shelf supplied components, specifically magazines, to
    compete fairly. Additionally, the committee directs the
    Secretary of the Army to review whether proper contracting
    practices were instituted. Finally, the committee directs the
    Secretary of the Army to provide a briefing, not later than
    February 20, 2026, to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives, detailing the findings
    from these reviews.

    Organic Industrial Base artillery ammunition modernization

        The committee is concerned that the Army needs to increase
    its investment in organic ammunition plant manufacturing safety
    and readiness projects to meet current and future requirements.
    The committee understands that adding a new production line,
    based upon designs for the Universal Artillery Production Line,
    to the organic industrial base would provide the Army
    additional resilience and surge capacity to meet demand across
    a range of artillery production, particularly for metal
    components.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a briefing, not later than February 26, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on the progress of modernization funding across
    ammunition plants.

    Precision artillery munition modernization

        The committee understands that capabilities currently exist
    that would enable the Army to integrate Global Positioning
    System (GPS)-resilient hardware and software into the Excalibur
    increment 1b and other precision artillery munitions.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a briefing, not later than March 31, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on the Army's assessment of technical options
    available to enhance the performance of the munition in a GPS-
    denied environment, including the technical feasibility and
    operational utility of incorporating Global Positioning System
    (GPS)-resilient hardware and software into current munitions to
    improve and expand capability.

    Preservation of World War II-era Aircraft in Air Force Historic
            Collection

        The committee recognizes the profound contributions of
    American airmen during World War II and the lasting importance
    of preserving the aircraft they flew. As the number of
    surviving veterans of that conflict continues to decline, the
    aircraft that remain in the Department of the Air Force's
    historic collection serve as tangible, irreplaceable links to a
    defining era in American and world history.
        The committee emphasizes that these aircraft are national
    assets and must be treated with the respect appropriate to
    their historical value. These aircraft are not only critical to
    honoring those who served but also to inspiring future
    generations with the legacy of service and sacrifice.
        The committee is concerned that many of these historically
    significant aircraft, particularly those produced prior to
    December 31, 1945, are currently housed on external display and
    are at increasing risk of irreversible degradation due to
    environmental exposure. Without urgent action to relocate these
    aircraft into indoor, climate-controlled environments, their
    long-term preservation may no longer be viable.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a briefing, not later than December 31, 2025,
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives on the Department of the Air Force's plan to
    relocate, preserve, and sustain its World War II-era aircraft
    currently on external display. The briefing should address the
    following: (1) A plan to initiate the phased relocation of
    historic aircraft produced prior to December 31, 1945, from
    external to indoor display facilities, with prioritization
    given to B-17s, B-18s, B-24s, B-25s, B-29s, A-26s, P-38s, P-
    47s, P-51s, C-46s, and C-47s; (2) A proposed prioritization
    framework for relocation, favoring institutions such as the
    National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF), the
    Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, NMUSAF-affiliated
    partner museums, other Department of Defense service museums,
    and national air museums of allied and partner nations; (3) A
    plan for modifying or superseding existing loan agreements that
    only permit external display, in order to favor applicants
    with: (a) indoor, climate-controlled display capabilities; (b)
    demonstrated ability to conduct historical restoration and
    preservation; and (c) public access commitments; (4) An
    assessment of opportunities for artifact trades to enhance the
    NMUSAF collection or broader Department of the Air Force
    heritage efforts; (5) A long-term framework for the de-
    accessioning of at-risk aircraft that cannot be preserved under
    these conditions within 5 years, including authority to: (a)
    offer such aircraft for sale with proceeds directed to NMUSAF
    activities; (b) transfer aircraft on an as-is, where-is basis,
    with no cost or guarantee of condition to the Department of the
    Air Force; and (c) remove end-use restrictions from de-
    accessioned assets; (6) A reaffirmation that no aircraft
    produced prior to December 31, 1945, may be destroyed,
    scrapped, or otherwise damaged by the Department of the Air
    Force; and (7) A process for granting waivers for continued
    external display where environmental conditions, such as those
    in arid regions, significantly reduce the risk of corrosion and
    physical decay.
        The committee intends to closely monitor the Department of
    the Air Force's stewardship of these artifacts to ensure their
    preservation for future generations.

    Propellant industrial base expansion

        The committee understands the defense industrial base
    currently lacks sufficient surge capacity for energetic
    material production, including propellants that are required
    across a broad spectrum of critical munitions programs. The
    committee is aware that the current energetic industrial base
    consists of multiple single points of failure that would limit
    the Department of Defense's ability to surge propellant
    production in moments of crisis, specifically during large-
    scale combat operations against a peer competitor. Further, the
    committee notes that section 114 of the Servicemember Quality
    of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) required a report on the
    procurement of energetic materials from sources outside the
    United States and expressed the need to strengthen and expand
    domestic production capacity of energetic materials, including
    propellants.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a one-time report to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 1, 2026, on the advisability
    and feasibility of expanding domestic propellant production
    capacity to increase resiliency within the defense industrial
    base. The report should be unclassified and may include a
    classified annex if necessary. At a minimum, the report should
    include: (1) An analysis of current defense organic industrial
    base (OIB) propellant production capacity, including the
    capability to surge production; (2) A review of current and
    expected propellant requirements across the military services;
    (3) An analysis of the Department's OIB, specifically the U.S.
    Army's OIB, which identifies installations that could support
    additional propellant manufacturing activities; and (4) An
    assessment of estimated financial costs associated with
    expanding propellant production at the aforementioned U.S. Army
    OIB installations, including the potential of public-private
    partnerships.

    Rapid fielding of commercial command and control operating systems

        The committee recognizes that the deployment of integrated
    command and control operating systems that leverage proven
    commercial technologies has demonstrated significant
    operational success in enhancing command and control
    capabilities, situational awareness, targeting, and decision-
    making effectiveness for the warfighter.
        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 16, 2026, on: (1) Efforts to field commercial command
    and control operating systems to the military departments, the
    Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, and the
    Missile Defense Agency; (2) Plans for the integration or
    retirement of existing data platforms and command and control
    systems; (3) Metrics for evaluating mission impact, data
    interoperability, and operational readiness; and (4) Any other
    matters the Secretary considers appropriate.

    Report on critical suppliers registry

        The committee notes that section 844 of the John S. McCain
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
    Law 115-232) requires the Secretary of Defense to administer a
    process to analyze and assess potential items for consideration
    to be required to be procured from a manufacturer that is part
    of the national technology and industrial base (NTIB). Despite
    multiple requests, the committee has not received information
    regarding progress toward the establishment of the required
    process.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to submit a report to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than December 1, 2025, providing an update on the
    implementation of this requirement. The report shall include,
    at a minimum, a description of: (1) How the Department of
    Defense has implemented the program; (2) The Department's
    designated official responsible for administration; (3) The
    process for an organization to apply for the status of a
    specific component to be an item required to be procured from a
    manufacturer that is part of 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 facilitating accessibility for applications
    from suppliers.

    Requirements related to Navy amphibious warfare ships

        The committee notes that in the last several years, the
    Marine Corps has not been able to sustain the 3.0 Marine
    Expeditionary Unit (MEU) presence because only 13 or 14 of the
    Navy's fleet of 31 amphibious ships are available at any one
    time due to maintenance challenges. The committee believes the
    Department of Defense should define the requirement for MEU
    presence and program the resources to achieve that requirement
    by providing sufficient ships, repair and maintenance of those
    ships, and manning of those ships.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Vice Chairman of the
    Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct an analysis to determine the
    requirement for MEU presence and to report the results of that
    analysis to the congressional defense committees, not later
    than May 1, 2026.
        The committee believes that the Navy, as it executes the
    shipbuilding program to achieve those requirements, should
    purchase amphibious ships using multi-ship procurement
    authorities.
        The committee also directs the Secretary of the Navy to
    provide a report, not later than May 1, 2026, that formally
    responds to the recommendations in the Government
    Accountability Office report published on December 4, 2024,
    titled ``Amphibious Warfare Fleet: Navy Needs to Complete Key
    Efforts to Better Ensure Ships Are Available for Marines'''
    (GAO-25-106728), which concluded that the Navy needs to
    complete key efforts to better ensure ships are available for
    marines to conduct Marine Corps missions, such as amphibious
    assault and humanitarian response.

    Secondary sources in the munitions supply chain

        The committee recognizes the critical importance of our
    arsenals, depots, and ammunition plants for our national
    defense. The provision included in section 334 of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159)
    required a plan for secondary sources in the munitions supply
    chain.
        The committee remains focused on this issue and urges the
    Department of Defense to expedite the briefing and subsequent
    plan, which is already past its original due date of June 23,
    2025, as it will help inform the committee on potential future
    legislative actions.

    Squad Designated Marksman Rifle

        The committee is aware that U.S. Special Operations Command
    (SOCOM) has procured and fielded the Mid-Range Gas Gun Sniper
    (MRGG-S) platform that has proven to be highly accurate and
    reliable. The committee is also aware that the M110 Squad
    Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR) that is used extensively
    throughout the Army is coming to the end of its service life.
    The M110 SDMR is chambered in the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, and
    the Army is in the process of transitioning to a new 6.8x51mm
    cartridge. The committee is aware that MRGG-S upper receivers
    have been developed and chambered in 6.8x51mm and that those
    upper receiver groups are compatible with the lower receiver of
    the M110 SDMR.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to provide a briefing, not later than February 20, 2026,
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives on the advisability and feasibility of a
    service life extension program for the M110 SDMR that
    incorporates the 6.8x51mm upper receiver group.

    Status of B-52 TF33 engine generators

        The committee notes that the B-52H Stratofortress is
    undergoing a program to replace its original TF33 engines,
    which are now in diminishing supply and are a critical asset to
    airplane availability. The committee further notes that the
    TF33 engines are paired with one generator for every two
    engines to provide 125 kilovolt-amperes (kVA) each. Until such
    time as the replacement engine and generator set under the
    Commercial Engine Replacement Program become available, the
    B52-H will rely on the existing TF33 engine and generator. The
    committee recognizes that efforts are underway to extend the
    life of TF33 engine. However, it is unaware of any effort to
    maintain a supply of 125-kVA generators to power the engine.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to brief the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, but not later than March 31, 2026,
    on the current supply of TF33 engines and generators and any
    effects the limited generator supply may be having on the
    availability of the existing fleet of B-52H planes. Further,
    the briefing shall include what effort will be made to ensure
    that sufficient generators are available until the Commercial
    Engine Replacement Program can provide both new engines and
    generators as required for the B-52H mission.

    Supporting new entrants and modern approaches to address missile
            inventory

        The committee remains concerned that the Department of
    Defense's projected inventory of precision-guided munitions is
    insufficient to deter or prevail in a conflict with a near-peer
    adversary. The committee notes that the current industrial base
    lacks the capacity to surge production of affordable weapons
    systems to fulfill the quantity demanded within the timeframe
    required to deter or win a conflict.
        The committee is encouraged by the establishment of the
    Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV) program, a recent collaboration
    between the Air Force Armament Directorate and the Defense
    Innovation Unit. The ETV program is prioritizing partnerships
    with manufacturers new to the defense industrial base, using
    innovative processes and commercial, off-the-shelf components
    to enable high-speed production at scale to meet surges in
    demand.
        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 31, 2026, on plans to enter into production contracts
    with new market entrants that employ innovative and cost-
    effective processes, including digital engineering, additive
    manufacturing, and minimization of parts counts and supply
    chain dependencies. This briefing should also include an
    assessment of how these manufacturing techniques can be
    utilized by other programs of record in the production of
    advanced, multi-mission air vehicles.

    Tactical ground radars

        The committee supports the Air Force's efforts to field new
    tactical ground radars capable of detecting a broad range of
    threats, from small unmanned aerial systems to hypersonic and
    missile systems, as part of a mid-range layered defense. The
    committee also recognizes the TPS-75 radar has faced
    sustainment and modernization issues. While the Air Force plans
    to replace it with the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-
    Range Radar TPY-4 radar, currently under development, the early
    retirement of TPS-75 systems still raises concerns. Delays in
    TPY-4 fielding, or failure to meet operational requirements,
    could create a significant capability gap, especially as
    evolving threats demand greater mobility, autonomy, networking,
    and resilience.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 31, 2026. This briefing shall
    include: (1) Status of TPY-4 development; (2) Funds expended to
    date and required to complete development of the TPY-4; (3)
    TPY-4 fielding timeline and quantity; (4) TPS-75 inventory and
    mission capability rates (full and partial); (5) Number of TPS-
    75 systems needed to prevent capability gaps; and (6) Efforts
    to sustain and upgrade the TPS-75 until full TPY-4 deployment.

    UH-60M Black Hawk modernization

        The committee notes that in February 2024, the Army
    announced its Aviation Rebalance Initiative to reallocate its
    aviation modernization investments across new and enduring
    platforms to meet emerging capability requirements in a
    resource constrained environment. As part of that announcement,
    the Army committed to pursuing a new Multi-Year Procurement
    (MYP) contract starting in fiscal year 2027 for new UH-60M
    Black Hawk aircraft when the current MYP is completed at the
    end of fiscal year 2026. This new MYP is needed to ensure
    adequate inventories of UH-60M helicopters for the active Army
    and the Army National Guard (ARNG), given the Army's decision
    to cancel the UH-60V modification program. Even as the Army
    develops the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, the Army has
    stated that the UH-60M will remain a large part of the Army's
    active and ARNG aviation fleet for decades to come.
        The committee endorses the Army's efforts to continue to
    procure and modernize the UH-60M Black Hawk as part of the
    future aviation force. The committee supports Army efforts to
    prepare for a fiscal year 2027 MYP, including any long lead or
    advance procurement actions that can be taken to streamline
    schedules, maintain the supplier base, and secure key
    components to ensure timely deliveries.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a briefing, not later than September 30, 2026, to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, on measures the Army is taking to support a
    new MYP for the UH-60M Black Hawk, including the number of
    aircraft to be included in the new MYP, delivery schedules, and
    contracting in advance for key components and subsystems. The
    briefing should also include an assessment of the total UH-60M
    requirement for the active and ARNG aviation fleet in light of
    the cancellation of the UH-60V modification program.

    Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net System

        The committee continues to be concerned by the Army's
    inability to centrally fund basic camouflage and concealment
    for the warfighter. This has resulted in rotational forces
    deploying with 30-year-old camouflage technology that is unable
    to defeat modern sensor threats. The committee notes that
    soldiers believe they are protected and concealed by their
    camouflage when, in fact, they are more vulnerable than ever to
    threat sensors and lethal loitering munitions. The committee
    believes that camouflage is inherent to Army doctrine and, as
    such, should be procured with strategic intent, and not ad hoc,
    as unit funding allows.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to provide a briefing, not later than February 20, 2026,
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives on the Army's evaluation of the Ultra-
    Lightweight Camouflage Net System for classification as a
    minimum mission essential wartime requirement.

    Urgent deployment of commercial counter unmanned aerial systems
            capabilities for installation protection

        The committee is concerned that the military services are
    not acting with sufficient urgency to address the growing
    threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to
    Department of Defense installations and critical
    infrastructure. While comprehensive, integrated counter-UAS
    (cUAS) architectures may be necessary in the long term, the
    committee is frustrated by the continued reliance on plodding,
    service-driven research and requirements development processes
    at the expense of near-term protection.
        The recent Ukrainian Operation Spiderweb--a coordinated,
    long-range drone campaign that struck five Russian airbases
    deep inside sovereign territory--highlights the increasing
    sophistication, range, and tactical impact of low-cost,
    commercially available drone platforms. The operation
    demonstrates how peer adversaries or non-state actors could
    exploit similar capabilities to threaten U.S. military
    installations.
        The committee urges the military departments to move
    aggressively to leverage the growing ecosystem of commercially
    available cUAS systems--some of which are already deployed by
    special operations forces, other federal agencies, and critical
    infrastructure operators--to immediately improve protection of
    high-value military facilities. The threat is real, present,
    and escalating.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense, not later than February 1, 2026, to provide a briefing
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives on efforts to: (1) Rapidly assess, acquire,
    and field commercial cUAS systems for use at U.S. military
    installations; (2) Identify and address any institutional,
    regulatory, or budgetary barriers to rapid deployment; and (3)
    Incorporate lessons learned from real-world conflict
    environments--including Operation Spiderweb--into planning and
    procurement timelines for installation defense.

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

                  Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 201--Authorization of appropriations
        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

    Sec. 211--Modifications to defense research capacity building program
        The committee recommends a provision that would require
    separate funding solicitations each focused toward Historically
    Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Tribal Colleges and
    Universities (TCUs), and other Minority-Serving Institutions
    (MSI).
        The committee notes that currently the Department of
    Defense's program for funding research at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs
    lumps funding opportunities together, with no ability to tailor
    the solicitation to the preferred institution type. Because of
    the disparities in size and comprehensiveness of the
    institutions' research programs, the committee believes that
    having some ability to target and scale programs based on the
    outcome desired by the government would be a useful tool for
    the Department. The committee believes that differentiating
    funding opportunities will allow the Department to continue to
    foster and grow the nascent research capabilities of HBCUs and
    TCUs while not forcing them to compete directly with the more
    established research capabilities of MSIs. The committee
    encourages the Department to use this authority strategically
    in order both to meet its strategic research goals and to
    expand and grow the Department's overall research capacity to
    support U.S. national and economic security goals.
    Sec. 212--Program for the enhancement of the research, development,
            test, and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    chapter 305 of title 10, United States Code, by adding a new
    section, 4145, and codify the authority from section 233 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public
    Law 114-328), which allows eligible centers in the Department
    of Defense research, development, test and evaluation
    enterprise to waive certain policies or regulations if the
    waiver is demonstrated to increase the efficiency and
    effectiveness of such organizations and is approved by the
    respective military department's Assistant Secretary or the
    Deputy Secretary of Defense for organizations within the
    Department of Defense.
    Sec. 213--Extension of authority for assignment to Defense Advanced
            Research Projects Agency of private sector personnel with
            critical research and development expertise
            1The committee recommends a provision that would extend
            the pilot authority of the Defense Advanced Research
            Projects Agency to temporarily assign employees from
            the private sector with skills, background, or
            expertise in critical technology areas to work for the
            Agency until September 30, 2030.
    Sec. 214--Limitation on use of funds for certain Navy software
        The committee recommends a provision that would limit
    funding for the Navy's Autonomy Baseline Manager and Common
    Control System software until the Secretary of the Navy and the
    Chief of Naval Operations submit program schedule and cost
    information to the congressional defense committees.
    Sec. 215--Limitation on availability of funds for Under Secretary of
            Defense for Research and Engineering
        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation or expenditure of fiscal year 2026 travel funds for
    the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering until the date on which the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Research and Engineering submits to the
    congressional defense committees the report required by section
    245(d) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
    Law 118-159).
    Sec. 216--Prohibition on contracts between certain foreign entities and
            institutions of higher education conducting Department of
            Defense-funded research
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit,
    beginning on January 1, 2027, any institution of higher
    education that conducts research funded by the Department of
    Defense from entering into a contract with a covered nation as
    defined by section 4872(d) of title 10, United States Code, or
    a foreign entity of concern as recorded on one of the defined
    lists in the underlying provision.
    Sec. 217--Western regional range complex demonstration
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to carry out a demonstration of a joint,
    multi-domain kinetic and non-kinetic training and testing
    environment through interconnecting existing ranges and
    training sites in the western States in order to improve
    training, testing, research, and development.
    Sec. 218--Modification of requirement for Department of Defense
            policies for management and certification of Link 16 military
            tactical data link network
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 228(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) by modifying the
    requirement for Department of Defense policies for management
    and certification of the Link 16 military tactical data link
    network.
    Sec. 219--Advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of the Army to carry out a program to support the
    maturation and expansion of robotic automation capabilities for
    munitions manufacturing at government-owned, contractor-
    operated production facilities. Additionally, it would require
    the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing, not later than
    March 1, 2026, to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives on the required
    program.
    Sec. 220--Dual-use and defense advanced manufacturing innovation hubs
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish one or more dual-use advanced
    manufacturing hubs.
    Sec. 220A--Advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing programs
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to qualify and approve not fewer than one
    million parts or components that use advanced manufacturing
    techniques, subject to the availability of funding. The
    provision would also require additive manufacturing
    requirements for certain unmanned aerial systems, ground combat
    vehicles, certain metal parts, and systems experiencing
    diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages.
    Sec. 220B--Improvements relating to advanced manufacturing
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    Section 4842(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, and make
    the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
    co-chair of key manufacturing panels and consortium and adds
    requirements for updating guidance, instructions, and manuals
    for advanced manufacturing.
    Sec. 220C--Limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research
            collaboration with certain academic institutions
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Department of Defense (DOD) from using any funds authorized
    to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 to make 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 John S. McCain
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
    Law 115-232).

                 Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

    Sec. 221--Catalyst Pathfinder Program
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Army, not later than January 1, 2027, to
    establish a soldier-inspired innovation program that creates
    partnerships between operational units of the Army and leading
    national research universities to integrate soldiers into
    early-stage problem identification and solution development
    processes.
        The committee recognizes the need for a formalized soldier-
    driven innovation program that integrates soldiers into the
    research, development, test, and evaluation process, allowing
    them to have touchpoints with new technology and provide
    feedback to inform the solutions development process. The
    provision would also drive collaboration between operational
    units of the Army, research universities, and small businesses
    to bring more technology solutions into warfighters' hands.
    This program would also support soldiers with ``maker spaces'''
    where they can engineer their own unique solutions to
    challenges with their equipment.
    Sec. 222--Extension of period for annual reports on critical technology
            areas supportive of the National Defense Strategy
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    reporting requirement in section 217(c)(1) of the William M.
    (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) to December 1, 2030.
    Sec. 223--Evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and
            long-range weapons
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to evaluate the suitability of a corridor
    for testing hypersonic and long-range weapons in the
    continental United States, focusing on special activity
    airspace, test range requirements, and specific locations. The
    provision would also require 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
    December 1, 2026, describing the evaluation's progress and
    estimated completion date.
    Sec. 224--Technical correction
        The committee recommends a provision that makes a technical
    correction to chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code, by
    redesignating the section 222e that was added by section 211 of
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
    (Public Law 118-31) as section 222f.
    Sec. 225--Congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation
            oversight
        The committee recommends a provision that would add three
    efforts to the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation's
    oversight requirements in section 139 of title 10, United
    States Code, and require that any effort identified in this
    section designated as a software acquisition pathway under
    section 3603 of title 10, United States Code, by the Department
    of Defense shall be evaluated in accordance with the
    alternative test and evaluation pathway created elsewhere in
    this Act.
    Sec. 226--Prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for
            institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Secretary of Defense from changing or modifying indirect
    cost rates for Department of Defense grants and contracts to
    institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations
    until the Secretary makes certain certifications to the
    congressional defense committees.
    Sec. 227--Enhance international coordination for advanced manufacturing
            techniques, technologies, and adoption
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and
    the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to
    establish a working group to enhance information sharing and
    interoperability of advanced manufacturing techniques and
    technologies with countries that have a reciprocal defense
    procurement agreement or security of supply arrangement with
    the United States.

                           Subtitle D--Biotechnology

    Sec. 231--Biotechnology Management Office
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, within 90 days of the date of the
    enactment of this Act, to designate a senior official in the
    Department of Defense to serve as the senior official for
    biotechnology issues. The provision would also require the
    Secretary of Defense, within 120 days of the date of the
    enactment of this Act, to establish a Biotechnology Management
    Office. Such office shall be under the authority, direction,
    and control of the Deputy Secretary of Defense and will foster
    the development, acquisition, and sustainment of broad-based
    biotechnology capabilities for the Department.
    Sec. 232--Department of Defense biotechnology strategy
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to develop a Department of Defense-wide
    strategy to enhance the use of biotechnology-developed and
    biotechnology-manufactured products and submit the strategy to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives not later than June 1, 2026.
        The committee notes the work the National Security
    Commission on Emerging Biotechnology has done to investigate
    the relationship between biotechnology and the future of
    defense and the interagency engagement in this sector. The
    committee recognizes the Commission's recommendations and
    analysis that the United States risks falling behind the
    People's Republic of China in biotechnology research,
    development, and capabilities unless more aggressive action is
    taken. The committee also recognizes the importance of the
    competition with China and the strategic role that
    biotechnology plays in that competition. The committee believes
    that the Department must have a unified, cohesive strategy in
    place to remain competitive in the biotechnology arena.
    Sec. 233--Defining guidelines and policies on the use of biotechnology
            for the Armed Forces
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to develop guidelines on the ethical and
    responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within
    the Department of Defense and the U.S. Armed Forces. The
    provision would also require the Secretary to brief the
    congressional defense committees on the implementation of the
    guidelines and policies developed, not later than 2 years after
    the date of the enactment of this Act.
    Sec. 234--Enhancement of international biodefense capacity
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to direct the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense
    Programs, in consultation with the Director of the Defense
    Threat Reduction Agency, to enter into memoranda of
    understanding with other departments and agencies of the
    Federal Government to clarify the roles and responsibilities of
    those entities for building biodefense capabilities
    internationally.

                                  Budget Items

                                      Army

    High Performance Computing Modernization Program
        The committee notes that in the section 4201 table for
    Research Development Test and Evaluation, Army, there is an
    increase to PE 63461A, High Performance Computing Modernization
    Program of $50.0 million for additional infrastructure capacity
    to support increased artificial intelligence demand.
        The committee is aware of the Department of Defense's needs
    for additional infrastructure capacity to be able to experiment
    with and deploy useful artificial intelligence solutions to
    meet defense needs. That includes the needs for additional
    computing hardware, expanding connections of the Defense
    Research and Engineering Network to additional users for
    testing and demonstration, and the need for additional physical
    and cybersecurity measures to increase the protection of these
    systems from vulnerabilities and threats from sophisticated
    nation-state actors. The committee also encourages the
    Department to experiment with new computing architectures in
    order to reduce energy demands placed on AI data centers based
    on current technologies and business practices.

                                      Navy

                                   Air Force

    Adaptive threat modeling lab
        The committee notes that in the section 4201 table for
    Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force, there
    is an increase to PE 66005F, Digital Transformation Office, of
    $15.0 million for the development of an adaptive threat
    modeling lab to support operational experimentation of
    surveillance and counter-surveillance systems in threat
    representative environments.
        The committee is aware that military operations are
    increasingly at risk from ubiquitous technical surveillance,
    which leverages pervasive collection of digital data from
    internet of things (IoT) and other sensing devices coupled with
    powerful artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
    tools that allow for greater analysis and correlation of this
    extensive digital footprint in ways that can uncover and
    compromise military operations. The committee believes that the
    military should leverage evolving commercial off-the-shelf
    technologies with underpinning AI and ML analytics to analyze
    realistic scenarios by establishing a flexible, simulated lab
    environment for demonstration, analysis, and operational
    training. In such a threat lab environment, operators can study
    emerging threats, practice and evolve their tactics, and gain
    critical insight into the advantages and vulnerabilities of
    modern IoT systems.

                                  Defense Wide

    Foreign Comparative Test program
        The committee notes that in the section 4201 table for
    Research Development Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide, there
    is an increase to PE 63133D8Z, Foreign Comparative Testing
    (FCT) of $10.0 million to evaluate foreign allied nation
    artificial intelligence systems.
        The committee notes that the FCT program was established to
    identify and evaluate systems or tools produced by foreign
    allied nations that could be rigorously tested to determine if
    they could meet specific military requirements. The committee
    believes this is a cost-effective tool to quickly identify
    capabilities that can be adopted by the military without
    lengthy developmental processes. In addition, FCT helps
    strengthen the web of defense relationships with partners by
    providing opportunities for them to get appropriate
    capabilities into the U.S. acquisition systems. The committee
    encourages the Department of Defense to use the additional
    funding authorized by this Act to examine foreign-developed
    artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities,
    including hardware and network processing capabilities, to
    assess the benefits of integrating such systems into the
    overall networking architecture of the Department.
    Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
        The committee notes that in the section 4201 table for
    Research Development Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide, there
    is an increase to PE 61110D8Z, Basic Research Initiatives of
    $30.0 million for the Defense Established Program to Stimulate
    Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) program.
        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 the 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 the
    DOD.
    Artificial intelligence algorithmic development utilizing novel
            linguistics frameworks
        The committee notes that in the section 4201 table for
    Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide,
    there is an increase to PE 61228D8Z, Historically Black
    Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions, of $10.0
    million for additional research in artificial intelligence (AI)
    algorithm development using novel linguistics frameworks.
        The committee is aware of opportunities to develop a
    research program to investigate the cognitive structural
    complexity and the unique linguistics frameworks embedded
    within indigenous languages to support development of new and
    novel AI large language models. Additionally, the committee
    notes that these linguistic systems could be used for
    developing diverse AI linguistic models that enable more
    resilient, more computationally efficient, and more secure AI
    algorithmic architectures.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Adaptation of air-launched weapons for ground launch
        The committee recognizes the urgent need to deliver
    coordinated and integrated maritime strike warfighting
    capability to combatant commanders. The committee is aware of
    the AGM-158 JASSM/LRASM and its survivability and efficacy as a
    high-end anti-ship weapon. The committee is also aware of the
    Family of Affordable Mass Missiles program and other nascent
    air- and ship-launched weapons programs that could be adapted
    for ground launch, as the Small Diameter Bomb program was in
    the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb program.
        The committee directs the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the
    acquisition executives of the military services, to provide to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than March 31, 2026, a report on the
    status of efforts to demonstrate ground launch of the AGM-158
    LRASM, the FAMM missile, and other nascent weapons.
    Advanced Group 1 small unmanned aerial systems
        The committee recognizes the role that ultra-lightweight
    Group 1 small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) can play in
    supporting special operations forces (SOF) activities around
    the world. The committee believes that SOF units could benefit
    from ultra-light Group 1 sUAS that provide secure, modular, and
    rapidly deployable intelligence, surveillance, and
    reconnaissance capabilities to support intelligence gathering,
    targeting, and force protection in contested and denied
    environments, including through the employment of light
    detection and ranging, electro-optical/infrared, and multi-
    spectral imaging capabilities.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the U.S. Special
    Operations Command to seek opportunities to procure and conduct
    operational testing of ultra-light Group 1 sUAS capabilities
    that provide such aforementioned capabilities, as appropriate.
    Biometric collection and analysis
        The committee is aware of efforts by U.S. Special
    Operations Command (SOCOM) to develop scalable biometric
    collection and analysis systems and the use of Partnership
    Intermediary Agreements to identify relevant and commercially
    viable, small business-developed technologies. The committee
    recognizes the utility of next-generation biometric collection
    capabilities that utilize contactless collection and artificial
    intelligence-powered analytics for accelerating the
    identification of threats, including those posed by
    international violent extremists, transnational criminal
    organizations, and malign foreign actors.
        Furthermore, the committee notes that advances in mobile
    software and sensors can enable end-users to adopt, integrate,
    and scale new technologies much more cost-effectively. The
    committee also recognizes the potential value across a broad
    range of national security applications beyond special
    operations where the availability of near real-time biometric
    information on mobile devices and the ability to utilize
    software can enable more timely decision-making. Therefore, the
    committee encourages continued development and enhancement of
    mobile biometrics software by SOCOM as appropriate.
    Comprehensive inventory of departmental innovation programs
        The committee is aware of the Department of Defense's wide
    array of innovation-focused organizations and initiatives,
    including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
    (DARPA), the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the Strategic
    Capabilities Office (SCO), and the Office of the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).
    While these entities pursue valuable and often complementary
    missions, the lack of a consolidated inventory risks
    duplication, inefficiency, and suboptimal allocation of limited
    resources. The committee believes that such an inventory would
    provide a useful mechanism to strengthen coordination across
    its technical ecosystem, eliminate stovepipes, and ensure that
    emerging technology investments are being prioritized according
    to strategic military needs.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to submit, not later than March 1, 2026, to the congressional
    defense committees a comprehensive report cataloguing all
    Department-sponsored technical innovation programs, offices,
    initiatives, and pilot projects across all services and defense
    agencies. This report shall include:
              (1) A complete inventory of innovation-focused
            organizations and initiatives, including but not
            limited to DARPA, SCO, DIU, OUSD(R&E), service-level
            innovation cells, Federally Funded Research and
            Development Centers, University Affiliated Research
            Centers, and any other Department-affiliated or
            Department-supported research and innovation
            activities;
              (2) A description of the mission, budget, and
            staffing levels of each program or office, as well as a
            summary of current research focus areas, active
            projects, and recent technology transition outcomes;
              (3) An analysis of how these innovation entities
            coordinate with one another and with external actors,
            including industry, academia, and allied partners;
              (4) Identification of any gaps, redundancies, or
            opportunities for enhanced collaboration and resource
            alignment among the Department's innovation activities;
            and
              (5) Recommendations, if any, for structural reforms
            or process improvements to streamline innovation
            efforts, ensure clearer lines of authority and
            responsibility, and accelerate the development and
            fielding of warfighter-relevant capabilities.
    Electromagnetic spectrum overmatch research
        The committee is aware of the Army's Combat Capabilities
    Development Command Army Research Laboratory's engagement in
    successful research with university and industry partners in
    various aspects of electronic warfare, including efforts to
    develop technology for better communications, collections, and
    sensor data fusion and processing. All are essential
    capabilities to enhance real-time accurate decision-making in a
    highly contested electromagnetic spectrum.
        The committee strongly supports the continued advancement
    of the Army Research Laboratory's collaborative research with
    academia in the development of technology in areas of antennae,
    counter-unmanned aerial systems, sensors, computing at the
    edge, and swarm technology to enable overmatch electronic
    warfare capabilities in the highly contested and congested
    electromagnetic spectrum operating environment.

    Elevating warfighter capabilities for total force optimization

        The committee believes that investment in operational
    health, readiness, and the performance of U.S. warfighters is
    critical to ensuring combat effectiveness against near-peer
    adversaries. Modern warfare demands personnel who are not only
    technically proficient but also physically and mentally
    prepared to endure the challenges of high-intensity combat
    operations. While existing research has made strides in injury
    prevention and performance optimization, critical gaps remain
    in understanding the biomechanical, physiological, and
    psychological factors that influence warfighter lethality,
    survivability, and longevity in service. Addressing these gaps
    is essential for ensuring force readiness and sustaining
    operational effectiveness across all domains of warfare.
        In its efforts to sustain warfighter readiness and progress
    toward total force optimization, the U.S. Armed Forces must
    leverage advancements in science and technology to maximize
    warfighter operational effectiveness and reduce injury risks.
    Therefore, the committee urges the Department of Defense to
    support additional research and development focused on
    optimizing warfighter performance, including biomechanical,
    physiological, and psychological research to mitigate injury
    risks, improve physical resilience, and maximize readiness,
    survivability, and lethality in combat operations.

    Future Long Range Attack Aircraft program

        The committee supports Department of the Army efforts to
    establish improved ability to operate in a contested
    environment which requires increased speed, endurance, and
    reliability.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess the Department of the Army's Future
    Long Range Attack Aircraft (FLRAA) program, addressing the
    following elements: (1) The risks in safety, cost, reliability,
    and performance the Army has identified through its prototyping
    of FLRAA; (2) The extent to which the Army and its contractors
    applied lessons learned from the development and operations of
    the V-22 Osprey into their development of FLRAA; and (3) The
    extent to which the Army is using modern digital engineering
    tools in the FLRAA program to improve the design, reduce risks
    of accidents, and improve planning for operations and
    maintenance.
        The committee directs the Comptroller General to provide a
    briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later
    than April 15, 2026, with a report to follow in a format and
    time frame agreed to at the time of the briefing.

    Government Accountability Office report on aviation risk management
            data

        The committee supports efforts to increase safety of U.S.
    military flights, including in U.S. civilian airspace. The
    committee is especially concerned about recent investigative
    reporting that a disproportionate amount of aviation close
    calls in U.S. civilian airspace involve military aircraft.
        To enhance aviation safety in the Department of Defense
    (DOD), the committee directs the Comptroller General of the
    United States to review Department policy and service policies
    and procedures for data gathering, risk assessment, and risk
    mitigation of U.S. military flights, especially as it relates
    to differentiating between flights in U.S. domestic civilian
    airspace, including Class B airspace, and other missions. This
    can, in part, be an update from the 2018 Government
    Accountability Office report on mishap data, but it should also
    assess how the Department approaches ex-ante risk analysis to
    prevent mishaps.
        The review should include but not be limited to the
    following: (1) A review of existing databases related to post-
    hoc mishaps, including which services contribute data, the
    quality and comprehensiveness of data, opportunities for
    gathering more data, and assessment of the rigor of data-
    gathering approaches; (2) A review of existing databases
    related to ex-ante aviation safety and prediction of risk,
    including which services contribute data, the quality and
    comprehensiveness of data, opportunities for gathering more
    data, and assessment of the rigor of data gathering approaches;
    (3) An assessment of the methodologies, procedures, and
    processes used by the services, the Office of the Secretary of
    Defense, and other DOD agencies to analyze existing data,
    identifying gaps, concerns, and opportunities--an assessment
    that should comment on the rigorousness of these methodologies
    and procedures, including by comparing to best practices in
    civilian agencies and the private sector; (4) A review and
    assessment of the efficacy of guidance and procedures for risk
    mitigation before flights, detailing any differences among the
    services and oversight by other DOD entities, as applicable;
    (5) A review of whether and how services collect existing data,
    methodologies, and risk procedures that differentiate between
    missions in U.S. domestic civilian airspace, especially Class B
    airspace compared with missions in other locations.

    Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate

        The committee notes that the Irregular Warfare Technical
    Support Directorate (IWTSD) within the Office of the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity
    Conflict conducts rapid research and development in support of
    Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, including those of
    special operations forces. The committee further notes that the
    joint explanatory statement accompanying the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) directed the
    Secretary of Defense to submit a plan for optimizing the
    contributions of the IWTSD to the fulfillment of DOD irregular
    warfare activities.
        The committee notes the growing importance of unmanned
    systems to the operational effectiveness of special operations
    forces across the continuum of competition and conflict. The
    committee understands that U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command
    (NSW), acting through Special Boat Team-22, has undertaken
    activities focused on experimentation and prototyping related
    to unmanned maritime capabilities. The committee believes there
    may be opportunities for enhanced collaboration between IWTSD
    and NSW on unmanned maritime experimentation and prototyping.
    Therefore, the committee 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 to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than
    December 31, 2025, on opportunities for IWTSD to complement
    innovation efforts by NSW for research, experimentation, and
    prototyping unmanned maritime vessels.

    Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps science, technology,
            engineering, and mathematics activities

        The committee recognizes that the nation's defense
    capabilities and economic strength are intrinsically linked to
    its ability to innovate and produce advanced technologies
    domestically and that science, technology, engineering, and
    mathematics (STEM) education is a cornerstone of this
    capability. The committee also notes that the House Report
    accompanying H.R. 8070 (H. Rept. 118-529) of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) directed the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to
    provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March
    1, 2025, providing insight into the feasibility of a STEM-
    specific Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)
    program.
        The committee notes that the report issued by the
    Department of Defense should emphasize the benefits of
    integrating STEM-related subjects and activities into JROTC
    programs and other similar programs that support military-
    connected students; encourage the identification and
    dissemination of best practices related to STEM across JROTC
    and other programs serving military-connected students; and
    encourage the program to leverage, where feasible, the
    capacities of not-for-profits and educational institutions as
    they support JROTC and other programs serving military-
    connected students.
        The committee urges the Department of Defense to submit the
    report as soon as possible.

    Low-cost hypersonic testing

        The committee remains concerned with the lack of progress
    by the Department of Defense in developing capabilities for
    hypersonic weapons, as well as the technology and systems
    needed to counter or defeat such weapons. The committee notes
    the work of the Comptroller General of the United States in the
    report published on July 29, 2024, titled ``DOD Could Reduce
    Cost and Schedule Risks by Following Leading Practices'' (GAO-
    24-106792). The committee notes that the Comptroller General
    recommended the Department utilize ``Digital Twinning'' to
    reduce cost and schedule risks.
        The committee is aware that such digital twin technology
    requires verified computational simulations for hypersonics,
    which in turn have reduced maturity and accuracy when detailed
    flight test data is absent. The committee applauds the
    Department for initiating the Multi-Service Advanced Capability
    Hypersonic Test Bed program as a means to increase the pace and
    scale of hypersonic testing, producing more of the necessary
    flight test data needed to increase the fidelity overall for
    modeling and simulation technologies, including for digital
    twins. Therefore, the committee encourages the Department to
    continue to seek out low-cost hypersonic testing opportunities
    to validate these models.
        Furthermore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Research and Engineering to develop a plan to
    utilize digital twin technology in hypersonic design and to
    evaluate and assess the defense industrial base's capability
    and capacity to support digital twinning for hypersonics
    capability development and operational simulation. The
    committee directs the Under Secretary to provide a briefing to
    the congressional defense committees, not later than January
    31, 2026, on the following: (1) The Department's plan to
    incorporate digital twins for advancing hypersonic design and
    fielding; (2) Current digital twin models utilized by the
    Department; (3) The Department's investments in obtaining
    accurate hypersonic flight test data; (4) An assessment of the
    defense industrial base's ability to build accurate digital
    twins for hypersonic system design; and (5) The Department's
    plan to utilize the three components of hypersonic design:
    analytical and computational models, flight testing, and ground
    testing.

    Navy Modular Missile Solid Rocket Motors

        The committee believes that the Navy Modular Missile (NMM)
    program is a critical opportunity for the Navy to establish a
    strong foundation for developing and maturing future weapons
    systems. The committee encourages the Navy to develop and
    produce the NMM in a manner consistent with the Secretary of
    Defense's commitment to Congress to ``leverage market forces to
    prioritize competition and maximize innovation and efficient
    production.'' Because the NMM program contemplates a common
    weapon system with different solid rocket motors (SRM) for
    different missions, the Navy has an opportunity to leverage an
    expanding SRM industrial base effectively to support large-
    scale production of the NMM.
        The committee recognizes that programs with multiple
    qualified sub-tier suppliers are adaptable and resilient.
    Programs with multiple qualified SRM providers can take
    advantage of competition, minimize the impacts of supply chain
    disruptions, scale production efficiently, and respond to
    dynamic warfighting needs.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Navy, in consultation with 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 December 1, 2025, on a plan to
    invest in qualifying at least two domestic SRM manufacturers
    for each configuration of the NMM. The briefing should address
    how this investment will be incorporated in the NMM acquisition
    strategy to accomplish these policy objectives. The briefing
    should be unclassified without dissemination restrictions but
    may contain a classified or restricted annex.

    Next-generation printed circuit boards

        The committee is aware that the Department of Defense (DOD)
    lacks reliable, domestic sources of supply for printed circuit
    boards (PCBs), which are critical components underpinning the
    electronics that power all of our weapons systems. Numerous
    studies by the DOD and other agencies have documented the
    critical need to strengthen domestic PCB and printed circuit
    board assembly manufacturing to ensure a secure and reliable
    supply chain of these critical technology components. The
    Department has also recognized the importance of domestic
    sources of these vital parts, with individual awards under the
    Defense Production Act of 1950 (Public Law 81-774) to try to
    stimulate investment in the manufacture of these technologies.
    Further, the committee notes that the Executive Agent for
    Printed Circuit Board and Interconnect Technology was
    established in section 256 of the Duncan Hunter National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-
    417) to ensure both a secure supply of PCBs, as well as to
    maintain deep technical understanding of the technology to help
    inform the Department.
        The committee is also aware that the Department has
    leveraged the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) to support some
    capacity expansion for manufacturing of next generation PCBs.
    Next generation PCBs are needed not only to increase the supply
    chain security of such technology, but also to take advantage
    of advances in needed technology to modernize the substrates
    and manufacturing processing for PCBs to incorporate changes
    like the incorporation of new materials, optical interconnects,
    and 3D heterogenous integration. The committee believes an
    opportunity exists to leverage the innovative financing
    opportunities of organizations like OSC, the Defense Innovation
    Unit (DIU), and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
    (DARPA) to leap ahead in the space of PCBs.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy,
    acting through the Executive Agent for Printed Circuit Board
    and Interconnect Technology and in coordination with the
    Directors of the OSC, DIU, and DARPA; the Assistant Secretary
    of Defense for Industrial Base Policy; and the Principal
    Director for Microelectronics in the Office of the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, to develop a
    roadmap and investment strategy for next-generation PCBs and to
    provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than June 1, 2026. Such briefing shall include: (1)
    Identification of technological advances that might require new
    technical approaches for PCB design and manufacture, including
    from foreign partners or allies; (2) Emerging research in new
    PCB design, including internationally; (3) Survey of private
    capital investment opportunities in current and next-generation
    PCBs; (4) Assessment of technical integration challenges and
    opportunities for next-generation PCBs; and (5) Other such
    considerations as the Executive Agent for Printed Circuit Board
    and Interconnect Technology considers appropriate.

    Project Pele

        The committee is encouraged by the continued progress made
    by the Department of Defense Strategic Capabilities Office on
    Project Pele, an effort to design, build, and demonstrate a
    prototype mobile micro nuclear fission reactor. In particular,
    the committee notes the advancements made by Project Pele to
    meet the requirement of demonstrating the ability of mobile
    nuclear power generation technologies to comply fully with all
    relevant regulations and statutory requirements, satisfy
    stakeholder needs, and operate safely in real-world conditions.
        Accordingly, given the continued investments in the mobile
    micro nuclear reactor program, the committee encourages the
    Department of Defense to consider using Project Pele as the
    technical baseline for future micro nuclear fission reactors.
        Finally, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense,
    not later than May 1, 2026, to brief the congressional defense
    committees on Department efforts to expedite and expand efforts
    to prototype and evaluate advanced deployable nuclear energy
    systems capable of supporting forward-deployed military forces,
    expeditionary missions, and resilient base operations. Such
    briefing shall address, at a minimum:
              (1) A Department-wide strategy to identify and
            develop deployable nuclear energy solutions;
              (2) A timeline for prototyping and initial testing of
            one or more reactor designs;
              (3) The means by which the Department will coordinate
            efforts with other state and Federal agencies, as
            necessary; and
              (4) The military requirements and key performance
            parameters for each separate design to be pursued.

    Quantum algorithm development

        The committee recognizes the importance of the Defense
    Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Quantum Benchmarking
    Initiative (QBI) program in making progress to determine
    whether fault-tolerant utility-scale quantum computers could
    plausibly be realized ahead of conventional predictions. The
    committee also notes that while progress is being made on the
    hardware underpinning quantum computing, the Department of
    Defense also needs to be prepared with useful and functional
    algorithms to operate on those machines once they do become
    available. The committee believes the Department should be
    making such investments in parallel in order to maximize the
    benefits of quantum computing should the investment manifest in
    a utility-scale machine. The committee supports DARPA's efforts
    with QBI and encourages the program to identify industry
    performers to explore algorithm development for quantum
    computing applications to ensure the maturation of that part of
    the industrial base.
        Accordingly, the committee believes that advances in
    quantum algorithms have the potential to enhance the ability to
    computationally design and discover new advanced materials for
    a broad set of national security applications across the
    Department and the military services, among other applications.

    Quantum benchmarking initiative

        The committee notes that quantum computing has been
    identified as a critical technology where the United States
    must maintain its leadership. The committee strongly supports
    the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Quantum
    Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) as well as the consideration of
    all relevant quantum computing technologies, including both
    gate-model and annealing approaches, that have the potential to
    reach utility-scale. The committee expects the DARPA Director
    to ensure QBI evaluates all quantum computing modalities,
    within budgetary and resource constraints, to determine the
    maturity and long-term potential of quantum computing concepts,
    development plans, and prototypes, components, and subsystems
    needed to develop a utility-scale quantum computing capability.

    Removing barriers to directed energy weapon system testing, training,
            and exercising

        The committee supports the continued development and
    fielding of directed energy weapon systems as a critical
    component of future U.S. military capabilities. These systems
    offer scalable, non-kinetic options to address a range of
    operational challenges.
        The committee, however, is concerned that current policies
    and overly restrictive interpretations of legal authorities may
    unnecessarily limit the Department of Defense's ability to
    conduct realistic testing, training, and exercises with
    directed energy systems, even in low-risk environments with
    only consenting participants. To address these concerns, the
    committee supports efforts to thoughtfully delegate appropriate
    approval authorities and remove barriers to such activities
    when they do not pose risks to foreign relations, arms control
    compliance, or nonconsenting parties. The committee believes
    that continued, focused oversight will support faster
    integration of directed energy capabilities into the force.
        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 31, 2026. This briefing should include: (1) A summary of
    current testing, training, and exercise activities involving
    directed energy weapon systems across the Department of
    Defense; (2) Identification of policy, legal, or procedural
    barriers limiting such activities; (3) A review of current
    approval authorities and their delegation; and (4)
    Recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes needed to
    facilitate broader operational use of directed energy weapons.

    Researcher post-employment restrictions

        The committee is concerned that the current level of
    oversight and coordination between the Department of Defense
    and other relevant federal agencies may not be robust enough
    when it comes to assessing the potential impact of post-
    employment activities of researchers who have participated on
    sensitive unclassified projects funded by the Department but
    may be approached by foreign entities of concern for
    prospective employment. The committee notes the potential
    benefits which a foreign government could receive if such
    researchers accept employment with foreign entities of concern
    after the conclusion of their research.
        The committee further notes that there are existing
    processes for research security that could support visibility
    into the breadth and scope of this issue and help mitigate
    risks to broader national security, though some of those
    processes are managed by interagency partners. Therefore, the
    committee encourages the Department to strengthen policies for
    research security to maintain visibility of post-employment
    activities of Department-funded or Department-employed
    researchers on unclassified topics and to mitigate any negative
    impacts through increased synchronization with interagency
    partners with authorities in this space.

    University research

        The committee understands that the economic and national
    security of the United States, as well as our military
    effectiveness, depends on sustained technological superiority.
    The committee also understands that technological superiority
    is directly supported by federally funded research conducted at
    our nation's universities that fuel the future science,
    technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce.
        The committee believes universities, university affiliated
    research centers (UARCs), and their partners serve as trusted,
    long-term partners to the Department of Defense (DOD),
    maintaining specialized capabilities essential to mission
    success that are not readily available in the commercial
    sector. The committee agrees with the assessment of the
    Government Accountability Office in its report from December
    2018 titled ``Defense Laboratory Authorities: DOD Uses
    Authorities to Support Science and Technology, but Could
    Strengthen Its Approach (GAO-19-64)'' that UARCs enable DOD to
    ``maintain essential capabilities'' and gain access to research
    ``where the private sector may not have sufficient incentive to
    invest.''
        Therefore, the committee strongly recommends sustained
    investment by the Department in university research, including
    UARCs and their partners, to ensure the United States maintains
    its edge over near-peer competitors in emerging technologies
    and critical defense capabilities. The committee further
    believes these investments have achieved positive outcomes in
    day-to-day operations of the Department, including repairs to
    ships, submarines, ground vehicles, aircraft, and weapons
    systems; air, land, and sea warfare; arctic operations,
    healthcare, additive manufacturing, advanced materials,
    hypersonics, directed energy, artificial intelligence, and data
    analysis, accelerating readiness and increasing effectiveness
    for the entire force.

                      TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

                  Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 301--Authorization of appropriations
        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

    Sec. 311--Department of Defense guidelines regarding implementation of
            the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to rescind all existing Department of
    Defense directives regarding implementation of the National
    Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Public Law 91-190) and
    replace those directives with a new directive with uniform
    guidance that the military departments and other agencies of
    the Department of Defense must implement.
    Sec. 312--Requirement to support training on wildfire prevention and
            response
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 351 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) to require the U.S. Army
    and the U.S. Air Force, in consultation with the National Guard
    Bureau, to provide support for the training of appropriate
    National Guard personnel on wildfire prevention and response.
    Sec. 313--Use of solid waste disposal systems by Department of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to use expeditionary solid waste
    disposal systems for the destruction of illicit contraband and
    other materials.
    Sec. 314--Modification of availability and use of energy cost savings
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2912(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code, by
    requiring the Secretary of Defense to transfer savings derived
    from this section, not later than 60 days after being notified
    of said savings, and make additional technical changes as
    requested by the Department of the Air Force.
        The committee notes that cost savings derived under the
    current authority are not being provided in a timely fashion
    with funds being transferred so close to the end of the current
    fiscal year as to leave insufficient time to obligate said
    funds.
    Sec. 315--Authority of Department of Defense to destroy or dispose of
            perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Department of Defense to use any Federal or state-approved
    methodology to destroy or dispose of perfluoroalkyl and
    polyfluoroalkyl substances.

    Sec. 316--Modification to restriction on procurement or purchasing of
            personal protective equipment for firefighters containing
            perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    Section 345 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) by
    updating the Department of Defense firefighting personal
    protective equipment procurement requirements to ensure that
    firefighting equipment meets the standards set by the National
    Fire Protection Association.

    Sec. 317--Provision of bottled water to communities with private
            drinking water contaminated with perfluoroalkyl and
            polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of Department of
            Defense

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to provide bottled water to communities
    with private drinking water wells where contamination from per-
    and polyfluoroalkyl substances resulting from activities of the
    Department of Defense has exceeded maximum contamination
    levels.

    Sec. 318--Repeal of prohibition on procurement by Department of Defense
            of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate or
            perfluorooctanoic acid

        The committee recommends a provision that would repeal
    section 333 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283).

    Sec. 319--Repeal of temporary moratorium on incineration by Department
            of Defense of perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl
            substances, and aqueous film forming foam

        The committee recommends a provision that would repeal
    section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81).

    Sec. 320--Interim responses to address releases or threatened releases
            of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense, consistent with the Comprehensive
    Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
    (Public Law 96-510), to conduct preliminary assessments and
    site inspections relating to the detection of per- and
    polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances on Department of Defense
    installations, and determine interim actions to be taken to
    reduce immediate public exposure to the release of PFAS. 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.

                     Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment

    Sec. 321--Surface ship sustainment and readiness

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Navy to enhance surface ship maintenance at
    private shipyards through processes led by the Type Commanders
    (TYCOMs) that emphasize workforce stability, ship-specific
    assignments, collaborative planning, and small business
    involvement. The provision would authorize the TYCOMs to
    oversee maintenance and delegate decision-making authority to
    project managers, port engineers, and ship commanding officers.
    The requirements under this section would terminate on January
    1, 2031.
        The committee supports the Navy's goal of achieving 80
    percent surge combat readiness for both conventional and
    nuclear ships, as well as the Navy's commitment to improving
    maintenance, repair, and overhaul processes. The committee is
    concerned, however, that the Navy's contracting strategy with
    the private shipyards has led to inefficiencies in planning and
    executing sustainment activities. Moreover, it has led to
    workload instability that disincentivizes capital and workforce
    investments. The committee is also concerned with the diffusion
    of authority, responsibility, and accountability that has
    prevented timely decision making and integrated management
    under an organization charged with the man, train, and equip
    functions for the fleet. The committee believes that
    implementing this provision would help alleviate these
    concerns.

    Sec. 322--Technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Navy to expedite the investigation,
    qualification, and integration of specified advanced
    technologies and processes into Navy surface ship maintenance
    to improve readiness, reduce costs, and address delays. The
    provision would also: (1) Mandate an open process for
    evaluating additional technologies within 90 days of their
    submission; (2) Require updated policies and modified
    contracts; and (3) Require information on implementation
    timelines and third-party reviews for non-selected
    technologies. The provision would require the Secretary of the
    Navy to submit a report to the Congress, not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, detailing
    timelines to qualify and approve each advanced technology or
    process specified in the provision.

    Sec. 323--Delegation to United States Transportation Command of
            mitigating vulnerabilities and risks associated with contested
            logistics for Department of Defense

        The committee recommends a provision that would designate
    U.S. Transportation Command as the global manager for contested
    logistics. The provision would also require an interim briefing
    on progress and a report within 1 year on implementation of
    this designation.
        The committee has been discouraged by the lack of a
    cohesive, unified strategy by the Department of Defense. The
    committee believes that this course of action, similar to the
    designation of a single manager for bulk fuel, would streamline
    the Department's efforts and create a renewed pathway to
    achieving a capability to provide logistics support for U.S.
    Armed Forces in a contested environment.

    Sec. 324--Requirements for Department of Defense aircraft operations
            near commercial airports

        The committee recommends a provision that would require all
    aircraft of the Department of Defense that operate near
    commercial airports to be equipped with position broadcast
    technology. The provision would require the development of
    standard operating procedures that maximize the use of such
    technology. Finally, the provision would require annual reports
    describing near miss incidents involving military and
    commercial aircraft.

    Sec. 325--Extension and modification of semiannual briefings on
            operational status of amphibious warship fleet

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 352 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) by extending the sunset
    date for the reporting requirements on the operational status
    of the amphibious warship fleet from 2026 to 2028 and by
    including an additional requirement to report on a plan for
    maintenance and service life extensions that would retain
    active amphibious warships until replacement warships enter
    service in order to meet the requirement for operationally
    available amphibious warships set forth in section 8062 of
    title 10, United States Code.

    Sec. 326--Prohibition on closure of Army organic industrial base sites

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Secretary of Defense from closing any facility or sites
    that are part of the Army's organic industrial base. Not later
    than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
    annually thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary of the Army
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    on the status of all facilities in the organic industrial base
    of the Army.

    Sec. 327--Establishment of Defense Personal Property Management Office
            under Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
            and Readiness

        The committee recommends a provision that would establish
    the Defense Personal Property Management Office under the
    Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
    Readiness, not later than 1 year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.

    Sec. 328--Integration of commercially available artificial intelligence
            capabilities into logistics operations

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to facilitate the integration of
    commercially available artificial intelligence capabilities
    specifically designed for logistics tracking, planning,
    operations, and analytics into two relevant Department of
    Defense exercises to be conducted during fiscal year 2026.

    Sec. 329--Pilot program on arsenal workload sustainment

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program, for a period
    of 5 years, on arsenal workload sustainment within the
    Department of Defense.

                              Subtitle D--Reports

    Sec. 331--Modification of report on improved oversight for
            implementation of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program
            of the Navy

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 355(c)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to include information
    on digital infrastructure in the annual reporting requirement
    on the Department of the Navy's Shipyard Infrastructure
    Optimization Program.

    Sec. 332--Modification of readiness report to include summary count of
            certain mishaps

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 482(b)(8) of title 10, United States Code, to reduce
    overburdensome reporting requirements in the Semiannual
    Readiness Report to Congress (SRRC). Previously, the SRRC
    included case-by-case descriptions of each Class C mishap. The
    committee's intent is to streamline the SRRC and eliminate the
    case-by-case descriptions for Class C mishaps but still retain
    a summary count of all Class C mishaps.

    Sec. 333--Annual report on funding and status of interim remedial
            actions of Department of Defense relating to perfluoroalkyl and
            polyfluoroalkyl substances

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on the funding and status of interim remedial
    actions of the Department of Defense relating to per- and
    polyfluoroalkyl substances, including criteria for prioritizing
    military installations based on risk to human health,
    environmental impact, and proximity to affected communities.

                           Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 341--Provision of sports foods and third-party certified dietary
            supplements to members of the United States Special Operations
            Command

        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to use amounts authorized to be
    appropriated to the Department of Defense for Major Force
    Program 11 for the procurement of sports foods and third-party
    certified dietary supplements and the distribution of such
    foods and supplements to servicemembers of the U.S. Special
    Operations Command. The provision would also direct the
    Secretary to conduct a review of the feasibility and
    advisability of expanding such an authority to the military
    departments and submit the findings of such review to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than September 30,
    2026.

    Sec. 342--Limitation on use of funds to establish or expand Space Force
            Special Operations Component Command

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the obligation or expenditure of funds authorized to be
    appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for Major
    Force Program 11 for the U.S. Special Operations Command to
    establish or expand a Space Force Special Operations Component
    Command until the date that is 30 days after the date on which
    the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and
    Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander, U.S. Special
    Operations Command, in consultation with the Chief of Space
    Operations, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives a report articulating
    the requirement for such a component command and the
    resourcing, personnel, and other requirements necessary for
    reaching initial and full operational capability.

    Sec. 343--Requirements for contracts relating to permanent change of
            station moving process

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to include additional oversight mechanisms
    for any renegotiation of the contract under the Global
    Household Goods Contract in place as of the date of the
    enactment of this Act, or negotiation of a new contract under
    the Global Household Goods Contract or any successor program or
    contract.
        The committee is concerned that the original Global
    Household Goods Contract lacked proper oversight mechanisms
    leading to an inability of the Department of Defense to
    safeguard the best interest of servicemembers and their
    families.

    Sec. 344--Limitation on transformation by the Army of primary
            helicopter training program at Fort Rucker, Alabama

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Secretary of the Army from implementing any transformation
    of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing training program until certain
    reporting requirements are met.

    Sec. 345--Conveyance of certain aircraft from Air Force to Arizona
            Aviation Historical Group, Phoenix, Arizona

        The committee recommends a provision that would grant the
    Air Force permissive authority to convey five surplus T-37B
    aircraft to the Arizona Aviation Historical Group at no cost to
    the Government.

    Sec. 346--Limitation on use of funds by the Army until submittal of
            plan to integrate Joint Munitions Command and Army Sustainment
            Command

        The committee directs the Secretary of Army to provide a
    report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives, prior to the expenditure of the
    funds authorized to be appropriated to restructure commands, on
    its proposed plan to integrate the Joint Munitions Command and
    the Army Sustainment Command.

    Sec. 347--Limitation on use of certain funds of the Air Force until
            acquisition strategy submitted to maintain Airborne Command
            Post capability

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation or expenditure of fiscal year 2026 travel funds for
    the Secretary of the Air Force until the Secretary of the Air
    Force submits a report on the acquisition strategy of the Air
    Force to maintain the Airborne Command Post capability.

    Sec. 348--Pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the
            area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific
            Command

        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a 3-year
    pilot program for the contracted operation of a fleet of
    commercial amphibious aviation resources for tasking within the
    area of responsibility of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

    Sec. 349--Naming of certain assets of the Department of Defense in the
            Commonwealth of Virginia

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to implement the naming recommendations
    for assets of the Department of Defense located in the
    Commonwealth of Virginia that were adopted by the base naming
    commission.

                                  Budget Items

    Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program

        The committee notes that in the section 4301 table for
    Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide, there is an increase
    to SAG 4GTN, Office of the Secretary of Defense of $20.0
    million for Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration
    (REPI).
        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. The committee anticipates
    that the military services will identify validated requirements
    for fiscal year 2026 in excess of the $158.3 million requested.
    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.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Advanced software for Navy and Marine Corps readiness data

        The committee applauds the Army and the Air Force for
    deploying advanced software platforms with capabilities that
    allow commanders and servicemembers to track, monitor, and
    better inform unit readiness reporting for personnel,
    equipment, status of that equipment, and training. The Army and
    the Air Force's ability to derive insights from this data
    better informs and enhances unit readiness reporting.
        The committee encourages the Navy and the Marine Corps to
    deploy similar technologies that will enable unit commanders to
    leverage similar benefits to better inform their readiness
    reporting. Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of
    the Navy to brief to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March
    1, 2026, on plans to deploy advanced software that enables the
    tracking, monitoring, and improvement of key metrics to align
    with the overall readiness objectives for the Department of
    Defense.

    Aerial firefighting enhancement

        The committee recognizes that fire season is year-round and
    that additional resources are required to suppress catastrophic
    wildfires. The lack of availability for spare parts hampers
    some state, local, and private sector entities in conducting
    aerial wildfire suppression missions. Additionally, the sale of
    parts could help the United States maintain its existing aerial
    firefighting aircraft fleet. The committee notes that Congress
    originally adopted such a provision in 1996 but that the
    authority expired in 2005. Congress again authorized such
    authority in 2012, but that authority lapsed in 2017.
        The committee notes that in 2025, the President signed a
    bill, the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 (Public
    Law 119-8), that authorized a new 10-year period for the
    Secretary of Defense to sell excess Department of Defense
    aircraft and aircraft parts to persons or entities that
    contract with the Government for the delivery of fire retardant
    or water by air to suppress wildfires. This law requires that
    such aircraft or spare parts be used only for wildfire
    suppression.
        The committee recognizes the importance of this new
    authority and encourages the Department to use this law to
    actively respond to the growing wildfire crisis. The committee
    believes this law will strengthen national readiness for
    wildfire response and suppression during the year-round fire
    season. The committee will continue to monitor the
    implementation of this legislation and work with the Department
    to determine if additional legislation is needed.

    Army field-level maintenance in a contested environment

        The committee notes that the Army is moving toward a
    division-based force to better position ground forces for
    large-scale combat operations. Theater armies, corps, and
    divisions need to take the lead in coordinating large-scale
    campaigns against well-armed nation-states, with brigade-level
    forces fully focused on winning the direct force-on-force
    engagements. The committee believes that the Army's ability to
    sustain operations while under fire means that forces at all
    levels will need to be able to repair battle-damaged tanks,
    personnel carriers, trucks, and other ground vehicles--
    especially when the ability to reach back to the United States
    for depot maintenance, personnel support, and supplies is
    contested.
        At the same time, the committee understands that the
    Government Accountability Office's preliminary work on an
    ongoing report has shown that field-level maintenance is
    growing more complex and challenging because the Army is
    fielding multiple ground vehicle variants. Given these and
    other challenges, the committee is interested in further
    examining the Army's plans for ensuring its combat units are
    effectively organized, trained, and equipped to perform field-
    level maintenance when operating in a contested environment.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Comptroller General
    of the United States to assess the following: (1) How the Army
    is adjusting its field maintenance forces to sustain large-
    scale combat operations in a contested environment; (2) The
    extent to which the Army has identified and addressed field-
    level maintenance challenges at the brigade, division, corps,
    and theater levels through combat training center rotations and
    warfighter exercises for fighting in a contested environment;
    (3) The extent to which the Army has provided its field
    maintenance forces with the tools, technology, training, and
    equipment they need to perform field maintenance when operating
    in a contested environment; and (4) Any other related matters
    the Comptroller General considers appropriate.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not
    later than April 1, 2026, on the Comptroller General's
    preliminary findings and to present final results in a format
    and timeframe agreed to at the time of the briefing.

    Army strategy and requirements for wildfire suppression mission

        The committee notes that over the last 10 years, wildfires
    in the United States have grown in frequency, size, destructive
    capacity, and cost. Given the threat of more frequent and
    larger wildfires, communities increasingly rely on U.S. Army
    personnel in significant numbers to augment dwindling U.S.
    Forest Service firefighting capabilities. In 2024 alone, more
    than 2,000 Army Active, Guard, and Reserve personnel were
    deployed to carry out wildfire suppression duties, including
    direct firefighting and suppression, air and ground logistics
    support, and evacuations and security. In January 2025, 1,200
    personnel from the Washington Army National Guard were
    activated to address the wildfires that destroyed more than
    18,000 homes and other structures in southern California.
    Unfortunately, this mission emerged so quickly that the U.S.
    Army did not have time to develop requirements for wildfire
    response. Consequently, U.S. Army units received inconsistent
    training and dangerously outdated equipment to meet the
    firefighting mission.
        As the frequency, scope, and destructive power of wildfires
    continues to grow, U.S. Army personnel continue to be called
    upon to protect American communities. The committee understands
    that deploying home-stationed U.S. Army units for this mission
    is increasingly essential for successful wildfire suppression
    missions in support of communities around the country facing
    wildfire threats.
        However, the committee is concerned that the Department of
    Defense has not methodically assessed this emergent mission and
    lacks a strategy and requirements for meeting it. In
    particular, the committee is concerned that, absent a formal
    wildfire firefighting requirement, the U.S. Army will continue
    to rely on equipment, provided by other agencies, that does not
    meet U.S. Army standards designed to protect readiness and
    ensure effective operations of units deployed to meet this
    mission.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to provide a one-time briefing to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than March 1, 2026, on the U.S.
    Army's strategy and requirements for meeting the emergent
    wildfire suppression mission. The briefing should include: (1)
    The current process for procuring mission-specific equipment,
    such as load carriage, for Active, Guard, and Reserve units;
    (2) A strategy and timeline for assessing the quality and
    suitability of equipment currently issued to ensure mission
    readiness and mitigate fatigue and injury; and (3) An
    assessment of the needs and benefits of establishing a formal
    U.S. Army requirement for wildfire response, including the
    opportunity to procure appropriate equipment.

    Blast exposure and weapons sensors for Special Operations Forces

        The committee notes that U.S. Special Operations Command
    (SOCOM) is working to identify blast overpressure exposure
    resulting from heavy weapons systems use, breaching, and small
    arms in dynamic combat and training environments. However, the
    committee understands SOCOM's knowledge of the effect of blast
    exposure may be limited by lack of objective blast exposure
    monitoring data. The committee also notes that the cumulative
    effects of small arms and crew-served weapons use may
    contribute to brain injuries.
        The committee believes the development of new sensors,
    including sensors enabled by artificial intelligence, may
    enable greater understanding of blast overpressure events and
    the cumulative effect of other weapons on the long-term health
    of special operations forces.
        Therefore, the committee encourages the Commander, SOCOM,
    to continue testing and fielding, as appropriate, blast
    exposure and other weapons sensors to support the safety and
    welfare of special operations forces.
        Additionally, the committee directs the Commander, SOCOM,
    to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of
    the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than
    December 31, 2025, regarding blast exposure and weapons sensor
    development efforts, including testing and potential plans for
    fielding of such sensors.

    Briefing on activation of power projection wings by U.S. Air Force
            Special Operations Command

        The committee notes that the U.S. Air Force Special
    Operations Command is in the process of establishing power
    projection wings with the objective of more effectively
    supporting the requirements of the geographic combatant
    commanders.
        Accordingly, not later than March 1, 2026, the committee
    directs the Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, and the
    Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-
    Intensity Conflict, to provide a briefing to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
    on the status of the activation of power projection wings. At a
    minimum, the briefing should identify: (1) Roles,
    responsibilities, and anticipated missions of the power
    projection wings; (2) The personnel, aircraft, and equipment
    that will be transferred from other installations to support
    the activation of power projection wings; (3) Any additional
    resourcing or authorities that may be needed to complete the
    activation of power projection wings; and (4) Any other matters
    deemed relevant by the Commander and Assistant Secretary.

    Briefing on advanced manufacturing

        The committee notes that innovations in advanced
    manufacturing have the potential to make producing parts for
    weapons and weapons systems faster, cheaper, more customizable,
    and more mobile than existing, traditional manufacturing
    techniques. The committee understands that metal and polymer-
    based advanced manufacturing processes have the potential to
    change the way the Joint Force plans combat and sustainment
    operations. Integrating advanced manufacturing capabilities as
    an inherent foundational sustainment capability and
    proliferating access to advanced manufactured products to every
    operational unit will shorten logistics tails and timelines,
    decrease maintenance costs and delays, and empower each
    warfighter with the tools and equipment they need to execute
    their missions more efficiently and effectively.
        The committee believes that the establishment of the Joint
    Additive Manufacturing Working Group in 2017 and the release of
    the first Department of Defense (DOD) Additive Manufacturing
    Strategy in 2021 were important steps toward capitalizing on
    innovations in advanced manufacturing. Since the release of the
    strategy, however, the DOD has made modest investments in
    advanced manufacturing technologies and methods relative to the
    potential outsized impacts that advanced manufacturing can have
    on military operations, maintenance, sustainment, and
    logistics, should the capability be proliferated widely. The
    committee believes the Department should accelerate efforts to
    develop common technology, standards, and processes for
    advanced manufacturing that will enable the military services
    to share data and increase readiness with the goal of
    proliferating advanced manufacturing capabilities across units
    at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
        Therefore, the committee directs 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 provide a briefing, not later
    than February 1, 2026, on: (1) How the military services
    currently determine how advanced manufacturing capabilities are
    deployed; and (2) Challenges to equipping operational units
    with advanced manufacturing capabilities for maintenance and
    repair in the field.

    Briefing on Defense Language and National Security Education Office and
            future planning for foreign language programs

        The committee recognizes that, in partnership with
    universities and senior military colleges across the country,
    the Defense Language and National Security Education Office
    provides important training for servicemembers for the purposes
    of accelerating the development of foundational expertise in
    critical and strategic languages and regional area studies. The
    committee notes that these programs support critical language
    acquisition and training for the U.S. active duty military,
    National Guard and Reservists, other Department of Defense
    personnel, Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets and
    midshipmen, and U.S. graduate and undergraduate students who
    are committed to federal service.
        The committee notes with concern that, due to budget
    constraints, fewer programs were funded in fiscal year 2024. In
    the case of Language Training Centers, no programs are expected
    to be funded in fiscal year 2025, reducing capacity at higher
    education partners and significantly limiting access to
    critical and strategic languages including Chinese, Russian,
    Arabic, and Korean. Further, the committee believes these
    constraints present challenges for retention and recruitment of
    existing program infrastructure capabilities and qualified
    academic instructors with the language fluency and expertise in
    the areas of the world critical to current and long-term U.S.
    national security interests. The committee believes the inroads
    made by higher education partners such as the University of
    Mississippi, the University of Rhode Island, the University of
    Arizona, and James Madison University, as well as many others,
    are crucial to sustaining and growing these vital programs, but
    adequate resources are required. The committee is concerned
    that despite section 575 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) amending the
    statute authorizing the Language Training Center to require the
    Secretary of Defense to carry out the program, the Department
    failed to budget any funding in fiscal year 2025, effectively
    halting the program.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to brief the congressional defense committees, not later than
    January 1, 2026, on maintaining critical and strategic language
    proficiency for servicemembers and ROTC students. This briefing
    shall include: (1) Optimal requirements for training in
    languages and cultures critical to national security, to
    include the necessary funding levels to meet and sustain such
    requirements; (2) An evaluation of the Department's readiness
    posture as it relates to language capabilities; (3) The
    capacity to increase strategic languages in response to
    emerging language requirements; and (4) The Department's
    funding plan across the future years defense program for the
    Language Flagship Program, Project Global Officer, Language
    Training Centers, and Boren Awards.
        Further, the committee encourages the Department to
    continue placing a high priority on the Language Flagship
    Program, Project Global Officer, Language Training Centers, and
    Boren Awards, with an emphasis on quality of instruction and a
    preference for programs that provide college credit and have
    strategic value to U.S. national security interests.

    Briefing on software development and acquisition capabilities for U.S.
            Special Operations Command

        The committee notes the critical role that software plays
    in enabling military capabilities, including those of U.S.
    Special Operations Forces. However, the committee is concerned
    that U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) may require more
    robust software development and acquisition capabilities to
    fulfill special operations-peculiar requirements.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Commander, SOCOM, in
    coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment, to provide a briefing, not later
    than December 31, 2025, to the Senate Armed Services Committee
    regarding the feasibility and advisability of establishing more
    robust software development and acquisition capabilities,
    sometimes referred to as a software factory, to enable the
    fielding of special operations-peculiar software solutions,
    enhance cyber security, and support the classified defense
    technology projects of SOCOM. At a minimum, the briefing should
    address: (1) The extent to which the establishment of such
    software development and acquisition capabilities would improve
    the development and acquisition of software to fulfill special
    operations-peculiar requirements; (2) The resources,
    facilities, personnel, and authorities that would be required
    to establish such software development and acquisition
    capabilities; (3) How SOCOM software development and
    acquisition capabilities would augment, coordinate with, and
    add value to existing Department of Defense software
    development activities; (4) Whether the establishment of such
    SOCOM software development and acquisition capabilities would
    facilitate the recruitment and transition of qualified
    personnel into full-time employment with SOCOM and other
    elements of the Department of Defense, including through
    internship opportunities; and (5) Any other matters deemed
    relevant by the Commander, SOCOM.

    Comptroller General review of capabilities and planning for sensitive
            crisis response operations

        The committee notes that the joint posture statement for
    2025 provided to the committee by the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and
    the Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) states,
    ``In the past three years, the requirements for SOCOM to
    fulfill its crisis response remit increased more than 170% over
    the previous decade's annual average . . . Presidentially
    directed crisis response operations are inherently
    unpredictable and vary year-to-year in timing, duration, and
    total cost. Operational and logistics costs for crisis response
    increased more than 250% from FY20 to FY23. With increases in
    the frequency of crises and compounded costs, SOCOM has paid
    for previous crises response deployments, drawing away from
    SOCOM's total modernization efforts that aim to meet future
    challenges.''
        The committee is concerned that the Department of Defense
    (DOD) has not planned or budgeted for the increased use of and
    reliance on crisis response forces, including responding forces
    and critical enabling support. Specifically, it is unclear if
    the DOD has budgeted appropriately and sustainably for these
    operations or if it has taken needed steps to ensure crisis
    response forces maintain appropriate levels of readiness and
    availability. Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller
    General of the United States to review the DOD's planning and
    budgeting for sensitive crisis response operations by
    assessing: (1) Effects of changes in the strategic environment
    on guidance, preparation, and planning for sensitive crisis
    response operations; (2) Trends in the number and nature of
    sensitive crisis response operations and corresponding
    readiness impacts to responding units and enabling support; (3)
    Assumptions the DOD and other agencies make for enabling
    support for sensitive crisis response operations; (4) Processes
    and procedures that the DOD and other federal agencies follow
    when planning and budgeting for sensitive crisis response
    operations to ensure resources, personnel, and exquisite
    capabilities are available; (5) Plans that the DOD may have for
    responding to multiple simultaneous crises that require
    intelligence and sensitive activity capabilities and the extent
    to which the DOD has coordinated these plans with other
    relevant agencies; and (6) Other matters that the Comptroller
    General deems to be relevant.
        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 April 1,
    2026. A determination of a final product will be made at the
    time of those briefings.

    Expanding Arctic training

        The committee notes that much of the Department of
    Defense's (DOD) Arctic expertise resides in the reserve
    components, including the National Guard. The committee further
    notes, however, that the DOD will need to rely on the
    capabilities and expertise provided by the total force to
    achieve success in the Arctic. To operate in the changing
    Arctic environment, the committee believes that the Joint Force
    must have the requisite skills, training, and experience.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to submit a report to the Senate Armed Services Committee,
    not later than January 15, 2026, on locations in which the Army
    could establish or expand Arctic training and exercises in
    order to test soldiers and equipment to meet requirements for
    operating in Arctic and cold weather conditions. The report
    should include additional sites to conduct the Army's Cold
    Weather Orientation Course, Cold Weather Leader Course, and
    Isolation Survival in Cold Regions Course. Additionally, the
    report should examine tactical, technical, and logistical
    challenges unique to operating in extreme cold weather
    conditions and how additional cold weather training locations
    would impact readiness.

    Feasibility of floating drydock

        The committee recognizes the critical strategic and
    logistical role public shipyards play in the security of the
    Nation. The committee strongly supports efforts to modernize
    and improve facilities at the Navy's four public shipyards,
    including the multi-mission dry dock, and to address the
    complex maintenance needs of the Navy's current and future
    active fleet. The current modernization plans for Navy
    shipyards include converting dry docks to focus on depot-level
    maintenance for nuclear submarines.
        To better understand the Navy's options for a floating dry
    dock to address any infrastructure shortfalls, the committee
    directs the Secretary of the Navy to provide a briefing to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than March 1, 2026,
    detailing:
              (1) Potential locations for mooring a floating dry
            dock;
              (2) A list of the individual major military
            construction projects needed to support a floating dry
            dock;
              (3) The earliest a floating dry dock could be brought
            into service and a description of constraints; and
              (4) How a floating dry dock would be used to ensure
            extra capacity for potential crisis in the event of a
            military conflict.

    FireGuard

        The committee continues to support the FireGuard program as
    an essential tool for federal, state, and local firefighters to
    aggregate, analyze, and assess multi-source remote sensing
    information for interagency partnerships in the detection and
    monitoring of wildfires, given their increasing frequency and
    scope of damage across the United States.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee,
    not later than March 1, 2026, identifying where in the
    Department of Defense FireGuard should reside as a program of
    record. The briefing should also include: (1) A plan for
    funding and manning to the levels required; (2) The number and
    names of states, territories, counties, municipalities, and
    tribal governments to whom FireGuard has provided fire
    intelligence services; (3) A comparative analysis of polygons
    provided by FireGuard for wildfires and end-state perimeters of
    the same wildfires; (4) An analysis of the time between
    detection via raw satellite data and the alerts being sent to
    local responders; and (5) A review of efforts undertaken to
    integrate emerging satellite and aerial surveillance
    technologies from qualified private, nonprofit, and public
    sector sources.

    Guam invasive species mitigation

        The committee notes the importance of Guam in supporting
    the forward presence of U.S. forces. The committee further
    notes that the Department of Defense relies on equipment and
    infrastructure that is currently deployed to Guam and that the
    tyranny of distance can lead to long lead times for replacement
    parts.
        The committee understands that Guam is currently combatting
    the Vespa Tropica, or the greater banded hornet, which is an
    invasive species that was first discovered on the island in
    2016. The committee further understands that this species is
    extremely aggressive and can wreak havoc on mission critical
    systems, such as aircraft engines and generators, which would
    lead to degraded readiness for potentially long periods of
    time. As a major inter- and intra-theater logistical point for
    the Indo-Pacific region, Guam also has the potential to serve
    as a source of spread for such invasive species to other areas,
    if mitigation or eradication measures are not taken seriously.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with relevant local authorities, to
    provide a one-time briefing to the Senate Armed Services
    Committee, not later than November 3, 2025, on an action plan
    to combat the greater banded hornet, and any other similar
    invasive species, to help mitigate potential readiness
    concerns. Such a briefing should include the following: (1) A
    plan for a baseline survey for mapping nest occurrences to
    identify infestation areas, as well as the parties with
    responsibility over those areas; (2) A plan for conducting a
    baseline scientific survey on greater banded hornet territory
    area to determine colony size, life cycle, and seasonality in
    order to estimate the eradication planning needs for required
    personnel, technology, eradication strategy, and other safety
    concerns; (3) An estimate of personnel hours, technology, and
    resources needed for each phase, including for post-eradication
    verification and potential long-term management issues; and (4)
    A plan for consultation with local authorities from other areas
    facing similar infestations to apply lessons learned and
    propose efficiencies leveraging prior and current efforts,
    including with outside groups that specialize in etymological
    infestations.

    Head and hearing protection for aircraft maintenance personnel

        The committee understands that head and hearing protection
    systems are widespread across the Department of Defense.
    However, occupational safety extends beyond traditional combat
    arms roles and should also include protective measures for
    personnel in career fields such as aircraft maintenance. The
    committee recognizes that the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps
    require head impact and hearing protection for maintenance
    personnel working on or near military aircraft. This
    requirement has proven to be an effective tool in mitigating
    the risk of injuries in dynamic and hazardous work
    environments. However, the committee understands that U.S. Army
    and U.S. Air Force maintenance personnel are not currently
    required to wear similar protective gear while working on
    military aircraft. While fall-prevention systems are often in
    use, they do not fully address the risk of impact injuries to
    the head and neck, prevent long-term hearing loss, or provide
    necessary eye protection. With widely available solutions
    already in existence, such as those already fielded by the U.S.
    Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, the committee believes that U.S.
    Army and U.S. Air Force maintainers should be provided with
    similar protective capabilities.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretaries of the
    Army and Air Force to coordinate a joint brief to the Senate
    Armed Services Committee, not later than March 1, 2026, on: (1)
    Each service's current policies on head and hearing protection
    for maintenance personnel working on or near military aircraft;
    (2) An assessment of injury rates and risk factors related to
    head trauma and hearing loss in aviation maintenance career
    fields; and (3) A plan for evaluating and potentially fielding
    commercial head protection solutions to address these risks.

    Inclusion of personal protective equipment and organizational clothing
            and individual equipment items in Army Transformation in
            Contact

        The committee supports U.S. Army efforts to accelerate
    operational testing and integration of emerging, commercially
    available capabilities into its Transformation in Contact (TIC)
    initiative and to identify opportunities to provide funding
    more efficiently across capability sets. The committee also
    applauds the U.S. Army's efforts to incorporate a range of
    environments and climate conditions in its experimentation.
        The committee notes its longstanding support of the Soldier
    Enhancement Program (SEP) as a rapid innovation pipeline for
    soldier gear and equipment. As designed, the SEP has served as
    an effective process designed to help the U.S. Army move at
    ``the speed of industry'' by evaluating existing prototypes or
    commercially available items that could enhance soldiers'
    ability to execute their combat mission. The SEP continues to
    serve a unique and critical function in enabling the
    accelerated evaluation and procurement of off-the-shelf items
    that have the potential to substantially improve weapons and
    support equipment that are focused on critical war-fighting
    functional areas of fires, mission command, movement and
    maneuver, sustainability, and protection. In particular, the
    committee believes that personal protective equipment (PPE) and
    organizational clothing and individual equipment (OCIE) should
    be included in U.S. Army TIC efforts given the robust
    availability of commercial, off-the-shelf PPE and OCIE
    alternatives.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a briefing, not later than March 31, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, on how the U.S. Army is including PPE and OCIE
    into its TIC efforts and how the U.S. Army is leveraging
    existing programs such as the SEP to facilitate and expand
    rapid operational testing of those items.

    Interagency integration on Arctic planning, testing, and operations

        The committee recognizes that the Arctic region presents
    geopolitical challenges and opportunities affecting national
    security interests and is supportive of efforts to better
    understand the emerging needs for enhanced operations in the
    Arctic region. The committee encourages the Secretary of
    Defense to seek opportunities to partner with interagency
    organizations, the Center for Arctic Security and Resiliency,
    and the Joint All Domain Weather Operations Center, to
    coordinate Federal agency planning for Arctic operations as
    well as testing of systems to support Arctic operations.

    Intermittent fault detection and isolation technology

        One of the major cost drivers for the Department of Defense
    (DOD) is the maintenance of electronics and electrical systems
    that control and operate a wide range inventory of weapons and
    weapon systems. The Department spends billions per year
    maintaining electronics and electronic systems. One of the
    highest contributing causes for these costs is operationally
    induced intermittent electronic faults that result in no fault
    found, cannot duplicate, or no trouble found test results--
    essentially false readings to the effect that there is no
    problem. Per a Department report to Congress dated October 5,
    2021, ``Assessment of Electronics Maintenance as a Leading
    Driver of Weapon Systems Non-Availability'', there is an
    available test technology that could detect and reverse the
    intermittent fault problem across the spectrum of DOD weapon
    systems with the initial targets being various aircraft,
    including the F-35, F-16, and F/A-18. Additionally, a January
    14, 2020, Government Accountability Office report titled
    ``Senior Leaders Should Emphasize Key Practices to Improve
    Weapon System Reliability'' (GAO-20-151) highlighted the major
    improvements in flight hours, repair times, and cost savings
    that resulted from the use of the technology.
        Accordingly, the committee recommends that the Department
    sustain funding for this critical intermittent fault detection
    and isolation technology.

    Military working equid report

        The committee understands that the U.S. Army intends to
    eliminate all military working equid detachments other than the
    Caisson units at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Joint Base San
    Antonio, and the mules at the United States Military Academy.
    These detachments did not fall under formal authorization
    documents and were, therefore, perpetually under-resourced and
    lacked sufficient oversight. While, in response to committee
    urging, the U.S. Army initiated more rigorous, centralized
    oversight by U.S. Army veterinarians, the U.S. Army has
    continued to manage and resource these detachments in an ad hoc
    manner. As a result, there remains high risk to the safety and
    welfare of the equids and insufficient resources. The committee
    is concerned that the U.S. Army did not conduct rigorous
    analysis or consider the historic significance of these
    detachments in its decision to disestablish. Additionally,
    previous U.S. Army efforts to retire military working equids
    have been marred by mismanagement and lack of concern for equid
    welfare after the end of their service to the U.S. Army.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army
    to provide a report, not later than January 15, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives that includes the following:
              (1) A description, to include home station, of all
            military working equid (MWE) detachments eliminated;
              (2) The detailed analysis that led to the U.S. Army's
            decision to disestablish MWE detachments, including:
                      (a) A detailed review of the health of the
                    herd in each location, to include information
                    on the health of each horse, nutrition and
                    fitness, as well as an assessment of turnout
                    and space requirements and whether host
                    installation possessed necessary space;
                      (b) A detailed assessment of borrowed
                    military manpower and necessary manpower
                    required at each detachment, to include cost
                    and how manpower needs were determined;
                      (c) A detailed cost assessment for the
                    facility and operational requirements for each
                    program, broken out by investments made in
                    prior years, estimates for necessary future
                    improvements to facilities, and standard
                    operating costs required to maintain each
                    detachment as appropriate to their mission;
                      (d) A description of consultations between
                    U.S. Army leadership and host unit,
                    installation, community, and associated
                    historic military unit association conducted as
                    part of the U.S. Army's decision; and
                      (e) Any other matters the Secretary
                    determines relevant; and
              (3) A description of the U.S. Army plan, to include
            timelines, processes for assessing suitability, and
            conditions to be met before a determination is made, to
            transition a MWE associated with disestablished
            detachments out of care by the U.S. Army.

    Northern Strike Exercises

        The committee notes that the annual Northern Strike
    Exercise is a large, all-domain reserve forces exercise. The
    committee believes it provides a realistic, decisive action
    training environment as well as robust training experiences for
    units and leaders to strengthen joint all-domain warfighting
    capabilities. Further, it fills a critical gap in resourced
    readiness building multi-domain exercises for National Guard
    combat formations. Resident within the State of Michigan,
    Northern Strike is conducted twice a year (winter and summer)
    within the four-season National All-Domain Warfighting Center's
    contested multi-domain operating environment. Using a
    combination of integrated live, virtual, and constructive
    models and simulations, participants increase Mission Essential
    Task proficiencies and build readiness through repetitive task
    iterations at echelon by training for combat operations as part
    of the joint team. The committee believes that Northern Strike
    is at the forefront of unmanned aerial systems and counter
    unmanned aerial systems training that provide individual
    servicemembers critical exposure to current, real-world
    threats.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the Department of
    Defense to establish recurring funding for this critical
    exercise series.

    Operational energy

        The committee notes that longer operating distances, remote
    and austere geography, and anti-access/area denial threats have
    challenged the Department of Defense's (DOD) ability to deliver
    fuel. Without fuel, the DOD cannot deploy and sustain forces
    around the globe. Reducing these burdens, even if just in the
    margins, enables warfighters to be more lethal. As such, the
    committee supports reducing the footprint of the Joint Force in
    expeditionary operations, which increases the survivability of
    warfighters while reducing strain on sustainment requirements.
        For example, the Air Force saved at least $124.0 million in
    fiscal year 2023 compared to fiscal year 2019 using operational
    energy advances. Microvanes on C-17 aircraft reduce drag by
    about 1 percent, pay for themselves in just 7 months, and save
    at least $12.7 million each year in fuel costs. Unfortunately,
    the committee understands that microvanes are currently on only
    10 C-17 aircraft. Aft body drag reduction devices on C-130
    aircraft yield about $18.0 million in fuel savings each year.
    KC-135 finlets reduce drag by about 2 percent yet save $13.2
    million each year. Mission planning software programs like
    Jigsaw and Pythagoras lead to about 10 percent improvements in
    flight efficiency across the fleet.
        The committee notes that the blended wing body (BWB)
    aircraft is a promising design that can operate more
    efficiently in contested environments by offering at least 30
    percent more aerodynamic efficiency versus a 767. The committee
    understands that the BWB offers 90 percent more range, a 94
    percent increase in fuel offload capability at a 2,500 nautical
    mile radius resulting in increased fighter sortie generation,
    upwards of 50 percent more fuel efficiency, takes up 40 percent
    less space on airfields, flies 2,000 feet higher, and requires
    less landing and takeoff distance. Beyond these tactical
    benefits, the BWB design would save the Air Force at least
    $900.0 million per year on fuel.
        The committee notes that on the ground, hybrid vehicle
    capabilities offer longer operational duration and lower fuel
    consumption. For example, the Army successfully demonstrated a
    hybrid tactical vehicle in Europe last winter that operated a
    brigade command post for 10 days on just 10 gallons of fuel.
        Accordingly, the committee continues to support energy
    demand reduction efforts and programs that extend the
    operational reach for warfighters and enable our military's
    lethality and readiness.

    Organic industrial base expansion

        The committee remains convinced of the imperative to
    accelerate the modernization and expansion of the Army's
    organic industrial base. To ensure that the Army is moving
    forward with this effort, 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 1, 2026, on the Army's plans and way forward
    on establishing production lines for: (1) A secondary domestic
    source of military-grade nitrocellulose; or (2) Any of 13
    precursor chemicals used widely across the Joint Program
    Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition portfolio that are
    currently sourced solely from China; or (3) Producing any of
    the 300 chemicals identified as single point failures by the
    Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition; or (4) A
    load and pack facility capable of servicing multiple calibers
    of ammunition; or (5) A combination of the above options.
        This report should include the Army's plans to either
    modernize, expand, or use military construction funds to build
    new facilities.

    Quantum sensing technologies for addressing perfluoroalkyl and
            polyfluoroalkyl contamination

        Over 700 U.S. military sites are known to have, or known to
    have likely, discharged per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)
    chemicals. The committee notes that current available methods
    to detect PFAS include gas or liquid chromatography, which is
    expensive, time consuming, and unsuitable for on-site testing
    or identification. In November 2024, the Strategic
    Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) released
    a Statement of Need to develop a real-time sensor for detecting
    and quantifying PFAS chemicals, which would allow for more
    time- and cost-efficient site investigations and remediation.
    To date, no field-based rapid screening technologies are
    commercially available for PFAS detection. While the Department
    of Defense (DOD) has significantly invested in PFAS
    remediation, current detection methods are limited by cost,
    speed, and sensitivity.
        The committee is encouraged by the potential promise of
    quantum technology to fill this gap. Quantum sensors can
    leverage the principles of quantum mechanics to achieve levels
    of extreme precision that were previously considered
    unattainable. In this context, quantum science could be used to
    help detection platforms achieve unprecedented sensitivity and
    allow for ultra-sensitive, real-time detection and mapping of
    PFAS in soil and groundwater.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary
    of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, in
    coordination with the SERDP and the Environmental Security
    Technology Certification Program, to brief the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than March 15, 2026, on:
              (1) The technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness,
            and performance potential of quantum sensing
            technologies for the detection and monitoring of PFAS
            at DOD sites;
              (2) A comparison of quantum sensing capabilities with
            existing and emerging technologies for the detection of
            PFAS;
              (3) A framework for integrating quantum sensing with
            strategies for remediating PFAS, including sensor-
            informed degradation approaches; and
              (4) Recommendations, as appropriate, for next steps
            to accelerate the development, deployment, and
            transition of quantum sensing tools for environmental
            monitoring and cleanup of PFAS.

    Report on hexavalent chromium

        The committee directs the Secretary of Defense, in
    coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments,
    to provide a comprehensive report to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not
    later than March 1, 2026, that addresses: (1) A status review
    of every installation where sanding, blasting, or stripping
    operations involving hexavalent chromium occur, with specific
    attention to the adequacy of the infrastructure, including
    ventilation systems and clean rooms, to meet current safety
    codes and regulations; (2) An assessment of the Department of
    Defense's interim control measures in place at installations
    where the infrastructure is not up to code, including any
    additional safeguards to protect servicemembers and civilian
    personnel; and (3) Recommendations for improving existing
    infrastructure, practices, and policies to ensure a safer
    working environment, ultimately protecting the health and well-
    being of military personnel and civilian employees exposed to
    hazardous materials during these operations.

    Special Operations Digital Force Protection

        The committee notes that adversaries increasingly exploit
    the commercial digital surveillance economy as a low-cost, low-
    risk method of targeting U.S. forces. By reducing U.S. forces'
    digital signature exposure and adversary tracking, digital
    force protection strengthens overall force protection,
    operational security, and strategic deception efforts across
    all domains of warfare. The committee believes digital force
    protection is a critical enabler of multi-domain operations,
    ensuring that U.S. forces can operate seamlessly across land,
    air, sea, space, and cyberspace without adversarial digital
    exploitation undermining mission success. Effective digital
    force protection also imposes costs on adversaries by
    complicating their ability to detect, track, or exploit U.S.
    personnel and assets through commercial data aggregation, as
    well as related open-source intelligence, signals intelligence,
    and adversarial artificial intelligence-powered analytics.
        The committee believes that U.S. Special Operations Forces
    (SOF) are especially vulnerable to adversarial exploitation of
    the commercial digital surveillance economy and ubiquitous
    technical surveillance (UTS) capabilities given the sensitive,
    multi-domain operations they carry out globally.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary
    of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict
    and the Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to
    provide the congressional defense committees a briefing, not
    later than October 1, 2025, which includes: (1) An assessment
    of the threat posed by UTS to the force protection and mission
    effectiveness of SOF; (2) A description of ongoing or planned
    efforts by SOCOM to address the threat posed by UTS; (3) An
    assessment of available technical solutions to address the
    threat posed by UTS, including government-owned and
    commercially available technologies; (4) A description of any
    challenges to address the threat posed by UTS, including
    Department of Defense policies, authorities, and resourcing;
    and (5) Any other matters deemed relevant by the Assistant
    Secretary and the Commander.

    Survival, evasion, resistance, and escape complex

        The committee notes the importance of Survival, Evasion,
    Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training for U.S. Army aviators
    during the course of their training at Fort Novosel. The
    committee is concerned that continued delays in completing this
    essential training facility could adversely impact the
    readiness of deployed U.S. Army aviators.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to provide a one-time briefing to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than March 1, 2026, on the
    progress and timeline for completion of the SERE training
    facility at Fort Rucker.

    United States-made Army training aircraft

        The committee understands that the Army is considering
    transitioning the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) pilot
    training to a contractor owned and operated training model, as
    part of its Flight School Next initiative. The committee is
    aware that such a change may result in the use of a new primary
    training helicopter. The committee appreciates the use of
    domestically manufactured helicopters in IERW pilot training
    and, therefore, urges the Army to ensure that any new contract
    for IERW pilot training is performed on a domestically produced
    helicopter.

    Wing additive manufacturing

        The committee notes that wing-level additive manufacturing
    (AM) capability provides a significant increase in mission
    readiness and meets the demands of aircraft maintainers with
    cost and time savings compared to legacy repair methods and
    supply system alternatives. The committee believes that
    expanding this organic capability is necessary for our Nation's
    premier conventional and nuclear long-range strike force to
    maintain peak mission readiness and to support strategic
    deterrence.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the U.S. Air Force to
    establish AM facilities at additional installations to better
    support conventional and nuclear long-range strike platforms
    and mission support systems. The committee believes this will
    improve aircraft readiness and decrease reliance on lagging
    supply chains, better enabling aircraft maintainers to conduct
    timely and precision repairs.

                  TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

                           Subtitle A--Active Forces

    Sec. 401--End strengths for active forces
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    Active-Duty end strengths for fiscal year 2026, as shown below:

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                                                                         FY 2026                  Change from
                                                      FY 2025  -----------------------------------------------------
                        Service                     Authorized                              FY 2026       FY 2025
                                                                 Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
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    Army..........................................     442,300    454,000         454,000          0          11,700
    Navy..........................................     332,300    344,600         344,600          0          12,300
    Marine Corps..................................     172,300    172,300         172,300          0               0
    Air Force.....................................     320,000    321,500         321,500          0           1,500
    Space Force...................................       9,800     10,400          10,400          0             600
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        DOD Total.................................   1,276,700  1,302,800       1,302,800          0          26,100
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                           Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

    Sec. 411--End strengths for selected reserve
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    end strengths for Selected Reserve personnel for fiscal year
    2026, as shown below:

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                                                                         FY 2026                  Change from
                                                      FY 2025  -----------------------------------------------------
                        Service                     Authorized                              FY 2026       FY 2025
                                                                 Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Army National Guard...........................     325,000    328,000         328,000          0           3,000
    Army Reserve..................................     175,800    172,000         172,000          0          -3,800
    Navy Reserve..................................      57,700     57,500          57,500          0            -200
    Marine Corps Reserve..........................      32,500     33,600          33,600          0           1,100
    Air National Guard............................     108,300    106,300         106,300          0          -2,000
    Air Force Reserve.............................      67,000     67,500          67,500          0             500
    Coast Guard Reserve...........................       7,000  .........           7,000          0               0
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        DOD Total.................................     773,300    764,900         771,900          0          -1,400
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    Sec. 412--End strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the
            Reserves
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    full-time support end strengths for fiscal year 2026, as shown
    below:

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                                                                         FY 2026                  Change from
                                                      FY 2025  -----------------------------------------------------
                        Service                     Authorized                              FY 2026       FY 2025
                                                                 Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Army National Guard...........................      30,845  .........          30,845  .........               0
    Army Reserve..................................      16,511  .........          16,511  .........               0
    Navy Reserve..................................      10,132  .........          10,132  .........               0
    Marine Corps Reserve..........................       2,400  .........           2,400  .........               0
    Air National Guard............................      25,982  .........          25,982  .........               0
    Air Force Reserve.............................       6,311  .........           6,311  .........               0
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        DOD Total.................................      92,181  .........          92,181  .........               0
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    Sec. 413--End strengths for military technicians (dual status)
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    military technician (dual status) end strengths for fiscal year
    2026, as shown below:

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                                                                         FY 2026                  Change from
                                                      FY 2025  -----------------------------------------------------
                        Service                     Authorized                              FY 2026       FY 2025
                                                                 Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Army National Guard...........................      22,294  .........          22,294  .........               0
    Army Reserve..................................       6,492  .........           6,492  .........               0
    Air National Guard............................      10,744  .........          10,744  .........               0
    Air Force Reserve.............................       6,697  .........           6,697  .........               0
                                                   -----------------------------------------------------------------
        DOD Total.................................      46,227  .........          46,227  .........               0
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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
    program of 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.
    Sec. 414--Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on
            active duty for operational support
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    end strengths for reserve personnel on Active Duty for
    operational support for fiscal year 2026, as shown below:

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                                                                         FY 2026                  Change from
                                                      FY 2025  -----------------------------------------------------
                        Service                     Authorized                              FY 2026       FY 2025
                                                                 Request   Recommendation   Request     Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Army National Guard...........................      17,000  .........          17,000  .........               0
    Army Reserve..................................      13,000  .........          13,000  .........               0
    Navy Reserve..................................       6,200  .........           6,200  .........               0
    Marine Corps Reserve..........................       3,000  .........           3,000  .........               0
    Air National Guard............................      16,000  .........          16,000  .........               0
    Air Force Reserve.............................      14,000  .........          14,000  .........               0
                                                   -----------------------------------------------------------------
        DOD Total.................................      69,200  .........          69,200  .........               0
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                  Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 421--Military personnel

        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.

                       TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

                      Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

    Sec. 501--Statutory adjustment to reflect transfer of certain general
            officer billets from the Air Force to the Space Force
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 526(a) of title 10, United States Code, to increase the
    authorized maximum number of Space Force brigadier generals by
    three and reduce the authorized maximum number of Air Force
    brigadier generals by three, in response to the transfer of
    responsibilities from the Air Force to the Space Force.
    Sec. 502--Notice of removal of Judge Advocates General
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    sections 7037, 8088, and 9037 of title 10, United States Code,
    to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a minimum of 5
    days notice to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives that a Judge Advocate General
    is being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal.
    Sec. 503--Qualifications for judge advocates
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 806 of title 10, United States Code (Article 6 of the
    Uniform Code of Military Justice), to require judge advocates
    to be admitted to the practice of law before the highest court
    of a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of
    Columbia and to maintain an active license to practice before
    such court, subject to the jurisdiction's disciplinary
    requirements and in compliance with such other requirements as
    the cognizant authority has set to remain eligible to practice
    law. The provision would also authorize the Judge Advocates
    General of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, as well
    as the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine
    Corps, to suspend the authority of judge advocates in their
    respective services to perform legal duties if such officers
    become noncompliant with such requirements. The provision would
    also prohibit any judge advocate or legal officer who is
    suspended or disbarred from the practice of law within a
    jurisdiction from performing legal duties.
        The committee notes the importance of judge advocates
    maintaining baseline qualifications and competence in order to
    execute their duties as legal professionals.
    Sec. 504--Modification of waiver authority related to joint qualified
            officer requirement prior to promotion to general or flag grade
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 619a(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code, to remove
    the explicit authority of the Secretary of Defense to waive the
    requirement that an officer be joint qualified prior to
    promotion to general or flag officer for officers in medical-
    related specialties. The committee notes that the Secretary
    will continue to have authority to waive this requirement for
    the good of the service.
    Sec. 505--Notification of removal of officers from selection board
            reports and promotion lists
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    sections 618, 629, and 14111 of title 10, United States Code,
    to require notification to the Congress when officers are
    removed from selection board reports and lists for reasons
    other than misconduct.
    Sec. 506--Space Force general officer management
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    sections 525 and 526 of title 10, United States Code, to
    address the composition of the Space Force without component as
    authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31).
        Specifically, this provision would amend section 525 of
    title 10, United States Code, to clarify that distribution
    limits apply only to Space Force general officers serving on
    sustained duty orders and to authorize up to two general
    officers to serve for more than 1 year but not more than 3
    years in non-sustained duty roles without counting against
    statutory limits.
        Additionally, this provision would amend section 526 of
    title 10, United States Code, to allow the Secretary of the Air
    Force to authorize up to two general officers in active status
    to serve for a period between 180 and 365 days in non-sustained
    duty roles and to account for transitional periods for officers
    departing sustained duty assignments so they are not counted
    against statutory limits.
        Finally, this provision would add a new section 20110 to
    title 10, United States Code, to authorize up to five Space
    Force general officers to serve in an active status but not on
    sustained duty.
    Sec. 507--Temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for
            reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for general
            and flag officers to be retired in pay grades O-7 and O-8
        The committee recommends a provision that would temporarily
    increase authorizations for general and flag officer time-in-
    grade waivers for retirement.

                    Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

    Sec. 511--Expansion of authority to waive limitations on release of
            reserves from active duty within two years of retirement
            eligibility
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 12686(b) of title 10, United States Code, to authorize
    a member of a reserve component to waive the limitation on
    release from active duty within 2 years of retirement
    eligibility when ordered to active duty (other than for
    training) for up to 365 days, providing greater flexibility for
    the services to effectively manage operational needs without
    using active-duty funds for short-term requirements.
    Sec. 512--Disestablishment of Navy Reserve Center system
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of the Navy or their designee to disestablish the
    Navy Reserve Center system and return administrative readiness
    functions to Navy reserve unit commanding officers or Navy
    reserve community managers, as appropriate. Additionally, the
    provision would direct the Secretary of the Navy or his or her
    designee to reassign servicemembers assigned to the Navy
    Reserve Centers to other duty assignments within the Navy or to
    transfer them to the Individual Ready Reserve, as appropriate.
    This provision addresses the changes in leadership roles within
    the Navy reserve system and does not otherwise imply any
    limitations on the use for other purposes of physical buildings
    currently being used for Navy reserve centers.
        The committee is concerned that the Navy Reserve Center
    system duplicates workforce requirements traditionally overseen
    by Navy reserve unit commanders and thereby artificially
    inflates the annual Navy reserve end-strength requirement. The
    committee notes that this has resulted in a confusing,
    duplicative, and bifurcated chain of command that is contrary
    to Navy custom and tradition and to sound organizational
    management practices.
        Moreover, the committee is aware of multiple instances
    where Navy Reserve Centers have failed to perform basic
    readiness functions for Navy reserve units, including by losing
    paperwork; assigning additional administrative requirements to
    personnel that are inconsistent with statute and regulation;
    refusing to perform unit urinalysis; failing to respond to
    emails or complete administrative processes related to
    essential personnel, pay, and mobilization actions; and being
    unaccountable to Navy reserve unit commanding officers who have
    raised these issues with Navy Reserve Center commanding
    officers.
        Therefore, the committee is concerned that the Navy Reserve
    Center system has resulted in inefficiency, increased costs,
    and an overall decrease in mobilization readiness.
    Sec. 513--National Guard personnel authorities
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary concerned to promulgate regulations to authorize an
    officer or warrant officer in the National Guard who fills a
    vacancy in a federally recognized unit to be transferred from
    the active National Guard to the inactive National Guard. The
    provision would also allow such officers to transfer from the
    inactive National Guard back into a federally recognized unit
    of the National Guard.
    Sec. 514--National Guard personnel disaster response duty
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    chapter 3 of title 32, United States Code, to authorize the
    Secretary of Defense to authorize Governors to direct National
    Guard personnel performing Active Guard and Reserve duty to
    conduct disaster response duties under certain conditions for
    up to 14 days, while ensuring that such duties do not interfere
    with primary responsibilities.

          Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records

    Sec. 521--Chief of Naval Personnel

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 8081 of title 10, United States Code, to require the
    Chief of Naval Personnel to be responsible for the overall
    management, oversight, and administration of Navy military and
    civilian employees.

    Sec. 522--Enhanced efficiency and service discretion for Disability
            Evaluation System reviews

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 524 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to authorize the
    Secretaries of the military departments to require a statement
    of contention as part of a servicemember's appeal of a physical
    evaluation board's fitness for duty determination. The
    provision would also allow the Secretaries of the military
    departments to decide whether a formal appeal will be reviewed
    through a records examination or an impartial appellate
    hearing. Additionally, the proposal would amend section 1214 of
    title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretaries of
    the military departments to require a statement of contention
    when a servicemember requests a full and fair hearing before
    being retired or separated due to physical disability.

    Sec. 523--Technical correction related to convalescent leave for
            academy cadets and midshipmen

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 702 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the
    provision of convalescent leave to military service academy
    cadets and midshipmen.

    Sec. 524--Recognition of remotely piloted aircraft crew

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretaries of the military departments, in consultation with
    the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a status
    identifier or equivalent recognition to denote the combat
    participation of remotely piloted aircraft crew members who
    conduct operations in direct support of combat missions.

              Subtitle D--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

    Sec. 531--Notification of military sex offenders at military
            installations

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish and implement a policy to
    ensure that military-connected registered sex offenders are
    identified to the military community where they work or live,
    including through the use of agreements with State and local
    authorities. The policy would be required not later than 1 year
    after the date of the enactment of this Act.
        The provision would also require the Secretary to assess
    the feasibility and desirability of legislation designating the
    Department of Defense as a jurisdiction under the Sex Offender
    Registration and Notification Act (title 1 of Public Law 109-
    248).

    Sec. 532--Quarterly reports on sexual assault prevention and response
            efforts

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to submit a quarterly report on the
    activities, progress, and performance metrics of the Sexual
    Assault Prevention and Response Office.

             Subtitle E--Member Education, Training, and Transition

    Sec. 541--Military service academy nominations

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    sections 7442(a), 8454, and 9442(a) of title 10, United States
    Code, to clarify that Members of Congress may rank-order all
    persons that a Member is permitted to nominate for appointment
    to a military service academy.

    Sec. 542--Asynchronous instruction in distance education option for
            professional military education

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2154 of title 10, United States Code, to require that
    virtual learning pathways in distance education programs under
    such section must be offered asynchronously.
        The committee notes that the mission of professional
    military education programs within the Department of Defense is
    to train military officers to operate as effective thinkers,
    strategists, planners, problem solvers, and operators in a
    joint warfighting environment. To the extent that the service
    war colleges offer a remote advanced degree program to fulfill
    this joint training requirement, in order to ensure the
    effective administration of such a program for reserve
    component personnel, the committee directs the services to make
    use of modern best practices in remote graduate education by
    including an asynchronous option for mandatory lecture course
    components.

    Sec. 543--Army University

        The committee recommends a provision that would create a
    new section in chapter 751 of title 10, United States Code, to
    codify the Army University and its constituent schools and to
    integrate all Army professional military education institutions
    under the leadership of the Army University.

    Sec. 544--Integration of the Secretary of Defense Strategic Thinkers
            Program

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to designate an appropriate office within
    the Department of Defense to manage the Secretary of Defense
    Strategic Thinkers Program (STP) and to provide annual
    briefings to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives on the administration of the STP,
    with the first briefing to take place not later than January
    12, 2026.

    Sec. 545--Improvements to information-sharing to support individuals
            retiring or separating from the Armed Forces

        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 strengthen information
    sharing with State veterans agencies by establishing an opt-out
    framework.

    Sec. 546--Mandatory training on government ethics and national security
            law

        The committee recommends a provision that would require
    annual training for members of the Armed Forces on ethics and
    standards of conduct, as well as training for servicemembers on
    the law of armed conflict, rules of engagement, defense support
    to civil authorities, standing rules for the use of force, and
    the Code of Conduct, as applicable, including within 90 days of
    a mobilization or deployment.

    Sec. 547--Prohibition on consideration of race, sex, color, ethnicity,
            national origin, or religion in service academy admissions
            decisions

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    military service academies from considering race, sex, color,
    ethnicity, national origin, or religion in admissions
    decisions.

    Sec. 548--Prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or
            activities at the military service academies that are
            designated for women or girls

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to ensure that the military service
    academies do not permit a person whose sex is male to
    participate in an athletic program or activity that is
    designated for women or girls.

    Sec. 549--Pathway for cadets and midshipmen to play professional sports

        The committee recommends a provision that would repeal
    section 553 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263).
    The provision would also amend sections 7448, 8459, and 9448 of
    title 10, United States Code, to authorize graduates of
    military service academies to seek employment as a professional
    athlete upon graduation. The provision would also require any
    graduate of a military service academy to return as a regular
    officer in the active component for a 5-year service obligation
    when no longer employed as a professional athlete.

        Subtitle F--Military Family Readiness and Dependents' Education

                         Part I--Dependents' Education

    Sec. 551--Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
            dependents of military and civilian personnel

        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 the
    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, not later than September 30, 2026, on the
    Department's evaluation of each local educational agency with
    higher concentrations of military children with severe
    disabilities and DOD's subsequent determination of the amounts
    of impact aid each such agency should receive.

    Sec. 552--Management of special education in schools operated by
            Department of Defense Education Activity

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the
    Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) to: (1)
    Implement certain measures to improve the staffing of special
    education teachers and staff at DODEA schools; (2) Clarify
    guidance and implement certain measures to improve special
    education offerings provided by DODEA schools; (3) Brief the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than April 1, 2026, on certain
    special education processes, data, and guidance at DODEA
    schools; and (4) Brief the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives on a semi-annual basis
    on the progress of implementing the requirements of this
    provision until all are complete.

    Sec. 553--Enrollment of children of certain American Red Cross
            employees in defense dependents' education system

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1404(d)(1) of the Defense Dependents' Education Act of
    1978 (Public Law 95-561) to authorize children of employees of
    the American Red Cross who are performing, on a full-time
    basis, services for the Armed Forces, enrollment in a
    Department of Defense Education Activity school.

    Sec. 554--Regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices
            in Department of Defense Education Activity schools

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the
    Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) to update
    existing regulations, not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, on the student use of portable
    electronic mobile devices in DODEA schools to prohibit
    disruption in the learning environment. The provision would
    also require the Secretary of Defense to brief the Committees
    on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than 60 days after completing the
    updated regulations, on the updated regulations.

    Sec. 555--Administration of college admissions tests by the Department
            of Defense Education Activity

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity
    (DODEA) to direct DODEA schools to offer to administer, and, if
    such an offer is accepted, administer at least one college
    admissions test to each student in the eleventh grade of the
    parent's choice.

    Sec. 556--Support for expanding early childcare options for members of
            the Armed Forces and their families

        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to direct the Secretaries of the
    military departments to: (1) Identify gaps between existing
    early childcare needs and available eligible childcare
    providers; (2) Use resources of the Department of Defense to
    support eligible childcare providers in recruitment and
    retention of employees; (3) Seek to enter into an interagency
    partnership with a federal agency with the ability to place
    national service participants and volunteers at military child
    development centers; and (4) Provide training and resources
    subsidies to eligible childcare providers.

    Sec. 557--Improved counseling and access to information relating to
            foster care for military families

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to: (1) Require that all counselors
    assigned to a Family Advocacy Program or Military and Family
    Life program at a military installation be trained in the
    requirements and resources relating to foster care in the state
    in which the installation is located; (2) Require the inclusion
    of foster care information on Military OneSource; and (3) Seek
    guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services with
    respect to obtaining resources relating to foster care.

    Sec. 558--Pilot program on recruitment and retention of employees for
            child development programs

        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a pilot
    program to assess the effectiveness of increasing compensation
    or other benefits for employees of child development programs
    on military installations.

    Sec. 559--Report on unmet need for childcare in areas with significant
            populations of members of the Armed Forces

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, not later than September 30, 2027, to
    submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives on the unmet need for
    childcare in certain areas.

                             Part II--Other Matters

    Sec. 561--Legal assistance for guardianship transfers

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretaries of the military departments to provide members of
    the Armed Forces serving on active duty access to legal
    services provided by an attorney specializing in guardianship
    transfers in each state in which a military installation is
    located. The provision would also require 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 September 1, 2026, with: (1) An
    implementation plan to provide access to the legal services
    required by the provision; (2) Any challenges associated with
    implementation; (3) Data on the number of members of the Armed
    Forces with guardianship of incapacitated adult dependents, or
    a plan to gather such data; and (4) Any other matters the
    Secretaries of the military departments consider relevant.

              Subtitle G--Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

    Sec. 571--Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor
            qualifications

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Secretary concerned from issuing a policy under section
    2031(d)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, that would
    require more than 8 years of service before a former officer or
    noncommissioned officer may be approved to serve as a Junior
    Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor.

    Sec. 572--Temporary authority to provide bonuses to Junior Reserve
            Officers' Training Corps instructors

        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary concerned to provide a one-time cash bonus
    payment of not more than $10,000 to any member or former member
    who agrees to be a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
    instructor for at least 1 academic year.

    Sec. 573--Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 545(a) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
    and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159) to increase the number of required Junior
    Reserve Officers' Training Corps units to at least 3,600 and no
    more than 4,200.

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

    Sec. 581--Honorary promotions on the initiative of the Department of
            Defense

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1563a of title 10, United States Code, to rescind the
    discretion of the Secretary of Defense to make honorary
    promotions and authorize the Secretaries of the military
    departments to make an honorary promotion, including a
    posthumous honorary promotion, if the honorary grade given to a
    servicemember is commensurate with a servicemember's
    contributions to the Armed Forces or the national defense and
    if the Secretary of a military department receives a favorable
    recommendation by a board of at least three independent
    officers convened specifically to review the proposed honorary
    promotion. This authority shall not be used to award an
    honorary promotion solely on the basis that a servicemember was
    recommended for such promotion prior to separating from
    service.
        The committee is concerned with potential misuse of the
    honorary promotion authority. Honorary promotions are intended
    for exceptional or unusual circumstances, rather than as
    preferential treatment unrelated to service or exceptional
    circumstances.

    Sec. 582--National Week of Military Recruitment

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, to designate the
    last full week of September as the National Week of Military
    Recruitment.

    Sec. 583--Clarifying the calculation of enlistments for persons whose
            score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test is below a
            prescribed level for the future servicemember preparatory
            course

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 546 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to clarify how individuals
    who improve their Armed Forces Qualification Test scores
    through the Future Servicemember Preparatory Course are counted
    under accession limits, and to refine reporting requirements
    related to Category IV enlistments and course outcomes.

    Sec. 584--Recruiter access to secondary schools

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 503(c)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, to
    require secondary schools to facilitate not fewer than four in-
    person recruitment events per academic year, across different
    grading periods. This provision would also require secondary
    schools to provide directory information to military recruiters
    within 60 days of the commencement of the academic year and
    thereafter within 30 days of a recruiter request.

    Sec. 585--Compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to ensure that Department of Defense
    policies and procedures are consistent with section 3(h)(1)(H)
    of the Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2012
    (Public Law 112-194).

                           Items of Special Interest

    Adverse childhood experience response teams

        The committee recognizes that adverse childhood experiences
    can cause long-term impacts on affected individuals and that
    the Department of Defense has a critical interest in protecting
    and caring for the children of members of the Armed Forces.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives, not later than March 1, 2026, a
    report assessing the feasibility and advisability of
    establishing an adverse childhood experience response team
    program at the Department of Defense to address adverse
    experiences associated with exposure to trauma among children
    of members of the Armed Forces, to include:
              (1) Establishing protocols to follow when
            encountering a child of a member of the Armed Forces
            who has been exposed to trauma to facilitate access to
            services;
              (2) Developing referral partnership agreements with
            behavioral health providers, substance treatment
            facilities, and recovery services for family members of
            children of members of the Armed Forces who have been
            exposed to trauma;
              (3) Integrating law enforcement, mental health, and
            crisis services to respond to situations where such
            children have been exposed to trauma;
              (4) Implementing comprehensive programs and practices
            to support such children;
              (5) Identifying barriers for such children to access
            trauma-informed care in their communities;
              (6) Providing training in trauma-informed care to
            emergency response providers, victim service providers,
            child protective service professionals, educational
            institutions, and other community partners;
              (7) Supporting cross-system planning and
            collaboration among officers and employees who work in
            law enforcement, court systems, child welfare services,
            correctional reentry programs, emergency medical
            services, health care services, public health, and
            substance abuse treatment and recovery support;
              (8) Providing technical assistance to communities,
            organizations, and public agencies on how to prevent
            and mitigate the impact of exposure to trauma and
            violence;
              (9) Integrating an adverse childhood experience
            response team program into existing programs of the
            Department of Defense and assessing the impact on
            existing programs; and
              (10) Providing a cost estimate for establishing such
            a program and a timeline for implementation across the
            Department.

    Briefing on after-hours childcare options

        The committee recognizes the ongoing challenges military
    families face in securing high-quality childcare options,
    particularly during non-traditional hours. Despite efforts to
    overcome the challenges, current initiatives to expand after-
    hours childcare are struggling to meet the needs of
    servicemembers, especially those stationed at remote or high-
    demand locations like Creech Air Force Base.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Personnel and Readiness, in consultation with the
    Secretaries of the military departments, to brief the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than March 1, 2026, on Department of
    Defense efforts to create and implement incentive programs that
    would encourage Family Child Care (FCC) providers--typically
    military spouses--to expand their services and provide
    additional childcare options for military families. These
    programs should be designed to alleviate the burden on
    servicemembers and their families by increasing the
    availability of childcare during after-hours times and non-
    traditional times. The briefing should also include: (1) The
    feasibility and advisability of increasing compensation or
    other benefits for FCC providers to incentivize after-hours
    care; (2) An assessment of existing barriers to expanding FCC
    providers, including resource requirements; and (3)
    Recommendations for overcoming those barriers, with special
    concern for remote installations or off-hours mission
    requirements.

    Briefing on childcare exceptions to policy

        The committee understands that servicemembers and their
    families can experience extenuating circumstances or challenges
    that may require a waiver from an installation commander for a
    dependent to attend a Child Development Center (CDC) outside of
    the normal priority system. Ideally, waivers to the priority
    list are intended to be used rarely, for severe extenuating
    circumstances. However, the lack of clear guidelines creates a
    risk of these exceptions being misused. The committee is not
    aware of any established criteria for exceptions to policy, and
    the process or criteria for attaining an exception is not
    publicized.
        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, 2026, on: (1) The number of authorized
    exceptions to the priority system for CDCs for the last two
    calendar years, delineated by unique mission-related
    requirements or for standard operations; (2) Any guidance
    provided to the components or installation commanders about
    when to grant exceptions to policy; (3) Any guidance provided
    to servicemembers regarding the ability to ask for an exception
    to policy; (4) Any guidance provided to CDC Directors and
    Resource and Referral specialists regarding the execution of
    exceptions to policy; and (5) Any other matters relating to
    exceptions to policy for CDC priority lists that the
    Secretaries of the military departments deem necessary.

    Briefing on general and flag officer reductions

        Pursuant to the memorandum entitled ``General/Flag Officer
    Reductions,'' dated May 5, 2025, the Secretary of Defense
    directed a force-wide reduction in general and flag officers.
    In order to conduct congressional oversight on this matter, 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 2, 2026.
        This briefing should include, at a minimum: (1) Each
    military department's methodology for identifying general and
    flag officer reductions; (2) Expected force reduction outcomes
    by service; (3) Detailed implementation plans and timelines for
    each service; and (4) An analysis of potential consolidation or
    grade reduction of the general and flag officer positions
    assigned to joint duty assignments, as well as all other
    general and flag officer positions currently exempted from
    authorized strength by statute.
        The Secretaries of the military departments and the Chief
    of the National Guard Bureau should support the development of
    this briefing and provide the necessary service-specific data
    and implementation plans to the Secretary of Defense in a
    timely manner.

    Briefing on military recruits who participated in Junior Reserve
            Officers' Training Corps

        The committee notes that section 512 of the William M.
    (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) expanded the purpose of Junior
    Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs to include
    ``an introduction to service opportunities in military,
    national, and public service.'' This provision was based on a
    recommendation from the congressionally chartered National
    Commission on Military, National, and Public Service.
        While not designed to be a military recruiting program,
    JROTC has proven to be a valuable way to expose young Americans
    to the virtues and benefits of military service. Yet, despite a
    general awareness of the link between JROTC participation and
    military recruiting, the Department of Defense has been
    reluctant to systematically track whether new military recruits
    have participated in JROTC. This limits the ability of leaders
    in the Department and in the Congress to gain valuable insights
    that may make JROTC more effective.
        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 May
    1, 2027, that includes: (1) The number and percentage of
    military recruits in fiscal year 2026 who participated in the
    JROTC program; (2) An assessment of the quality of recruits who
    participated in JROTC compared to those who did not; and (3) An
    assessment of basic training attrition rates of recruits who
    participated in JROTC compared to those who did not.

    Briefing on section 555 of Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
            and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

        The committee notes that section 555 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) amended section
    2154 of title 10, United States Code, to require the military
    services to establish a pathway for members of the reserve
    component to complete any distance education program offered to
    satisfy Phase I or Phase II of joint professional military
    education (JPME), as established under such section, in a
    virtual setting and without having to attend in-person
    sessions.
        The committee acknowledges and values in-person educational
    settings, including for members of the reserve component
    enrolled in JPME courses. However, the committee is aware of
    the many demands placed on members of the reserve component who
    must balance their participation in rigorous JPME programs with
    the obligations of their reserve component military duties,
    civilian occupations, and personal lives.
        The committee notes that in many cases members of the
    reserve component with the greatest civilian responsibilities
    are also leaders who provide essential capabilities to the U.S.
    military during times of armed conflict. Given limited
    resources and educational technology that can offer incredible
    learning experiences in a remote, asynchronous setting,
    inflexible JPME instructional modalities should not become a
    barrier to advancement for high-performing and high-potential
    military officers.
        The committee believes that the military services must do
    more to ensure that the many demands they place on members of
    the reserve component are prioritized and optimized to best fit
    the most critical needs of the services. Section 555 was passed
    into law in the spirit of that belief. However, the Army War
    College's implementation of Section 555 has resulted in an
    inflexible virtual program that requires real-time
    participation during the work day throughout a two-week session
    when other students are present in class, and only if approved
    by a general officer. This option offers no real flexibility to
    members of the reserve component and results in additional
    unnecessary bureaucratic barriers.
        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, 2026, on
    the Army's plan to fully implement section 555 of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159).
    Such briefing shall include the Army War College's
    communications plan for ensuring its students are aware of the
    statutory option to complete JPME in a virtual setting, any
    policies or procedures associated with implementing this
    provision, and any recommendations for policy changes related
    to this law.

    Careers in mapping and surveying

        The committee recognizes the important role that mappers
    and surveyors perform in American society. The committee
    encourages the military departments to provide to members of
    the Armed Forces who are enrolled in the Transition Assistance
    Program information and resources about follow-on civilian
    career opportunities with occupational specialties related to
    surveying and mapping. Furthermore, for such members seeking
    opportunities in the Department of Defense's SkillBridge
    program, the committee encourages the military departments to
    facilitate SkillBridge internship programs in mapping and
    surveying fields.

    Cell phone-free Department of Defense Education Activity schools

        The committee acknowledges that the Joint Explanatory
    Statement to Accompany the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) contained a requirement for the
    Secretary of Defense to provide the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
    briefing, not later than July 1, 2025, on the use of cell
    phones within the academic environment at Department of Defense
    Education Activity schools, including an assessment of such use
    on student achievement. Civilian school districts are
    increasingly trending toward prohibiting cell phone use during
    school hours to limit student distractions, with much success.
    The committee encourages the Secretary to complete the required
    briefing by the required due date.

    Clarity in communications for Exceptional Family Member Program legal
            assistance

        The committee understands that certain dependents of
    servicemembers enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member
    Program experience challenges receiving proper special needs
    educational assistance when moving from one school to another.
    Section 582 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283)
    required the military services to provide special education
    attorneys or legal assistance to military families. The
    committee is aware that, while the military services have
    implemented section 582, there is still confusion at joint
    military installations about whether a servicemember in one
    service can receive legal assistance from another military
    service.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretaries of the
    military departments to brief the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than
    April 1, 2026, on: (1) How each service manages special
    education legal assistance at joint installations; (2) The
    level of support authorized by legal assistance attorneys for
    special education matters; (3) Any barriers to providing
    special education legal assistance to military dependents at
    Department of Defense Education Activity schools; and (4) Any
    relevant feedback or insight into the efficacy of the special
    education attorney authority.

    Comptroller General review of military service academy curricula and
            staffing practices

        The committee recognizes the importance of the U.S.
    Military Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy
    (hereafter referred to collectively as military service
    academies) in developing future military leaders. The military
    service academies provide a tuition-free, 4-year undergraduate
    education designed to educate and graduate students with the
    knowledge and character needed to lead as officers in the U.S.
    Armed Forces. While enrolled at the military service academies,
    students are Active-Duty cadets or midshipmen who live in
    military barracks, wear uniforms, and, in addition to the
    academic curricula, participate in military training and
    professional development. The military service academies employ
    a mixture of military and civilian faculty and staff to educate
    and train students in the required academic and practical
    skills.
        The committee is interested in how the military service
    academies ensure curricula and staffing practices remain
    current and relevant to the dynamic environment into which
    their graduating students will be entering.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to review the extent to which the military
    service academies adapt their curricula and staffing strategies
    to meet their respective missions. The review should provide a
    description of current curricula at each military service
    academy and identify trends in staffing, including the mix of
    military and civilians, tenured faculty, and individuals with
    specializations or subject matter expertise to provide needed
    curricula. The review should also assess the extent to which
    the military service academies have: (1) Implemented plans or
    processes for reviewing curricula to ensure alignment with the
    strategic needs of the military; (2) Implemented plans or
    processes to identify and address staffing needs, including the
    determination of billet type and subject matter expertise
    needed to support the administration of the curricula and other
    strategic needs; (3) Modified their curricula and staffing to
    adapt to changes to the strategic environment or in response to
    recent related Executive Orders or other relevant guidance, as
    appropriate; and (4) Any additional issues that the Comptroller
    General deems relevant.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
    House of Representatives, not later than April 15, 2026, with
    the results of the review to follow in a mutually agreed upon
    format and timeframe.

    Comptroller General review of military service compassionate
            reassignment policies

        The committee remains concerned about reports from military
    families concerning 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. In the committee report
    accompanying S. 4638 (S. Rep. 118-188), the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, the committee directed
    the service secretaries to provide a briefing on service
    reassignment policies under circumstances relating to
    compassionate, humanitarian, or safety concerns of a
    servicemember or military family.
        The briefings provided by the services raise further
    questions about the circumstances under which reassignment
    would be approved for personal hardship and under other
    circumstances of injustice or severe iniquity.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to conduct a review of the military service
    compassionate reassignment policies as described in the service
    responses to S. Rep. 118-188 and to provide a briefing to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than December 1, 2025, with a report
    to follow at an agreed upon date.

    Crew complement of F-15E and F-15EX programs

        The committee recognizes the critical role that F-15E
    Weapon System Officers (WSOs) have played in recent operations,
    including their significant contributions to the successful
    downing of more than 80 Iranian attack drones in April 2024.
    While the operational environment was relatively permissive,
    the WSO's ability to manage sensors, coordinate fires, and
    communicate with external agencies was instrumental to mission
    success.
        As the Air Force proceeds with the phased divestment of
    certain F-15E aircraft and the procurement of the F-15EX
    platform, the committee notes a lack of detail regarding how
    the Air Force intends to retain and leverage its investment in
    the F-15E WSO workforce. Furthermore, the committee is
    interested in understanding the range of options being
    considered for the employment of officers operating in the F-
    15EX rear cockpit.
        The committee is concerned that the Air Force has yet to
    clearly define the primary mission profile for the F-15EX,
    whether it is intended to be primarily an air-to-air or an air-
    to-ground platform. This lack of strategic clarity complicates
    planning for crew requirements, training pipelines, and
    capability development. A firm decision is particularly
    critical given the F-15EX's potential to support advanced
    missions such as facilitating long-range kill chains,
    conducting non-traditional command and control, contributing to
    electronic warfare missions, and conducting air-to-surface
    strike missions that may be more effectively executed with two
    crew members.
        The committee notes that potential tasks for an operator in
    the rear cockpit of the F-15EX could include a wide range of
    mission-enhancing functions such as operating advanced sensors,
    conducting electronic warfare tasks, managing multi-domain
    command and control responsibilities, and coordinating complex
    tactical scenarios in real time. These functions could increase
    overall mission effectiveness of U.S. forces in contested and
    dynamic operational environments.
        Given the demonstrated value of the WSO in recent
    operations and the evolving mission demands for the F-15EX, the
    committee directs the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a
    report to the congressional defense committees, not later than
    March 31, 2026. This report should include: (1) An assessment
    of how any planned F-15E divestitures may affect overall WSO
    career field manning requirements; (2) The Air Force's strategy
    for managing WSOs with remaining service obligations in the
    context of F-15E divestiture; (3) A description of current and
    potential future operational concepts for the F-15EX, including
    how and when the rear cockpit may be utilized across various
    mission profiles, including command and control functions; (4)
    The extent to which rear-cockpit occupants are necessary in F-
    15EX operations; (5) Any plans under consideration to ensure
    sufficient personnel are available to support F-15EX operations
    that may require or benefit from a two-crew configuration; and
    (6) A timeline for making a determination on the F-15EX's
    primary mission role and how that decision will shape crew
    requirements and capabilities development.

    Enhance Department of Defense science, technology, engineering, and
            mathematics education and career-connected pathways

        The committee is encouraged by continued Department of
    Defense efforts to support the science, technology,
    engineering, and mathematics (STEM) ecosystem, including
    efforts under the Defense STEM Education Consortium and similar
    activities. These activities support K-12, higher education,
    and workforce development programs necessary to build a 21st
    century workforce with the skills and talents to meet evolving
    defense challenges. The committee encourages the Department to
    ensure its activities include career-connected learning, as
    well as research and evaluation efforts, necessary to scale and
    adopt practices that can support military-connected families.

    Enhanced career counseling in Transition Assistance Program

        The committee acknowledges the critical role of the
    Transition Assistance Program (TAP) in preparing servicemembers
    for transition to civilian life well in advance of their
    separation from service. The committee also recognizes that the
    timelines prescribed by section 1142 of title 10, United States
    Code, may conflict with the retention efforts of the military
    services. The committee believes servicemembers should be fully
    informed of all their career options, including remaining in
    the active component, transitioning to the reserves, or staying
    in the reserve component, as well as the comprehensive benefits
    of continued service.
        The committee encourages the Department of Defense to
    integrate retention specialists into the TAP curriculum to
    ensure servicemembers are aware of their full range of options,
    including continued active duty or reserve service, as well as
    the long-term career and financial advantages of staying in
    uniform, alongside civilian employment opportunities. By adding
    retention specialists to the pre-separation counseling brief
    and standardized TAP curriculum, servicemembers will be better
    equipped to make informed decisions, ultimately supporting both
    their career goals and overall force readiness.

    Ensuring statutory compliance in accession classification and reporting

        The committee is concerned about the Department of
    Defense's (DOD) current interpretation and implementation of
    section 520 of title 10, United States Code, as it relates to
    the classification and reporting of accession quality.
    Specifically, the Army's practice of reclassifying trainees who
    originally scored at or above the tenth percentile and below
    the thirty-first percentile on the Armed Forces Qualification
    Test (AFQT)--based on improved scores achieved during the
    Future Soldier Preparatory Course--was made possible by
    exceptions to policy granted by the Under Secretary of Defense
    for Personnel and Readiness.
        The committee notes that these exceptions contradict
    section 520 of title 10, United States Code, which requires
    that the AFQT score used to determine compliance with statutory
    limitations must be the score at the time of original
    enlistment--not a retest score. This reinterpretation
    undermines transparency and congressional oversight and should
    be discontinued. The committee understands the value of the
    Future Servicemember Preparatory Course and acknowledges that
    increases in AFQT should be reflected in a military recruit's
    profile and career options. Likewise, these higher scores
    should be reflected in overall reporting and tracking of
    accessions data. However, the current practice is not
    consistent with the law.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    and the Secretaries of the military departments to track and
    report both the original AFQT scores and the improved AFQT
    scores for any recruits who attend the Future Servicemember
    Preparatory Course for purposes of academic improvement. As of
    now, all accessions data and analysis must include the AFQT
    score at the time of original enlistment, in accordance with
    the law.
        The committee strongly supports the services' efforts to
    improve recruit quality and expand opportunities for
    individuals who may benefit from additional training. Nothing
    in this requirement prohibits the continued use of preparatory
    courses or similar programs. In fact, the committee encourages
    the services to build on the early successes of these
    initiatives. However, reporting and classification must align
    with statutory definitions--specifically, using the AFQT score
    recorded at the time of original enlistment, in accordance with
    section 520 of title 10, United States Code.
        Additionally, the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Personnel and Readiness to provide a briefing to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than October 1, 2025. The briefing
    must include: (1) An updated response to the recommendations
    provided by the DOD Inspector General's May 1, 2025, report
    titled ``Review of the Army's Future Soldier Preparatory
    Course''; (2) Accurate accession quality data for each military
    service since the inception of the Future Soldier Preparatory
    Course and the Future Sailor Preparatory Course, based on AFQT
    scores at the time of enlistment; (3) A plan to ensure full
    compliance with section 520 of title 10, United States Code;
    (4) Any legislative or policy proposals that would improve the
    Department's ability to report accessions data to reflect
    improvements in pre-basic training candidates who attend a
    Future Servicemember Preparatory Course as well as its ability
    to improve the overall transparency and integrity of accessions
    reporting; and (5) Any other information that the Under
    Secretary deems necessary and relevant.

    Filling short-term servicemember childcare needs with Kinderspot

        The committee is aware that the Air Force has utilized a
    mobile application called Kinderspot to help servicemembers
    find short-term childcare needs on an installation. Kinderspot
    allows parents to sublet their childcare spaces at Air Force
    Child Development Centers (CDCs) when they do not need the
    spaces, connecting them with other eligible servicemembers who
    may need short-term childcare. Short-term childcare can often
    be a challenge for servicemembers and their families. The
    committee commends the Air Force for using Kinderspot, a Small
    Business Innovation Research awardee, to provide military
    families additional flexible childcare options. The other
    military services may benefit from a similar capability.
    Therefore the committee directs the Secretaries of the military
    departments to provide the Senate Armed Services Committee a
    briefing, not later than March 1, 2026, on: (1) The existing
    capabilities of each military service to allow for short-term
    sublets of CDC spots; (2) Any resources necessary to create or
    utilize a capability to allow short-term sublets of CDC spots;
    (3) Any additional short-term childcare options the military
    services are providing to servicemembers and their families;
    and (4) Any other matters a Secretary determines to be
    relevant.

    Implementation report on self-initiated mental health referrals

        The committee acknowledges and commends the Department of
    Defense for its efforts to implement a self-initiated referral
    process for mental health evaluations, as required by section
    1090b(e) of title 10, United States Code, across the active
    duty force and recognizes the steps taken to expand access to
    mental health care. These efforts reflect a growing commitment
    to reducing stigma and increasing support for servicemembers in
    crisis.
        However, the committee is concerned by reports of
    inconsistent application of, and education and training on,
    this self-initiated referral process across active-duty units
    and applicable Reserve Component troops on active-duty orders.
    The committee notes that, although the military departments and
    services have made progress in executing the law, more work is
    required to fully implement the law, educate servicemembers on
    the policy, and ensure transparency and accountability for
    those responsible for enforcing the law.
        Additionally, the committee is concerned that Phase II of
    the implementation plan, to implement within the Reserve
    Component, to include the Reserves and the National Guard,
    serving less than 30 consecutive days on active orders, has not
    yet occurred.
        Therefore the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Personnel and Readiness, in coordination with the
    Secretaries of the military departments and the Director of the
    Defense Health Agency, to submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not
    later than December 31, 2025, a briefing on the implementation
    of the self-initiated referral process required under section
    1090b(e) of title 10, United States Code. The report should
    include:
              (1) Any Department of Defense instruction or other
            document issued by the Secretary of Defense since May
            5, 2023, with respect to the implementation of the
            self-initiated referral process required under 1090b(e)
            of title 10, United States Code;
              (2) Any memorandum or guidance issued by:
                      (a) the Department of the Navy since July 11,
                    2023 directing the implementation of such
                    process;
                      (b) the Department of the Air Force since
                    July 28, 2023, directing the implementation of
                    such process; and
                      (c) the Department of the Army since August
                    29, 2023, directing the implementation of such
                    process;
              (3) A description and timeline of any communications
            made to members of the Armed Forces with respect to the
            implementation of such process;
              (4) A description and timeline of efforts by the
            Secretary of each military department to implement the
            annual training required under subsection (f) of such
            section; and
              (5) A description and timeline of efforts to ensure
            that such process reduces stigma in accordance with
            subsection (b) of such section.
        In addition, the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Personnel and Readiness and each military
    department to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives biannually on
    implementation progress, training effectiveness, and report
    adherence to section 1090b(e) of title 10, United States Code.
    This biannual reporting requirement should terminate on
    December 31, 2030.

    Importance of independent legal advice by military judge advocates

        The committee notes that the ability to provide independent
    legal advice is a fundamental principle in the military legal
    system and is integral to the core values of military judge
    advocates. The committee further notes that judge advocates are
    military officers who take an oath to support and defend the
    Constitution of the United States. The committee believes that
    this oath cannot be upheld by simply telling superior officers
    what they want to hear or by offering advice based on personal
    beliefs. Finally, the committee notes that judge advocates are
    ethically required to provide candid advice based on their
    independent legal judgement.
        Accordingly, the committee affirms the value of the
    independent legal advice of judge advocates.

    Integration of military service outcome data with state educational
            systems

        The committee recognizes the importance of understanding
    the postsecondary outcomes of students who pursue military
    service and the role this information can play in both
    enhancing military readiness and informing educational policy
    and practice.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Education and
    relevant stakeholders, to provide a briefing to the Committees
    on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than May 1, 2026, on the feasibility
    and advisability of establishing a data sharing system related
    to individual servicemember outcomes into state educational
    agencies' longitudinal data systems to enhance military
    readiness and student success. Data elements to consider should
    include, but should not be limited to, enlistment dates,
    military occupational specialties, initial military rank, Armed
    Forces Qualification Test scores, separation dates, and
    completion of initial training or credentialing programs. Such
    a briefing should include an assessment of any data or personal
    privacy concerns implicated by such a data sharing system, the
    projected costs and resource requirements to establish such a
    system, and an assessment of how such a system would enhance
    military recruiting efforts.

    Navy Personnel Command Records Analysis Branch process briefing

        The committee is concerned about the lengthy response times
    and challenges receiving accurate information when inquiries to
    the Navy Personnel Command's Records Analysis Branch are
    submitted by Members of Congress on behalf of their
    constituents. There have been significant challenges to
    receiving accurate updates on constituent cases and receiving
    adjudications in a timely manner. In certain circumstances, it
    appears that records may be misplaced during the process.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy
    to provide a briefing, not later than July 1, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives describing the existing process within Navy
    Personnel Command's Records Analysis Branch designed to
    expedite congressional inquiries and cases to and from the
    Board for Correction of Naval Records. The briefing should also
    include: (1) Data on the Navy Personnel Command's Records
    Analysis Branch response times over the previous 5 years; (2)
    The average time to close cases, including those initiated
    through congressional inquiries, as well as the average time to
    issue final determinations on all cases; and (3) The response
    times for cases that require records after receipt of the
    record from the National Personnel Records Center, specifically
    highlighting the length of time to receive records.

    Oversight of suicide prevention policy and access to mental health care

        The committee remains concerned about the persistent rates
    of suicide among servicemembers and believes suicide prevention
    must remain a top priority for the Department of Defense and
    the military services. While the Department has made notable
    investments in prevention, response, and resiliency efforts,
    the committee continues to have concerns regarding consistency
    and coordination of policies across the services.
        The committee emphasizes the importance of sustaining
    momentum in suicide prevention by ensuring that servicemembers
    are fully aware of, and empowered to utilize, available mental
    health resources. The committee is particularly concerned about
    perceived or actual barriers to self-referral for mental health
    care and encourages the Department to evaluate policies,
    procedures, and unit-level cultures that may discourage
    servicemembers to seek needed care.
        The committee supports the Department's continued efforts
    to improve the quality, accessibility, and visibility of
    suicide prevention resources. However, the success of these
    initiatives depends on clear leadership, accountability,
    transparent data sharing, and a servicemember's ability to
    access care without stigma or delay. The committee expects the
    Department to maintain robust oversight and ensure timely
    implementation of suicide prevention recommendations,
    particularly those of the Suicide Prevention and Response
    Independent Review Committee.

    Potential school choice options for Department of Defense Education
            Activity

        The committee notes that the January 29, 2025, Executive
    Order Number 14191 ``Expanding Educational Freedom and
    Opportunity for Families,'' required the Secretary of Defense
    to review available mechanisms under which military-connected
    families may use funds from the Department of Defense to attend
    schools of their choice, including private, faith-based, or
    public charter schools. The Executive Order further directed
    the Secretary to submit a plan to the President describing such
    mechanisms and the steps that would be necessary to implement
    them beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
        Accordingly, not later than 30 days after the publication
    of this report, the committee directs the Secretary to provide
    to the congressional defense committees a whole and identical
    copy of the plan that the Secretary submitted to the President.

    Preservation of the Force and Family program

        The committee strongly supports U.S. Special Operations
    Command's (SOCOM) Preservation of the Force and Families
    (POTFF) program and recognizes its vital role in sustaining the
    readiness of special operations forces by building resilience
    and optimizing performance. The committee notes that SOCOM
    utilizes its Human Performance Data Management System to
    improve its data collection, governance, and management. In an
    effort to ensure SOCOM provides clear guidance on achieving an
    integrated and holistic care system for POTFF, the committee
    encourages SOCOM to continue these efforts and seek
    opportunities to enhance its use of data to optimize support
    through the POTFF program.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary
    of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict
    and the Commander, SOCOM, to provide a briefing to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than October 1, 2025, detailing
    ongoing efforts to fully utilize the Human Performance Data
    Management System.

    Recognition of military-friendly schools

        The committee recognizes the critical role high schools
    play in supporting military recruiting and fostering a culture
    of service among young Americans. Accordingly, the committee
    directs the Secretary of Defense to assess the feasibility and
    advisability of recognizing high schools with military
    enlistment rates above their state average. As part of this
    assessment, the Secretary should evaluate potential criteria
    for recognition, the likely impact of such a designation on
    enlistment rates and school culture, and options for
    implementation, including, but not limited to, issuing a formal
    letter of recognition from the Secretary to each qualifying
    school. The committee further directs the Secretary to submit a
    report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives, not later than April 1, 2026,
    outlining proposed criteria for recognition, the anticipated
    impact of recognizing military-friendly schools, and
    recommendations for implementation or expansion.

    Report on human performance technologies

        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 July 1, 2026, on
    opportunities to improve collaboration across the military
    departments in the development, integration, and coordination
    of human performance technologies that support warfighter
    readiness.
        The report should focus specifically on technological tools
    and systems--such as wearable devices, performance tracking
    software, cognitive enhancement tools, and other physical or
    digital technologies--designed to improve physical, cognitive,
    nutritional, psychological, and sleep readiness.
        The report should include: (1) Opportunities to align
    requirements development, resource sharing, and best practices
    for human performance technologies across the military
    departments; (2) Mechanisms to improve coordination of service-
    specific human performance efforts, including data
    interoperability, shared research priorities, and program
    evaluation standards; (3) An assessment of the utility of
    existing or potential collaborative structures--such as cross-
    service working groups or cross-functional teams--to support
    enterprise-level integration of human performance technologies
    without establishing a centralized governing authority; and (4)
    An assessment on how data collected through such technologies
    is protected against misuse, including the sale or unauthorized
    transfer of sensitive servicemember information to third-party
    data brokers, as highlighted in recent research on risks to
    military personnel privacy.
        For the purposes of this report, ``human performance
    technologies'' refers to tools and systems that enhance
    performance in domains such as physical fitness, cognitive
    function, mental resilience, sleep health, and nutrition, as
    described in the Army's October 1, 2020, Holistic Health and
    Fitness (H2F) Operating Concept.

    Report on implementation of notification requirements relating to
            prohibition on post-service employment with certain governments

        The committee notes that section 989 of title 10, United
    States Code, prohibits former servicemembers from accepting
    employment in positions related to certain foreign governments.
    This statute requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a
    process under which each member of the Armed Forces, before the
    member retires or is otherwise separated from the Armed Forces,
    is: (1) Informed in writing of the prohibition, and the
    penalties for violations of the prohibition; and (2) Required
    to certify that the member understands the prohibition and
    those penalties.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to submit a briefing, not later than January 12, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on the efforts of the Department of Defense
    (DOD) to implement the requirement to inform members of the
    Armed Forces with respect to this prohibition. The briefing
    should include information on the following: (1) The manner in
    which the DOD has implemented a process for providing the
    required notification to each member of the Armed Forces; (2)
    Any assessment the Department has made on its ability to
    provide adequate notification in writing with respect to the
    prohibition and the penalties for violations of the
    prohibition; (3) The progress the Department has made in
    obtaining the certification required from each member of the
    Armed Forces before the member retires or otherwise separates
    from the Armed Forces; and (4) Any recommended changes to
    policies, procedures, or resources to improve the ability of
    the Department to provide adequate notification with respect to
    the prohibition.

    Report on public service loan forgiveness

        In section 559B of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), the Congress directed the
    Department of Defense and Department of Education to, within 1
    year, implement a data match enabling servicemembers to
    automatically receive credit for Public Service Loan
    Forgiveness (PSLF). The committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense to publish on a publicly available website of the
    Department of Defense a report on the efforts of the Secretary
    of Defense and the Secretary of Education to implement section
    559B. The report shall include, but not be limited to,
    information on: (1) How many servicemembers, disaggregated by
    active-duty servicemembers and civilians, had received PSLF
    before implementation of the data match; (2) How many
    servicemembers to date have received PSLF through the data
    match; and (3) Whether the data match has been completed and,
    if not, the agencies' efforts to complete the data match to
    date. The report shall be submitted by March 1, 2026, and shall
    be submitted quarterly until the data match has been completed.

    Report on training records for post-9/11 servicemembers

        The committee remains concerned about the transition of
    servicemembers from military service to civilian life. In
    section 574 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
    and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159), the Congress required the Secretaries of
    the military departments to provide training and competency
    records that reflect a plain-language description of the
    training, courses, certifications, and qualifications of
    separating servicemembers to facilitate such servicemembers'
    prospects of finding well-matched civilian employment. The
    committee is aware that many veterans who have already
    separated from service would also benefit from such records.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Personnel and Readiness to provide a report to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than May 1, 2026, on the feasibility
    and advisability of providing training and competency records
    to members of the Armed Forces who served on or after September
    11, 2001.

    Service casualty assistance office resourcing and capacity

        The committee is aware that the military service casualty
    assistance offices have many significant and sensitive
    responsibilities, one of which is to support the Defense POW/
    MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
    Family Reference Sample (FRS) collection. Through their
    respective Secretary of a military department, service casualty
    assistance offices are responsible for conducting genealogy
    searches to determine the primary next of kin of missing
    servicemembers and appropriate DNA FRS donors and to collect
    family artifacts and other material as required for DNA
    analysis. Once collected, the DPAA and the Armed Forces Medical
    Examiner System's Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory
    compares the FRS against DNA extracted from recovered remains
    to identify missing servicemembers. The committee understands
    that some of the military services are under-resourced for this
    important purpose, which then limits the work that the DPAA can
    do to identify recovered remains in their care.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretaries of the
    military departments to brief the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than
    March 1, 2026, on: (1) The existing resources for each military
    services' casualty assistance office for the functions they are
    required to perform, with a specific delineation for the
    genealogy work and FRS collection to support the DPAA; (2) An
    assessment from the military services regarding the additional
    resources required to remove any limitation on genealogy
    caseload to expand efforts to support DPAA; (3) Any additional
    resources or authorities that would assist the military service
    casualty assistance offices with their existing
    responsibilities; and (4) Any other matters the Secretaries
    determine relevant.

    Study on the readiness and transition impacts of the SkillBridge
            program

        The committee recognizes the need for greater support to
    our servicemembers as they transition out of the U.S. military.
    The SkillBridge program is a valuable opportunity for
    servicemembers to gain civilian work experience through
    specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships
    during the last days of service to better prepare them for life
    outside of service. The committee also understands that use of
    this program depends on commanders' assessment of unit
    readiness and their acceptance of risk to allow for
    participation.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a one-time report to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not
    later than March 1, 2026, on the effectiveness of the
    SkillBridge program by providing empirical data and analysis.
    This report will include:
              (1) The total amount of individuals who apply and
            enroll in the SkillBridge program (broken out by rank,
            specialty, and length of time);
              (2) The application and participation rates across
            different military branches and what branch-specific
            policies or cultural factors contribute to the
            differences;
              (3) The specialties and ranks that benefit the most
            and least from SkillBridge participation;
              (4) The total amount of individuals who have been
            denied participation based on readiness concerns (both
            before and after branch-specific restriction policy
            enactment);
              (5) How mission readiness has been affected by
            participation;
              (6) How the program has affected transition outcomes
            measured by hiring rates from SkillBridge companies
            and, of those, how many are employed by their
            SkillBridge program company or in similar fields;
              (7) A list of the companies and industries that
            participate;
              (8) The number and percentage of participants who
            gain employment after completion of the program;
              (9) A list of the barriers that are preventing
            commanders from making accurate readiness risk
            assessments for their units under the current
            SkillBridge program; and
              (10) Steps to be taken to ensure the services
            properly balance the best possible transition outcomes
            for all servicemembers and readiness.

    Summer camp programs for military-connected youth

        The committee recognizes the challenges faced by children
    of servicemembers, including the disruptions caused by frequent
    relocations and extended deployments. These factors can impact
    children's emotional and psychological well-being, affecting
    family stability and military readiness. To mitigate these
    challenges, the committee encourages the Department of Defense
    to explore ways in which it can support summer camp programs
    designed specifically for military-connected youth.
        These camps provide a structured, supportive environment in
    which children can develop resilience, build peer networks, and
    acquire life and leadership skills. Furthermore, summer camps
    foster a sense of identity and connection to military life
    among children of servicemembers, which increases their
    propensity to serve in the military themselves. A significant
    portion of future military personnel come from military
    families, and these programs play a crucial role in inspiring
    the next generation to serve. The committee urges the
    Department to prioritize programs that integrate mental health
    support; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
    education; and leadership development for all eligible
    families.

              TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                         Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

    Sec. 601--Modifications to calculation of basic allowance for
            subsistence for enlisted members
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 402 of title 37, United States Code, to simplify the
    calculation of basic allowance for subsistence and ensure the
    allowance shall not decrease from year to year. Additionally,
    the provision would update the calculation and amount payable
    of basic allowance for subsistence in the case of a member
    subject to monthly deductions from pay for meals provided by
    essential station messing.
    Sec. 602--Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to ensure that pay statements for
    servicemembers include clear, plain-language descriptions for
    each type of pay, allowance, and deduction. Additionally, the
    provision would require that the descriptions must cover the
    legal authority, purpose, eligibility criteria, and potential
    changes to each item. They must be easily accessible on the pay
    statement and written in language that is understandable to
    those without specialized knowledge of military finance. This
    requirement would take effect 180 days after the bill is
    enacted.
    Sec. 603--Increased awareness and improved calculation of rates for
            basic allowance for housing
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to publish a clear, accessible document
    that explains how basic allowance for housing rates are
    determined, including methodology and types of data sources
    used. This information would also be provided directly to
    servicemembers upon any event that may impact their basic
    allowance for housing and shall include an explanation of the
    type of rental housing their basic allowance for housing is
    intended to support in each locality.
        This provision would require the Secretary of Defense to
    develop an alternative methodology for calculating basic
    allowance for housing, based on the typical cost of housing
    units by number of bedrooms rather than solely on pay grade and
    dependent status, incorporating both available and verified
    occupied rental market data. Once developed, the Secretary of
    Defense shall conduct a pilot program using the new
    methodology, setting notional rates for the basic allowance for
    housing for calendar years 2026 and 2027 for a minimum of 10
    military housing areas.
        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, 2027,
    that includes: (1) A comparison of the notional rates with the
    actual rates for basic allowance for housing for 2026 and 2027;
    (2) A comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of each
    methodology and the use of setting each such rates; (3) A
    determination of whether the alternative methodology is more or
    less likely than the current methodology to ensure that rates
    for basic allowance for housing are set based upon a 95 percent
    statistical confidence that the estimated median rent is within
    10 percent of the actual median rent in local military housing
    areas; (4) A comparison of cost estimates for 2027 using both
    methodologies; (5) An identification of any additional
    legislative authority required to fully implement the new
    methodology; and (6) The recommendation of the Secretary with
    respect to whether to implement the use of the new methodology
    and the timing for such implementation.
    Sec. 604--Military compensation educational campaign
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to initiate a 12-month educational
    campaign, not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, to improve knowledge and understanding
    of pay and benefits by servicemembers and military families.
    The campaign would cover key topics, including: (1) Elements of
    regular military compensation as defined in section 101(25) of
    title 37, United States Code; (2) Special and incentive pays;
    (3) Retirement pay calculations; (4) Educational assistance
    programs and benefits; (5) Healthcare for Active-Duty members
    and their families; and (6) Nonmonetary benefits.

                     Subtitle B--Special and Incentive Pay

    Sec. 611--Reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to conduct a review of each area
    designated by section 351(a)(3) of title 37, United States
    Code, as imminent danger pay. This review should validate that
    each area is one in which a member is subject to imminent
    danger of physical injury due to threat conditions. Not later
    than 60 days after each review, a report shall be submitted to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, including any changes to designations
    resulting from the review. The initial review and report shall
    be conducted not later than March 1, 2026, and subsequent
    reviews and reports shall be conducted not less than every 5
    years thereafter. If, at any time between the submissions of
    required reviews and reports, the Secretary of Defense or the
    Secretary of a military department conducts a review of
    designated areas and makes a change to any such designation,
    that Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
    review and the change not later than 60 days after the change
    is made.
    Sec. 612--Implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of
            reserve components
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 602(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to require the Secretary
    of Defense to assess aviation incentive pay programs across the
    services for effectiveness, consistency, and alignment with
    retention and readiness needs, and to begin payments based on
    that assessment.
    Sec. 613--Pilot program on improving retention of members with degrees
            in their fields of specialty
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to assess the
    feasibility and advisability of paying incentive pay to
    enlisted members of the Armed Forces with degrees in their
    fields of specialty to improve the retention of such members.

                           Subtitle C--Other Matters

    Sec. 621--Extension of enhanced authority for selective early
            retirement and early discharges
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 638a(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, to extend
    the enhanced authority for selective retirement and early
    discharges until December 31, 2030.
    Sec. 622--Extension of temporary early retirement authority
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4403(i) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-484) to extend temporary early
    retirement authority until December 31, 2030.
    Sec. 623--Extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay
            and benefits
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1175a(k)(1) of title 10, United States Code, to extend
    the authority to provide voluntary separation pay and benefits
    in accordance with this section until December 31, 2030.
    Sec. 624--Designation of United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as
            remote and isolated military installation
        The committee recommends a provision that would designate
    United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as a remote and
    isolated installation as set forth in Department of Defense
    Instructions 1015.10 and 1015.18, dated July 6, 2009, and May
    30, 2024, respectively.
    Sec. 625--Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a remote or isolated
            installation
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to designate Creech Air Force Base, Indian
    Springs, Nevada, as a remote or isolated installation.
    Sec. 626--Provision of counseling on housing for members of the Armed
            Forces
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 992 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the
    military departments to enter into contracts to provide
    counseling to servicemembers on mortgages and other financial
    products related to the lease or purchase of residences.
    Sec. 627--Program to provide Government-funded transportation for
            certain members of the Armed Forces stationed overseas
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a Government-funded
    transportation program for unaccompanied servicemembers
    traveling from designated overseas locations to their home of
    record. The committee strongly encourages the Secretary of
    Defense to prioritize locations that are geographically
    isolated, have harsh climates, or lack adequate family and
    community support, such as Alaska and Guam.
    Sec. 628--Prohibition on procurement and commissary sales of seafood
            originating or processed in the People's Republic of China
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Department of Defense from procuring seafood originating or
    processed in the People's Republic of China for use in military
    dining facilities and from selling such seafood in commissary
    stores.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Analysis of outsourcing Defense Commissary Agency functions for
            enhanced efficiency
        The committee recognizes the critical role commissaries
    play in supporting military families by providing access to
    affordable groceries, particularly in high-cost and
    geographically remote areas. The committee seeks to explore
    opportunities to improve efficiencies within the system without
    compromising this core benefit.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded
    research and development center to conduct a simulation and
    evaluation of outsourcing Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
    functions for enhanced efficiency.
        The simulation should evaluate: (1) Whether a commercial
    grocery retailer can consistently deliver a 25 percent savings
    benefit to commissary patrons across 235 global locations
    without the use of congressional appropriations; and (2)
    Whether DeCA could sustain operations in remote and overseas
    locations under any proposed model, given that these sites
    often depend on cross-subsidies from higher-revenue
    commissaries to remain viable.
        Additionally, the simulation should analyze a
    representative sample of commissary sites, considering factors
    such as: (1) Geographic diversity; (2) Patron demographics; (3)
    Existing savings rates; and (4) The availability of alternative
    grocery options.
        Particular attention should be paid to rural and overseas
    locations, where the commissary benefit is more essential and
    where market conditions may limit the feasibility of commercial
    replacement.
        Further, the simulation should explore various contracting
    options to improve efficiency while preserving core benefits,
    but without a presumption that any model would be better than
    the current structure. It must also account for the DeCA's
    current business model, in which revenue generated from larger
    U.S.-based stores is used to subsidize operations at rural and
    overseas commissaries. To the extent possible, the simulation
    should incorporate input from the Office of the Under Secretary
    of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, defense resale
    organizations, and relevant industry stakeholders. The
    simulation must require that any future business model for
    operating commissary stores would maintain a minimum patron
    savings rate of no less than 25 percent.
        Finally, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense to
    provide a report of the simulation to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not
    later than January 1, 2027, addressing the feasibility,
    metrics, and costs of operating commissary stores through
    contracted vendor services. The report should cover, at a
    minimum: (1) Methods of selection for locations to be analyzed
    for contracted services; (2) Market research on commercial
    grocery chains that express interest in participating in
    contracted commissary operations; (3) The costs and liabilities
    incurred by the Government, including the military services,
    military installations, and the DeCA, that would result from
    operating commissary stores through contracted vendors; (4)
    Potential impacts on military family quality of life, morale,
    and retention, particularly in high-cost or geographically
    isolated locations; (5) An evaluation of the potential impacts
    on current DeCA employees; (6) A risk assessment, as well as
    proposed contingency measures, to ensure uninterrupted access
    to affordable groceries for eligible patrons; and (7)
    Recommendations for specific administrative or legislative
    action that the Secretary considers appropriate to modernize
    and improve the delivery of the commissary benefit.
    Briefing on adequacy of cost of living allowances calculations
        The committee notes that the 14th Quadrennial Review of
    Military Compensation highlighted a concern regarding the
    current living pattern survey, which is used to determine cost
    of living allowances both in the continental United States and
    overseas. The report indicates that this survey may lead to
    discrepancies in allowance rates for areas that are
    geographically close due to variations in shopping behaviors.
    This raises concerns about the survey's accuracy in reflecting
    the actual purchasing habits of servicemembers. Additionally,
    there may be significant differences between the commissary
    usage reported in the survey and actual sales data from
    commissaries.
        In response to these findings, the committee directs the
    Secretary of Defense to brief the Senate Armed Services
    Committee, not later than February 15, 2026. The briefing
    should assess the effectiveness of the living pattern survey in
    determining cost of living allowances. This assessment should
    include an analysis of any discrepancies between the survey
    data and annual commissary usage statistics, as well as
    recommendations for more accurate methods of calculating cost
    of living allowances, particularly through a better
    understanding of Department of Defense commissary and exchange
    utilization.
    Briefing on separation and retirement policies of certain members of
            the Armed Forces
        The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a
    briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives, by not later than February 1,
    2026, assessing the Department of Defense's implementation of
    the Secretary's February 7, 2025, memorandum entitled
    ``Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness'' and the May
    8, 2025, Secretary of Defense memorandum entitled
    ``Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and
    Readiness.'' The briefing should include: (1) The processes for
    determining affected servicemembers; (2) The number and grades
    of affected servicemembers; (3) The number of requests for an
    exception to policy with respect to retirement or separation;
    (4) The number of requests so granted or denied; and (5) The
    overall impact of implementation on the readiness of the Armed
    Forces.
    Commending the United Service Organizations
        The committee recognizes the invaluable role the United
    Service Organizations (USO) has played in supporting American
    servicemembers for over 80 years, particularly in the face of
    rapidly evolving global security challenges. In the wake of the
    Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023, the committee
    understands that the USO adjusted its operations to meet the
    increased demands for support across the Middle East. Due to
    the threat level in the region, many deployed servicemembers
    did not have access to their normal recreation activities. In
    response, the USO significantly expanded its own in-person and
    virtual offerings to ensure that those serving in the region
    were supported with the necessary resources to maintain morale
    and connection to their families.
        The committee understands that the USO has also broadened
    its outreach to other critical regions, including the Indo-
    Pacific, eastern Europe, Africa, and aboard Navy ships deployed
    worldwide. Notably, the USO measured an 11 percent increase in
    visits to its centers in 2024, tracking 11.3 million
    interactions with servicemembers and their families, and will
    open new brick-and-mortar centers in Singapore and Louisiana in
    2025. In 2023, the USO launched the first USO Center aboard a
    Navy ship, the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), and has since
    expanded this initiative to seven additional aircraft carriers
    including the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS George
    Washington (CVN 73), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS Carl
    Vinson (CVN 70), USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), USS Harry S.
    Truman (CVN 75), and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Working with
    the Navy, the USO plans to open centers on two additional
    carriers in 2025 as well as all new Ford-class carriers as they
    are completed, per Navy's request for the expansion of this
    successful pilot program.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages robust funding for
    the USO to ensure that it can continue to meet the ever-
    evolving needs of servicemembers and their families.
    Development of regular military compensation pay table
        The committee recognizes the importance of clearly
    communicating the full value of military compensation to
    servicemembers, their families, and the public. While the
    Department of Defense (DOD) currently publishes basic pay
    tables annually, these tables do not fully reflect the
    comprehensive nature of regular military compensation (RMC),
    which includes not only basic pay but also basic allowance for
    housing, basic allowance for subsistence, retirement benefits,
    educational assistance, medical insurance, and the associated
    federal tax advantages.
        To enhance transparency and better inform servicemembers
    about their total compensation package, the committee directs
    the Secretary of Defense to develop an annual regular military
    compensation pay table that presents the total estimated value
    of RMC across all ranks and years of service. The pay table
    should include explanatory materials to help servicemembers
    understand the full scope of their compensation.
        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
    February 1, 2026, outlining the methodology used to calculate
    the RMC figures, including assumptions related to housing
    location, dependency status, and tax treatment. The briefing
    should provide a sample of the aforementioned annual regular
    military compensation pay table that presents the total
    estimated value of RMC across all ranks and years of service.
    The briefing also should address the advisability and
    feasibility of publishing the RMC pay table annually alongside
    the basic pay table and should describe the steps the DOD would
    take to effectively communicate this information to the force.
    Exempted positions from Deferred Resignation Program
        The committee recognizes the importance of maintaining a
    mission-ready civilian workforce within the Department of
    Defense (DOD) and ensuring that critical positions are not
    adversely impacted by workforce reduction initiatives. The
    committee recognizes that the Deferred Resignation Program as
    implemented in the Department of Defense permitted voluntary
    workforce reductions and included mission essential exemptions.
        The committee is aware that certain categories of
    personnel, including military personnel, have been historically
    exempted from similar programs and that Title 32 Dual Status
    Technicians play a critical role in maintaining the readiness
    of National Guard formations. Given the urgency of exemption
    requests submitted by the National Guard Bureau and the time-
    sensitive nature of the program, the committee is concerned
    about the lack of clarity regarding the positions that have
    been formally exempted by DOD leadership.
        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
    December 1, 2025, detailing all positions and occupational
    categories granted exemptions from the Deferred Resignation
    Program. This report should include: (1) A comprehensive list
    of all exempted positions, including pay plan, occupational
    series, grade, and title; (2) The justification provided for
    each exemption; and (3) The process by which exemption requests
    were reviewed and approved.
    Military housing price setting software report
        The committee is concerned about landlords' potential
    collusion and use of price-setting algorithms to artificially
    raise rents to pocket basic allowance for housing (BAH)
    increases. 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, by not later than
    March 1, 2026, on the Department of Defense's plan to
    strengthen oversight into the potential use of algorithmic
    pricing in military communities. The report should include
    information on the extent to which landlords in military
    communities utilize price-setting software, including RealPage,
    to set apartment rents paid by servicemembers using BAH.
    Report on student loan challenges for servicemembers
        The student loan landscape has shifted significantly in
    recent years, including for servicemembers. The committee
    directs the Comptroller General of the United States to review
    the student loan repayment challenges of servicemembers. This
    review should address: (1) What challenges servicemembers face
    in student loan repayment, including challenges related to
    recent changes in repayment procedures, third-party scams, and
    servicer misconduct; (2) How federal agencies help
    servicemembers navigate these challenges; and (3) Any
    recommendations for the Congress and Federal agencies to
    address these challenges. The committee further directs the
    Comptroller General to periodically brief the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
    on the status of this review and publish a report on the review
    not later than March 1, 2026.
    Use of surcharge funds for Defense Commissary infrastructure
        The committee supports efforts to modernize, maintain, and
    improve commissary facilities in order to ensure continued
    access to affordable, high-quality groceries for servicemembers
    and their families. The committee recognizes the importance of
    sustained investment in commissary infrastructure and
    acknowledges the role that surcharge revenues can play in
    enabling these improvements.
        To inform future decisions regarding the most appropriate
    and effective use of surcharge proceeds in support of
    commissary system infrastructure, and to ensure long-term
    sustainability of the benefit, the committee directs the
    Secretary of Defense to submit a briefing to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than January 1, 2026, that includes: (1) An
    explanation of how current authorities under title 10, United
    States Code, particularly section 2484, are being used to
    support the repair, maintenance, improvement, or modernization
    of commissary facilities, including any constraints encountered
    in applying surcharge funds to these purposes; (2) A
    description of any additional authorities the Department of
    Defense believes are needed to more effectively support
    commissary infrastructure, along with the rationale for such
    changes; and (3) A summary of how the Department would
    prioritize the use of surcharge funds, if such additional funds
    are authorized for various facility-related needs--including
    maintenance, repair, upgrades, or new construction--to ensure
    cost-effectiveness, alignment with operational requirements,
    and equitable access for beneficiaries.

                       TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

       Subtitle A--Tricare, Brain Health Matters, and Other Health Care
                                    Benefits

    Sec. 701--Inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to
            modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment
            facilities
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1073d(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code, to modify
    the elements of the notification the Secretary of Defense is
    required to provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives prior to modifying the
    scope of services provided by a military medical treatment
    facility. The provision would require the notification to
    include endorsements from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
    Staff, as well as the Surgeon General of the military
    department concerned, indicating that any proposed modification
    of services provided at a military medical treatment facility
    would have no effect on operational requirements of the Armed
    Forces or on training and readiness of military medical
    personnel. The provision would also require the notification to
    include an assessment from the Director of the Defense Health
    Agency that explains how members of the Armed Forces and
    covered beneficiaries receiving services at the facility will
    continue to receive care.
    Sec. 702--Expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include children
            of retired members of the Uniformed Services enrolled in family
            coverage under TRICARE Select
        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.
    Sec. 703--Assessment of behavioral health and social health conditions
            of military personnel and their families assigned to Creech Air
            Force Base, Nevada
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Director
    of the Defense Health Agency, to assess the behavioral health
    and social health conditions of members of the Air Force
    assigned to Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, and their families.
    Sec. 704--Authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic
            examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise
            ineligible individuals
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to authorize medical personnel of the
    Department of Defense to provide sexual assault medical
    forensic examinations in a military treatment facility to an
    individual who is not otherwise eligible for healthcare from
    the Department and reports a sexual assault offense for which
    the Defense Criminal Investigative Service may initiate an
    investigation.
    Sec. 705--Fertility treatment for certain members of the Uniformed
            Services and dependents
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, to require that
    fertility-related care for a member of the uniformed services
    on active duty, or a dependent of such a member, shall be
    covered under TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select.
    Sec. 706--Restriction on performance of sex change surgeries
        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 the use of
    military medical treatment facilities, to perform or facilitate
    sex change surgeries.

                     Subtitle B--Health Care Administration

    Sec. 711--Codification of position of Director of the Defense Health
            Agency
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1073c of title 10, United States Code, to require the
    Director of the Defense Health Agency to hold a rank that is
    the same or greater than the rank of any officer serving as the
    Surgeon General of any military department. The provision would
    also require the Director of the Defense Health Agency to be a
    joint qualified officer.
    Sec. 712--Establishment of policies for priority assignment of medical
            personnel of Department of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish policies for the priority
    assignment of medical personnel of the Department of Defense.
    The provision would also require the Secretaries of the
    military departments to assign medical personnel consistent
    with the Secretary of Defense's priorities.
    Sec. 713--Graduate medical education partnership demonstration program
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to seek to establish a demonstration
    program to expand partnerships between Department of Defense
    (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities for
    the purpose of increasing case volume for DOD graduate medical
    education programs.
    Sec. 714--Modification of administration of medical malpractice claims
            by members of the uniformed services
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2733a of title 10, United States Code, by establishing
    a third-party review panel, jointly established by the Judge
    Advocates of the services, to consider Department of Defense
    medical malpractice appeals filed by servicemembers.
    Sec. 715--Improvement of transition of medics in the Armed Forces to
            the civilian workforce in health care occupations
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary concerned to develop recommendations to improve the
    transition of medics into the civilian workforce in health care
    occupations. The provision would also require the Secretary to
    submit a report to relevant congressional committees on any
    recommendations developed and an implementation plan.
    Sec. 716--Improvement of provider directory accuracy for specialty care
            providers under the TRICARE program
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to ensure that the
    accuracy of the provider directory under the TRICARE program
    for all specialty care provider types reaches an average
    accuracy across all specialty care providers of not less than
    70 percent within 5 years of the date of the enactment of this
    Act. The provision would also require the Director of the DHA
    to provide a report and a briefing to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the
    implementation of this section. Additionally, the provision
    would require the Comptroller General of the United States to
    conduct an annual review of the TRICARE provider directory and
    submit a report to Congress on the results of the review.
    Sec. 717--Review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms
            relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging
            of Department of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to review all processes and forms relating
    to health care provider credentialing and privileging of health
    care providers who provide care at a military medical treatment
    facility or through the civilian network of the TRICARE
    program. The review should focus on any forms or processes that
    require disclosure or other information related to the
    provider's mental, behavioral, psychological, or other related
    health conditions. The provision would also require the
    Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress, not later
    than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, on the
    findings of the review and a detailed plan to update forms and
    processes to refrain from requiring providers to disclose metal
    health-related conditions when there is no current impairment.

                     Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

    Sec. 721--Strategic infectious disease medical research plan
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of
    the military departments, to submit a comprehensive, strategic
    infectious disease medical research plan to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than 90 days after the date on
    which the President submits a budget for fiscal year 2027.
    Additionally, the provision would require the Secretary of
    Defense to submit a detailed budget for carrying out the
    strategic infectious disease medical research plan in
    conjunction with the fiscal year 2027 budget request submitted
    pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code,
    and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2032.
    Sec. 722--Extension of authority for Joint Department of Defense-
            Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration
            Fund
        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, 2026, to
    September 30, 2027.
    Sec. 723--Pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of Department
            of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    development and implementation of a wastewater surveillance
    system pilot program for the Department of Defense.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Access to obstetrician-gynecologist care
        The committee has heard concerns about the availability of
    obstetrician-gynecologist medical care available to TRICARE
    beneficiaries, including servicemembers, at Fort Drum, New
    York. 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 December 1, 2025, on
    the adequacy and sufficiency of obstetrician-gynecologist care
    available to TRICARE beneficiaries in the vicinity of Fort
    Drum, New York. The briefing shall include: (1) An overview of
    the administrative and cost barriers to expanding obstetrician-
    gynecologist care in the Watertown, New York area; (2) An
    assessment of the feasibility and advisability of expanding
    obstetrician-gynecologist care available at Fort Drum, New
    York; and (3) Any other relevant matters that the Secretary
    deems appropriate.
    Anomalous health incidents
        The committee continues to strongly support the work of the
    Department of Defense's cross-functional team for addressing
    the threats posed by emerging directed energy weapons,
    including those that could plausibly result in anomalous health
    incidents (AHI), and believes the efforts of the cross-
    functional team have significantly advanced the Department's
    understanding of the threats these technologies pose to U.S.
    military, intelligence, and other personnel. The committee
    believes the cross-functional team has been an important and
    independent contributor to interagency consideration of these
    issues.
        The committee encourages the Department to continue to
    provide the cross-functional team with adequate resources to
    continue its efforts, particularly with respect to providing
    treatment for those affected by AHIs and ensuring timely
    compensation under the Helping American Victims Affected by
    Neurological Attacks Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-46). Lastly,
    the committee encourages the Department, via the cross-
    functional team, to redouble efforts to characterize emerging
    directed energy threats, understand their origin, and develop
    countermeasures.
        However, the committee is concerned that the Defense Health
    Program budget request cuts AHI research and seeks to eliminate
    the stand-alone project code. The committee strongly encourages
    the Department to ensure robust funding for this force
    protection research in fiscal year 2027.
    Biologic vascular repair for warfighters
        The committee notes that recent advancements in biologic
    vascular repair technology, successfully deployed to front-line
    hospitals in active conflict zones and austere environments,
    have resulted in Food and Drug Administration-approved
    innovations that present new opportunities to enhance care for
    servicemembers with vascular injuries sustained on the
    battlefield. These regenerative medicine technologies are off-
    the-shelf, universally implantable, demonstrate low
    susceptibility to infection, and can mitigate challenges
    associated with traditional vascular repair methods.
        Therefore, the committee encourages the Joint Trauma System
    (JTS) to evaluate and, if advisable, incorporate these
    innovations into the standard protocol in military trauma care.
    In particular, the JTS should evaluate these advancements for
    use in treating extremity arterial injury when urgent
    revascularization is needed to avoid imminent limb loss and
    when autologous vein graft is not feasible.
    Blast overpressure data modernization
        The committee notes section 724 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) included a
    provision to address servicemember brain health and directed
    the Secretary of Defense to establish roles and
    responsibilities central to the documentation of blast
    overpressure exposure. The committee believes the use of
    artificial intelligence (AI) to capture, protect, store, and
    disseminate information regarding blast overpressure and
    traumatic brain injury (TBI) in training and operational
    environments is critical to ensure the health and readiness of
    servicemembers and provide decision support to leaders across
    the care continuum.
        The committee supports the ongoing efforts by the Defense
    Health Agency (DHA) to modernize data and analytical
    capabilities to support healthcare across the Military Health
    System through the Digital Front Door initiative. Therefore,
    the committee directs the Office of the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Health Affairs and the DHA to leverage progress
    made in AI and data modernization through the Digital Front
    Door initiative to expedite the use of AI and data
    modernization capabilities, facilitating the dissemination of
    information regarding blast overpressure and TBI in accordance
    with the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
    159).
    Briefing on feasibility of Department of Defense partnership with non-
            profit academic medical center to study traumatic brain injury
        The committee continues to be concerned about emerging
    information indicating the detrimental whole-health impact of
    repeated blast overpressure exposure on members of the Armed
    Forces. Research has shown an association between blast
    exposure and altered brain structure, compromised brain
    function, and numerous medical comorbidities impacting both
    physical and psychological health. Those negative health
    impacts are pointing to early maladaptive aging that impacts
    force readiness and long-term health. In the post-9/11
    conflicts, there has been a surge in training-related demands
    and combat exposures for members of the Armed Forces, in
    particular among members serving in special operations units.
        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
    June 1, 2026, on the feasibility and advisability of conducting
    a longitudinal medical study with a non-profit academic medical
    center that specializes in traumatic brain injury and has
    documented experience working with special operations personnel
    on traumatic brain injury, including medical comorbidity
    evaluation and treatment, to analyze special operations
    personnel health data.

    Briefing on telehealth-enabled solutions for treatment of
            musculoskeletal injuries

        The committee is aware of the Defense Health Agency's
    ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare for the
    millions of beneficiaries enrolled in the military healthcare
    system. In addition to broadening accessibility under the
    managed care network, recruiting and retaining military medical
    providers, and achieving full operational use of military
    medical facilities, exploring remote and telehealth
    capabilities will be critical in sustaining the military
    healthcare system as a high-quality benefit for servicemembers,
    retirees, and military families.
        Therefore, not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the
    feasibility and advisability of implementing telehealth-enabled
    therapeutic solutions for the treatment and prevention of
    musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries for members of the Armed Forces.
    This report should include: (1) A review of existing
    telehealth-enabled MSK solutions, including pilot programs, and
    an assessment of the costs and benefits of such solutions
    relative to in-person MSK treatments, including physical
    therapy; (2) Recommendations for increasing servicemember
    access to telehealth-enabled MSK solutions as a means to
    enhance readiness and address barriers to compliance with in-
    person physical therapy protocols; and (3) Any other relevant
    matters that the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate.

    Comptroller General review of blast overpressure documentation
            implementation

        The committee remains concerned about the impact of blast
    overpressure exposure on servicemembers and their brain health.
    To ensure that the Department of Defense is conducting timely
    implementation of congressional reforms in the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), the committee
    directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct
    a review of the following:
              (1) The status of implementation of blast
            overpressure reforms included in Public Law 118-159,
            including Sections 721 through 725, and any related
            report language in Senate Report 118-188;
              (2) The status of each of the services in
            implementing baseline cognitive assessments, as
            mandated under the August 2024 memorandum on
            ``Department of Defense Requirements for Managing Brain
            Health Risks from Blast Overpressure,'' and regular
            follow-up assessments for servicemembers to track brain
            health over their career;
              (3) The progress of the Department and services in
            establishing and maintaining blast overpressure
            exposure logs and traumatic brain injury logs and other
            documentation on exposure for servicemembers; and
              (4) Any steps the Department is taking to address the
            potential link between blast overpressure exposure and
            risks of suicide.
        The committee directs the Comptroller General to provide a
    briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee on preliminary
    findings, not later than April 1, 2026, with the results to
    follow in a report and in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.

    Comptroller General study on impact of behavioral and mental health
            staffing shortfalls at military medical treatment facilities

        The committee recognizes the importance of robust mental
    and behavioral health care for military personnel and their
    families. The committee is aware of a shortfall of behavioral
    and mental health staffing in military medical treatment
    facilities, resulting in the lack of timely mental health care
    for authorized beneficiaries.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Comptroller General
    of the United States to conduct a study on: (1) Behavioral and
    mental health staffing shortfalls at military medical treatment
    facilities within the contiguous United States; (2) The impact
    of such shortfalls on access to care for Active-Duty members of
    the Armed Forces; and (3) The effectiveness of steps to
    mitigate those impacts and improve access to behavioral and
    mental health care for such members.
        The study should include an assessment of the following:
    (1) The number of positions filled and the number of positions
    vacant at military medical treatment facilities, including
    positions for behavioral health and mental health providers in
    specialty clinics, behavioral health consultants in primary
    care clinics, and other positions that affect appointment
    availability for behavioral health services; (2) The
    availability and timeliness of behavioral health and mental
    health appointments for Active-Duty members of the Armed Forces
    at military medical treatment facilities and through civilian
    provider networks under the TRICARE program (as defined in
    section 1072 of title 10, United States Code); and (3) An
    assessment of the steps to be taken by the Department of
    Defense to help military medical treatment facilities alleviate
    demand on behavioral health and mental health providers and
    increase appointment availability for behavioral health
    services, including by implementing new triaging approaches,
    increased use of telehealth and behavioral health technicians,
    hiring and retention support, or other strategies.
        The committee directs the Comptroller General to brief the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on this study, not later than January 12, 2026,
    with a report to follow by a date mutually agreed upon at the
    time of the briefing.

    Continuing medical education for military professionals

        The committee recognizes the important role of attendance
    at professional conferences for military health professionals.
    Attendance and participation in local, national, and
    international conferences benefits military medical
    professionals and improves our military's readiness.
        The committee understands that conference attendance is a
    vital way to transfer and acquire knowledge and lessons learned
    to improve patient care and reduce casualties, foster
    collaboration and innovation, and obtain Continuing Medical
    Education (CME) credits. Professional conferences improve
    readiness by connecting junior military medical professionals
    with experienced combat veterans who have deployed multiple
    times to combat regions, many of whom are no longer in the
    military but remain active at national conferences. They also
    provide settings to strengthen military-civilian partnerships.
    Furthermore, attendance is a retention tool as it improves
    morale, allows for professional development, and provides
    opportunities for academic recognition that improves military
    physicians' promotions into leadership positions.
        Despite these benefits, military attendance at professional
    conferences has declined over the last decade, at least in part
    due to bureaucratic obstacles, lack of support from leadership,
    inadequate funding, and a general undervaluing of the role
    national academic medical conferences can play in maintaining
    our national strategic advantage. The committee encourages the
    Department of Defense to allocate resources toward and
    facilitate increased attendance of military health
    professionals at professional conferences.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Health Affairs, in coordination with the Director
    of the Defense Health Agency, Service Secretaries, and the
    Defense Health Board, to deliver a report to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than March 1, 2026, on opportunities for the
    Department to allocate resources toward and facilitate military
    health professionals' increased attendance at professional
    conferences, as well as recommendations to overcome barriers to
    doing so.

    Department of Defense pharmaceutical supply chain report

        The committee is concerned by the challenges to ensuring
    servicemembers have access to safe, high-quality, and effective
    pharmaceutical drugs. The committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense to provide a briefing and report to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than July 1, 2026, on the Department of Defense's
    (DOD) purchasing of drugs and medical countermeasures,
    including the volumes purchased and costs of these purchases,
    whether it has experienced any difficulties with supply
    challenges, including but not limited to shortages related to
    each of these drugs, and any shortfalls. The report shall
    include the following information:
              (1) DOD's annual procurement of each of these drugs
            and medical countermeasures, over the past 5 years,
            including the number of purchased units, the cost, and
            the procurement method used;
              (2) The percentage of the U.S. commercial marketplace
            that the DOD represents for each of these drugs and
            medical countermeasures and explanations for any cases
            in which the DOD is unable to determine that
            information;
              (3) The country or countries from which the active
            pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is manufactured for
            each of these drugs and medical countermeasures, and,
            if unable to determine, an indication of and reason for
            that inability;
              (4) Whether each of these drugs or medical
            countermeasures has experienced a shortage within the
            past 5 years under the drug shortage list maintained by
            the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under Section
            506E of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
            U.S.C. 356e) or under the American Society of Health
            System Pharmacist Drug Shortage database;
              (5) Notation of limitations in reporting to the FDA
            and the range of drugs used by the DOD which may not be
            commonly used by the public, including but not limited
            to medical countermeasures, including whether each of
            these drugs experienced any other supply challenges.
            These include but are not limited to: products that are
            not available, products that are not available at
            desired quantities, or products with significant delays
            in procurement;
              (6) The impact of these shortages on the DOD for each
            of these drugs and medical countermeasures, including
            any impact on military readiness, costs resulting from
            direct additional healthcare expenditure, indirect
            costs resulting from higher rates of illness, the
            shortfall in units that the DOD experienced for each of
            these drugs, and the number of DOD personnel unable to
            receive each of these drugs due to shortages and supply
            challenges, if any;
              (7) Whether the DOD has responded to shortage and
            supply challenges for each of these drugs and medical
            countermeasures by purchasing them at a higher cost
            from another manufacturer and, if so, the increased
            unit cost and total expenditure; by using a different,
            less-optimal medication; by adjusting dosages or
            dispensing of the drug; or taking other related
            actions;
              (8) Whether the DOD has responded to shortages and
            supply challenges by purchasing drugs or medical
            countermeasures from another manufacturer considered
            less secure under the Defense Logistics Agency
            hierarchy of drug security provided in the ``Report on
            the Department of Defense Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
            Risks'' in response to Section 860(a) of the James M.
            Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
            Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263);
              (9) Any other actions the DOD has taken, including
            any requests to or collaborations with other Federal
            agencies, to respond to the shortages and supply
            challenges for each of these drugs or medical
            countermeasures;
              (10) The number of finished pharmaceutical products
            purchased by the DOD that are produced exclusively in
            China and the number of pharmaceutical products
            purchased by the DOD that contain APIs produced
            exclusively in China; and
              (11) Any other legislative changes necessary to help
            the DOD improve visibility into the supply chains for
            drugs and medical countermeasures purchased by the DOD.

    Foreign adversary threats to genetic medicine supply chains

        The committee remains concerned over potential threats to
    the supply chains for genetic medicine, particularly for
    deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based
    technologies. It is imperative to protect advanced technologies
    from supply chain disruption. Therefore, 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 April 1, 2026, on: (1) Vulnerabilities related to
    bulk transfer of genetic information to foreign adversaries
    with potential application for further development of
    adversarial DNA and RNA technologies; (2) Recommendations for
    how foreign adversary access to bulk genetic information and
    technology can be restricted; (3) Recommendations for further
    restricting foreign adversary participation in U.S. supply
    chains for DNA and RNA technologies; and (4) Any other items
    the Secretary determines relevant.

    General temporary military contingency payment adjustment for
            children's hospitals

        The committee is aware that a recent 2023 Defense Health
    Agency (DHA) rule modifies general temporary military
    contingency payment adjustment policy and affects the
    reimbursement process for children's hospitals. In light of
    these changes, the committee seeks to clarify the scope of the
    children's hospital reimbursement policy and ensure
    transparency in its implementation. 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, 2026. The report shall include:
              (1) A definition of the term ``essential'' as defined
            in DHA rule 2023-06452 and criteria for making that
            determination;
              (2) A list of the criteria that would warrant
            reimbursement as the rule is written;
              (3) The total number of reimbursement claims
            submitted since the implementation of the policy;
              (4) The total dollar amount reimbursed under the
            policy during that period;
              (5) A breakdown of which children's hospitals have
            received reimbursements and by geographic region, if
            available;
              (6) Any identified challenges or inconsistencies in
            the applications of the reimbursement policy; and
              (7) An assessment of any access to care issues
            resulting from the revised contingency payment
            adjustment policy.
        The committee expects this report to inform future
    oversight and potential legislative action related to
    children's hospital reimbursement policy and personnel support.

    Medical licensure portability for the National Guard

        The committee recognizes the essential role that National
    Guard (NG) healthcare providers (HCPs) play in contributing to
    our Armed Forces' medical corps and medical enterprise. They
    are asked to maintain a high level of readiness to deploy at a
    moment's notice to provide expert medical care to and save the
    lives of Americans during natural disasters or to
    servicemembers during military operations. This high level of
    readiness depends on the ability of NG HCPs to maintain expert
    proficiency through regular hands-on trainings and
    certifications, especially on the kind of trauma care most
    relevant to injuries during emergency or conflict scenarios.
        The committee is aware that to obtain such specialized
    training, NG HCPs may be required to travel to a completely
    different State for annual training or other stateside
    operational missions requiring medical support. The committee
    supports NG HCPs having ready and easy access to the best
    cross-state training opportunities.
        In order to streamline access by NG HCPs to cross-state
    training, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Health Affairs, in consultation with the Chief of
    the National Guard Bureau, to provide a briefing, not later
    than March 31, 2026, to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives on licensure
    portability for National Guard medical providers and whether
    existing law presents barriers to generating readiness.

    Military efforts to mitigate risks of antimicrobial resistance

        The committee notes that one of the risks for
    servicemembers with traumatic injuries is developing wound
    infections, especially in austere environments. Bacteria or
    fungi that are resistant to multiple antibiotics are growing
    domestically and globally. This has become an increasing
    challenge for military causalities in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Health Affairs, in consultation with the Joint
    Staff Surgeon, to provide a briefing, not later than May 2,
    2026, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
    House of Representatives summarizing Department of Defense
    efforts to detect and mitigate antimicrobial resistance in the
    military health system. The briefing should include the
    following: (1) An assessment of the risk to military forces
    associated with antimicrobial resistance; (2) A summary of the
    actions taken by the Director of the Defense Health Agency and
    the Surgeons General of the military departments to mitigate
    the risks identified; and (3) Any other matters the Secretary
    determines to be relevant.

    Military Health System facilities

        The committee is concerned that there are not enough
    civilian or military healthcare centers to treat the high
    number of casualties likely to result from large-scale combat
    operations. Furthermore, Military Health System care facilities
    face large, under-funded infrastructure requirements to upgrade
    often aging buildings. Given the rising costs of healthcare
    coverage, which divert funding from operational medical
    requirements, and other pressures on the Department of
    Defense's budget, there is an opportunity to consider other
    financing mechanisms for improving Military Health System care
    facilities. One option that has been successfully employed for
    Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities is
    the Communities Helping Invest through Property and
    Improvements Needed for Veterans Act (CHIP-IN Act), which
    established a pilot program to empower local communities to
    assist in the planning and construction of VA healthcare
    facilities by leveraging private financing and support. The
    committee believes that such a mechanism might hold similar
    promise for Department of Defense facilities.
        Accordingly, the committee directs that the Secretary of
    Defense brief the congressional defense committees, not later
    than March 1, 2026, on the feasibility and advisability of
    establishing a similar program whereby local communities can
    assist with the planning and construction of Department of
    Defense healthcare facilities through privately subsidizing
    projects and other means of support. The briefing should
    specifically address whether the CHIP-IN Act could serve as a
    model for the Department of Defense to establish a similar
    initiative which will effectively address any potential
    shortfalls in military medical services during large-scale
    combat operations.

    Military medical personnel timecards

        The committee notes that the Defense Health Agency (DHA)
    requires military medical personnel to submit timecards to
    document how these personnel are allocating their duty and
    leave hours. The data from these timecards is important to
    address military staffing challenges in military treatment
    facilities (MTFs). The committee is aware that there are many
    limitations, inconsistencies, and inaccuracies associated with
    the current timecard system.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Health Affairs to submit a semi-annual briefing on
    the timecard data compiled by the Defense Health Agency, not
    later than January 15, 2026, and continuing every 6 months
    thereafter until December 31, 2028. These briefings should
    include the following: (1) The number of hours military medical
    personnel are spending in each timecard category, broken out by
    type of provider (e.g. exclusively assigned to an MTF, dual-
    assigned to a non-MTF unit, or period-intermittently assigned
    to an MTF), military department, and Defense Health Network;
    (2) An assessment of whether military personnel are accurately
    completing timecard submissions as required by the DHA; and (3)
    Any other matters as determined by the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Health Affairs.

    National Disaster Medical System pilot program

        The committee notes that 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 the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, to provide a briefing
    to the congressional defense committees, not later than March
    1, 2026, on the implementation of the pilot program both as a
    whole and at each of the five pilot sites. Specifically, the
    briefing should discuss DHA initiatives to test and scale
    effective site-specific projects; any initial analysis of the
    pilot program in terms of cost and effectiveness; and any
    preliminary recommendations for legislative or administrative
    actions such as extending the pilot program or making its
    authority permanent.

    Nonaddictive opioid alternatives

        The committee remains concerned about the continued use of
    opioids by active-duty and retired servicemembers for the
    treatment of pain. The committee directs the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs to provide a report to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives and publicly post on their website, not later
    than March 1, 2026, on steps the Department will take to ensure
    that nonaddictive alternatives to opioids are on the TRICARE
    Uniform Formulary. The report shall include a timeline
    detailing when these medications will be available to TRICARE
    beneficiaries once they have received Food and Drug
    Administration approval.

    On-demand intravenous fluids for expeditionary medicine

        The committee recognizes that intravenous (IV) fluids have
    been in limited supply domestically since 2014, even prior to
    the widespread shortages caused by Hurricanes Maria and Helene.
    The committee also recognizes the large quantities of resources
    required by the Department of Defense to ship IV fluids around
    the world. The committee supports the efforts undertaken by the
    Department of Defense and the Department of Health and Human
    Services to develop a modular, self-contained, distributed, and
    sterile manufacturing platform for IV fluids. The committee
    recognizes that this platform requires modifications to succeed
    in the contested logistics domains, including rapid detection
    of endotoxin.
        Therefore, the committee encourages budgeting for sterile
    IV fluids for expeditionary medicine in fiscal year 2027 and
    beyond. Additionally, the committee encourages the military
    services to engage directly with the U.S. Food and Drug
    Administration in order to expedite the review process related
    to on-demand fluids in forward operating locations.

    Private sector support for multi-patient movement contingency
            requirements

        The committee notes that rapid movement of wounded, ill,
    and injured servicemembers is critically important in
    contingency operations. The committee is aware that the Joint
    Staff, U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), and the Global
    Patient Movement Joint Advisory Board have analyzed the
    projected military airlift capacity and medical operations
    required to support patient movement from outside the
    continental United States to the continental United States
    (CONUS) and then to distribute patients within CONUS in
    accordance with the National Disaster Medical System guidance
    and the Integrated Continental United States Medical Operations
    Plan. The analysis demonstrated a shortfall of military airlift
    and fully equipped medical crews to provide comprehensive
    aeromedical services.
        To address these gaps, the committee understands the
    Defense Health Agency issued a request to augment the
    Department of Defense's (DOD) aeromedical evacuation system
    with commercial wide-body aircraft capable of interoperability
    with the military system to achieve patient movement within
    CONUS. As a proof of concept, TRANSCOM invited private sector
    partners to participate in the Ultimate Caduceus 2024 exercise
    at Travis Air Force Base. The private sector demonstrated an
    ability to provide an appropriately configured aircraft with
    supplies and medical crews identical to current DOD patient
    movement standards.
        With appropriate planning, this exercise proved a civilian
    capability to provide large-volume patient movements to augment
    the military aeromedical evacuation system during
    contingencies. The committee applauds this outstanding example
    of a military-civilian partnership critical to enhancing
    medical casualty evacuation worldwide and encourages the DOD to
    continue exercising these capabilities with regularity.

    TRICARE contingency planning

        The Defense Health Agency (DHA) administers the TRICARE
    program to provide healthcare benefits to beneficiaries in
    Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs
    hospitals and clinics, as well as through participating
    civilian healthcare provider networks. In the event of
    significant numbers of combat casualties that exhaust the
    current Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs' capacity,
    the National Disaster Medical System exists to supplement
    military healthcare systems and response capabilities. However,
    the committee believes that further analysis is required to
    understand the ability of DHA to efficiently coordinate care
    among civilian providers in the event of large-scale combat
    operations.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Director, DHA, in
    consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health
    Affairs, to provide a briefing to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 1, 2026, on the feasibility
    and advisability of modifying TRICARE's Managed Care Support
    Contract to better prepare for the high casualties likely to
    result from large-scale combat operations. The briefing should
    specifically consider the feasibility and advisability of
    adding an emergency clause to private medical providers'
    contracts with TRICARE that would account for all medical needs
    of the Department of Defense in the contiguous United States.

    TRICARE pharmacy briefing

        The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a
    confidential briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee
    once each 180 days, beginning February 1, 2026, and ending on
    February 1, 2029, on the difference in reimbursement rates or
    practices, direct and indirect remuneration fees or other price
    concessions, and clawbacks between: (1) Pharmacies that are
    affiliates of TRICARE's contracted pharmacy benefit manager;
    and (2) Pharmacies that are not affiliates of TRICARE's
    contracted pharmacy benefit manager.
        The briefing shall also include the amount of any
    administrative fee received by the contracted pharmacy benefit
    manager for each prescription such contractor processes under
    TRICARE's pharmacy program.

    TRICARE provider and beneficiary complaint mechanism

        The committee continues to hear from TRICARE providers and
    beneficiaries about issues that cannot be resolved directly
    through regional managed care support contractors. The
    committee is further aware that when providers and
    beneficiaries are faced with these situations, they do not have
    effective mechanisms through which they can file complaints
    directly to the Defense Health Agency (DHA).
        Therefore, 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, not later than March 1, 2026, describing: (1)
    How DHA oversees complaint resolution processes operated by the
    TRICARE-managed care support contractors; (2) How DHA assesses
    the performance of those complaint resolution processes; (3)
    How DHA assists beneficiaries and providers who have been told
    that a managed care support contractor cannot resolve the
    issue; (4) How DHA makes beneficiaries and providers aware of
    that process; and (5) How DHA is seeking to address concerns
    from beneficiaries and providers that they cannot resolve
    issues through the existing complaint resolution processes.

    U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay

        The committee is aware that the Defense Health Agency is
    considering realigning healthcare resources in military
    treatment facilities, including U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo
    Bay, Cuba, where over 4,000 personnel are permanently assigned
    and have no access to care within the immediate area of the
    base. The committee notes that Section 715 of the James M.
    Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
    (Public Law 117-263) prevents the Secretary of Defense from
    modifying the scope of medical care before certifying to
    Congress the extent to which the commander at each military
    installation has been consulted regarding the proposed
    modification. The committee notes that despite deliberations
    regarding the downsizing of the U.S. Naval Hospital in
    Guantanamo Bay, the committee has not received the required
    notification under law.
        Due to the lack of alternative providers adjacent to U.S.
    Naval Station Guantanamo Bay; potential inpatient
    responsibilities assigned in certain U.S. Southern Command
    plans; and the requirement to treat TRICARE beneficiaries,
    local employees, law of war detainees, and future contingency
    operation personnel, the committee urges the Department of
    Defense to maintain adequate medical services and justify to
    Congress as required under statute any proposed reduction of
    medical care at U.S. Naval Hospital in Guantanamo Bay.

    Unified joint military trauma system

        The committee is aware of the challenges the future
    battlespace will place on combat medical operations and the
    need for modernized casualty care. The committee recently
    received testimony on the readiness of the Military Health
    System, which noted that the Department of Defense lacks ``a
    coherent, unified strategy for military medical readiness that
    will deliver expert trauma/burn care on future battlefields
    while also benefitting civilian trauma care and public
    health.'' Additionally, the testimony suggests the Uniformed
    Services University is currently developing a comprehensive
    military trauma system policy roadmap that considers the direct
    care component, civilian partnerships, the role of the National
    Guard and Reserve, synergy with the Department of Veterans
    Affairs, and involvement with the National Disaster Medical
    System and National Trauma Emergency Preparedness System.
        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
    on the status of the military trauma system policy roadmap not
    later than March 1, 2026. The briefing shall include the
    following elements:
              (1) A list of the organizations involved in the
            development of the military trauma system policy
            roadmap effort;
              (2) An explanation of the objectives, status, and
            anticipated completion date of the updated policy;
              (3) An assessment of any barriers inhibiting the
            Department from implementing the updated military
            trauma system policy; and
              (4) Any other matters the Assistant Secretary of
            Defense for Health Affairs considers relevant.

    Wound care and management in future combat

        The committee commends the Department of Defense for its
    continued activities focused on treating injuries sustained by
    servicemembers in austere environments. The committee is aware
    of the challenges the future battlespace will place on medical
    support operations and the need for modernized casualty care
    capabilities for combat operations, including wound care and
    management.
        The committee is concerned with the lack of a comprehensive
    Military Health System strategy to address wound care and
    management, encompassing advances in research, development,
    clinical care, and education and training to deliver lifesaving
    pre-hospital wound care, stabilize battlefield casualties, and
    enhance readiness with robust return to duty rates.
        Therefore, the committee encourages the Assistant Secretary
    of Defense for Health Affairs to convene a working group of
    subject matter experts to develop a strategy for wound care and
    management, including prevention, treatment, and advanced wound
    care to address wound infection in future operational
    environments.
        The committee also directs that, not later than March 1,
    2026, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
    submit a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives that includes: (1)
    Identification of and recommendations to amend clinical
    practice guidelines to treat combat wounds in future
    battlespaces; (2) Identification of and recommendations for
    education and training needs and military-civilian partnerships
    applicable to the advancement of wound care and management
    following combat injury; and (3) A summary of any engagement
    with industry and academic medical institutions to support
    partnerships to address the wound care and management needs of
    servicemembers in future operational environments.

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

                 Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

    Sec. 801--Transition of program executive officer role to portfolio
            acquisition executive
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1737(a) of title 10, United States Code, to redefine
    program executive officers as portfolio acquisition executives
    and provide such portfolio acquisition executives with greater
    authorities and responsibilities for requirements, resourcing,
    and acquisition.
    Sec. 802--Capstone requirements
        The committee recommends a provision that would create a
    new section, 3209, to title 10, United States Code, to
    establish capstone requirements for three or more portfolio
    acquisition executives in consultation with the Joint
    Requirements Oversight Council to enable greater speed,
    agility, and innovation in fielding military capabilities.
    Sec. 803--Modification to acquisition strategy
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4211 of title 10, United States Code, by modifying
    specific requirements for acquisition strategies.
    Sec. 804--Modifications to modular open systems approach
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    sections 4401-4403 of title 10, United States Code, by
    clarifying definitions of the modular open systems approach and
    mandating implementation plans, enforceable contract clauses,
    and centralized digital repositories for modular system
    interfaces. The committee notes that the provision seeks to
    reduce supplier dependency and vendor lock by requiring non-
    proprietary, machine-readable interfaces to facilitate third-
    party integration and system upgrades.
    Sec. 805--Alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated
            defense acquisition programs
        The committee recommends a provision that would establish
    an alternative pathway for the test and evaluation (T&E) of
    software acquisition programs using authorities in section 3603
    of title 10, United States Code, and other programs designated
    by the Secretary of Defense.
        The committee notes that the alternative test and
    evaluation pathway would require programs to develop unified
    T&E strategies integrating developmental and operational
    testing, exempt covered programs from traditional requirements
    like T&E Master Plans and milestone-specific tests, and require
    robust data strategies with government-owned test data.
    Finally, the committee notes that, under this provision, the
    Director of Operational Test and Evaluation retains independent
    oversight, focusing on data sufficiency and continuous analysis
    without mandating specific test plans. Under this provision,
    the Secretary of Defense must issue implementation guidance,
    not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
    Act. The Secretary must also submit a report to the
    congressional defense committees on the pathway's
    effectiveness, not later than 3 years after the enactment of
    this Act.
    Sec. 806--Department of Defense member of Cost Accounting Standards
            Board
        The committee recommends a provision that, pursuant to
    section 1501 of title 41, United States Code, would designate
    the Director of Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition
    Policy as the Department of Defense member of the Cost
    Accounting Standards Board.
    Sec. 807--Combatant command experimentation authority
        The committee recommends a provision that would provide the
    combatant commands the authority to conduct experimentation,
    prototyping, and technology demonstrations to support the
    development and testing of innovative technologies and
    capability solutions to address operational needs identified by
    the combatant command.

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

    Sec. 821--Modifications to nontraditional defense contractor
            definitions
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 3014 of title 10, United States Code, to add to the
    definition of a nontraditional defense contractor those
    business entities that do not qualify as a covered segment as
    defined under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
    Supplement 231.205-18 or successor regulation.

    Sec. 822--Financing for covered activities

        The committee recommends a provision that would allow
    financing costs to be allowable and allocable as a cost for
    federal contracts and subcontracts with certain stipulations.
        The committee recognizes the increasing availability of
    private-sector financing opportunities to support, complement,
    and reinforce defense and national security needs. The
    committee is encouraged that the Department of Defense and
    defense companies are exploring ways to boost production of
    critical defense articles with private sources of capital,
    which can support investments in supply chains and capital
    improvements. Such investments are vital to fill gaps where
    defense investment is unavailable or cannot be leveraged
    quickly enough to take advantage of fast-paced business cycles.
    They can also help smooth over the uncertain cycles of
    government appropriations.
        The committee is increasingly aware that the distinctions
    between these types of private sector financing, including
    private capital, private equity, and venture capital, is
    important for the Department to understand in order to make
    sure that is it using the right tool for the right job.
    However, the committee notes that more training, education, and
    encouragement is needed for a wider range of acquisition
    officials in the Department to become familiar and comfortable
    with using these tools. The committee encourages the Secretary
    of Defense to do more to update Department regulations and
    training in order to facilitate these arrangements.

    Sec. 823--Exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors

        The committee recommends a provision that would exempt
    nontraditional defense contractors as defined by section 3014
    of title 10, United States Code, from certain business
    requirements.

    Sec. 824--Modifications to treatment of certain products and services
            as commercial products and commercial services

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 3457 of title 10, United States Code, to require
    contracting officers to treat nontraditional defense
    contractors at any tier of the contract as commercial products
    and commercial services unless a written determination is
    approved by the head of the contracting activity, delegable no
    lower than the senior contracting official. The committee notes
    that the provision would not make products and services that
    are treated as commercial as a result of the contractor's
    nontraditional defense contractor status eligible for the
    commercial item preference as specified in section 3453 of
    title 10, United States Code, unless a commercial item
    determination is also made for the product or service.

    Sec. 825--Modifications to commercial products and commercial services

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    sections 3453 and 3456 of title 10, United States Code, to
    establish a formal process for determining the non-availability
    of commercial products or commercial services and require the
    contracting officer and program manager of the Department of
    Defense (DOD) to submit written memoranda before using non-
    commercial solicitation procedures, explaining the decision
    based on market research and requirements analyses. The
    provision would also add consultants, researchers, and advisors
    as acquisition officials to ensure their compliance with rules
    prioritizing the preference for commercial products and
    commercial services when supporting DOD market research and
    requirements drafting.

    Sec. 826--Modifications to commercial solutions openings

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 3458 of title 10, United States Code, by expanding the
    purposes for which the commercial solutions openings
    solicitation procedure may be used and creating an authority
    for sole-source follow-on procurements provided the procedures
    of sections 4022 or 3204 of title 10, United States Code, are
    followed.

    Sec. 827--Modifications to other transactions

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, to allow for
    follow-on production authorities of other transaction
    agreements without a competitive prototype if the capability
    has been demonstrated in a relevant environment and the
    acquisition executive makes a written determination.

    Sec. 828--Modifications to procurement for experimental purposes

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4023 of title 10, United States Code, by expanding the
    purposes for which procurement is allowed for experimentation
    purposes.
        The committee notes that the Department of Defense has, in
    certain instances, applied procedures and requirements
    established under sections 4021-4022 of title 10, United States
    Code, to transactions executed under the authority of section
    4023 of title 10, United States Code, including requirements
    for competition and certain cost-sharing arrangements. The
    committee clarifies that section 4023 constitutes a distinct
    and separate authority from sections 4021-4022. Accordingly,
    purchases using mechanisms not governed by the Federal
    Acquisition Regulation made pursuant to section 4023 are not
    subject to the procedures, requirements, or restrictions set
    forth in sections 4021-4022. This clarification ensures that
    the Department of Defense may fully leverage the flexibility
    provided by section 4023 to expedite and streamline
    acquisitions to support experimentation as intended by the
    statute.

    Sec. 829--Consumption-based solutions

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    chapter 253 of title 10, United States Code, by adding a new
    section designated as section 3605. This section would make
    permanent the procedures for consumption-based solutions that
    can be metered and billed based on actual usage and have
    predetermined pricing based on fixed price units.

    Sec. 830--Modifications to prohibition on contracting with persons that
            have fossil fuel operations with the Government of the Russian
            Federation or the Russian energy sector

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) by clarifying an exemption
    to the definition of business operations to include activities
    related to fulfilling contracts with a fossil fuel company that
    has fossil fuel business operations in the Russian Federation
    that were entered into prior to the date of the enactment of
    the prohibition established in such section.

    Sec. 831--Modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to
            procurement of commercial products and commercial services

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 3452 of title 10, United States Code, to require
    identification of defense-unique contract clause requirements
    for the procurement of commercial products and commercial
    services that are based on statute, Executive Orders, or
    acquisition policies.

    Sec. 832--Limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to
            subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial
            services

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    chapter 247 of title 10, United States Code, by creating a new
    section, 3459, that would limit the required flowdown of
    contract clauses for subcontracts and supply agreements
    providing commercial products or commercial services.

    Sec. 833--References in contracts to Department of Defense policy
            documents, instructions, and manuals

        The committee recommends a provision that would clarify
    that references to Department of Defense policy documents,
    instructions, and manuals in contracts shall contain a specific
    version or date.

    Sec. 834--Uninsurable risk on certain contracts

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Department of Defense to consider equitable adjustments for the
    loss of work in process on certain uninsurable contracts.

    Sec. 835--Reporting of price increases

        The committee recommends a provision that would establish
    section 3709 of title 10, United States Code, to require
    contractors on cost-reimbursable sole source contracts to
    inform the contracting officer of the Department of Defense of
    product and services that are 25 percent above the price
    specified in the contract bid, 25 percent above the price the
    Government paid in the previous year, or 50 percent above the
    price paid 5 years earlier.

    Sec. 836--Instructions for continued operational readiness

        The committee recommends a provision that would establish
    section 4664 of title 10, United States Code, to require
    contractors for covered equipment to provide maintenance,
    repair, and operational information to ensure operational
    readiness.

    Sec. 837--Indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually
            hazardous risks

        The committee recommends a provision that would define the
    process by which the Department of Defense reviews requests by
    contractors for indemnification against nuclear and unusually
    hazardous risks. The provision would stipulate that final
    decisions on approval or denial of such requests be completed
    within 90 days.

    Sec. 838--Late submission of cost and pricing data as invalid defense
            to contract price reductions for defective cost or pricing data

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 3706(c) of title 10, United States Code, to limit a
    prime contractor or subcontractor from submitting after the
    date of agreement on the price of a contract any cost or
    pricing data obtained or otherwise made available more than 30
    days before the date of agreement on the price of a contract.

    Sec. 839--Modifications to submissions of cost or pricing data

        The committee recommends a provision that would increase
    the threshold requiring the submission of certified cost or
    pricing data under section 3702 of title 10, United States
    Code, from $2.0 million to $10.0 million for prime contracts
    entered into after June 30, 2026.
        The committee directs the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment to conduct a study on the impacts
    of exemptions from, or raising the threshold from $2.0 million
    to $10.0 million for, requirements for contractors and
    subcontractors to submit certified cost or pricing data under
    section 3702 of title 10, United States Code, on the
    willingness of companies to participate in the defense
    industrial base. The report shall be submitted to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than December 1, 2026, and annually
    thereafter until December 1, 2028. The report shall include the
    following:
              (1) An assessment of the change in the number of
            unique contractors and subcontractors required to
            submit certified cost or pricing data prior to any
            changes in statutory requirements and after such
            changes, if applicable;
              (2) An assessment of the total dollars covered by
            certified cost or pricing data prior to any changes in
            statutory requirements and after such changes, if
            applicable;
              (3) An assessment of the growth in the number of
            participants in the defense industrial base following
            any modifications to the certified cost or pricing data
            requirements, if applicable; and
              (4) Qualitative and quantitative evidence
            demonstrating whether changes to the certified cost or
            pricing data statute and related requirements are
            contributing to a change in participation in the
            defense industrial base, including any identified
            trends, barriers, or incentives affecting contractor
            participation.

                      Subtitle C--Industrial Base Matters

    Sec. 841--Repeal of limitations on certain Department of Defense
            Executive Agent authority

        The committee recommends a provision that would repeal
    section 1792 of the John S. McCain National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) and
    section 226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91).

    Sec. 842--Small unmanned aircraft system industrial base remediation
            plan

        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
    small, unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) industrial base to
    support existing sUAS programs, not later than March 1, 2026.
    The provision also would require that the Secretary of Defense
    submit the roadmap to the congressional defense committees. The
    provision would also require the Secretary of Defense to seek
    to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and
    development center to conduct a review of the defense
    industrial base of the United States for sUAS components and
    finished articles and to provide a report to the Secretary, not
    later than September 30, 2026, with the Secretary providing the
    report, along with comments, to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than 30 days thereafter.
        The committee remains concerned about insufficient capacity
    and capability within the defense industrial base for sUAS and
    the lack of clear guidance and demand from the Department of
    Defense (DOD) to industry to create a resilient, competitive,
    and effective sUAS industrial base. The committee notes that
    the 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 committee believes that the ability to
    produce sUAS at scale to meet the demands of the DOD depends on
    having access to a robust supply of critical components from
    domestic and allied sources, including onshoring production and
    incentivizing private and Government-owned manufacturing
    facilities to produce sUAS components to support the
    development of this supply chain.

    Sec. 843--Application of national security waiver for strategic
            materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the
    Secretary of Defense or his authorized delegate to apply a
    national security waiver determined under section 4863(k) of
    title 10, United States Code, to section 4872 of title 10,
    United States Code, for the same covered material and end item.

    Sec. 844--Prohibition on acquisition of clothing and fabric from
            countries of concern under domestic-sourcing waivers

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4862 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the
    Department of Defense from purchasing clothing or textiles from
    countries of concern when an availability exception is granted
    due to the nonavailability of domestically-sourced options.

    Sec. 845--Mitigation of risks related to foreign ownership, control, or
            influence of Department of Defense contractors or
            subcontractors

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the obligation of not more than 90 percent of the travel
    expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Intelligence and Security until the Secretary of Defense
    certifies to the congressional defense committees that the
    requirements under section 847 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) have
    been implemented and submits a plan and timeline for continued
    implementation of such requirements.

    Sec. 846--Prohibition of procurement of molybdenum, gallium, or
            germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization for
            production from recovered material

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, to add
    molybdenum, gallium, and germanium to the definition of covered
    material, as well as authorizes an exception to the prohibition
    for certain recovered material.

    Sec. 847--Sourcing options for certain critical products

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, as soon as practicable, but not later
    than fiscal year 2031, to ensure the Department of Defense
    maintains multiple sources for certain critical products.

    Sec. 848--Prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters
            from Foreign Entities of Concern

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the obligation or expenditure of funds authorized to be
    appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to be used
    to enter into a contract for the procurement of photovoltaic
    modules manufactured by a foreign entity of concern.

    Sec. 849--Modernization of Army arsenals

        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of the Army to accelerate the modernization of
    the Army's organic industrial base to meet munitions
    requirements.

    Sec. 849A--Modifications to Defense Industrial Base Fund

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4817 of title 10, United States Code, to provide
    additional authorities and eligible uses for the Industrial
    Base Fund.

                       Subtitle D--Small Business Matters

    Sec. 851--APEX Accelerators

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4952 of title 10, United States Code, to clarify the
    purpose of APEX Accelerators, standardize funding limits, and
    authorize the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment to create APEX Centers of Excellence to provide
    specialized expertise to business entities outside of the
    geographic bounds of a center.

                           Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 861--Clarification of procurement prohibition related to
            acquisition of materials mined, refined, and separated in
            certain countries

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 844(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
    283) to clarify that the authority is intended to apply to a
    contract for any covered material mined, refined, or separated
    in any covered nation entered into on January 1, 2027, and
    after, not to apply to end items delivered by January 1, 2027,
    as previously noted by a Defense Federal Acquisition
    Regulation.
        The committee understands that the Department of Defense
    will have certain domestic or allied suppliers in place by the
    effective date of the requirement to allow industry to meet the
    requirements associated with section 844 by the required date.

    Sec. 862--Independent study on the acquisition workforce of the
            Department of Defense

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to contract with a qualified organization
    to conduct an independent study of the defense acquisition
    workforce, assessing its: (1) Effectiveness; (2) Recruitment;
    (3) Retention; (4) Training; (5) Size; (6) Workload; and (7)
    Integration with related fields like requirements and
    budgeting. The study seeks to assess the use of metrics, career
    incentives, and modern tools to achieve positive acquisition
    outcomes. The provision would require the Secretary of Defense
    to submit the unaltered report from the qualified organization,
    along with an assessment of the findings and recommendations,
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives, not later than December 31, 2027.

    Sec. 863--Expedited acceptance program for supply chain illumination

        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    an expedited acceptance waiver if a contractor, through the use
    of supply chain illumination procedures, discovers an item in
    the supply chain that is non-compliant and implements a
    corrective plan to ensure future compliance with existing
    requirements. The provision would also require the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to provide
    an annual briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives, beginning not later
    than April 1, 2026, on the expedited acceptances authorized and
    corrective action plans of contractors to ensure future
    compliance.

    Sec. 864--Simultaneous conflicts critical munitions report

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, detailing the stockpiles of critical
    munitions required to fight simultaneous conflicts in different
    theaters. In addition, the provision would also require, not
    later than 90 days after the report's submission, the Secretary
    of Defense to submit a plan to implement critical munitions
    requirements to fight simultaneous conflicts in the next budget
    cycle.
        The committee is concerned that the Department of Defense
    can no longer assume that our adversaries are divided, that the
    United States will be able to fight one war at a time, and that
    the United States can fight one war while deterring aggression
    elsewhere. The committee believes that the Department of
    Defense must be prepared for simultaneous conflicts in multiple
    theaters. The committee also believes that, to prevent
    simultaneous conflicts, the United States needs the forces
    necessary to demonstrate to our adversaries the ability to
    fight and win in a conflict should deterrence fail.

    Sec. 865--Permanent extension and modification of demonstration and
            prototyping program to advance international product support
            capabilities in a contested logistics environment

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to remove the 3-year
    sunset and to add digital manufacturing as part of the
    prototyping program for contested logistics.

    Sec. 866--Estimate of ally and partner demand for United States-
            produced munitions and specified expendables

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish an annual requirement for an
    estimate of the demand by U.S. allies and partners for U.S.-
    produced munitions and specified expendables across the future-
    years defense plan. Each estimate shall: (1) Be disaggregated
    by specific munitions type and ally or partner; and (2) Include
    the following: (a) analytical inputs such as information from
    foreign military sales cases; (b) foreign partner munitions
    needs for operational or contingency planning scenarios; (c)
    wargaming results that include foreign partner contributions;
    and (d) estimates based on discussions with foreign
    governments.
        The committee notes that the war in Ukraine, Houthi attacks
    in the Red Sea, and other instances have demonstrated the
    potential for rapid depletion of munitions during conflict,
    which would be exacerbated even further during a protracted
    conflict. The committee remains concerned by the ability of the
    U.S. defense industrial base to replenish munitions stockpiles
    and to surge production. The committee believes that
    collaboration with allies and partners offers economies of
    scale to maintain consistent production demand and increase
    interoperability.

    Sec. 867--Reform of contractor performance information requirements

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to revise the Defense Federal Acquisition
    Regulation Supplement (Part 242.15) to reform contractor
    performance information requirements by establishing an
    objective, fact-based system focused solely on verifiable
    negative performance events, such as defective products,
    delinquent deliveries, or cybersecurity breaches, in order to
    reduce subjectivity and administrative burden while enabling
    identification of contractors with poor performance histories.
    The revised system would eliminate subjective ratings in the
    Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS),
    implement a standardized scoring mechanism based on transaction
    volume and contract value, and ensure transparency for
    contractors. The provision also requires the Secretary of
    Defense to update regulations and CPARS guidance within 180
    days of the date of the enactment of this Act, with system
    modifications completed within 1 year, and to submit a report
    on implementation to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 1 year
    after the date of the enactment of this Act. Additionally, the
    Comptroller General of the United States shall review the new
    system's effectiveness not later than 3 years after the date of
    the enactment of this Act.

    Sec. 868--Repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition
            process

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend 86
    sections of title 10, United States Code, and prior National
    Defense Authorization Acts to repeal various statutory
    requirements related to acquisition policies and processes and
    to reduce administrative complexity related to reporting
    mandates, expired pilot programs, outdated requirements,
    limitations, and other matters.

    Sec. 869--Enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary
            source qualification

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 865 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
    and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159) by expanding the scope of covered
    capabilities to include: (1) Critical readiness parts and
    systems; (2) Parts with sole-source dependencies; (3) Excessive
    lead times; (4) Unreasonable pricing; or (5) Other supply chain
    issues. The provision would establish Expedited Qualification
    Panels in each military department to standardize and
    accelerate Source Approval Requests and Parts Manufacturer
    Approvals within 14 days, utilizing conditional or full
    approvals based on risk criteria. The provision would also
    prevent duplicative review processes for aircraft parts already
    approved by civil aviation authorities, requiring written
    justification for additional reviews. Finally, the provision
    would define critical readiness parts and systems, safety
    critical items or mission-critical items, and non-safety
    critical items or non-mission-critical items.

    Sec. 870--Enhanced product support management for integrated
            sustainment of weapon systems

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4324 of title 10, United States Code, to enhance weapon
    system sustainment by integrating directive authority and
    responsibility in product support managers to coordinate
    activities across product support providers. The provision
    would establish a Major Program Manager in each applicable
    Portfolio Acquisition Executive to manage the sustainment of
    in-service systems, create a formal career path for product
    support managers with expertise in sustainment or logistics,
    and institute a liaison officer program to align with the
    sustainment working capital funds. Additionally, the provision
    would define ``critical readiness parts and systems'' to
    address readiness issues such as Mission Impaired Capability
    Awaiting Parts and Not Mission Capable Supply.

    Sec. 871--Modifications to current defense acquisition requirements

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend a
    number of defense acquisition requirements. The provision would
    amend: (1) Section 1749 of title 10, United States Code, to
    remove the requirement that certain funding be provided on a
    reimbursable basis; (2) Section 2222 of title 10, United States
    Code, to expand the definition of covered defense business
    systems; (3) Section 3012 of title 10, United States Code, to
    replace ``lowest overall cost alternative'' with ``best value''
    in acquisition criteria; (4) Section 3069 of title 10, United
    States Code, to simplify buy-to-budget authority by removing
    conditions; (5) Section 3204 of title 10, United States Code,
    to revise sole-source contract approval thresholds and
    authorities; (6) Section 3226 of title 10, United States Code,
    to increase the uses of the availability of excess funds; (7)
    Section 3243 of title 10, United States Code, to simplify
    contractor incentives by removing limitations; (8) Section 3374
    of title 10, United States Code, to add pre-award cost risk as
    an allowable profit factor; (9) Section 3703 of title 10,
    United States Code, to amend the definition of adequate price
    competition; (10) Section 3705 of title 10, United States Code,
    to amend recourses for data denials of cost or pricing data;
    (11) Section 4201 of title 10, United States Code, to amend the
    major defense acquisition program thresholds; (12) Sections
    4882 and 4884 of title 10, United States Code, to transfer
    industrial base assistance and grant approvals to the Secretary
    of Defense; (13) Section 4231 of title 10, United States Code,
    by removing the requirement to determine low-rate initial
    production quantities prior to Milestone B and inserting
    limitations on the number of low-rate initial production lots
    and shipbuilding options associated with fixed-price
    development contracts; (14) Section 890 of the John S. McCain
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
    Law 115-232) to make permanent the pilot program to accelerate
    contracting and pricing; and (15) Section 864(d) of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) to
    amend the term ``capacity-based'' to be ``capability-based.''

    Sec. 872--Minimum production levels for munitions

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 222c of title 10, United States Code, to require the
    Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary
    of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Chiefs of
    Staff of the Armed Forces, to annually determine the minimum
    production level for each variant of munitions required to meet
    the Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement. The
    provision would also require the Secretary of Defense to
    incorporate the determined minimum production levels into the
    planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process of the
    Department of Defense.

    Sec. 873--Processes for incentivizing contractor expansion of sources
            of supply

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to enhance military readiness by
    incentivizing contractor expansion of supply sources for
    critical readiness parts and systems. The provision would also
    mandate contractual requirements for supplier diversification,
    including Acquisition Method Suffix Code reclassification to
    reduce sole-source dependency, expedited qualification
    processes, and the use of simulation-based verification for
    certification. The provision also would require the Secretary
    to enforce data rights and deliverables or initiate reverse
    engineering to qualify new suppliers if design activities fail
    to comply within 30 days of notification. Finally, the
    provision would require the Secretary to submit a report to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than December 31,
    2027, on the implementation and impact of these measures.

    Sec. 874--Duty-free entry of supplies procured by Department of Defense

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to issue duty-free entry certificates in
    certain circumstances, and requires supply chain tracking.

    Sec. 875--Other transactions authority reporting

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Department of Defense to report expenditures carried out
    pursuant to section 4021 of title 10, United States Code, for
    inclusion in the searchable public website established by the
    Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006
    (Public Law 109-282).

    Sec. 876--Assessment of competitive effects of defense contractor
            transactions

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an
    assessment of the competitive effects of defense contractor
    mergers and acquisitions during the 10-year period ending on
    the date of the enactment of this Act.

    Sec. 877--Evaluation of TP-Link telecommunications equipment for
            designation as covered telecommunications equipment or services

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to evaluate telecommunications equipment
    and services manufactured or provided by TP-Link Technologies
    Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries to determine whether such
    equipment should be designated as covered telecommunications
    equipment or services under section 889 of the John S. McCain
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
    Law 115-232). The Secretary must brief the congressional
    defense committees on the determination not later than December
    1, 2026.

    Sec. 878--Country-of-origin disclosure requirements for generic drugs
            purchased by the Department of Defense

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Department of Defense from procuring a generic drug for
    resale unless the seller discloses the country the generic drug
    was manufactured in and the country of origin for all active
    pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting materials.

    Sec. 879--Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving
            entities owned or controlled by China

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Secretary of Defense from directly or indirectly acquiring
    computers or printers manufactured by covered Chinese entities,
    with a phased implementation beginning at 10 percent of
    Department of Defense total procurement in fiscal year 2026 and
    reaching 100 percent by fiscal year 2029. The provision allows
    waivers for items used for testing, evaluation, and reverse
    engineering missions on adversarial products and capabilities.

    Sec. 880--Prohibition on operation, procurement, and contracting
            related to foreign-made additive manufacturing machines

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Secretary of Defense from operating or procuring covered
    additive manufacturing machines manufactured in or using
    software and data storage from China, Iran, North Korea, or
    Russia. The provision includes exceptions for intelligence,
    electronic warfare, and information warfare operations and
    allows the Secretary to waive the prohibition on a case-by-case
    basis by certifying to the congressional defense committees
    that it is required in the national interest.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Advanced polymeric composite ammunition materials

        The committee understands the importance of developing
    sources of production of advanced polymeric composite materials
    for large caliber ammunition. These materials have the
    potential to provide significant benefits to the warfighter,
    such as weight reduction and improving operational mobility.
    Advanced polymeric materials have shown promise mitigating
    challenges with chamber heat, which may lead to longer lifespan
    for weaponry. With the existing supply chain challenges faced
    by the Department of Defense (DOD) with critical materials,
    alternative options should be reviewed.
        There is an urgent and ongoing need for state-of-the-art
    ammunition components and nonferrous, non-metallic materials
    capable of withstanding extreme operational environments.
    Current global threats and near-peer competition have
    underscored vulnerabilities in traditional metals-based supply
    chains and exposed the necessity for innovative, high-
    performance alternatives.
        The committee believes the DOD should emphasize domestic
    material sourcing and manufacturing to ensure resilient, secure
    supply chain integrity to support the warfighter.

    Biosurveillance for servicemember readiness

        The committee commends the Department of Defense (DOD) for
    its coordinated efforts within the biodefense and medical
    research community to support servicemember health and
    readiness. There are a variety of existing efforts the
    Department undertakes to support early detection and risk
    awareness to inform decision-making against naturally
    occurring, accidental, and deliberate biological threats. The
    committee understands that the Global Emerging Infections
    Surveillance (GEIS) program was created to improve infectious
    disease surveillance, prevention, and response capability to
    better protect the health of the Joint Force. The GEIS program
    receives input from multiple data sources.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to brief the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than
    April 1, 2026, on the overall biosurveillance strategy designed
    to sustain a biosurveillance program capable of forecasting
    potential threats to servicemember health and readiness. The
    briefing should include: (1) Efforts to integrate
    biosurveillance platforms and data streams supported through
    military-civilian partnerships with the DOD's laboratories; (2)
    Resourcing challenges or delays associated with the platforms;
    (3) Agile acquisition instruments utilized to sustain or deploy
    biosurveillance platforms; (4) The role the GEIS program, the
    Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and any other service-
    connected labs or surveillance entities play in sending or
    analyzing biosurveillance data; (5) How the Department
    anticipates utilizing biosurveillance data moving forward; and
    (6) Any other items the Secretary determines relevant.

    Briefing on feasibility and advisability of biomanufacturing in Indo-
            Pacific

        The committee understands the supply chain benefits
    associated with advanced biomanufacturing capabilities. Working
    toward forward-deployed biomanufacturing capabilities could
    enhance the readiness and lethality of the warfighter.
        Therefore, 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 June 1, 2026, on the
    feasibility and advisability of conducting a pilot program on
    advanced bio-manufacturing for supply chain resilience and
    improved lethality in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The
    evaluation of a potential pilot program should include, but not
    be limited to: (1) The feasibility of local sourcing of
    critical biologic materials in the region; (2) An assessment of
    existing technology or capabilities that could be forward-
    deployed to enhance readiness and lethality; (3) An evaluation
    of the cost-effectiveness of using raw materials as close to
    the point-of-manufacturing as possible; (4) A determination on
    the feasibility and advisability of conducting such a pilot
    program and what the associated costs would be; and (5) Any
    other matters the Secretary determines relevant.

    Briefing on Neodymium Iron Boron Magnets

        The committee believes that investments in rare earth
    magnet manufacturing and manufacturing equipment show potential
    to make domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing more
    competitive in the global marketplace. This would reduce
    reliance on foreign adversaries for rare earth magnets such as
    neodymium iron boron magnets (NdFeB), which are necessary for
    Department of Defense requirements. NdFeB magnets are necessary
    for submarines, aircraft, and missile guidance systems, but
    also for non-defense critical infrastructure. As such, the
    committee encourages the Department of Defense to facilitate
    public and private sector cooperation to establish
    manufacturing facilities and manufacturing equipment produced
    in the United States. The committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense to provide a briefing to the committee, not later than
    March 1, 2026, on an analysis of domestic NdFeB manufacturing
    in the United States or allied nations and identify barriers,
    including resource constraints, to domestic rare earth magnet
    production.

    Briefing on textile war reserve stocks

        The committee is aware that the Defense Logistics Agency
    commissioned a wargame exercise in late 2023 to identify
    critical areas of concern within the domestic clothing and
    textiles defense industrial base. This exercise, conducted by
    the Center for Naval Analyses, confirmed the weakness of the
    current supply chain and highlighted deficiencies and
    production gaps that could occur during future operations. The
    wargame report highlighted how stockpiling of critical material
    components and end items could provide a logistical advantage
    by adding strategic excess of critical safety items such as
    uniforms, footwear, and personal protective equipment.
        The military departments are required to maintain strategic
    war reserve stocks of ``go-to-war'' items, including clothing
    and textiles such as uniforms, footwear, and personal
    protective equipment, to support the initial surge in
    requirements during a contingency. The committee is concerned
    that the military services may not have sufficient items in
    their existing war reserve stocks.
        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 April 1, 2026, detailing their ``go-to-war''
    textile items whose demand may surge in the case of a
    contingency, including uniforms, footwear, and personal
    protective equipment. The briefing should include the status of
    each service's textile war reserves, including a list of items
    and quantities. The briefing should also address ongoing
    efforts to increase commonality and standardization of uniform
    and personal protective equipment items across the military
    services.

    Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protective equipment

        The committee remains concerned that the Department of
    Defense is dependent on materials containing per- and
    polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to produce individual
    chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN)
    protective equipment. The committee notes that a growing number
    of private companies are exiting the PFAS manufacturing
    business, given the adverse impact of PFAS on the health and
    safety of servicemembers. The committee understands that PFAS-
    free textile technologies can provide new performance
    capabilities for individual CBRN protective equipment and other
    key defense functions. The committee believes individual CBRN
    protection is a key part of strategic deterrence against our
    adversaries and is concerned that the Department will not be
    able to provide the Joint Force with advanced individual CBRN
    protection equipment unless it accelerates efforts to acquire
    and field PFAS-free textile technologies.
        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 30, 2026, on the Department's strategy and plans to
    acquire PFAS-free textile technologies for individual CBRN
    protective equipment as soon as feasible. The briefing should
    include: (1) Current efforts to secure the industrial base for
    PFAS-free textile technologies for individual CBRN protective
    equipment; (2) A description of how advanced performance may
    enable new CBRN doctrines that enhance survivability and
    lethality in contested environments; and (3) The appropriations
    and authorities necessary to ensure these new technologies can
    be fielded by the start of fiscal year 2028.

    Combatting viral pathogens and bioengineered viruses

        The committee is aware of concerns regarding the rapid
    evolution of viral pathogens and the potential for
    bioengineered viruses to be weaponized by foreign adversaries,
    posing significant threats to national security and global
    stability. The committee is encouraged by the ongoing work of
    the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological,
    Radiological and Nuclear Defense on the Generative
    Unconstrained Intelligent Drug Engineering program, which began
    last year. The Department of Defense Chemical and Biological
    Defense Program is adapting to the rapid evolution of viral
    pathogens and the potential of bioengineered viruses, and it is
    doing so by developing capabilities that could rapidly produce
    medical countermeasures and other solutions to address and
    combat the threat, regardless of the specific threat source,
    and by creating additional medical countermeasures that are
    less risky altogether. The committee believes that the way to
    combat these unknown risks is to invest in capabilities that
    can prepare the Nation to tackle any challenge rather than
    working toward a specific threat.

    Commercial requirements evaluation

        The committee is concerned that in some cases Department of
    Defense (DOD) program managers apply non-commercial
    requirements against commercial products, negating the benefits
    of cost and speed in using commercial products. Therefore, the
    committee directs the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment to submit a report to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than February 1, 2026, on policies
    and procedures to prevent the unnecessary application of non-
    commercial requirements upon commercial systems. Such a report
    shall also assess how the Department can better leverage
    commercial test data to satisfy DOD developmental, operational
    test, and safety release decisions.

    Comptroller General assessment of information technology contracts

        The committee notes that the Secretary of Defense has
    issued several memoranda related to cost efficiency and the
    elimination of wasteful spending related to how certain
    information technology (IT) programs are managed within the
    Department of Defense (DOD). The memoranda, ``Implementation of
    Executive Order 14222--Department of Government Efficiency Cost
    Efficiency Initiative,'' dated May 27, 2025, and
    ``Implementation of Department of Government Efficiency Cost
    Efficiency Initiative,'' dated June 23, 2025, directed the
    Department to take actions to, among other things, terminate
    certain IT services contracts and move IT consulting and
    management services from contract staff to government
    employees. The latter memorandum articulates additional review
    and approval requirements for such contracts.
        The committee is concerned that such moves may have
    unforeseen consequences by misunderstanding or
    mischaracterizing some relationships between commercial
    providers and integrators and may not be informed by adequate
    cost analysis, which would help understand the impacts on
    contract spending. In addition, the move to eliminate some
    contract services and bring some functions in-house seems
    divorced from a full understanding of the impact of ongoing
    reductions in force, civilian workforce cuts, and hiring
    freezes. The committee is concerned that such moves may
    exacerbate contracting timelines rather than make the process
    more efficient or effective.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to conduct a review of the potential impact
    of these memoranda, including: (1) Any additional
    implementation plans and activities being undertaken by the
    DOD; (2) Input from industry partners on their perception of
    the impacts of the memoranda; (3) Assessment of any data on the
    cost impacts of such decisions; (4) Assessment of the
    sufficiency of the civilian workforce to take on identified
    insourcing initiatives; and (5) Any other items as the
    Comptroller General deems appropriate. The committee further
    directs the Comptroller General to brief the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than March 1, 2026, with a report to follow at a
    mutually agreed upon date.

    Comptroller General review of Office of the Director of Operational
            Test and Evaluation

        The committee acknowledges the Secretary of Defense's
    initiative to reorganize the Office of the Director of
    Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), as outlined in the
    March 27, 2025, memorandum titled ``Reorganization of the
    Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.''
    The committee recognizes DOT&E's statutory responsibility under
    section 139 of title 10, United States Code, to provide
    independent oversight of operational and live-fire testing for
    Major Defense Acquisition Programs and other programs
    designated by the Director or the Secretary of Defense. This
    role is essential to ensuring that weapons systems are
    evaluated for suitability, survivability, and effectiveness in
    realistic operational environments.
        The committee seeks additional information on the proposed
    reorganization, which adjusts DOT&E's workforce by more than 50
    percent, to understand the balance between flexible acquisition
    processes and effective oversight. To better understand the
    implications of this reorganization, the committee requires an
    objective assessment of its impact on DOT&E's mission.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to provide a briefing to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than January 31, 2026, on the
    effects of the DOT&E reorganization. This briefing shall
    include an evaluation of: (1) The personnel adjustments and
    resulting organizational structure of DOT&E; (2) The capacity
    of DOT&E to sustain independent oversight of all Major Defense
    Acquisition Programs as required by statute under the new
    structure; (3) The ability of DOT&E to conduct independent
    oversight of additional programs on its oversight list,
    including Middle Tier Acquisition Programs, classified
    programs, and those added at the discretion of the Director or
    request of the Secretary of Defense; and (4) Any other relevant
    considerations the Comptroller General deems appropriate
    regarding the reorganization's impact on DOT&E's mission.

    Comptroller General review of role of distributors in supply chain

        The committee is aware that manufacturers sometimes partner
    with distributors for the sale of subsystems, components, and
    spare parts to both commercial and government customers. The
    committee is also aware that in certain cases, such as when a
    part is out of production or a manufacturer no longer supports
    a part, the manufacturer may only sell the part through
    distributors to enable manufacturers to focus on core business.
        However, the committee is concerned that manufacturers may
    have limited alternatives for parts and subcontractors in the
    market, which influences their decision to enter into
    distributor relationships. The committee is further concerned
    about escalating part pricing on weapon-system components and,
    in particular, sole source spare parts for weapon systems that
    are out of production.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to provide a one-time report to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than April 1, 2026, assessing the
    role of distributors in the Department of Defense weapons
    system supply chain. The assessment should include a
    statistically significant representative sample of parts sold
    through distributors for weapon systems that are in production
    as well as weapon systems that are no longer in production, and
    should include an assessment of: (1) Any pricing trends before
    and after the manufacturer established distributor
    relationships for the part, taking into consideration relevant
    factors such as inflation, material costs, production
    quantities, unique Government requirements, and manufacturing
    set up costs; (2) Why the manufacturer chose to partner with
    distributors; (3) Categories of terms and conditions that
    create undue burdens on the supply chain such that the direct
    manufacturers of subsystems, components, or spare parts may
    only sell through distributors; (4) Any benefits that
    distributors provide, including for parts no longer in
    production or with low production output; (5) The impact of
    unique Government requirements on pricing of subsystems,
    components, and spare parts offered through distributors; (6)
    Whether distributors may apply downward pressure on part
    pricing, such as through competition of one or more
    distributors or by placing orders in higher quantities than
    manufacturers would otherwise keep as stock on hand; (7)
    Whether the part is a commercial product; and (8) Any other
    matters the Comptroller General deems necessary.

    Department of Defense battery strategy

        The committee is aware that section 883 of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159)
    required the Secretary of Defense to establish a Department of
    Defense-wide battery strategy, coordinated with the military
    services, to identify and address the risks to the defense
    supply chain and material shortages for legacy system
    batteries. The committee believes that the strategy should also
    look forward with a plan for transitioning the Department to
    safer batteries with higher energy capabilities with
    opportunities for supply chain growth. Currently, the committee
    understands that the Department is working not only to
    standardize battery requirements across the military services
    but also to look forward at advancements in battery technology
    and how to leverage commercial industry investment for defense
    needs.
        The committee notes that some of these advancements include
    fast-charging battery technology, with availability for Arctic
    conditions. Significant investment continues to be made in the
    domestic battery supply chain, and the committee encourages the
    Department to prioritize batteries manufactured and sourced
    within the United States or through allied partner nations
    pursuant to established defense trade agreements. Innovation in
    cell and pack development and manufacturing, pursued within a
    standardization orientation, could lead to warfighter and
    platform superiority as well as increase demand and
    predictability for the Department's requirements while ensuring
    consistent domestic supply and reduced costs.
        As the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense of
    Acquisition and Sustainment, the Office of the Under Secretary
    of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the military
    services work together to standardize battery procurement,
    strategy, and innovation, the committee encourages the
    consideration of the following: (1) The ability of batteries to
    operate and recharge at temperatures as low as -75F; (2)
    Possible approaches for the creation and development of cell,
    pack, and supply-chain and manufacturing innovation and
    infrastructure; and (3) Existing efforts by the Office of Naval
    Research on a seawater-activated lithium-ion battery that may
    possess more power than commercial alternatives. The committee
    looks forward to the continued partnership with the Department
    on ensuring advanced and standardized battery options for the
    warfighter that come from domestic or allied sources.

    Department of Defense coordination with broader chemical, biological,
            radiological, and nuclear threats

        The committee understands the critical role that the
    Department of Defense (DOD) has in broader Federal Government
    and private sector efforts to address chemical, biological,
    radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats as well as emerging
    infectious diseases. The Department possesses unique
    capabilities that contribute to interagency efforts to prevent,
    detect, and respond to outbreaks of infectious disease
    worldwide. It is important for the Department to prioritize and
    align investments in medical countermeasures among all Federal
    stakeholders to ensure that effective countermeasures are
    developed and to avoid duplication of efforts across agencies.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the Department to
    leverage private industry expertise to meet these requirements,
    to increase efforts to coordinate capabilities at organizations
    with DOD CBRN priorities, and to coordinate with civilian
    priorities through the Public Health Emergency Medical
    Countermeasures Enterprise.

    Department of Defense supply chain mapping efforts

        The committee remains concerned that there are far too many
    places where the Department of Defense (DOD) and the defense
    industrial base are reliant on single sources of supply or
    adversary sources for key components, subcomponents, critical
    minerals, and raw materials. The committee is aware of several
    ongoing efforts within the DOD to create internal supply chain
    mapping tools, as well as efforts to contract for commercial
    products and services to improve supply chain illumination
    across the Department. In working toward a more robust and
    resilient industrial base, the Department should consolidate
    around one supply chain mapping tool rather than working
    separately, in silos, on the problem.
        Therefore, 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, 2026, on a
    supply chain mapping strategy. This strategy should include:
    (1) An assessment of existing supply chain mapping or
    illumination capabilities developed by or contracted for the
    Department; (2) Progress on the Supply Chain Risk Evaluation
    Environment (SCREEn) implementation, including any challenges
    with expansion; (3) An assessment of commercially available
    tools that may be used to complement or supplement SCREEn; (4)
    Any additional supply chain illumination efforts ongoing within
    the Department; (5) An assessment of the Department's
    capability to utilize existing tools to determine country of
    origin for materials and single points of failure; and (6) Any
    additional resources required to support the Department in
    improving supply chain mapping and illumination Department-
    wide. The briefing may include a classified annex if required.

    Efforts to accelerate bioindustrial manufacturing innovation

        The committee recognizes the importance of bioindustrial
    manufacturing capabilities as essential to maintaining the
    United States' national security and global competitiveness.
    Biotechnology and biomanufacturing provide innovative tools and
    capabilities that directly support Department of Defense (DOD)
    missions, strengthen domestic supply chains, and reduce
    reliance on foreign sources for critical materials. The
    committee is encouraged by DOD investments in a Bioindustrial
    Manufacturing Innovation Institute called BioMADE. Despite
    substantial federal funding, slow deployment of industry
    support risks placing the United States at a competitive
    disadvantage compared to nations such as China, India, and
    countries within Europe that are rapidly advancing their own
    biomanufacturing capabilities.
        The committee acknowledges the National Security Commission
    on Emerging Biotechnology's recommendations for Congress to
    work with the DOD to ensure that BioMADE is using previously
    appropriated funds effectively and quickly to establish
    facilities as a part of a network of precommercial facilities,
    while also establishing clear mechanisms for collaboration and
    the leveraging of these investments with other federal
    agencies.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee,
    not later than March 1, 2026, on the progress of the BioMADE
    manufacturing institute. The briefing shall include: (1) A
    timeline outlining BioMADE's plans to obligate and expend all
    remaining DOD-provided funds allocated, including timelines for
    issuing requests for proposals, selecting sites, and initiating
    construction or partnership activities; (2) A detailed
    description of the selection criteria BioMADE uses when
    implementing DOD funding to support infrastructure and
    workforce development investments; and (3) An accounting of how
    DOD-provided funds and those collected through BioMADE
    membership fees or other cost-sharing arrangements have been
    utilized by the institute to date, specifying funded projects,
    partnerships established, outcomes achieved thus far, and how
    these expenditures align with broader DOD strategic objectives
    in biomanufacturing.

    Feasibility and advisability of a critical minerals index

        The committee recognizes that the fluctuations of the
    critical minerals market significantly impact private
    investment in non-commodity materials. Without stable pricing,
    growth of the domestic critical and strategic materials
    industry may not be able to meet the Department of Defense's
    requirements.
        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 April 1, 2026, on the feasibility and
    advisability of establishing a price index for certain
    strategic and critical materials. The briefing shall include
    but not be limited to: (1) A determination of strategic and
    critical materials in shortfall for the National Defense
    Stockpile or currently under any trade or export restrictions
    by a foreign entity of concern; (2) An assessment, in
    consultation with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
    (DARPA), of how the Assistant Secretary could determine the
    maximum acceptable exponential acquisition price for the
    materials; (3) A plan for how the indexes could be utilized for
    the National Defense Stockpile or any other Department material
    acquisitions or investments; (4) An analysis on the most
    appropriate forecasting capability, and any potential for
    collaboration with private sector market participants through
    the Open Price Exploration for National Security project of
    DARPA; and (5) Any other materials the Secretary determines
    relevant.

    Feasibility and advisability of establishing biosurveillance network at
            United States embassies and military installations overseas

        The committee notes that the Department of Defense is
    conducting ongoing efforts to improve infectious disease
    surveillance, prevention, and response capability to better
    protect the health of the Armed Forces across the world. With
    existing Department of Defense capabilities, there could be
    opportunities to enhance the biosurveillance networks through
    working with the interagency.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense,
    in consultation with the Secretary of State, to brief the
    Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than June 1, 2026,
    on the feasibility and advisability of expanding existing
    biosurveillance efforts to establish networks at U.S. embassies
    and military installations overseas. The briefing should
    include: (1) The feasibility and advisability of expanding
    existing biosurveillance efforts to U.S. embassies, including a
    cost assessment; (2) A review of military and diplomatic
    facilities under the jurisdiction or control of the United
    States that could be ideal candidates for an expanded
    biosurveillance network based on the proximity of the
    facilities to high-risk research, biological weapons research,
    geographic zoonotic spillover risk, and the public health
    surveillance capacity in the country where the facility is
    located; (3) Data protections required at the potential
    locations to protect privacy and medical data; (4) A
    determination regarding the redundancy of this effort with
    ongoing Department efforts in biosurveillance; and (5) Any
    other matters the Secretary of Defense determines relevant.

    Government Accountability Office defense industrial base review

        The committee is concerned about the Department of
    Defense's efforts to improve how it identifies and mitigates
    risks to the defense industrial base. For many years, the
    Department did not have a consolidated or comprehensive
    strategy to address industrial base risks. In its report
    published on July 7, 2022, titled ``Defense Industrial Base:
    DOD Should Take Actions to Strengthen Its Risk Mitigation
    Approach,'' the Government Accountability Office reported that
    the Department lacked such a strategy and did not have
    performance measures to monitor the effectiveness of its
    mitigation efforts (GAO-22-104154). Further, the report found
    that the Department struggled to report its progress in Annual
    Industrial Capability Reports. In 2024, the Department issued
    its first National Defense Industrial Strategy and
    corresponding implementation plan. Together, these documents
    provide a roadmap for the Department's efforts to mitigate
    industrial base risks. However, the extent to which the
    Department is implementing this strategy is unclear.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to conduct a review of the Department's
    current efforts to mitigate risks to the defense industrial
    base. This review should examine: (1) The Department's actions
    to implement the National Defense Industrial Strategy,
    including steps taken to link the strategy to other efforts
    across the Department; (2) The status of the Department's
    effort to provide resources for planned and ongoing risk
    mitigation activities; (3) The Department's progress in
    mitigating industrial base risks; and (4) Any other information
    the Comptroller General determines appropriate with respect to
    defense industrial base risk mitigation. The committee directs
    the Comptroller General to provide a briefing to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than June 1, 2026,
    with a report to follow at a date agreed upon at the time.

    Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene supply chain

        The committee remains strongly supportive of the
    establishment of the Joint Energetics Transition Office,
    mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), and of the requirement for the
    Department of Defense to develop a strategic plan and
    investment plan for incorporating novel energetic materials
    into new and existing programs. The unacceptable delays in
    creating the office are preventing the Department of Defense
    from identifying shortfalls in the supply chain for energetic
    materials and developing plans to alleviate these issues. For
    example, the committee understands that the supply chain of
    hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) is very fragile and
    relies on one single production facility in the United States.
    HTPB is the primary binder that holds fuel together in solid
    rocket motors. Without it, the United States cannot adequately
    produce solid rocket motors without relying on foreign sources.
    The committee also understands that enhanced derivatives of
    HTPB offer improved performance characteristics, including
    increased energy output, stability, and manufacturability,
    which are essential for maintaining technological superiority
    in propulsion and energetics over our adversaries.
        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 February 1, 2026, on:
    (1) An assessment of the current shortfalls in domestic HTPB
    production capacity and supply chain risks associated with HTPB
    production; (2) A summary of ongoing and planned efforts to
    enhance domestic manufacturing and innovation in HTPB-related
    technologies, including efforts to improve performance and
    manufacturability; and (3) Opportunities to enter into
    contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements with domestic
    manufacturers to sustain and expand production capacity of both
    traditional and enhanced HTPB.

    Organic industrial base governance

        The committee understands the critical importance of the
    organic industrial base to ensuring the Nation has the supply
    of critical munitions it requires to deter, and, if necessary,
    fight and win our Nation's wars. The committee commends the
    Army's recent efforts to modernize the organic industrial base
    but remains aware of multiple deficiencies within the organic
    industrial base. Many of these facilities are now sustaining
    obsolete platforms or being forced to find alternate commercial
    work, in part because there is no coherent, centralized plan to
    guide their workload and modernization efforts. The organic
    industrial base's governance is fractured across multiple
    commands and functions, including the Army Materiel Command who
    owns and operates the facilities and the Assistant Secretary of
    the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT))
    who funds the majority of workload and acquisition priorities.
    Further, the use of the Army Working Capital Fund prevents the
    kind of sustained investment that is required to properly
    modernize the organic industrial base. To that end, the
    committee recognizes that the Army requires an effective,
    efficient governance and resourcing model to ensure the organic
    industrial base is modernized and expanded to meet our Nation's
    military requirements.
        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 1, 2026, with the following information: (1) An analysis
    of the Army Working Capital Fund's impact on the operating and
    production costs for each facility, with a focus on government-
    owned, government-operated facilities; (2) A cost-benefit
    analysis of moving away from the Army Working Capital Fund
    model and instead utilizing direct appropriations, or a hybrid
    approach; (3) A breakout by relevant budget accounts of
    workload at each organic industrial base facility; (4) An
    analysis and explanation of how the Army ensures the workloads
    for each site are in line with broader Army production and
    maintenance goals, including an assessment of the feasibility
    of establishing an annual workload plan that integrates input
    from each of the program executive offices; (5) The
    advisability of implementing the recommendation from the Army
    Science Board's September 2023 report, ``Surge Capacity in the
    Defense Munitions Industrial Base,'' which said that, ``A
    single authority for munitions be assigned, reporting to the
    ASA(ALT), to assist in the Single Manager for Conventional
    Ammunition role and to oversee and advise on capital
    investments, Science and Technology investments, and new
    manufacturing advances''; (6) An explanation of how the
    integration of Joint Munitions Command into Army Sustainment
    Command will impact organic industrial base governance; and (7)
    An explanation of how the Joint Energetics Transition Office
    will interact with the organic industrial base.

    Predictive manufacturing analytics at Army depots

        The committee applauds the military departments for their
    efforts to modernize the organic industrial base and encourages
    the military departments to continue collaborating with the
    Nation's digital manufacturing institute on this endeavor. The
    committee urges the continued implementation of industrial
    control networks across our Army's arsenals, depots, and plants
    to enable the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data
    associated with the manufacture and repair of equipment and
    supplies. This investment is a foundational element to achieve
    digital transformation of the Army's organic industrial base
    and prepare these government-owned industrial facilities for
    wartime production and support.

    Rapid hull production of unmanned vessels

        The committee recognizes that investing in additive
    manufacturing approaches, such as large format polymer additive
    manufacturing, could enable production of unmanned systems at
    scale. Such flexible approaches could enable a single machine
    to fabricate hull structures for multiple different missions in
    days versus months, supporting the proliferation of low-cost,
    expendable, or attritable platforms compared to traditional
    manufacturing methods. These capabilities align innovation and
    modernization efforts, addressing demands for rapid, scalable
    production in contested environments, particularly in the Indo-
    Pacific region.
        The committee further encourages the Department of Defense
    to look for opportunities to transition proven research in
    robotic advanced manufacturing to the defense industrial base
    in order to reduce production time and costs, enhance workforce
    efficiency, and strengthen overall domestic manufacturing
    capacity. The committee also believes such efforts can
    radically increase operational effectiveness of maintenance
    activities under contested logistics scenarios by pushing such
    activities closer to the forward edges of conflict, rather than
    at the end of long and untenable logistics supply lines within
    the continental United States.
        The committee encourages the Department to invest in and
    implement relevant advanced manufacturing capabilities such as
    large-format polymer additive manufacturing within the defense
    industrial base. The committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee,
    not later than March 1, 2026, regarding the Department's plans
    to incorporate additive manufacturing methods, techniques, and
    processes for production and manufacturing of unmanned vessels.

    Report on addressing acquisition and merger review shortfalls

        The committee is concerned that the Office of the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (ASD IBP) does
    not have adequate resourcing or personnel to monitor mergers
    and acquisitions, especially for sub-tier suppliers in the
    defense industrial base. The committee directs the ASD IBP to
    provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives on actions to implement
    the Government Accountability Office's recommendations in its
    report titled ``Defense Industrial Base: DOD Needs Better
    Insight into Risks from Mergers and Acquisitions'' (GAO-24-
    106129), not later than June 1, 2026. This report should
    include but not be limited to: (1) The actions the ASD IBP will
    take to ensure the office is adequately staffed to review all
    mergers and acquisitions associated with all major defense
    suppliers, including any required resources necessary to do so;
    and (2) How it will monitor and mitigate the risks associated
    with those transactions, including any required resources to do
    so.

    Review of reporting requirements

        The committee understands that statutory reporting
    requirements, while valuable at the time, may ultimately become
    less valuable over time.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives, not later than February 1, 2026,
    a one-time list of statutory reporting requirements with no
    sunset date which the Secretary determines provide little or no
    value for consideration of termination.

    Review of sole source awards in cloud computing contracting

        The committee is concerned that as the Department of
    Defense (DOD) increasingly transitions to commercial cloud
    computing environments for critical data processing and
    networking infrastructure, it is becoming more dependent on a
    small number of providers. Continuing challenges in processes
    and protocols to effectively operate across single cloud
    infrastructures and manage multi-cloud environments exacerbate
    this concentration. The committee believes this convergence
    introduces risks of technological stove-piping, reduction of
    competition, and balkanization within DOD networks. However,
    the committee also recognizes that such impressions may also be
    based more on anecdotal observation rather than any firm
    analysis of Department-wide data and documented behavior.
        Therefore, the committee directs the DOD Inspector General
    to conduct a review of the instances of sole source awards
    within the cloud computing contracting sphere and to provide a
    briefing on the results of this review to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than June 1, 2026. Such review
    should examine the sole source task orders awarded by the DOD
    heads of contracting over the past 3 years to determine if
    there are any discernible trends and to compare such trends
    against similar sole source awards for other types of
    contracting. This review should also examine the sole source
    justifications and approval and market research documents to
    determine their thoroughness. Finally, the review should make
    some assessment if the trends identified in the review point to
    any systemic concerns regarding competition and make
    recommendations regarding means to mitigate any concerns
    identified.

    Silica fabric manufacturing

        The committee acknowledges the critical importance of
    safeguarding shipbuilding and repair operations from fire and
    extreme heat. These operations demand robust protection not
    only for costly equipment and shipyard infrastructure but also
    for the workforce engaged in high-risk activities such as
    welding, cutting, and grinding. As domestic defense
    manufacturing has expanded, the demand for advanced thermal
    protection materials, including silica fabric, has increased
    significantly.
        The committee is concerned that the domestic industrial
    base for silica fabric is limited, with only two U.S. producers
    of silica fabric and one domestic supplier of the requisite
    fiberglass yarn. This constrained supply chain poses potential
    risks to national defense readiness. The committee is also
    concerned that the Department of Defense continues to choose to
    place orders of silica fabric products made in China instead of
    the United States; since February of 2025 the Department of the
    Navy chose to award Chinese-based manufacturers over U.S.
    manufacturers for delivery of carbon silica fabric. To address
    this vulnerability, the committee urges the Department of
    Defense to invest in U.S.-made silica fabric, to prioritize
    investment in downstream requirements for silica fabric, and to
    bolster the existing domestic production capacity.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Industrial Base Policy to deliver a briefing to the
    Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than March 1, 2026.
    The briefing shall address the following: (1) Current efforts
    to procure silica-based fabrics for defense applications; (2)
    The rationale for choosing Chinese-made silica fabric over
    U.S.-made silica fabric; (3) Challenges encountered in securing
    silica-based fabrics; and (4) Strategic plans to invest in and
    strengthen the silica fabric industrial base in the United
    States to mitigate identified challenges.

    Small Business Innovation Research to support organic industrial base

        The committee is aware that the Army's Small Business
    Innovation Research (SBIR) program partnered with Letterkenny
    Army Depot to develop open topic solicitations for mobile
    sustainment tools, shop tools and enablers, and to reverse
    engineer equipment to help address these priority areas of the
    organic industrial base. While SBIR is primarily used for
    emerging technology, there are significant opportunities to use
    SBIR to tailor emerging technology with sustainment
    requirements to better support depots across the enterprise.
    The committee encourages all of the military services to
    facilitate integration of innovative solutions by conducting
    SBIR topics to meet manufacturing process improvement needs.

    Small business support for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
            requirements

        The committee acknowledges the critical importance of
    safeguarding Department of Defense (DOD) sensitive information
    while ensuring small businesses can continue to participate in
    the defense industrial base. The committee recognizes that the
    Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program,
    while necessary for national security, presents potential
    significant financial and technical challenges for small
    businesses. The committee notes that assessments conducted by
    Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations are estimated to
    cost between $45,000 and $100,000 depending on the size and
    scope of a business. While the policy allows for small
    businesses to continue to self-certify without requiring third-
    party assessment, there still exists some barrier to entry for
    small contractors to comply. The committee believes this cost
    burden has the potential to restrict competition and limit DOD
    access to innovative solutions from non-traditional vendors if
    the Department does not take sufficient action to help support
    and mentor such providers through this process.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Department of Defense
    Chief Information Officer, in coordination with the Director
    for the Department of Defense Office of Small Business
    Programs, to provide the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives a report on a
    comprehensive small business cybersecurity support strategy,
    not later than January 31, 2026. Such a strategy should support
    the implementation of the CMMC program to balance security
    requirements with accessibility and affordability.
        Under this strategy, the committee encourages the
    Department of Defense to pursue innovative approaches to reduce
    compliance costs, including shared assessment resources, tiered
    evaluation pathways based on contract sensitivity, and
    alignment with existing cybersecurity frameworks such as the
    National Institute of Standards and Technology Special
    Publication 800-171, as required by section 1712 of the James
    M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2023 (Public Law 117-263). The strategy should also include
    practical, shareable resources for small businesses, such as
    user-friendly self-assessment tools that provide clear,
    actionable guidance for small businesses preparing for CMMC
    certification and mentoring support through existing programs
    such as the APEX Accelerators or the DOD Mentor-Protege
    Program. The committee also believes this implementation
    process should evaluate the option of creating a grace period
    for small businesses to complete CMMC requirements after their
    contract award, provided they demonstrate a good-faith effort
    toward compliance, as well as the potential to make such costs
    allowable contract costs for small businesses.

    Streamline authorities to establish Navy rapid capabilities office

        The committee commends the Army and the Air Force for
    establishing rapid capabilities offices to quickly deliver
    novel capabilities to the warfighter at speed and scale. The
    committee also notes that section 215 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31)
    established a Naval Air Warfare Rapid Capabilities Office.
    However, the committee is concerned that the Navy has not fully
    implemented and utilized this office.
        The committee also believes that the Navy should seek to
    establish similar rapid capability offices for the surface and
    undersea domains, among other strategic capability priorities
    for the Navy and Joint Force. The committee is encouraged by
    the Navy's initial efforts but remains concerned about the pace
    and broader implementation of these initiatives across the
    Service. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Navy to provide a report, not later than March 1, 2026, on the
    following:
              (1) The status of establishing the Naval Air Warfare
            Rapid Capabilities Office, including the strategic
            priorities, organizational structure, and manpower of
            the office;
              (2) A list of capabilities delivered by the office
            and plans for the iterative development and fielding of
            future capabilities including any use of agile
            acquisition approaches so far by the office;
              (3) A comprehensive plan for establishing similar
            rapid capability-like offices at the Service-wide level
            to facilitate the rapid and iterative development and
            deployment of surface and undersea capabilities. This
            plan should include and consider:
                      a. How to optimize and integrate relevant
                    existing Navy organizations, such as Project
                    Overmatch, NavalX, and other similar
                    initiatives, into a rapid capabilities office
                    to eliminate redundancy and streamline rapid
                    acquisition workflows across the Navy;
                      b. A framework to advance collaboration with
                    program executive officers, the Defense
                    Innovation Unit, and other Department of
                    Defense innovation hubs to ensure fielding of
                    accelerated capabilities into the Navy's
                    acquisition ecosystem; and
                      c. An assessment of the potential benefits
                    and risks associated with such an office,
                    including potential impacts on ongoing programs
                    and statutory authorities; and
              (4) Any additional information the Secretary of the
            Navy finds appropriate, including recommendations for
            changes to statute that would support the effective
            operation of a rapid capabilities office.
        The report shall be unclassified but may have a classified
    annex if necessary.

    Study on contracting official workload

        The committee recognizes the critical role of the
    Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition workforce in supporting
    the National Defense Strategy by ensuring timely, effective,
    and efficient procurement of capabilities for the warfighter.
    The committee acknowledges the complexity of DOD contracting
    processes and the need for the workforce to meet evolving
    demands while maintaining accountability and fairness in the
    use of taxpayer dollars.
        The committee notes that the DOD cut its civilian
    acquisition workforce nearly in half between 1989 and 1999, as
    the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published in a
    report on April 26, 2002, titled ``Acquisition Workforce:
    Department of Defense's Plans to Address Workforce Size and
    Structure Challenges'' (GAO-02-630). The DOD further decreased
    the military and civilian acquisition workforce 15 percent
    between 1998 and 2008, to 126,000 total personnel, as the GAO
    published in an August 15, 2019, report titled ``Defense
    Acquisition Workforce: DOD Increased Use of Human Capital
    Flexibilities but Could Improve Monitoring'' (GAO-19-509),
    during a time when contract obligations more than doubled in
    constant dollars. While the acquisition workforce has increased
    to roughly 180,000, the committee is concerned that the
    acquisition workforce in general, and the contracting workforce
    specifically, has not kept pace with the workload they are
    assigned.
        To better understand the contracting workforce and the
    processes they follow, the committee directs the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to
    commission a one-time study on the DOD contracting workforce,
    to be delivered to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than March 1, 2026. The report should provide an analysis
    of contracting processes and opportunities for improvement.
    Additionally, the report should include: (1) An assessment of
    the historical workload for the DOD contracting official,
    including the average dollar value and number of contract
    actions per contracting official; (2) An assessment of the
    years of age and years of service within the contracting
    workforce by role and warrant levels; (3) An examination of the
    steps DOD contracting officials take to award different types
    of contracts, including large, complex contracts and smaller,
    modular contracts with performance-based statements of work;
    (4) An identification of external dependencies that impact
    contract award timelines and an evaluation of the potential to
    convert sequential contracting tasks into parallel processes by
    enhancing stakeholder collaboration, including recommendations
    for implementation; (5) A comparison with commercial industry
    practices, including benchmarks for how industry contracting
    officers measure success, efficiency, and process
    effectiveness; and (6) Recommendations for the DOD about the
    size of the contracting officer community and metrics to
    measure the workload and productivity of contracting officers.

          TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

       Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters

    Sec. 901--Economic Defense Unit
        The committee recommends a provision that would establish
    an Economic Defense Unit (EDU) to centralize requirements
    generation, programming, planning coordination, and execution
    oversight of economic competition activities at the Department
    of Defense (DOD). The EDU would report directly to the Deputy
    Secretary of Defense and act as the Principal Staff Assistant
    to the Secretary of Defense on all matters related to economic
    competition. The provision would amend other authorities to
    make the EDU co-chair the National Security Capital Forum and
    chair the National Defense Economic Competition Research
    Council.
        The committee strongly believes that enhanced coordination
    in the economic competition space can drastically improve the
    ability of the DOD to counter adversary defense industrial base
    activities, counter adversary mobilization activities, and
    secure access, basing, and overflight opportunities for the
    U.S. military. The Department possesses a significant number of
    programs and authorities in this space, which, while
    individually impressive, are rarely coordinated to requirements
    or harmonized into campaign plans with layered effects. A non-
    exhaustive list of relevant entities involved in economic
    competition at the Department of Defense includes the Office of
    Strategic Capital, U.S. Special Operations Command, and
    numerous organizations within the offices of the Secretary of
    the Air Force, the Under Secretary for Intelligence and
    Security, and the Under Secretary for Acquisition and
    Sustainment. Further, dozens of innovative U.S. commercial
    entities are actively working in this space and can bring
    significant capability to bear with little to no taxpayer
    funding. Additionally, the DOD currently does a poor job
    informing the U.S. interagency of its activities in this space
    or sharing intelligence with the U.S. interagency for potential
    prosecution of targets using non-DOD authorities.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Deputy Secretary of
    Defense to brief the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later
    than January 15, 2026, on a plan to implement the Economic
    Defense Unit.
    Sec. 902--Additional authorities for Office of Strategic Capital
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 149 of title 10, United States Code, and authorize the
    Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) to collect fees for the costs
    of services provided by the Office and associated with
    administering OSC loan programs, including for project-specific
    transaction costs and direct costs relating to such services.
    Further, this provision would require the Director of the OSC
    to provide an annual report on how those fees were allocated.
    The provision also would require an audit by the Inspector
    General of the Department of Defense at least once every 2
    years.
    Sec. 903--Modifications to responsibilities of Director for Operational
            Test and Evaluation
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 139(b) of title 10, United States Code, to require the
    Director for Operational Test and Evaluation to maintain, on
    behalf of the Secretary of Defense, certain enabling and cross-
    cutting activities that support operational test and evaluation
    across the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 904--Directive authority for matters for which Under Secretary of
            Defense for Research and Engineering has responsibility
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 133a(b) of title 10, United States Code, by granting
    directive authority for research and development matters to the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
        The committee notes that before the split of the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
    (AT&L) into two separate organizations, the Under Secretary of
    Defense for AT&L had specific authorities to be able to weigh
    in, and if necessary, halt the services' research and
    development efforts if they were not realizing the original
    goals set forth by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
    Under the current statute, section 133a of title 10, United
    States Code, only the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment has such authority. This provision
    would provide the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering with a similar authority and bring parity between
    the two organizations.
    Sec. 905--Modification of energetic materials strategic plan and
            investment strategy of Joint Energetics Transition Office
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 148(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, to add a new
    element for the energetic materials strategic plan and
    investment strategy of the Joint Energetics Transition Office
    to identify raw material waste produced during the explosives
    manufacturing process and to develop plans to reduce waste and
    optimize production.
    Sec. 906--Limitation on availability of funds pending establishment of
            Joint Energetics Transition Office
        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation or expenditure of not more than 90 percent of
    Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide funds authorized to be
    appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026
    for travel expenses for the Office of the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Office of the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering until
    the Secretary of Defense notifies the congressional defense
    committees that the Department of Defense has established the
    Joint Energetics Transition Office as required by section 148
    of title 10, United States Code, and provides that Office with
    the staff and resources necessary to carry out its
    responsibilities.
    Sec. 907--Modification of covered technology categories for Office of
            Strategic Capital
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 149 of title 10, United States Code, to add nuclear
    fission and fusion energy, and associated infrastructure,
    including advanced nuclear reactors, to the list of covered
    technologies eligible for support by the Office of Strategic
    Capital.
    Sec. 908--Modification of organization and authorities of Assistant
            Secretaries of Defense with duties relating to industrial base
            policy and readiness
        The committee recommends a provision that would create a
    new Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Armaments
    Cooperation, eliminate the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Readiness, and rename the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities as the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Strategy, Plans, Capabilities, and Readiness.

      Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
                                    Matters

    Sec. 911--Modifications to Joint Requirements Oversight Council
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 181 of title 10, United States Code, by modifying the
    responsibilities of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council
    and make conforming amendments.
    Sec. 912--Transfer of responsibility for countering small unmanned
            aircraft systems
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 133b(b)(5) of title 10, United States Code, to transfer
    the responsibility for Countering small Unmanned Aircraft
    Systems (C-sUAS) from the Department of the Army to the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
        The committee notes that this change highlights the
    committee's continued emphasis on the importance of the C-sUAS
    program and puts the management and synchronization
    responsibility at the appropriate level in the Department of
    Defense.
    Sec. 913--Study on feasibility and advisability of establishing a Joint
            Capabilities and Programming Board
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the feasibility and
    advisability of establishing a Joint Capabilities and
    Programming Board within the Department of Defense to enhance
    joint military capability prioritization and program budgeting.
    The study would evaluate the Board's proposed structure,
    including its co-chair leadership by the Director of Cost
    Assessment and Program Evaluation and the Chairman of the Joint
    Requirements Oversight Council; its membership, including the
    military services and acquisition executives; its decision-
    making processes, which would include dissenting opinions; and
    its dedicated staff support. The study would also assess
    integrating the Board with existing Department of Defense
    entities, as well as implementation challenges and potential
    benefits versus drawbacks. The Secretary of Defense would be
    required to submit a report on the contents of the study to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than July 1, 2026.
    Sec. 914--Briefing on restructuring of Army Futures Command and
            Training and Doctrine Command
        The committee directs the Secretary of Army to provide a
    report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives, prior to the expenditure of the
    funds authorized to be appropriated to restructure commands, on
    its proposed plan to combine Army Futures and Training and
    Doctrine Commands.
    Sec. 915--Designation of senior official for military-to-civilian
            transition
        The committee recommends a provision that would designate a
    senior official responsible for overseeing servicemember
    transition from active duty to civilian life or reserve
    components.
    Sec. 916--Removal of members of Joint Chiefs of Staff
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 151 of title 10, United States Code, to require the
    President to notify Congress of the removal of a member of the
    Joint Chiefs of Staff from office or transfer to another
    position or location before the end of the member's term of
    office not later than 5 days after the removal or transfer
    takes place.
    Sec. 917--Longer term and eligibility for appointment to rank of
            Admiral of Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 526 of title 10, United States Code, to establish an 8-
    year term for the Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command and
    authorize eligibility for appointment to the rank of Admiral
    during the final 3 years of that term. The provision would also
    require a report from the Secretary of the Navy on options and
    incentives to promote private investment in new shipyard
    capacity on the Pacific Coast.
    Sec. 918--Delay of disestablishment of Navy Expeditionary Combat
            Command Pacific
        The committee recommends a provision that would provide a
    1-year delay in execution of any Navy plans to disestablish the
    Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific.
    Sec. 919--Limitation on use of funds for consolidation,
            disestablishment, or elimination of geographic combatant
            commands
        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    availability of funds to consolidate, disestablish, or
    otherwise eliminate a geographic combatant command of the
    Department of Defense until not earlier than 90 days after the
    Secretary of Defense submits an analysis to the congressional
    defense committees.
    Sec. 920--Elimination of statutory provisions relating to diversity,
            equity, and inclusion in the Department of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would strike
    various statutory requirements and other provisions in United
    States Code related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    Sec. 921--Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational
            structure for digital engineering solutions
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to require the Defense Science Board to
    conduct a comprehensive study on the optimal organizational
    structure within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to
    support digital solutions engineering activities.
    Sec. 922--Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to establish an Advanced Nuclear
    Transition Working Group that would identify critical energy
    requirements that may be addressed with advanced nuclear
    reactors and develop and execute a strategy to acquire them.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Civilian oversight and advocacy for special operations forces
        The committee remains strongly supportive of the ``service
    secretary-like'' role of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict for oversight of
    and advocacy for special operations forces (SOF). The joint
    posture statement submitted to the committee by the Assistant
    Secretary and the Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command
    (SOCOM), states, ``The success of SOF is strengthened by the
    close civilian-military partnership between [the Assistant
    Secretary] and the Commander, [SOCOM]. Our partnership
    strengthens America's warfighting edge for the Joint Force. In
    its service secretary-like role, [the Assistant Secretary] is a
    force-multiplier for SOF's readiness, fiscal responsibility,
    and sustainability . . . [Special Operations and Low-Intensity
    Conflict] requires the requisite tools, workforce, and
    resources to accelerate the implementation of these priorities
    and enable SOF to be the most effective, disciplined, and
    strategically relevant force it can be.''
        The committee believes the workforce and resources
    allocated to the Assistant Secretary in recent years, as
    mandated by section 922 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) and subsequent
    reforms, have played a critical role in enabling the
    operational success and transformation of SOF to meet current
    and future challenges without adding bureaucracy. The committee
    urges the Department of Defense to sufficiently staff and
    resource the Office of the Assistant Secretary to meet his or
    her responsibilities under section 138(b)(2)(A) of title 10,
    United States Code, including through the establishment of a
    permanent Senior Enlisted Advisor and the allocation of
    additional military personnel to ensure operational
    perspectives are appropriately represented.
        Furthermore, the committee encourages the Secretary of
    Defense to expeditiously complete the actions required by
    section 907 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
    and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159) to enable the further institutionalization
    of the Assistant Secretary. The committee directs the
    Secretary, not later than October 1, 2025, and quarterly
    thereafter, to provide the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives with update briefings
    on each line of effort established under section 907 of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159)
    until each such activity is completed.

                          TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                         Subtitle A--Financial Matters

    Sec. 1001--General transfer authority
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to transfer up to $6.0 billion of
    fiscal year 2026 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.
    Sec. 1002--Amendments and repeals to budgetary requirements for defense
            acquisition
        The committee recommends a provision that would repeal
    certain budgetary requirements for Department of Defense
    acquisition programs. The provision amends requirements for
    budget displays from the following: section 141 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-
    84) for body armor procurement; section 2284 of title 10,
    United States Code, for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense
    Program; section 219 of the National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 113-66) for the Distributed
    Common Ground System; section 213 of the Ike Skelton National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-
    383) for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle; and sections 111,
    214, and 1502 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417) for
    Future Combat Systems, Sky Warrior Unmanned Aerial Systems, and
    Afghanistan and Iraq operations, respectively.
    Sec. 1003--Briefing on beginning balance issues for audit purposes
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) to deliver a one-time
    briefing to the congressional defense committees on any
    anticipated issues in establishing beginning balances for
    audits of the financial statements of the Department of
    Defense. The briefing, due not later than March 1, 2026, should
    include: (1) An identification of each budgetary account
    expected to have unsupported beginning balances; (2) A
    description of the issues preventing beginning balances from
    being established for each account; (3) An explanation of
    whether beginning balances could be established through
    generally accepted accounting principles and, if not, the other
    methods that could be used to resolve the issues; and (4) The
    projected impact to receiving an unmodified audit opinion of
    that account without a supported beginning balance.
    Sec. 1004--Defense Business Audit Remediation Plan reporting
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    chapter 240g(b) of title 10, United States Code, to eliminate
    the semiannual briefing requirement and to bring the annual
    reporting date in line with the due date of the audited
    financial statements outlined in section 240a of title 10,
    United States Code.

                           Subtitle B--Naval Vessels

    Sec. 1011--Requirements related to Medium Landing Ships and Light
            Replenishment Oilers
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Navy, in implementing the Medium Landing Ship and Light
    Replenishment Oiler programs, to utilize a Vessel Construction
    Manager (VCM) acquisition strategy, employing commercial design
    standards, construction practices, and an external entity to
    contract for construction. This approach aims to maximize cost
    efficiency and leverage proven commercial construction
    methodologies for non-warship naval vessels.
        The VCM acquisition strategy, as demonstrated by the
    Maritime Administration's National Security Multi-Mission
    Vessels (NSMV) program, has yielded significant cost savings
    and operational efficiencies. The NSMV, built using commercial
    design and contracting processes, has achieved a cost of
    approximately $300.0 million per ship, compared to an estimated
    $750.0 million to $900.0 million per ship, if the Navy were to
    use traditional Navy shipbuilding requirements and Department
    of Defense contracting processes. By utilizing off-the-shelf
    commercial technology and streamlined contracting using a
    third-party entity, the VCM approach reduces bureaucratic
    overhead, accelerates delivery schedules, and ensures vessels
    meet mission requirements without the cost premiums associated
    with military-specific standards, making it particularly
    suitable for naval logistics and support vessels that do not
    include complex weapon systems.
        The committee recognizes the potential for broader
    application of the VCM strategy to enhance the outcomes in the
    Navy's shipbuilding portfolio. Therefore, the committee directs
    the Secretary of the Navy to submit a briefing to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than March 31,
    2026, identifying additional vessel classes, such as hospital
    ships, cable layers, and logistic supply ships, that could
    benefit from the VCM acquisition strategy. The report shall
    include recommendations for integrating VCM into future
    procurement plans and strategies to overcome any institutional
    barriers to adopting commercial practices.
    Sec. 1012--Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the
            National Defense Sealift Fund
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2218 of title 10, United States Code, to raise the
    limitation on the procurement of used sealift vessels from 10
    vessels to 12.
    Sec. 1013--Exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned
            underwater vehicles from certain technical authority
            requirements
        The committee recommends a provision that would exempt
    unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles from
    the Senior Technical Authority requirement under section 8669b
    of title 10, United States Code, and limit certain technical
    requirements from the Chief Engineer of the Naval Sea Systems
    Command without prior approval of the program manager.
    Sec. 1014--Prohibition on retiring and decommissioning oceanographic
            research vessels of the Navy
        The committee recommends a provision that would prevent the
    Navy from retiring or decommissioning any of its oceanographic
    research vessels until the Navy has received the delivery of a
    suitable replacement research vessel to take the place of any
    such vessels to be retired.
        The Navy's requirement for oceanographic research vessels
    is six ships, matching the current inventory. The committee
    understands that the Navy may be considering retiring or
    decommissioning of one or more of these vessels before any
    replacement vessels are available.
        The committee believes that oceanographic research vessels
    play a critical role in advancing scientific understanding.
    This is particularly true in the Pacific Ocean, the largest and
    most complex body of water on earth. These research vessels
    facilitate the study of marine ecosystems, oceanic currents,
    climate change, marine geology and geophysics, coastal
    geohazards, biodiversity, fisheries science, and much more.
    Given the strategic significance of the Pacific Ocean,
    sustained oceanographic research is essential for informed
    decision-making on international policy and national security.
    Sec. 1015--Report accompanying requests for new flights or blocks of
            major shipbuilding programs
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code, by adding section
    8669d, which requires the Secretary of the Navy to submit a
    report to the Congress alongside any budget request for a new
    flight or block of ships under a major shipbuilding program.
    The report would include: (1) The results of a production
    readiness review detailing design completion, changes from
    prior authorizations, and associated risks; (2) A certification
    that the review supports construction; (3) Assessments of
    shipyard readiness, delivery timelines, risk management
    processes, and metrics; and (4) Plans for overseeing the first
    ship's construction to ensure design supports the schedule.
    Sec. 1016--Report on auxiliary vessel co-production
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Army, in
    consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment, the Secretary of Transportation,
    and the Secretary of State, to provide a report on the
    feasibility, plans, and barriers of co-production of non-
    nuclear auxiliary ships with foreign partner nations.
    Sec. 1017--Report on vessel leasing program
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Navy to report on the extent to which the use
    of vessels secured under a long-term leasing program could help
    meet the Navy's needs.
    Sec. 1018--Pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies
            and capabilities
        The committee recommends a provision that would establish a
    pilot program to identify novel automated hull assembly
    technologies for demonstration on at least one shipbuilding
    program and require the Secretary of the Navy to provide an
    annual report until the pilot program finishes.

                          Subtitle C--Counterterrorism

    Sec. 1021--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
        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 1041 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), to extend
    through December 31, 2026, 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. The provision would also
    clarify the detainees this section would apply to by modifying
    the applicable date when detainees were required to be held.
    Sec. 1022--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
        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 1042 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), to extend
    through December 31, 2026, 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. The
    provision would also make a technical correction by removing
    unnecessary language from a citation.
    Sec. 1023--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
        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 1043 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), to extend
    through December 31, 2026, 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. The provision would also
    direct that the term ``individual detained at Guantanamo,'' as
    defined in section 1034(f)(2) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92),
    applies to this section.
    Sec. 1024--Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
            relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo
            Bay, Cuba
        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 1044 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), to extend through the end of
    fiscal year 2026 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.
    Sec. 1025--Clarification regarding definition of individual detained at
            Guantanamo
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1034(f)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to clarify the
    definition of the term ``individual detained at Guantanamo'' as
    defined in that section.
        The committee notes the importance of clarity as it
    pertains to existing law applicable to detainees held at United
    States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.

             Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

    Sec. 1031--Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment
            projects with ties to the Government of the People's Republic
            of China
        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 interest of the People's
    Republic of China.
    Sec. 1032--Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of World War II-era
            aircraft
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Department of Defense from scrapping or destroying any
    World War II-era aircraft that remain in the custody of the Air
    Force.
    Sec. 1033--Support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter
            transnational organized crime
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 284 of title 10, United States Code, support for
    counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational
    organized crime, to expand the criteria to be included in
    quarterly reports to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives to include: (1) The
    agency to which support is provided; (2) The budget; (3) A
    description of the arrangements for the sustainment of the
    project; (4) A description of the project's objective; and (5)
    Information about support provided in previous fiscal years.
    The provision would also change the recipients of reports under
    such section to the congressional defense committees.
    Sec. 1034--Senior leaders of the Department of Defense and other
            specified persons: authority to provide protection
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 714 of title 10, United States Code, to require
    enhanced notifications to the congressional defense committees
    when the Secretary of Defense makes determinations with respect
    to providing physical protection and security to former senior
    officials of the Department of Defense who face serious and
    credible threats arising from duties performed while employed
    by the Department of Defense. The provision would also require
    the Secretary to provide written notification to former senior
    officials at least 90 days before terminating or denying the
    renewal of physical protection and personal security or
    reimbursement for such individuals.
    Sec. 1035--Notification of the use of military aircraft for immigration
            enforcement operations
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense, within 7 days of providing military
    aircraft to support the Department of Homeland Security
    immigration enforcement operations, to provide a written
    notification to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives on the type of aircraft, the
    cost of support provided, the destination country of the
    aircraft, reassignment of Department of Defense personnel to
    support alien detention operations, and any facility
    maintenance or upgrades to support such operations.
    Sec. 1036--Modification of requirements relating to support of civil
            authorities by Armed Forces
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    Section 723 of title 10, United States Code, to require members
    of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, to visibly
    display the name of the armed force, Federal entity, or other
    organization by which such individual is employed when
    supporting civilian law enforcement agencies.
    Sec. 1037--Prohibition on operation of connected vehicles designed,
            developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by,
            controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign
            entity of concern on Department of Defense property
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the operation of connected vehicles designed, developed,
    manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by,
    or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern
    on Department of Defense property after January 1, 2028. The
    Secretary of Defense must establish and publish a list of
    prohibited connected vehicles by January 1, 2027, and provide a
    briefing to the congressional defense committees on an
    implementation plan by June 1, 2027.

                        Subtitle E--Studies and Reports

    Sec. 1041--Annual report on contract cancellations
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report on any
    cancelled contracts for the preceding fiscal year, for each of
    the fiscal years 2027 through 2031, to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than 10 days after the
    President's budget submission. In the first report required to
    be submitted under this provision, the Secretary of Defense
    should also include reporting on any cancellations of contracts
    during fiscal year 2025.
        The committee notes the Department of Defense's efforts to
    implement the President's ``Department of Government
    Efficiency'' cost efficiency initiative, as directed by
    Executive Orders 14158 and 14222. The committee commends the
    Department for its efforts to find efficiencies through reviews
    of existing contracts, but notes that cancelled contracts
    should be codified through reprogramming requests or rescission
    packages that are approved by the Congress. Furthermore, the
    committee is disappointed in the lack of detail provided to
    date by the Department on the total amount of savings
    announced, which does not include any specifics by contract
    item line number and are, therefore, unverifiable.
    Sec. 1042--Streamlining of total force reporting requirements
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    sections 115a and 129 of title 10, United States Code, to
    streamline and realign total force reporting requirements.
    Specifically, this provision would repeal subsection (g) of
    section 115a to eliminate redundant reporting requirements on
    military technicians, as this data is included in annual budget
    materials provided by the Department of Defense. Additionally,
    this provision would consolidate the civilian personnel report
    required by section 129(c) of title 10, United States Code,
    into the Defense Manpower Profile Report required by section
    115a of title 10, United States Code, to better align with the
    annual President's budget request and to eliminate duplicative
    reporting.
    Sec. 1043--Report on National Guard sexual assault prevention and
            response training
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in coordination with the
    Secretary of Defense, to submit a report to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
    on the number of National Guard members who have received
    sexual assault prevention and response training in the
    preceding calendar year.
    Sec. 1044--Reports to Congress on Department of Defense support for
            immigration enforcement operations
        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 the Department of Defense's support to the Department of
    Homeland Security's (DHS) immigration enforcement operations,
    not later than 30 calendar days after the Secretary approves a
    Request for Assistance from DHS and every 30 calendar days
    thereafter.
    Sec. 1045--Military Sealift Command
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Navy to submit annual reports to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, commencing not later than 180 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, on efforts to improve
    recruitment and retention of Military Sealift Command mariners.
    Sec. 1046--Report on aliens held at installations of Department of
            Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
    report containing the number of aliens held at Department of
    Defense (DOD) installations and the total cost of detention of
    aliens at DOD installations, not later than 30 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act and monthly thereafter.
    Sec. 1047--Briefing on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds
            allocated for exploration and development of existing Arctic
            infrastructure
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the combatant
    commander for IndoPacific Command and Northern Command, to
    provide a briefing every 90 days to the congressional defense
    committees on a spending plan for Arctic infrastructure. The
    committee recognizes the geostrategic importance of the Arctic
    to both the United States and its adversaries, China and
    Russia. The committee supports the Department's strategic
    efforts in the Arctic region in to include Alaska, Greenland,
    and Iceland.

                           Subtitle F--Other Matters

    Sec. 1051--Modification of limitation on assistance in support of
            Department of Defense accounting for missing United States
            Government personnel
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 408(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code, to increase
    the maximum amount of assistance to foreign nations authorized
    by section 408 to $15,000,000 per fiscal year.
    Sec. 1052--Extension of admission to Guam or the Commonwealth of the
            Northern Mariana Islands for certain H-2B nonimmigrants
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 6(b)(1)(B) of the Joint Resolution titled ``A Joint
    Resolution to approve the 'Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth
    of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the
    United States of America', and for other purposes'' (48 U.S.C.
    1806(b)(1)(B)), approved March 24, 1976, by extending the
    deadline for certain nonimmigrant H-2B workers to 2031.
        The committee notes that this provision would support the
    realignment of U.S. forces to Guam by addressing limited
    workforce availability on Guam. The committee understands that
    current labor market conditions are constrained by recovery
    from Typhoon Mawar and that, without this provision,
    construction costs for the Department of Defense will increase
    due to labor shortages as well as degraded readiness, since
    construction would also be delayed. Finally, the committee
    understands that lead times are crucial to planning and cost
    estimates for contractors. Should an additional extension be
    necessary, the committee strongly encourages the Department of
    Defense to begin engagements with the Congress, specifically
    the committees of jurisdiction, not less than 3 years before
    the authority expires.
    Sec. 1053--Prohibiting Secretary of Defense from developing voting
            technology or methodology
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Secretary of Defense from developing or facilitating any
    voting technology or methodology for voting in Federal and
    state elections.
        The committee notes that the Department of Defense (DOD)
    Federal Voting Assistance Program has been highly successful in
    carrying out its mission to ensure that all servicemembers are
    provided the opportunity to vote in their respective state and
    local elections, regardless of where servicemembers are
    stationed or deployed. The committee notes that the DOD has
    successfully facilitated servicemember overseas voting using
    all voting methodologies approved by states and localities and
    that this success has been built upon the DOD taking a neutral
    position with respect to voting methodology. The committee is
    concerned that any action taken by the DOD that endorses, or
    results in the appearance of endorsing, any voting methodology
    over another could undermine the success of this vital mission.
    Furthermore, the committee notes that researching and
    developing technology that supports one type of voting
    methodology over another is not a DOD mission.
    Sec. 1054--Assessment of the feasibility and advisability of using
            personnel of the Department of Defense to support U.S. Customs
            and Border Protection
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of
    Homeland Security, to submit a report to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee of the
    Senate, and the Homeland Security Committee of the House of
    Representatives, within 180 days of the date of the enactment
    of this Act, assessing the advisability, feasibility, and cost
    of using qualified Department of Defense personnel in support
    of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to provide translation
    and interpretation services in connection with border security
    operations.
    Sec. 1055--Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
            the Office of the Secretary of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the obligation or expenditure of 25 percent of the funding
    authorized or otherwise made available for the travel expenses
    of the Office of the Secretary of Defense until various overdue
    reports and other documents are submitted to the congressional
    defense committees.
    Sec. 1056--Department of Defense sensitive activities
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to keep the congressional defense
    committees fully and currently informed of Department of
    Defense sensitive activities. The provision would also require
    the Secretary to provide a notification to the congressional
    defense committees not later than 48 hours after the compromise
    or failure of a Department of Defense sensitive activity and
    establish a process for coordinating and deconflicting
    contracts that support or enable sensitive activities with
    other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, as
    appropriate.
    Sec. 1057--Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain an Irregular
    Warfare Exercise Laboratory. The laboratory would support the
    training, experimentation, preparation, and validation of the
    Armed Forces of the United States to conduct full-spectrum
    irregular warfare activities, and it would enable activities to
    build the capacity and interoperability of the security forces
    of friendly foreign countries.
        The committee recognizes the importance of training with
    partner nations to develop the interoperability of irregular
    and unconventional warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures
    in the face of an increasingly complex global security
    environment. The committee notes that the Ridge Runner
    irregular warfare exercise hosted by the West Virginia National
    Guard and the Department of Defense Irregular Warfare Center
    brings together U.S. Special Operations Forces, allies and
    partners, and other stakeholders to provide validation for
    deploying special operations elements in dynamic and realistic
    irregular warfare scenarios. The committee encourages the
    expansion of such activities, as appropriate.
    Sec. 1058--Semiannual report on Department of Defense operations at the
            southern land border
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Commander, U.S. Northern Command to provide a report to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, and semiannually
    thereafter, on the Department of Defense's efforts at the
    southwest border.
    Sec. 1059--University-based secure innovation incubator program of
            Department of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a program to develop,
    operate, and maintain incubator programs for secure facilities
    and networks at select universities across the United States.
    Sec. 1060--Priority consideration of energy projects that are likely to
            experience significant temporal impact due to seasonal Arctic
            climate conditions
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to
    prioritize, to the maximum extent possible, for purposes of
    consideration by the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and
    Investment Prioritization office, the clearance of mining and
    energy project applications and white papers for projects where
    the operation or completion of which is likely to experience
    significant temporal impact due to seasonal Arctic climate
    conditions.
    Sec. 1061--Non-reimbursable support for Afghanistan War Commission
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1094(f)(2) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of
    2021 (Public Law 117-81) to make modifications relating to non-
    reimbursable support for the Commission.
    Sec. 1062--Contracting authority for Afghanistan War Commission
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1094(g) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021
    (Public Law 117-81) to authorize the Co-Chairpersons of the
    Commission to enter into contracts to enable the Commission to
    discharge its duties.
    Sec. 1063--Commission on the National Defense Strategy
        The committee recommends a provision that would establish a
    legislative commission to review the forthcoming National
    Defense Strategy. The commission would be established in
    January 2026, and it would be required to deliver a report to
    Congress not later than February 2027.
    Sec. 1064--Provision by Air Force of meteorological and environmental
            services for intelligence community
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of the Air Force to provide meteorological and
    environmental services to the intelligence community.
    Sec. 1065--Expansion of Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to expand the Individual Longitudinal
    Exposure Record (ILER) to document all exposures of
    servicemembers to environmental hazards and to make the ILER
    available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs when
    servicemembers separate or retire from military service. The
    provision would also require the Secretary to document in a
    servicemember's personnel records whether the servicemember
    served at a location where there was a potential of toxic
    exposure.
    Sec. 1066--Classification of Nevada Test and Training Range as location
            where contamination occurred and members of the Armed Forces
            were exposed to toxic substances
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to classify the Nevada Test and Training
    Range as a location where contamination occurred.

                   Subtitle G--Defense Workforce Integration

    Sec. 1081--Integration of military and civilian hiring processes
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a pathway for medically
    disqualified entry-level servicemembers to be hired into
    civilian positions for which they are qualified within the
    Department of Defense and its components.
    Sec. 1082--Provision of information on career opportunities in the
            defense industrial base to persons ineligible for military
            service
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code, to require the
    Secretary of Defense to create a program to provide individuals
    who are not medically qualified for military service employment
    opportunities in support of the national interests of the
    United States.
    Sec. 1083--Provision to Navy personnel of information on career
            opportunities at Military Sealift Command
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Navy to provide to Navy personnel information
    about career opportunities at Military Sealift Command and
    workforce training programs for shipbuilders.
    Sec. 1084--Report on defense workforce integration
        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
    describing the implementation of the requirements under title
    X, subtitle H of this Act.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Adopting and scaling commercially available extra-large unmanned
            underwater vehicles
        The committee remains supportive of the Navy's efforts to
    integrate large diameter and extra-large unmanned underwater
    vehicles (UUVs) capable of executing high-value missions in
    contested environments. Section 1032 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) requires the
    Navy, in coordination with the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific
    Command, and in consultation with the Director of the Defense
    Innovation Unit, to carry out a competitive demonstration of
    large and extra-large UUVs leveraging commercial solutions. The
    demonstration builds on the open competition directed by
    section 862 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) and
    held by the Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit in late 2023.
    This demonstration culminated in the signing of three prototype
    agreements just months later, in early 2024. The committee is
    pleased to note that the first large diameter UUV was delivered
    to a Navy operational unit for experimentation in late 2024 as
    a result of the 2023 competition.
        The committee is encouraged by the rapid delivery of these
    capabilities from prototype award to unit experimentation in
    only 2 years. Therefore, the committee encourages the Secretary
    of the Navy to continue leveraging commercial solutions to
    deliver large diameter and extra-large UUVs with accompanying
    support equipment, joint Command and Control software, and
    sustainment and support services. The committee recognizes the
    complementary nature of extra-large UUVs for the submarine
    industrial base to provide additional capacity and lethality.
    The committee also believes that these vehicles should be
    capable of integrating a broad array of payloads and sensors
    and should be delivered quickly to operational commands for
    fleet integration and interoperability development, fielding,
    and operations. Further, the committee believes that the
    Secretary of the Navy should expedite fielding of capabilities
    selected during the 2025 competition to deliver mission-capable
    extra-large UUVs for operational testing, user training, and
    fleet integration.
    Briefing on commercial technology for shipbuilding
        The committee acknowledges the importance of the Navy's
    shipbuilding goals and recognizes shipyards as a critical
    national security asset. The committee is also aware of the
    need to improve the output and drive down costs associated with
    Navy shipbuilding. The committee notes that in testimony on
    March 11, 2025, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for
    Research, Development, and Acquisition, stated that, for
    shipbuilding programs, ``On balance, cost and schedule
    performance remain poor; deliveries are approximately 1 to 4
    years late, and costs continue to rise faster than overall
    inflation.''
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy
    to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
    House of Representatives, not later than February 1, 2026, on
    the Navy's plans to utilize commercially available software to
    help reduce the current shipbuilding backlog.
    Briefing on DOD Record Management
        The committee affirms its support for the Government
    Accountability Office (GAO) report titled ``DOD Law of War
    Policies: Actions Needed to Ensure Proper Reporting and
    Retention of Alleged Violations'' (GAO-24-107217), published
    February 13, 2024. This report recommended that the Department
    of Defense (DOD) develop and maintain a system to
    comprehensively retain records of alleged law of war
    violations.
        Accordingly the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees,
    not later than May 1, 2026, on the status of this
    recommendation, including: (1) A designated lead agency or
    office within the DOD; and (2) A plan to ensure that
    regulations regarding reporting on such issues remain current
    and appropriately disseminated within the DOD.
    DDG-51 shipbuilding
        The committee supports the Department of the Navy's efforts
    to maintain a robust and capable surface fleet through the DDG-
    51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program, a cornerstone of
    naval power. The committee commends the Navy's progress in
    sustaining the industrial base and encourages continued
    investment to ensure long-term stability for shipbuilders and
    suppliers.
        However, the committee notes with concern that the
    Department of the Navy did not submit the required 30-year
    shipbuilding plan with its fiscal year 2026 budget materials,
    as required by section 231 of title 10, United States Code.
    This plan is essential for providing Congress and industry
    stakeholders with a clear, long-term vision for naval
    shipbuilding requirements. The committee urges the Department
    of the Navy to promptly fulfill this statutory requirement to
    enhance transparency and support effective planning.
        The committee recognizes congressional intent in the budget
    reconciliation package, H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), to
    add a third destroyer in fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2029.
    This approach aims to provide a consistent demand signal to the
    shipbuilding industrial base, which has relied on Congress to
    fund a third destroyer every other year to maintain a healthy
    production backlog. The committee is concerned that the
    Department of the Navy's decision to allocate these funds to
    subsidize the two fiscal year 2026 ships, rather than planning
    for the additional destroyers, introduces uncertainty for
    shipbuilders and risks destabilizing the industrial base. The
    committee strongly encourages the Department of the Navy to
    prioritize predictable, sustained funding for the DDG-51
    program in its base budget requests, ensuring stability for the
    industrial base without dependence on congressional
    interventions.
    Department of Defense sites for purposes of national security reviews
        The committee remains concerned that foreign nations,
    including the People's Republic of China, have sought to
    purchase land near military installations that have not yet
    been listed on Appendix A to 31 Code of Federal Regulations
    Part 802. As a result of this, the committee believes that some
    military installations may not have been appropriately reviewed
    for national security concerns.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to brief the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than
    February 1, 2026, regarding which military installations,
    training routes, military airspaces, controlled firing areas,
    and military operations areas he or she deems appropriate for
    review because of national security concerns.
    Dissemination of civilian legal services (549C) review
        The committee finds the Department of Defense (DOD) is
    inconsistently implementing section 549C of the James M. Inhofe
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
    Law 117-263) and the requirement to distribute information on
    legal rights to victims of military-connected sexual assault. A
    review of how each service is implementing this requirement is
    necessary to best protect the victims of military-connected
    sexual assault and ensure that section 549C is properly
    implemented.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Personnel and Readiness, in consultation with the
    DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, to submit a
    briefing on implementation of section 549C to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than March 1, 2026. The briefing should include: (1)
    An analysis of how each service is implementing the
    requirements of 549C, including any forms that are provided to
    victims to make them aware of their rights; (2) Justification
    for the Department's reliance on veterans' services instead of
    victims' services, and the viability of providing victim-
    centric services; (3) The extent to which the implementation of
    the requirements of 549C can be improved and enhanced, to
    include consideration of a Department-hosted website; and (4)
    The viability and appropriateness of developing uniform
    standards and procedures across all the military services for
    implementing 549C, including information directly in forms made
    available to victims or scripts provided to Military Criminal
    Investigative Organizations for agents to read to victims.
    Economic considerations in tabletop exercises
        The committee believes that the private sector and other
    departments and agencies of the Federal Government will play a
    critical role in any future conflict, especially involving the
    People's Republic of China. The committee believes these non-
    Department of Defense stakeholders are uniquely positioned to
    provide insight about how various contingencies may impact the
    global and U.S. economies and how the economic elements of
    national power may contribute to success in such contingencies.
        Therefore, the committee believes that the Secretary of
    Defense should invite representatives from U.S. departments and
    agencies focused on economic issues, including but not limited
    to the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Commerce,
    the Department of Transportation, the Office of the U.S. Trade
    Representative, the National Economic Council, as well as the
    private sector as appropriate, to participate in unclassified
    Department of Defense tabletop exercises for the purposes of:
    (1) Assessing the economic impacts of Department of Defense
    decisions during crisis and conflict; and (2) Evaluating the
    economic tools available to the U.S. Government to augment
    Department of Defense capabilities in competition, crisis, and
    conflict.
        Furthermore, the committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense, not later than December 31, 2025, to provide a
    briefing to the congressional defense committees on the
    Department's current and planned efforts to include
    representatives from U.S. departments and agencies focused on
    economic issues and the private sector in unclassified
    Department of Defense tabletop exercises.
        The committee notes that the Economic Defense Unit,
    established elsewhere in this Act, should contribute to these
    efforts.
    Government Accountability Office review of costs of supporting civil
            authorities
        The committee notes that since 2002, the Department of
    Defense (DOD) has supported the Department of Homeland
    Security's (DHS) requests to secure the Nation's borders. Over
    the years, the DOD has seen an increase in requirements for
    supporting civil authorities including the deployment of
    additional active-duty military personnel and other assets to
    the United States-Mexico border. Published on February 23,
    2021, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) produced a
    report entitled ``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 found weaknesses in the DOD's estimates of the costs to
    support DHS activities. Further, GAO found that the DOD did not
    track all costs or give Congress timely information on the full
    costs the DOD incurred for DHS support, as it was mandated to
    do. The committee is interested in ensuring that it has an
    accurate assessment of DOD and National Guard support of
    operations to the DHS and therefore directs the Comptroller
    General of the United States to assess the extent to which the
    DOD has tracked the costs, including reimbursement and
    reprogramming actions, for its support to the DHS since fiscal
    year 2025 and the extent to which the DOD is following
    statutory reporting requirements for support to the DHS since
    fiscal year 2025.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to brief the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 31, 2026, with the results of
    the review to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.
    Increased access to ocean data
        The committee notes that improved access to Navy data that
    no longer needs to be classified could have wide and far-
    reaching impacts across ocean interests, including for research
    related to the physical and biological properties of the ocean,
    ocean health, fisheries, and ocean exploration.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the Secretary of the
    Navy, as part of broader Navy efforts to standardize and make
    available oceanographic data, to take the steps necessary to
    ensure the release of, and public access to, unclassified and
    declassified oceanographic data, subject to existing regulatory
    restrictions.
    Irregular warfare
        The committee believes irregular warfare is a critical
    component of the Department of Defense's ability to effectively
    deter and counter threats across the continuum of competition
    and conflict. The committee notes that, in recent years, the
    Department has released multiple strategic-level documents,
    including the 2018 Irregular Warfare Annex to the National
    Defense Strategy and the Joint Concept for Competing, in an
    attempt to bring greater clarity and cohesion to its irregular
    warfare and other asymmetric activities. Yet, the committee is
    concerned that the Department's approach to institutionalizing
    irregular warfare as a core component of its planning and
    steady-state activities around the world has been ad-hoc and
    inhibited by institutional and bureaucratic impediments.
        The committee notes that section 1091 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
    31) affirmed that the Secretary of Defense has the authority to
    conduct irregular warfare operations, including clandestine
    irregular warfare operations, to defend the United States,
    allies of the United States, and interests of the United
    States. The committee believes the Secretary's authority
    includes the conduct of steady-state irregular warfare military
    operations short of hostilities in areas outside of areas of
    active hostilities, including, but not limited to, operational
    preparation of the environment, information operations, cyber
    operations, civil-military operations, and building partner
    capacity.
        The committee directs the Secretary to provide a briefing
    to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than December
    31, 2025, on the Department's ongoing and planned efforts to
    institutionalize irregular warfare within the Department. The
    briefing should, at a minimum, include the following: (1) A
    detailed description of the Department's overarching campaign
    plan for irregular warfare operations within and across
    geographic combatant command areas of responsibility; (2) A
    description of the roles and responsibilities for the planning,
    resourcing, and conduct of irregular warfare in the Department;
    (3) An overview of existing execute orders relevant to the
    conduct of irregular warfare activities around the world; and
    (4) Any other matters deemed relevant by the Secretary.
    Irregular Warfare Center
        The committee notes that pursuant to the authority provided
    in section 1299L of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
    283), the Department of Defense (DOD) established the Irregular
    Warfare Center to serve as the DOD's Center of Excellence for
    Irregular Warfare. The Irregular Warfare Center is responsible
    for developing and disseminating irregular warfare knowledge
    across the defense enterprise and international community, with
    particular emphasis on countering the Chinese Communist Party's
    malign activities around the world. The committee further notes
    that the Irregular Warfare Center is partnering with a
    consortium of institutions of higher education to provide
    academic research to support the Center's efforts relating to
    irregular warfare.
        The committee notes the critical importance of irregular
    warfare to the Department's efforts to create dilemmas, impose
    costs, and counter the malign activities of adversaries around
    the world, particularly the Chinese Communist Party. The
    committee further believes that a dedicated entity within the
    Department focused on irregular warfare provides military
    commanders, policy makers, and foreign partners with valuable
    insight and support. The committee encourages the Department to
    continue efforts to mature the Irregular Warfare Center and
    integrate its work into policy-making, professional military
    education, and engagement with foreign partners and allies.
    Large surface combatant briefing
        The Navy's DDG(X) program aims to procure a new class of
    guided-missile destroyers to replace the Ticonderoga (CG-47)-
    class Aegis cruisers and older Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)-class
    Aegis destroyers. The Navy plans to procure the first DDG(X) in
    2032, with introduction to the fleet prior to 2040. The DDG(X)
    class of destroyers is designed to serve through the 2060s.
        Given the program's complexity, the need to avoid past
    shipbuilding errors, and the importance of a robust industrial
    base, the committee has taken the following legislative steps
    to support the Navy's efforts:
              (1) Section 131 of the National Defense Authorization
            Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) directed
            the Navy to conduct a robust land-based testing program
            to prove out items designated as critical risks and
            also the complete propulsion system in a prototype
            form, prior to milestone B;
              (2) Section 221 of the National Defense Authorization
            Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) directed a
            continued, robust, and land-based testing program prior
            to ship delivery to fully test the propulsion plant in
            its final form, replicating the final ship
            configuration;
              (3) Section 130 of the James M. Inhofe National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
            Law 117-263) affirmed the need for a close
            collaborative partnership with the large surface
            combatant shipyards and the Navy during design and
            development of DDG(X); and
              (4) Section 820 of the National Defense Authorization
            Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) made
            changes to multiyear procurement authorities in title
            10 to ensure the Department of Defense accounts for the
            industrial base when making procurement decisions.
        The committee encourages the Department to make timely
    design decisions to move forward with the program with a firm
    set of requirements that balance warfighter needs and
    shipbuilder feasibility. To ensure progress, the committee
    directs the Secretary of the Navy to provide a briefing on the
    DDG(X) program to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than January 30, 2026. The briefing shall include:
              (1) The current status of warfighting and technical
            design requirements;
              (2) The plan to ensure sufficient design margin,
            including size, weight, power, and cooling (SWAP-C)
            requirements, for the program's 30-year lifespan;
              (3) The status of partnerships with large surface
            combatant prime contractors, including specific actions
            to achieve design improvements and cost savings;
              (4) The impacts of accelerating the award of the
            detail design and construction contract in fiscal year
            2030; and
              (5) Any additional relevant information the Secretary
            finds pertinent.
    Maritime industrial base supplier funding
        The committee encourages additional opportunities for
    capability expansion within the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB)
    supply chain and notes that second- and third-tier submarine
    industrial base suppliers are challenged by several factors,
    including workforce availability and training, material costs,
    and production schedule inconsistencies. The committee further
    notes that the Supplier Development Funding program has
    demonstrated positive results by increasing production capacity
    and providing investment for machinery and equipment within the
    MIB. The committee is concerned, however, that second- and
    third-tier suppliers remain challenged by current economic
    conditions as they struggle to meet the build schedule for
    Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy
    to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees,
    not later than January 1, 2026, on opportunities for: (1) A
    capital loan authority for MIB suppliers; and (2) Private-
    sector financing options, including such authorities proposed
    elsewhere in this bill.
    Medium unmanned surface vessel program requirements and acquisition
        The committee strongly supports the Department of the
    Navy's efforts to transition to a hybrid fleet integrating
    unmanned systems to enhance operational flexibility and
    resilience. The committee commends the Navy's decision to defer
    the Large Unmanned Surface Vessel program, with its complex
    requirements, in favor of prioritizing the near-term scaling of
    the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program to address
    urgent operational needs, including those articulated by the
    U.S. Pacific Fleet.
        However, the committee is concerned that the current MUSV
    approach, redesignated as the Modular Attack Surface Craft
    (MASC) program and centered on converting seven commercial
    Offshore Support Vessels for delivery by 2027, does not fully
    align with the Navy's long-term strategic objectives. The
    committee believes that the MASC program, as structured, may
    fail to meet critical mission profiles, requires significant
    manning and sustainment resources, and will not yield a
    scalable design representative of a future MUSV program of
    record. This approach risks delaying critical learning
    opportunities and hindering the Navy's ability to field
    operationally relevant unmanned systems at scale.
        The committee recognizes that multiple industry partners
    are developing mature, purpose-built MUSV solutions that
    leverage advanced commercial technologies, offering significant
    advantages in performance, autonomy, scalability, and cost-
    effectiveness. To capitalize on these advancements, the
    committee strongly recommends that the Navy revise the MUSV
    program requirements and adopt an open, competitive
    solicitation process, such as a Commercial Solutions Opening,
    in coordination with the Director of the Defense Innovation
    Unit. This approach should prioritize near-term, scalable
    solutions that maximize the use of privately financed,
    commercially derived technologies to accelerate development and
    deployment while fostering robust competition.
        To ensure alignment with these objectives, the committee
    directs the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the
    Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to provide a briefing to
    the congressional defense committees, not later than November
    1, 2025. The briefing shall include, at a minimum, the
    following elements: (1) An explanation of the updated
    operational and technical requirements for the MUSV program,
    emphasizing scalability and alignment with validated
    operational needs articulated by the Commander, U.S. Indo-
    Pacific Command; (2) An outline of the Navy's acquisition
    strategy, including the use of an open solicitation process to
    maximize competition and incorporate commercially derived and
    privately developed technologies; (3) A plan for rapid
    prototyping, including timelines, milestones, and metrics for
    evaluating prototype performance, with a focus on iterative
    development to accelerate learning and refine designs for
    scalability; (4) A strategy for transitioning successful
    prototypes to a program of record, including projected
    timelines, cost estimates, and plans for integration into the
    Navy's hybrid fleet architecture; and (5) An analysis of risks
    associated with the current MASC approach compared to a
    purpose-built MUSV solution, including sustainment, manning,
    and operational effectiveness considerations.
        The committee urges the Navy to prioritize innovative,
    commercially driven solutions to deliver a scalable MUSV
    capability that meets the urgent needs of the fleet while
    fostering a competitive industrial base. This approach will
    ensure the Navy achieves operational advantages in contested
    environments and maintains technological superiority.
    Narrative intelligence and cognitive warfare
        The committee recognizes that the rapidly evolving global
    security landscape and the increasing sophistication of
    information-centric threats pose significant strategic
    challenges, particularly as peer and near-peer competitors
    increasingly prioritize efforts and investments in this domain
    of warfare. The committee notes that the People's Republic of
    China, for example, is actively engaged in developing what it
    terms ``informatized warfare'' and ``intelligentized warfare,''
    with a strong emphasis on cognitive domain operations,
    involving the integration of information warfare across
    military and civilian sectors and viewing information as a
    critical domain for achieving strategic advantage in great
    power competition. The committee believes there is an urgent
    need for a coherent understanding of and investment in
    cognitive warfare to address these challenges.
        The committee notes that despite multiple congressional
    actions, there remain ambiguities and challenges in core
    definitions relating to information warfare, with frequent
    conflation of terms such as information warfare, information
    operations, cyberwarfare, cognitive warfare, and influence
    operations. The committee believes this definitional ambiguity
    contributes to a lack of strategic clarity.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a report on cognitive warfare and narrative
    intelligence to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives, not later than March 31,
    2026. In this report, the Secretary of Defense shall define
    cognitive warfare as it relates to the Department of Defense
    and assess how this definition aligns with or relates to
    existing doctrinal elements, including information warfare,
    psychological operations, and military information support
    operations. Additionally, the committee directs the report to
    include an assessment of which Department of Defense
    organizations contribute to and have functional responsibility
    for cognitive warfare efforts. Finally, the report must include
    an examination of the relative value of narrative intelligence,
    defined as intelligence of the story or narrative an adversary
    is attempting to build, to cognitive warfare and related
    disciplines. The committee expects this evaluation to consider
    how narrative intelligence can enhance military operations,
    including information operations and irregular warfare.
    Navy water purification system upgrades
        The committee notes that the Navy has been using hazardous
    bromine cartridges in smaller surface combatants as the means
    of purifying non-potable water, despite the fact that safer,
    non-hazardous alternatives, such as Mixed-Oxidant Electrolytic
    Disinfectant Generator equipment, have been successfully
    deployed on large-deck ship classes for nearly two decades.
    Despite this proven track record, the transition to such
    technologies on smaller ships has been stalled.
        The committee directs the Secretary of the Navy to submit
    to the congressional defense committees a report, not later
    than March 30, 2026, on the removal of hazardous bromine
    cartridges currently used in surface combatants as the means of
    potable water purification. The report should include an
    explanation and assessment of: (1) The use of the non-hazardous
    water purification technologies; and (2) The timeline for
    broader implementation of such technologies as previously
    directed and funded by the Congress.
    Safety Investigation Board report
        The committee is very concerned that the Army, Air Force,
    and Navy continue to report near record rates of serious Class
    A flight mishaps. Congress created the Joint Safety Council in
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
    (Public Law 117-81), upon the recommendation of the National
    Commission on Military Aviation Safety, to focus on operational
    safety challenges, as well as to augment existing safety
    programs.
        The committee also supports the use of both Accident
    Investigation Boards and Safety Investigation Boards to
    identify root causes of accidents and recommendations for
    corrective actions to prevent future accidents, including
    improved training, maintenance, and oversight. In order to
    ensure the key findings and recommendations of these
    investigations are addressed and implemented, the committee
    directs the Joint Safety Council, in coordination with the
    military services, to provide a report to the Senate Armed
    Services Committee, not later than April 1, 2026, that contains
    executive summaries for Safety Investigation Boards conducted
    from January 1, 2022, to July 1, 2025, and summaries of any
    corrective actions implemented in response to the Board's
    findings.
    Shipbuilding industrial base cost estimate
        The committee recognizes the critical importance of having
    a robust shipbuilding industrial base to achieve the Department
    of the Navy's battle force ship inventory goals. In the Senate
    report accompanying S. 4638 (S. Rpt. 118-188) of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159),
    the committee directed the Secretary of the Navy, in
    consultation with the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
    Evaluation, to deliver an unconstrained cost estimate of
    industrial base investments necessary to meet the inventory
    plan for conventional surface ships. The committee reiterates
    its directive for the Navy to deliver this report to the
    congressional defense committees.
        The committee emphasizes specific elements of the report to
    address pressing priorities. First, the report should provide a
    detailed assessment of strategic outsourcing opportunities for
    ship modules, such as steel fabrication, machining, and
    outfitting workload, to manufacturers across the nation. This
    is critical to addressing workforce shortages in major
    shipbuilding regions and to enhancing distributive shipbuilding
    as a core component of program design, rather than as a
    corrective measure to deal with shipbuilding programs after
    they develop cost and schedule problems. The second element
    concerns infrastructure investments. The report should
    prioritize infrastructure improvements at major shipyards,
    including Bath Iron Works, Ingalls Shipbuilding, General
    Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, Fincantieri
    Marinette Marine, and Austal USA. These improvements should
    encompass facilities, equipment, quality of life, and other
    capital expenditures to bolster capacity and ensure timely
    production of surface combatants and other naval vessels.
        Additionally, the committee is interested in evaluating the
    feasibility of investing in new ship construction or repair
    yards, including those capable of supporting nuclear naval
    shipbuilding. The committee understands that the Navy, in
    collaboration with the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
    Evaluation, is conducting a study on the potential for such
    facilities.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Navy to brief the congressional defense committees on the
    findings of this study, not later than September 1, 2025,
    including providing an assessment of whether such investments
    are advisable to meet future force structure goals.
    Software colors of money
        The committee remains interested in ensuring that the
    Department of Defense is postured to procure and operate
    software programs in the most effective and efficient manner
    possible. The committee notes that the Commission on Planning,
    Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform recommended, in
    its March 2024 final report, that the Department revise the
    Financial Management Regulation related to funding for software
    refreshes or upgrades. The committee is also aware of ongoing
    efforts in the Budget Activity 8 initiative.
        Therefore, not later than January 1, 2026, the Under
    Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall submit a report to the
    congressional defense committees detailing proposed changes to
    the Department's Financial Management Regulation that would be
    needed to implement the Commission's recommendation #11A to
    allow procurement; research, development, test, and evaluation;
    or operation and maintenance funds to be used for the full
    cycle of software development, prototyping, testing, fielding,
    revision, and sustainment, while ensuring full oversight over
    the totality of software spending by activity type.

    Special operations forces promotions, assignments, and retention

        The committee notes that section 167(e)(2)(J) of title 10,
    United States Code, states that the Commander, U.S. Special
    Operations Command (SOCOM), is responsible for monitoring the
    promotions of special operations forces (SOF) and coordinating
    with the military departments on matters related to SOF
    assignments, retention, training, professional military
    education, and special and incentive pays. The committee also
    notes that section 907 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) requires the Secretary of
    Defense to establish a process for the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict to
    monitor the promotions of members of special operations forces
    and to coordinate with the military departments regarding the
    assignment, retention, training, professional military
    education, and special and incentive pays of members of special
    operations forces consistent with the ``service secretary-
    like'' responsibilities assigned to the Assistant Secretary.
        The committee is concerned about the extent to which the
    Assistant Secretary and the Commander, SOCOM are exercising
    their authority to monitor the promotion opportunities for SOF
    to meet staffing requirements and coordinating with the
    military departments on the assignment of leaders to special
    operations, service, and joint positions. Therefore, the
    committee directs the Comptroller General of the United States
    to review SOF promotions, assignments, and retention by
    assessing: (1) To what extent the Assistant Secretary and the
    Commander, SOCOM monitor SOF promotions; (2) To what extent the
    Assistant Secretary and the Commander, SOCOM coordinate with
    the military departments on SOF assignments, retention,
    training, professional military education, and special and
    incentive pays; (3) The extent to which the DOD has processes
    for assigning SOF officer and enlisted personnel to key
    leadership positions within the SOF service components and
    other SOF units, service, and joint positions; (4) To what
    extent the Assistant Secretary; the Commander, SOCOM; and the
    military departments have guidance concerning their respective
    authorities, roles, and responsibilities to monitor SOF
    promotions and coordinate on assignments, retention, training,
    professional military education, and special and incentive
    pays; and (5) Any other related matters the Comptroller General
    considers appropriate.
        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 December 31, 2025, and to provide the final results
    of the review to these committees on a mutually agreed upon
    date.

    Status of the Department of Defense financial audit

        The committee remains steadfast in its commitment to
    achieving a clean financial audit opinion for the Department of
    Defense (DOD), as mandated by the Chief Financial Officers Act
    of 1990 and subsequent legislation. As of the end of fiscal
    year 2024, the DOD continues to make incremental progress, with
    10 of 28 major reporting entities receiving unmodified or
    qualified audit opinions. However, significant challenges
    persist, including serious financial management problems, the
    inability to adequately account for intragovernmental activity
    and balances between Federal entities, and weaknesses in the
    process for preparing consolidated financial statements. These
    issues, compounded by inadequate controls over financial data
    and outdated financial management systems, continue to hinder
    the DOD's ability to achieve a clean audit opinion, undermining
    fiscal transparency and accountability in the stewardship of
    taxpayer resources.
        Section 1005 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) establishes a deadline of
    December 31, 2028, for the DOD to achieve an unmodified audit
    opinion across all financial statements. To support this
    deadline, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense to
    deliver a report to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than February 1, 2026, detailing implementation of a plan
    to address deficiencies and meet the statutory deadline. This
    plan shall include the following elements:
              (1) A timeline for consolidating DOD data systems for
            audit purposes;
              (2) Identify and resolve critical material weaknesses
            in financial reporting, internal controls, and systems
            integration, as identified in prior audit findings;
              (3) Establish robust processes to fully reconcile
            intergovernmental transactions;
              (4) Implement standardized procedures to accurately
            account for and value all property, plant, and
            equipment held by third parties, including contractors
            and other entities;
              (5) Develop and enforce protocols to ensure
            compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting
            Principles (GAAP), Federal Accounting Standards
            Advisory Board (FASAB) standards, and other established
            audit requirements;
              (6) Ensure all assets, liabilities, and financial
            transactions are accurately accounted for and valued in
            accordance with federal standards;
              (7) Implement processes to fully document, validate,
            and support all open obligations, ensuring transparency
            and traceability in financial commitments;
              (8) Integrate procure-to-pay processes into all
            appropriate general ledgers, ensuring seamless tracking
            of financial transactions from procurement to payment;
            and
              (9) Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and
            automation technologies to enhance audit readiness.

    Study on Department of Defense Federal Voting Assistance Program grant
            administration and compliance

        The committee directs the Comptroller General of the United
    States to review activities that the Department of Defense
    (DOD) Federal Voting Assistance Program has undertaken to
    provide assistance to voters and states to facilitate voting
    for military and overseas citizens voters. This review should
    include the DOD's efforts to administer and oversee grants
    provided to states and localities under section 6304 of title
    31, United States Code, and section 20311 of title 52, United
    States Code, for the purpose of conducting one or more pilot
    programs on new election technology for the benefit of
    Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)
    voters. It should also review how the Secretary of Defense
    oversees whether states and localities use those grant funds in
    a manner consistent with the grant agreement terms. The review
    should also include what is known about the use and security of
    systems for the electronic delivery, marking, and return of
    ballots for federal elections for UOCAVA voters.
        The committee directs the Comptroller General to provide an
    interim briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives on this review, not
    later than January 12, 2026, with a final product to follow by
    a date mutually agreed upon at the time of the briefing.

    Study on integration of force management, budgeting, and requirements
            processes and combatant commands headquarters funding

        The committee recognizes the need for greater alignment
    among the Department of Defense's force management, budgeting,
    and requirements determination processes to enhance efficiency
    and operational effectiveness. The committee notes that both
    the military services and the combatant commands (COCOMs) face
    budget constraints. The committee also understands that the
    COCOMs rely on the military services to develop and acquire
    capabilities that allow the COCOMs to execute and sustain their
    missions.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a one-time report to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 1, 2026, on the feasibility,
    advisability, benefits, risks, and potential implementation
    options for ways to improve the integration of global force
    management with resourcing and programming decisions to enhance
    cost awareness and strategic prioritization, to include an
    evaluation of shifting COCOM headquarters budgets from the
    military services to improve financial transparency and
    flexibility while ensuring continued host-service support.
        The committee encourages the Secretary to seek input and
    recommendations from qualified independent federally funded
    research and development centers in drafting the required
    report.

    Support for clarifying budget materials for industry consumption

        The committee supports the importance of a consistent,
    clear demand signal regarding defense spending and priorities
    for the defense industrial base. The committee encourages the
    Department of Defense--consistent with recommendations made by
    the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and
    Execution Reform in its March 2024 final report--to examine the
    structure, content, and format for annual budget justification
    books and to strive for some uniformity on these components
    across services and agencies. The Department of Defense should
    consider how to improve its communication of budget information
    to traditional, non-traditional, large, and small defense
    companies to spur innovation and participation across the
    defense industrial base. The committee acknowledges that small
    startup defense firms in particular are frustrated by the lack
    of clarity and plain language of defense budgets and programs.
    The committee encourages the Department of Defense to work with
    Congress to rectify this issue.

    Transportation to and from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay

        The committee remains concerned about the challenges
    servicemembers and their families face when stationed at Naval
    Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with traveling to and from the
    installation. There are limited options for flights, which
    makes it challenging for planning purposes, and there are no
    commercial flight options. Therefore, the committee directs the
    Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with United States
    Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), to brief the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than March 1, 2026, on how the transportation
    challenges impact servicemembers, dependent family members, and
    other patrons with a need for travel to and from Naval Station
    Guantanamo Bay. The briefing shall include, but not be limited
    to: (1) How existing contracts can be expanded and utilized to
    include mission specific transportation as well as morale,
    welfare, and recreation travel for servicemembers and their
    families; (2) Any additional resources required to expand
    existing flight options; (3) Any existing challenges or
    limitations to expand and offer additional options for
    servicemembers, families, and other patrons; and (4) Any other
    matters the Secretary of the Navy or TRANSCOM determine to be
    relevant.

    Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Charter

        The committee continues to believe that the Office of the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
    (OUSD(I&S)) must be properly organized to fulfill its statutory
    and policy responsibilities in order to ensure that the defense
    intelligence enterprise is providing American warfighters with
    the intelligence they need to deter, and if necessary, fight
    and win our nation's wars. The committee remains concerned that
    USD(I&S) governing documentation, particularly its chartering
    directive, does not accurately reflect its roles and
    responsibilities. The committee urges USD(I&S) to use the
    findings of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report
    on OUSD(I&S) roles and responsibilities, titled ``Roles and
    Responsibilities of the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Intelligence and Security.'' That GAO information paper was
    required by the committee report (S. Rept. 118-188)
    accompanying the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
    Law 118-159), to inform updates to all relevant Department of
    Defense policy documentation.
        Therefore, the committee directs USD(I&S) to provide a
    briefing to the congressional defense committees by April 6,
    2026, on its plan and timeline to update the USD(I&S)
    chartering directive and to ensure all chartering directives
    for the organizations under USD(I&S) authority, direction, and
    control are updated in line with the USD(I&S) chartering
    directive.

    Weather wing cloud modernization

        The committee recognizes the 557th Weather Wing's critical
    role in delivering operational weather intelligence to
    combatant commanders, planners, and the Joint Force. Current
    legacy infrastructure significantly hinders the timely
    dissemination of high-fidelity meteorological and atmospheric
    data, creating risks to force readiness, mission effectiveness,
    and operational safety in dynamic and contested environments.
    The committee notes that transitioning to secure cloud-based
    systems, integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) and
    machine learning (ML) capabilities, would enable faster
    ingestion, automated analysis, and seamless sharing of weather
    data from a diverse and growing array of sources. Real-time
    forecasting and predictive analytics would enhance mission
    planning, better illuminate the operational environment,
    support time-sensitive operational decisions, and reduce the
    impact of weather-related disruptions across global theaters of
    operation.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force, in coordination with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force
    and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering, to submit a report to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 1, 2026, that includes: (1) An
    assessment of operational limitations imposed by current
    forecasting, data management, and cloud infrastructure systems
    at the 557th Weather Wing; (2) A detailed roadmap for secure,
    scalable cloud migration of the Wing's enterprise
    infrastructure, including anticipated technical milestones; (3)
    A comprehensive survey of available commercial and government-
    developed AI/ML tools capable of supporting advanced weather
    modeling, anomaly detection, and automated threat alerting; (4)
    A discussion of interoperability benefits that could be gained
    through cloud integration, particularly as they relate to
    multi-domain operations, Joint Force coordination, and allied
    information-sharing; (5) A discussion of benefits that could be
    gained through the integration of AI/ML tools with cloud-based
    data sets, including classified data; and (6) Recommendations
    for infrastructure modernization, along with a summary of
    anticipated improvements in forecasting accuracy, data
    dissemination speed, and overall mission readiness. The report
    shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
    classified annex.

                      TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS

                         Subtitle A--Personnel Matters

    Sec. 1101--Educational travel authority for dependents of certain
            employees
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, notwithstanding section 1599b of title
    10, United States Code, to direct the Director of the Defense
    Travel Management Office to update the Joint Travel Regulations
    to authorize educational travel for a dependent of a covered
    employee without regard to whether the Federal agency
    responsible for the employment of the covered employee
    anticipates that the covered employee will be transferred or
    travel to a location in the United States for home leave. This
    authority is limited to Department of Defense Education
    Activity (DODEA) employees assigned to Naval Station Guantanamo
    Bay.
        The committee acknowledges the unique challenges posed by
    Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. There are no commercial flight
    options to ensure a dependent could return home. Additionally,
    the committee understands that the existing flights are quite
    limited, and the priority list does not guarantee a seat for a
    dependent to return home within the mandated window of time
    prior to the end of a DODEA teacher's school year and
    subsequent leave.
    Sec. 1102--One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation
            on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal
            civilian employees working overseas
        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 1104 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), 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.
    Sec. 1103--One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
            allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on
            official duty in a combat zone
        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.
    Sec. 1104--Modifications to Defense Civilian Training Corps
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2200h of title 10, United States Code, to provide
    direct hiring authority for up to 60 graduates of the Defense
    Civilian Training Corps every calendar year. The provision
    would also require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and
    Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on
    Oversight and Government Reform of the House of
    Representatives, not later than January 31, 2026, and annually
    thereafter until January 31, 2030, on the use of this hiring
    authority.
    Sec. 1105--Modifications to requirements for the President of the
            Defense Acquisition University
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1746(e)(3) of title 10, United States Code, to modify
    requirements related to the President of Defense Acquisition
    University by striking ``term'' in both places it appears and
    inserting ``tenure.''
    Sec. 1106--Modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense
            industrial base facilities
        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 clarify that the
    direct hire authority provided by that section includes the
    Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair
    positions. The provision would also require the Secretary of
    the Navy to submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Committee
    on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate,
    and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the
    House of Representatives on the use of this authority.
    Sec. 1107--Cyber workforce recruitment and retention
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1599f of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the
    Secretary of Defense to expand the cyber excepted service to
    include any position the Secretary considers necessary to carry
    out the cyber mission of the Department of Defense. The
    provision would also authorize the Secretary to appoint
    personnel to the cyber excepted service without regard to any
    provision in title 5, United States Code, governing the
    appointment of employees in the civil service. Additionally,
    the provision would authorize the Secretary to provide basic
    pay to employees in the cyber excepted service that is
    consistent with comparable positions in the Federal Government,
    but not to exceed 150 percent of salary paid for positions at
    Level I of the Executive Schedule, and additional compensation
    up to a maximum amount that is equivalent to the salary of the
    Vice President of the United States. Finally, the provision
    would authorize the Secretary to establish a Defense Digital
    Executive Service for positions in the cyber excepted service
    that are comparable to positions in the Senior Executive
    Service.
        Finally, the provision would require the Comptroller
    General of the United States to review implementation of this
    section and provide a report to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the
    Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the
    House of Representatives, and the Committees on Appropriations
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than
    5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
        The committee expects the Department to use this expanded
    authority judiciously, consistent with the pay practices of
    other agencies for similar positions.
    Sec. 1108--Prohibition on use of funds to reduce the workforce at
            public shipyards
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    funds authorized by this Act from being used to reduce the
    workforce at public shipyards.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Civilian workforce policy
        The committee recognizes that the current locality pay
    system under the General Schedule may not adequately account
    for the evolving economic and labor conditions that affect
    federal employees, particularly those in regions experiencing
    significant economic growth and rising costs of living. The
    existing system may rely on outdated methodologies that do not
    fully capture regional cost-of-living differences or emerging
    workforce trends.
        The committee is concerned that limitations in the current
    locality pay system have led to recruitment and retention
    challenges in critical mission areas, including national
    security and defense-related functions. This issue is
    particularly evident in states like Utah, where defense
    installations, such as Hill Air Force Base, play a vital role
    in national security. The Salt Lake City, Utah, metropolitan
    area and surrounding regions have experienced rapid economic
    growth, rising housing costs, and increased private-sector
    competition, yet these factors may not be adequately reflected
    in current locality pay adjustments.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense,
    in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel
    Management, to assess the locality pay system for Department of
    Defense employees. This assessment should include: (1) A review
    of current methodologies used to determine locality pay
    adjustments and their alignment with actual cost of living and
    labor market data; (2) An evaluation of regional disparities
    that impact recruitment and retention of Federal employees in
    defense-related roles; (3) Consideration of alternative models,
    including adjustments based on broader economic indicators,
    private-sector wage comparisons, and regional housing market
    trends; and (4) Recommendations for legislative or
    administrative changes necessary to improve the accuracy,
    fairness, and effectiveness of locality pay adjustments.
        The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a
    report on these findings and recommendations to the Committees
    on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than April 1, 2026.

    Scholarship for service hiring

        The committee supports the scholarship for service programs
    of the Department of Defense (DOD), including the Science,
    Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) program,
    the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC), and the Cyber
    Service Academy (CSA), recognizing them as effective recruiting
    tools for the Department. In exchange for the Department paying
    for some portion of a participant's post-secondary education,
    the participant agrees to work as a civilian employee in the
    DOD.
        The committee notes that the DOD is currently developing
    guidance to address the placement of this year's graduating
    students from the SMART, DCTC, and CSA programs, enabling them
    to fulfill their service commitments. The committee appreciates
    the Department's efforts to ensure these students contribute to
    DOD missions, aligning with the significant investment in their
    education.
        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
    January 31, 2026, on the status of scholarship for service
    program participants (including SMART, DCTC, and CSA) who
    completed their agreed-upon education from December 1, 2024,
    through September 31, 2025. The briefing shall include: (1)
    Whether these students were hired by the Department as part of
    their service obligation; (2) If these students were not hired,
    an explanation of the status of a participant's DOD civilian
    service obligation; and (3) If a participant's service
    obligation was waived, an assessment of the costs to the
    Department to provide the participant students' education.

    Hiring freeze and scholarship programs

        The committee recognizes the critical importance of the
    Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (DOD CSA)
    scholarship program, which provides tuition-free education to
    students in exchange for a commitment to serve in DOD or
    Intelligence Community cybersecurity roles. This innovative
    program, established with strong congressional support,
    addresses significant gaps in the national cybersecurity
    workforce by developing a pipeline of highly qualified cyber
    professionals. The committee also recognizes the important role
    that other scholarship programs play, such as the SMART Defense
    Scholarship Program and the David Boren Scholarship Program,
    and the benefits the Department receives from graduates of non-
    DOD scholarship programs such as the National Science
    Foundation CyberCorps Scholarship-for-Service program.
        The committee is concerned that despite the President's
    memorandum on the hiring freeze including an exception for
    positions related to national security, a hiring freeze remains
    in place for key cyber and science and technology roles. The
    DOD CSA alone invests over $100,000 per student per year. The
    Department has informed the committee that without a hiring
    exemption the Department's only course of action is to forgive
    graduates' service commitments and forgive any payback. The
    continued hiring freeze therefore risks wasting significant
    taxpayer money and ensures that key national security roles
    remain unfilled.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the Secretary of
    Defense to press for the authorized exception to the hiring
    freeze for scholarship program graduates and ensure that the
    exception is in place before our investments in spring 2025
    graduates are lost.

                 TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                      Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

    Sec. 1201--Modification of authorities
        The committee recommends a provision that would make
    various modifications to chapter 16 of title 10, United States
    Code.
    Sec. 1202--Modification of payment of costs for Regional Centers for
            Security Studies
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 342(f)(3)(A) of title 10, United States Code, by
    modifying the waiver authority for reimbursement related to the
    Regional Centers for Security Studies.
    Sec. 1203--Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction
            and Technical Training School
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    section 352 of title 10, United States Code, relating to the
    operation and sustainment of the Naval Small Craft Instruction
    and Technical Training School.
    Sec. 1204--Permanent extension of acceptance and expenditure of
            contributions for multilateral security cooperation programs
            and activities
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    section 1208 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
    and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159) related to the acceptance and expenditure
    of specified contributions.
    Sec. 1205--Building capacity of the armed forces of Mexico to counter
            transnational criminal organizations
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of
    State and with the agreement of the Government of Mexico, to
    submit to the appropriate congressional committees, within 180
    days of the date of the enactment of this Act, a plan for a
    pilot program under which the armed forces of Mexico and the
    United States Armed Forces will train jointly in the United
    States on tactics, techniques, and procedures for countering
    the threat posed by transnational criminal organizations. Not
    later than 15 days after the date on which the plan is
    submitted, the Secretary of Defense shall begin implementing
    the pilot program described in the plan.
    Sec. 1206--Cybersecurity cooperation with the Government of Panama and
            the Panama Canal Authority
        The committee recommends a provision that would allow the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to deepen
    cybersecurity cooperation with the Government of Panama and the
    Panama Canal Authority and report to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than 1 year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until 2031, on
    the implementation of this provision.
    Sec. 1207--State Partnership Program selection analysis
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to modify Department of Defense
    Instruction 5111.20, or any successor instruction, to ensure
    that in performing selection analysis for the State Partnership
    Program, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall consider
    the number of current partnerships assigned to the National
    Guard of a state and give preference to states that have only
    one active assigned country under the program.
    Sec. 1208--Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
            security forces
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 333 of title 10, United States Code, to add disaster
    risk reduction or response operations, space domain awareness
    and space operations, and foreign internal defense operations
    to the authorized capability areas. Additionally, the provision
    would make a technical modification to the availability of
    funds under the authority.
    Sec. 1209--Extension and Modification of Pilot Program to Improve Cyber
            Cooperation with Foreign Military Partners in Southeast Asia
            and the Pacific Islands
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1256 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
    283) by extending and modifying a pilot program to improve
    cyber coordination with foreign military partners in Southeast
    Asia and the Pacific Islands and expanding the program's scope
    to include Pacific Islands Forum member countries and extend
    the timeline from 2027 to 2029.

             Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran

    Sec. 1211--Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain
            coalition nations for support provided to United States
            military operations
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    section 1233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181) and extend through
    December 31, 2026, the authority for reimbursement of certain
    coalition nations for support provided to United States
    military operations.
    Sec. 1212--Extension and modification of authority to support
            operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation
            in Iraq
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    section 1215 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81) and extend the authority
    of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq through December
    31, 2026, and make other modifications to that office's
    authority.
    Sec. 1213--Extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted
            Syrian groups and individuals
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public
    Law 113-291) and extend the authority to provide assistance to
    vetted Syrian groups and individuals through December 31, 2026.

    Sec. 1214--Extension and modification of authority to provide
            assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public
    Law 113-291) by extending the authority to provide assistance
    to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and making
    other modifications.

    Sec. 1215--Extension and modification of authority to provide certain
            support

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) to extend the authority to
    provide support to certain governments for border security
    through December 31, 2027, and make other modifications.

    Sec. 1216--Security and oversight of al-Hol and Roj camps

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of
    State and pursuant to authorities available to the Secretary of
    Defense, to take appropriate measures to support the defenses
    of al-Hol and Roj camps and the security for detainees within
    such camps, including through support for vetted foreign
    partner security forces, so as to prevent escape and
    radicalization efforts that could contribute to a resurgence of
    the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The provision would also
    require a report on an annual basis through 2028 on the
    security and oversight of al-Hol and Roj camps.

    Sec. 1217--Limitation on use of funds for reduction or consolidation of
            United States Armed Forces bases in Syria

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    availability of funds to reduce the number of, or consolidate,
    bases of the U.S. Armed Forces located in Syria until the
    Secretary of Defense provides a certification to the
    congressional defense committees.

    Sec. 1218--Limitation on availability of funds for the Office of
            Security Cooperation in Iraq

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit
    funding to the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq until the
    Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense
    committees certification that the Government of Iraq has
    undertaken specified actions.

       Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Europe and the Russian Federation

    Sec. 1221--Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating
            to sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally
            recognized territory of Ukraine

        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 2026 from being obligated or
    expended to implement any activity that recognizes the
    sovereignty of the Russian Federation over the internationally
    recognized territory of Ukraine.

    Sec. 1222--Extension of annual report on military and security
            developments involving the Russian Federation

        The committee recommends a provision that would extend
    section 1234 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
    283) through January 31, 2031.

    Sec. 1223--Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance
            Initiative

        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 extend the Ukraine
    Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) through December 31,
    2028, and authorize $500.0 million for fiscal year 2026. The
    provision would also modify USAI to provide an additional 2
    years for the period of performance across fiscal years. 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 committee affirms that USAI has proven effective in
    providing the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) with critical
    capabilities to defend their sovereignty and territorial
    integrity while also investing in U.S. defense industries. USAI
    will remain an important avenue through which to support the
    continued development of the UAF and the fulfillment of the 10-
    year bilateral security agreement signed in 2024.

    Sec. 1224--Weapons depot maintenance strategic plan for Ukraine

        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 partner with the Ukrainian
    Ministry of Defense to create a Ukrainian depot maintenance
    plan and to provide that plan to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

    Sec. 1225--Oversight of United States military posture in Europe

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the obligation or expenditure of funds authorized to be
    appropriated by this Act to reduce the total number of members
    of the Armed Forces permanently stationed in or deployed to the
    U.S. European Command area of responsibility below 76,000, to
    divest of property, to remove or redeploy major equipment, or
    to relinquish command of the position of the Supreme Allied
    Commander Europe until 90 days after the Secretary of Defense
    submits an assessment and certification to the appropriate
    committees of the Congress regarding such action.

    Sec. 1226--Acceptance back into stock of equipment procured under the
            Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative

        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 establish conditions
    under which items procured under the Ukraine Security
    Assistance Initiative (USAI) may be treated as Department of
    Defense stock.
        The provision would allow items procured under USAI to be
    treated as Department of Defense stocks if: (1) The equipment
    procured has not yet been transferred to the Government of
    Ukraine and is no longer needed to support a USAI program; or
    (2) The equipment procured has been transferred to the
    Government of Ukraine and is returned by Ukraine to the United
    States.
        The provision would also prohibit the Secretary of Defense
    from returning any items to U.S. stock until 15 days after a
    notification to Congress has been sent describing which of the
    conditions were met.

    Sec. 1227--Statement of policy relating to Ukraine Security Assistance
            Initiative

        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 add a Statement of
    Policy that it is the policy of the United States to: (1)
    Assist Ukraine in maintaining a credible defense and deterrence
    capability; (2) Bolster security cooperation to help build a
    future force of Ukraine; and (3) Advance institutional reforms
    in order to advance Euro-Atlantic integration.

    Sec. 1228--Intelligence support for Ukraine

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to provide intelligence support to the
    Government of Ukraine for the purpose of supporting military
    operations to defend or take back the internationally
    recognized territory of Ukraine.

    Sec. 1229--International Security Cooperation Program funding for
            United States European Command

        The committee recommends a provision that would require
    that not less than 15 percent of the funds authorized to be
    appropriated by this Act for the International Security
    Cooperation Program shall be available for use by the U.S.
    European Command.

    Sec. 1230--Promotion of the Joint Ukrainian Multinational Program--
            Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART)

        The committee recommends a provision that would express the
    sense of Congress that the Department of Defense should employ
    existing programs and authorities including the Joint Ukrainian
    Multinational Program--Services, Training, and Articles Rapid
    Timeline (JUMPSTART) to work with European partners to support
    and expedite the delivery of weapons, training, and logistics
    to Ukraine. The provision would also require the Secretary of
    Defense to submit a report to the congressional defense
    committees describing opportunities to expand the use of the
    JUMPSTART program, a summary of Department efforts to
    accelerate delivery of equipment to Ukraine, an analysis of
    opportunities and advantages of pooling resources with allies
    for such efforts, and any regulatory and legislative changes
    needed to enhance the effectiveness of JUMPSTART.

    Sec. 1230A--Modification of United States basing and training, and
            exercises in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member
            countries

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to direct the Secretary of
    Defense, when considering decisions related to U.S. military
    basing and training in North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    (NATO) countries, to consider among the factors whether a
    country has submitted its annual plan to meet, and has made
    progress toward, the NATO spending pledge to spend 5 percent of
    Gross Domestic Product on defense by 2035.

            Subtitle D--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region

    Sec. 1231--Extension of Pacific Deterrence Initiative

        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 2026.
        The committee reaffirms its support for the PDI as a
    mechanism to strengthen U.S. posture in the Indo-Pacific and to
    enhance transparency into the Department of Defense's
    activities that support deterrence, reassure allies and
    partners, and build readiness and operational capability in the
    region--primarily west of the International Date Line. However,
    the committee remains concerned that the Department's approach
    to identifying programmatic investments for PDI lacks
    consistency, alignment with strategic priorities, and internal
    accountability. Additionally, there is significant variation in
    how the Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Indo-Pacific
    Command, the military services, and others in the Department
    interpret and apply criteria to select programs for the PDI
    budget exhibit--making it difficult for the Congress to
    evaluate progress, assess tradeoffs, and identify trends over
    time.
        To improve the transparency and utility of the PDI budget
    exhibit, the committee directs the Department to annually
    include operation and maintenance budget estimates for all
    operational forces and supporting enablers west of the
    International Date Line, along with any enhancements to those
    forces. While the focus of PDI should be on enhancements, these
    cannot be properly evaluated without visibility of the baseline
    they are intended to enhance. Enhancements may include
    operation and maintenance, procurement, and military
    construction programs. In all cases, however, enhancements
    should be primarily west of the International Date Line or
    necessary for missions west of the International Date Line. The
    committee further directs the Department to include budget
    estimates related to deployments or rotations of units west of
    the International Date Line. The committee also directs the
    Department to include routine costs west of the International
    Date Line if they are directly supporting a PDI category and
    selected consistently across the Department's components; for
    example, such costs could include facilities sustainment
    restoration and modernization. The committee notes that this
    direction is intended to supplement, not replace, existing
    statutory requirements for the PDI budget exhibit.
        As noted in the committee report accompanying S. 4638 (S.
    Rept. 118-188), the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
    and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, as
    passed by the Senate, 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. The committee continues to urge the
    Department to utilize a total obligation authority withhold
    technique for a significant portion of the PDI. The committee
    notes that the Department still has not complied with the
    requirement expressed in last year's committee report 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.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense,
    with input from the military services, Indo-Pacific Command,
    and other relevant stakeholders, to revise the Department's
    guidance for PDI program selection. This revised guidance
    should reflect the direction above and establish consistent
    processes for component-level review of PDI selections. The
    committee further directs the Secretary of Defense to brief the
    congressional defense committees on this revised PDI guidance,
    not later than June 30, 2026.

    Sec. 1232--Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin
            cleanup

        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 2026.

    Sec. 1233--Oversight of United States military posture on the Korean
            Peninsula

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the obligation or expenditure of funds authorized to be
    appropriated by this Act to reduce the total number of members
    of the Armed Forces permanently stationed in or deployed to the
    Republic of Korea below 28,500 or to complete the transition of
    wartime operational control of the United States-Republic of
    Korea Combined Forces Command from United States-led command to
    Republic of Korea-led command until 90 days after the Secretary
    of Defense submits an assessment and certification to the
    appropriate committees of the Congress regarding such action.

    Sec. 1234--Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
            the Office of the Secretary of Defense

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the obligation or expenditure of 25 percent of the funding
    authorized for travel expenses for the Office of the Secretary
    of Defense until various overdue reports related to the Indo-
    Pacific are submitted to the congressional defense committees.

    Sec. 1235--Bolstering industrial resilience with allies in Indo-Pacific
            region

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of
    State, to establish and maintain a security cooperation
    initiative to strengthen cooperation among the defense
    industrial bases of the United States and allied and partner
    countries in the Indo-Pacific region. In addition, the
    Secretary of Defense is required to provide the congressional
    defense committees with a report outlining progress in
    establishing the initiative on a recurring basis beginning on
    January 1, 2027 and annually thereafter until 2031. The
    provision would also require 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 December
    1, 2026 and annually thereafter until 2030.

    Sec. 1236--Modification of Taiwan security cooperation initiative

        The committee recommends a provision that would modify the
    Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative authorized by section
    1323 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
    Law 118-159) by adding medical equipment, supplies, and related
    combat casualty care capabilities as a category of authorized
    assistance under the initiative.

    Sec. 1237--Joint program with Taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed
            systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, not later than March 1, 2026, to seek to
    engage with appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program
    for the purpose of enabling the fielding of uncrewed systems
    and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities, including co-
    development and co-production of such capabilities, for the
    Armed Forces of the United States and the military forces of
    Taiwan, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law
    96-8).

    Sec. 1238--Report on critical digital infrastructure of Taiwan

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than 180 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, analyzing the critical digital
    infrastructure capabilities of Taiwan and identifying potential
    Department of Defense actions that could help to enable the
    protection of such infrastructure, consistent with the Taiwan
    Relations Act (Public Law 94-469).

    Sec. 1239--Report on Japanese counterstrike capabilities

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to provide the congressional defense
    committees with a report, not later than 180 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, outlining Department of
    Defense efforts to support Japan in the fielding of an
    operational counterstrike capability.

    Sec. 1240--Report on enhanced security cooperation with the Philippines

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, not later than June 1, 2026, to submit a
    report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign
    Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs
    of the House of Representatives on enhancing United States
    security cooperation with the Philippines.

    Sec. 1241--Modification to annual report on military and security
            developments involving the People's Republic of China

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1202(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65), as amended, to direct the
    Secretary of Defense to include in the report on the military
    and security developments involving the People's Republic of
    China a section analyzing China's strategy for the Tibetan
    Plateau.

    Sec. 1242--Strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities
            between the United States and Taiwan

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to seek to establish a partnership between
    the Defense Innovation Unit of the Department of Defense and
    appropriate counterparts of Taiwan.

    Sec. 1243--Invitation to Taiwan to Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise

        The committee recommends a provision that would strongly
    encourage the Secretary of Defense to invite the naval forces
    of Taiwan to participate, as appropriate, in any Rim of the
    Pacific exercise that is to take place after the date of the
    enactment of this Act. The provision would also require the
    Secretary to provide a written justification to the
    congressional defense committees in the event that a decision
    is made not to invite participation by the naval forces of
    Taiwan.

    Sec. 1244--Extension of Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education
            pilot program

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1314(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) by changing the sunset date of
    the program from December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2030.

    Sec. 1245--Inclusion on list of Chinese military companies of entities
            added to certain other lists

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1260H(b)(3) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
    283) to require the review of each entity added to any other
    list of Chinese entities subject to restrictions or scrutiny
    maintained by the United States Government during the annual
    revision in which such entity was added.

    Sec. 1246--Preventing circumvention by Chinese military companies in
            third-party countries

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1260H(g)(2)(B)(i)(I) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public
    Law 116-283) to prevent circumvention by requiring review of
    those specified entities operating inside or outside of China.

    Sec. 1247--Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
            the Indo-Pacific region

        The committee recommends a provision that would express the
    sense of Congress on the importance of defense alliances and
    partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

                           Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 1251--Middle East integrated air and missile defense architecture

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to continue efforts to cooperate with
    allies and partners in the Middle East with respect to
    implementing an integrated air and missile defense architecture
    to protect the people, infrastructure, and territory of such
    allies and partners from cruise and ballistic missiles, manned
    and unmanned aerial systems, and rocket attacks from Iran and
    groups linked to Iran, as well as require the Secretary to
    submit a report to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than May 31, 2026, on matters related to air and missile
    defense in the region.

    Sec. 1252--Modification of program and processes relating to foreign
            acquisition

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 873 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to direct the geographic
    combatant commands to hire not more than two members of the
    acquisition workforce to advise the combatant command on the
    Department of Defense processes for Foreign Military Sales
    (FMS) and security cooperation to facilitate effective
    implementation of those processes. The provision would also
    make this authority permanent.
        The committee encourages the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Director
    of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, to maximize
    opportunities to leverage the defense acquisition workforce and
    the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account to
    support the security cooperation workforce in meeting FMS
    demands.
        The committee notes that section 873 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
    31) also required the Secretary of Defense, in coordination
    with representatives of the defense industrial base, to
    establish an advisory group focused on the role of the
    Department in FMS and security cooperation. The committee
    directs the Secretary to provide a report to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than February 1, 2026, on the establishment and
    progress made by this advisory group.

    Sec. 1253--Enhancing security partnership with Jordan and Lebanon

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense, pursuant to authorities available to the
    Secretary, to seek to provide assistance, including training,
    equipment, logistics support, supplies, and services to the
    Government of Jordan and the Government of Lebanon for the
    purposes of supporting and enhancing efforts of the military
    forces of Jordan and the military forces of Lebanon to ensure
    the territorial security of Jordan and Lebanon. The provision
    would also require, not later than December 31, 2025, the
    Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Commander, U.S.
    Central Command (CENTCOM), to submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report that describes the plan of the
    Department of Defense to provide assistance to the military
    forces of Jordan and the military forces of Lebanon for such
    purposes.
        The committee notes the longstanding security relationship
    between the Department of Defense and the military forces of
    Jordan and Lebanon and the critical role these relationships
    play in promoting stability and security in the region. In
    light of the significant changes in regional security dynamics
    in recent years, the committee views strengthening these
    relationships as an important component of the Department's
    efforts in the CENTCOM area of responsibility and notes that
    chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, as well as other
    provisions of law, provide the Secretary with relevant
    authorities to enable such efforts.

    Sec. 1254--Joint Program Office for Non-Programs of Record to support
            foreign acquisition

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish and charter, within the
    Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment, a Joint Program Office for Non-Programs of Record,
    not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
    Act. In addition, the provision would require the Secretary to
    provide a briefing, not later than 30 days after the
    establishment of the Joint Program Office, to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
    on the charter, responsibilities, resources, and plan of
    activities for the Joint Program Office for the subsequent
    fiscal year.

    Sec. 1255--Extension and modification of United States-Israel anti-
            tunnel cooperation

        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    section 1279 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) by extending the authority
    through December 31, 2028, and increasing the amount authorized
    for such activities.

    Sec. 1256--Extension and modification of United States-Israel
            cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1278 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) to extend the existing
    authority through December 31, 2028, and to increase the amount
    authorized for such activities.

    Sec. 1257--Guidance for coordination of international arms transfers

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense, in accordance with section 382 of title
    10, United States Code, to streamline and align the roles,
    responsibilities, and authorities, as well as improve
    transparency, relating to Department of Defense processes for
    international arms transfers, including Foreign Military Sales
    (FMS). The provision would also require the Secretary of
    Defense to designate a lead ``data czar'' responsible for
    collecting, tracking, coordinating, and sharing data and
    information on FMS cases. The provision would also require the
    Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the
    Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives,
    not less than 30 days after the issuance of the updated
    guidance, on the implementation of that updated guidance.

    Sec. 1258--Requirement to update the National Disclosure Policy

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to develop a framework for revising and
    updating the National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1), not later than
    180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an
    annual basis thereafter to maintain currency with the rapid
    pace of technology change. In addition, the provision would
    direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy to provide a
    report to the congressional defense committees, on an annual
    basis, describing updates to the NDP-1 and any associated
    implementation challenges.

    Sec. 1259--Improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense
            acquisition workforce

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to issue guidance regarding foreign
    military sales to the security cooperation workforce and the
    acquisition workforce and modify the Foreign Military Sales
    Continuous Process Improvement Board established by section
    1210 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
    Law 118-159) to specify that three members of the board shall
    not be employees of the Department of Defense or members of the
    Armed Forces.

    Sec. 1260--Expansion of country prioritization

        The committee recommends a provision that would clarify
    that the Secretary of Defense may assign a Defense Priorities
    Allocation System rating for foreign military sales.
        In an effort to expedite the delivery of defense items to
    strategically important American partners and allies, the
    committee urges the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) to prioritize systems for sale to
    Israel, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan,
    member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization,
    major defense partners, and members of the national technology
    and industrial base, including through use of Defense
    Priorities and Allocations System ratings. Filling the
    requirements of America's closest allies as quickly as possible
    once defense articles have been approved for transfer is a
    force multiplier in pursuit of U.S. national defense. The
    committee believes the USD (A&S) should recognize this and
    fully account for it in its contracting practices.

    Sec. 1261--Streamlining and expediting sales of defense articles and
            services

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to develop an acquisition strategy that
    establishes alternative acquisition paths for the procurement
    of Foreign Military Sales. The provision also allows prime
    contractors to begin the process of acquiring long-lead
    government furnished equipment prior to the execution of a
    signed commercial contract or of a letter of offer and
    acceptance.

    Sec. 1262--Redesignation of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies as
            the James M. Inhofe Center for Africa Security Studies

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 342 of title 10, United States Code, to designate the
    Africa Center for Strategic Studies as the James M. Inhofe
    Center for Africa Security Studies.

    Sec. 1263--Establishment of program to promote participation of foreign
            students in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

        The committee recommends a provision that would establish a
    program to promote the participation of foreign students in the
    Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

    Sec. 1264--Modification of authority for assistance in support of
            Department of Defense accounting for missing United States
            Government personnel

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 408(a) of title 10, United States Code, to authorize
    the Department of Defense to procure goods and services from
    foreign nations to assist the Department in its mission to
    recover and account for missing United States Government
    personnel.

                           Items of Special Interest

    AUKUS senior civilian official

        The committee reaffirms the requirement for the Department
    of Defense, as required by section 1332 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to:
    (1) Designate a senior civilian official of the Department who
    shall be responsible for overseeing the Department's activities
    relating to the AUKUS partnership; and (2) Provide semiannual
    briefings to the congressional defense committees on the status
    of the AUKUS agreement not later than April 1st and October 1st
    of each year. Therefore, the committee directs that the
    Department's senior civilian official for AUKUS be identified
    to the committee in writing and that the semiannual briefing be
    provided to the committee not later than October 1, 2025.

    Contracting support relative to Taiwan

        The committee notes that section 6 of the Taiwan Relations
    Act (Public Law 96-8) directs that transactions by any agency
    of the U.S. Government relative to Taiwan shall be carried out
    by or through the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). The
    committee understands that AIT has limited capacity to provide
    contracting support for non-AIT requirements. Therefore, the
    committee directs the Secretary of Defense to engage with the
    Secretary of State, the Director of the AIT, and the heads of
    other departments and agencies, as appropriate, for the purpose
    of establishing a process for ensuring timely contracting
    support for non-AIT requirements. Furthermore, the committee
    directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than December 31,
    2025, describing the outcome of such engagements.

    Cooperation between United States and Vietnam

        The committee notes the critical role that joint United
    States-Vietnam efforts to address legacy issues related to the
    Vietnam War have played in fostering bilateral security
    cooperation and strengthening the United States-Vietnam
    Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The committee commends the
    Departments of Defense and State for continuing to fulfill U.S.
    commitments to fund dioxin (Agent Orange) clean-up operations
    at former U.S. bases and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance
    programs, to assist those severely disabled as a result of UXO
    accidents and dioxin exposure, and to enhance Vietnam's
    capacity to identify the remains of Vietnamese missing since
    the war. The committee supports the continuation of such
    efforts.

    Department of Defense support to maritime law enforcement activities in
            Indo-Pacific region

        The committee believes that the Department of Defense must
    continue to support the U.S. Coast Guard as it works with our
    allies and partners to address challenges in the Indo-Pacific
    region, including those posed by illegal, unreported, and
    unregulated fishing (IUU) and illegal trafficking of people and
    drugs. The committee notes that section 1252 of the James M.
    Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
    (Public Law 117-263) authorized the use of funds under the
    Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative to facilitate the
    participation of U.S. Coast Guard personnel in, and the use of
    U.S. Coast Guard capabilities for, training, exercises, and
    other activities with foreign countries.
        Therefore, not later than October 1, 2025, the committee
    directs the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
    Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, to provide a briefing to
    the congressional defense committees on the demand for U.S.
    Coast Guard capabilities and expertise in the U.S. Indo-Pacific
    Command area of responsibility. At a minimum, the briefing
    should include an identification of: (1) Opportunities for the
    U.S. Coast Guard to play a greater role in supporting the
    Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance in the Indo-Pacific
    region; (2) Opportunities for the U.S. Coast Guard to assume
    additional responsibilities in the Indo-Pacific region to
    alleviate the demand for U.S. Navy capabilities; (3)
    Opportunities to increase engagement with and support to
    foreign partners; and (4) Any additional legislative or
    resourcing changes necessary to take advantage of opportunities
    identified above.

    Enhancing United States-Mexico military communication in support of
            border operations

        The committee notes that the Government of Mexico has
    surged Mexican National Guard troops to the Mexican side of the
    United States-Mexico border. The committee recognizes that
    Department of Defense (DOD) support to the Department of
    Homeland Security (DHS) may benefit from clear and consistent
    communication channels with Mexican military forces operating
    across the United States-Mexico border.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense,
    in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the
    Secretary of State, to submit a report, not later than March 1,
    2026, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
    House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security
    and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on
    Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the
    Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee
    on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives detailing
    current practices, identified gaps, and planned enhancements to
    United States-Mexico military communication during border-
    related DOD support to DHS. The report should: (1) Identify
    existing communication protocols, liaison arrangements,
    Memorandums of Agreement, or other coordination instruments
    between the United States military and the Mexican Secretariat
    of National Defense and Secretariat of the Navy relevant to
    border operations; (2) Assess gaps or limitations in current
    bilateral military communication that may affect coordination,
    deconfliction, or situational awareness during DOD support
    missions along the southern border, including identifying any
    statutory or regulatory changes needed to facilitate better
    communication; (3) Ensure that appropriate communication
    procedures, language capabilities, and liaison officers are in
    place to support operational coordination, consistent with
    operational security and applicable legal authorities; and (4)
    Develop and implement improvements as necessary to strengthen
    real-time operational communication between United States and
    Mexican military personnel in the context of United States
    border support activities.

    Foreign Military Sales contract modifications

        The committee notes that there may be an understanding in
    the defense acquisition workforce that an existing contract for
    defense articles may not be modified more than once a year for
    the purposes of filling a foreign sale with economy of scale.
    This results in a delay of at least a year, assuming changes in
    price over that period do not create additional delays to get
    on contract. The committee is aware of no legal, regulatory, or
    policy directive supporting this practice.

    Foreign Military Sales timeline

        The committee continues to be concerned regarding the
    timeliness of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program,
    particularly delays in deliveries of defense articles to
    foreign partners, which can undermine partners' military
    readiness and defense.
        Therefore, not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every
    180 days thereafter until the earlier of either the date all
    recommendations developed by the Department of Defense's
    ``Tiger Team'' to optimize the FMS process are implemented or
    otherwise closed or the date that is 3 years from the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives, as well as the Comptroller
    General of the United States, a report on the progress of the
    Continuous Process Improvement Board (CPIB), including the
    status of its implementation of these recommendations.
        The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct
    an independent evaluation of the actions taken by the Secretary
    of Defense to carry out the requirements of this section. The
    Comptroller General shall brief the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the
    contents of the evaluation of the Secretary of Defense's report
    not later than 12 months after it is submitted. The Comptroller
    General will also conduct a report on the progress and
    effectiveness of CPIB efforts, including any legislative and
    administrative recommendations to enhance CPIB timelines and
    outcomes. This report will be delivered to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
    in a mutually agreed upon timeframe.

    Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing

        The committee believes that illegal, unreported, and
    unregulated (IUU) fishing constitutes a threat to the
    sovereignty, economic viability, and national security of
    allies and partners of the United States, particularly in the
    Indo-Pacific region. The committee notes that IUU fishing has
    been used as a form of coercion by the People's Republic of
    China and, according to the annual Department of Defense report
    titled ``Military and Security Developments Involving the
    People's Republic of China,'' Chinese vessels participating in
    IUU fishing have been protected and facilitated by the Chinese
    Maritime Militia. The committee also notes that addressing the
    challenges posed by IUU fishing requires coordination across
    various departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
        Therefore, the committee urges the Secretary of Defense, as
    appropriate, to: (1) Continue engagement with allies and
    partners in the Indo-Pacific region, especially in the Pacific
    Islands, to address the challenges posed by IUU fishing; (2)
    Provide assistance, using existing authorities available to the
    Secretary of Defense, to build the capacity of priority foreign
    partners to address the challenges posed by IUU fishing; (3)
    Leverage maritime domain awareness capabilities, including
    those available under the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security
    Initiative, to enhance the capabilities of priority partners to
    address the challenges posed by IUU fishing; (4) Support the
    collection and analysis of data on IUU fishing; (5) Consult
    with the Interagency Working Group on IUU fishing and develop
    recommendations for establishing an IUU fishing data and
    information sharing center; and (6) Ensure Department
    components coordinate IUU-related activities with the Economic
    Defense Unit established elsewhere in this Act.
        The committee also directs the Secretary of Defense to
    provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than October 1, 2025, regarding contributions by the
    Department to addressing the challenges posed by IUU fishing in
    concert with other interagency and foreign partners.

    Indo-Pacific Multilateral Security Cooperation Initiatives

        The committee notes that section 1208 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) authorizes the
    Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of
    State, to accept funds, defense articles, and defense services
    from foreign governments for mutually agreed upon purposes to
    carry out security cooperation programs and activities of the
    Department of Defense. The committee believes this authority
    holds significant potential for facilitating multilateral
    security cooperation activities in the Indo-Pacific region.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to seek to engage with appropriate officials from Japan,
    Australia, the Republic of Korea, and other partners, as
    appropriate, for the purpose of establishing multilateral
    security cooperation initiatives with the national security
    forces of mutual foreign partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
    The objective should be to: (1) Build the capacity of the
    national security forces of mutual foreign partners in the
    Indo-Pacific region; (2) Enhance interoperability among
    participating national security forces of such partners; and
    (3) Coordinate, de-conflict, and efficiently leverage the
    security assistance efforts of the United States, Japan,
    Australia, the Republic of Korea, and other partners in the
    Indo-Pacific region.
        Additionally, the committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense, not later than December 31, 2025, to provide a report
    to the congressional defense committees regarding efforts to
    establish multilateral security cooperation initiatives in the
    Indo-Pacific region, including using the authority provided
    under section 1208 of Public Law 118-159. At a minimum, the
    report should include: (1) A description of efforts to
    establish multilateral security cooperation initiatives in the
    Indo-Pacific region, including consultations with appropriate
    officials from Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea, and
    other partners; (2) An identification of any additional
    resources or authorities necessary to support such initiatives;
    and (3) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense considers
    relevant.

    Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance strategy Sahel

        The committee notes that due to recent security
    developments in the Sahel, United States posture in the region
    has shifted dramatically. Several changes, like the withdrawal
    of United States forces from Niger, have hindered the United
    States military's ability to conduct intelligence,
    surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in the Sahel.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Commander, U.S. Africa
    Command (AFRICOM) to provide a report to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than March 1, 2026, that describes efforts to develop
    an integrated ISR strategy to increase domain awareness in the
    Sahel for the purpose of force protection and to assist
    partners in the region as they work to protect their people,
    infrastructure, and territory from violent extremist
    organizations, criminal networks, and other entities that
    threaten security and stability in the Sahel.
        The report required shall include the following elements:
    (1) An assessment of the threats posed to countries in the
    Sahel by violent extremist organizations, criminal networks,
    and other actors that threaten security and stability; (2) An
    assessment of current ISR capabilities in the Sahel, including
    overflight rights and basing considerations; (3) A description
    of efforts to engage ally and partner countries in AFRICOM's
    area of responsibility to establish or enhance ISR
    architecture, including overflight rights and basing; (4) An
    identification of the elements of such an architecture that may
    be acquired and operated by ally and partner countries in
    AFRICOM's area of responsibility, and a list of such elements
    for each such ally and partner; (5) An identification of the
    elements of such an architecture that may only be provided and
    operated by members of the U.S. Armed Forces; (6) An
    identification of any challenge to optimizing such an
    architecture in AFRICOM's area of responsibility; and (7) Any
    other matter the Commander considers relevant.

    Kurdish Peshmerga forces

        The committee commends the Department of Defense's
    commitment to defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
    (ISIS) by supporting vetted partner forces to maintain pressure
    against ISIS. The committee also commends the Department's
    support for the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund as it
    provides targeted support to sustain partner forces and
    increasing vetted partner force capability.
        The committee notes that the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment
    by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence assesses
    that ISIS remains the world's largest Islamic terrorist
    organization and has sought to gain momentum from high-profile
    attacks and continues to rely on its most capable branches and
    globally dispersed leadership to weather degradation. The
    committee also notes that the Kurdish Peshmerga forces and the
    Iraqi Security Forces have long served as vital partners of the
    United States in degrading and defeating the threat from ISIS.
    Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense to
    provide a briefing, not later than December 30, 2025, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives on the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund, the
    status of equipment delivery to Kurdish Peshmerga forces, and
    plans to improve the ability of the Kurdish Peshmerga forces to
    support counterterrorism operations with the Iraqi Security
    Forces and the United States.

    People's Republic of China security detection equipment at strategic
            ports

        The committee is aware that Tongfang Technology, a state-
    owned enterprise in the People's Republic of China and the
    parent company of Nuctech Company Ltd. (Nuctech), was added to
    the Department of Commerce's Entity List in 2020. Nuctech
    provides security detection equipment and technology, including
    cargo scanning systems deployed at seaports and border
    crossings in more than 170 countries. This includes a heavy
    presence in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member nations
    and in countries that facilitate the transit of U.S. military
    supplies and equipment. The committee is concerned that a
    subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned enterprise overseeing
    screening technologies at strategic transit points could pose a
    threat to military operational security and operational
    effectiveness.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee,
    not later than January 30, 2026, on measures being taken to
    assess and mitigate the security threats posed to operational
    security and possible covert identification and tracking of
    U.S. defense articles traversing through transportation hubs
    that use Nuctech scanners.

    Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreements

        The committee emphasizes that defense-related acquisitions
    from qualified sources under Reciprocal Defense Procurement
    Agreements should remain exempt from any tariffs or trade
    restrictions. The committee urges the Department of Defense and
    relevant interagency stakeholders to preserve existing
    exemptions and ensure that future trade actions do not hinder
    defense procurement or compromise national security priorities.

    Security cooperation with Co-operative Republic of Guyana

        The committee notes that in 2025, the U.S. Secretary of
    State and the Guyanese Minister of Foreign Affairs signed a
    memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deepen security
    cooperation between the two countries and to address regional
    challenges to counter transnational crime and deter drug
    trafficking in the Caribbean region. The committee encourages
    the Department of Defense to strengthen the military-to-
    military partnership with the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
    to build upon the 2025 MOU.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense,
    not later than October 1, 2026, to submit to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
    report on: (1) U.S. security cooperation with the Co-operative
    Republic of Guyana for the past 5 years; and (2) Any plan for
    future security cooperation with the Co-operative Republic of
    Guyana.

    State Partnership Program

        The committee notes the importance of the State Partnership
    Program (SPP) in building cooperation with our allies and
    partners. This cooperation can include working together to
    build innovative defense capabilities to address the security
    needs of the United States, its State Partnership Program
    partner, or both.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Chief of the National
    Guard Bureau, in consultation with the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under Secretary
    of Defense for Research and Engineering, and other relevant
    elements of the Department of Defense, to provide a briefing to
    the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than March 31,
    2026, on the SPP. The briefing should, at a minimum, address
    the following: (1) A description of SPP activities that involve
    collaboration on technology; (2) A description of any
    opportunities to utilize SPP activities with foreign partners
    to collaborate on and develop emerging technologies; and (3)
    Any other matters the Chief of the National Guard Bureau deems
    relevant.

    Strategic ports reporting

        The committee notes that the People's Republic of China
    (PRC) is seeking to establish a stronger logistics and basing
    infrastructure overseas to allow the PRC to deploy and sustain
    military forces at further distances. The committee notes that
    PRC access to select foreign ports poses a potential impact to
    U.S. national security.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense,
    in coordination with relevant Federal departments and agencies,
    to provide a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than March
    10, 2026, outlining:
              (1) A list of strategic foreign ports operated,
            controlled, or owned directly or indirectly by the PRC;
              (2) An assessment of any impact to U.S. national
            security resulting from PRC control of such foreign
            ports;
              (3) A description of Department of Defense efforts to
            coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies
            to counter or mitigate the national security threats
            posed by PRC control of such foreign ports; and
              (4) Any other matters deemed relevant by the
            Secretary.

    Strategy on increasing membership in the Comprehensive Security
            Integration and Prosperity Agreement

        The committee recognizes the strategic importance of the
    Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement
    (CSIPA), signed in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2023, as
    a mechanism for enhancing regional cooperation on defense,
    economic development, and technological innovation. CSIPA has
    played a key role in improving joint military readiness,
    fostering shared economic interests, and advancing scientific
    collaboration among member states in the Middle East.
        The committee is particularly interested in how CSIPA has
    supported effective multinational responses to emerging
    security threats, including Houthi attacks on merchant vessels
    in the Red Sea following October 7, 2023, and the deterrence
    posture maintained through U.S. naval operations in the region.
    The potential of further expansion of CSIPA membership would
    strengthen regional stability, improve collective deterrence
    against the Islamic Republic of Iran and other malign actors,
    and advance U.S. strategic objectives.
        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
    July 1, 2026, that includes, at a minimum: (1) An assessment of
    the strategic benefits of CSIPA to regional and global
    security; (2) An assessment of CSIPA's operational value to the
    Department of Defense and partners in the region following the
    Red Sea attacks; (3) An assessment of how CSIPA leverages U.S.
    military assets such as the Fifth Fleet to address regional
    threats; (4) Identification of potential modifications to the
    CSIPA framework that would support broader regional
    participation; (5) An evaluation of the resource and capability
    requirements necessary to expand CSIPA membership; and (6)
    Recommendations for further collaboration between the U.S.
    military and CSIPA members.

    United States-Morocco defense partnership

        The committee notes the importance of the United States-
    Morocco defense partnership to regional security across a range
    of interests, including U.S. Africa Command-led African Lion
    training exercises, which are the largest of their kind on the
    African continent; counterterrorism cooperation and
    intelligence sharing; and the National Guard's State
    Partnership Program. The committee continues to monitor the
    relationship with an eye toward facilitating greater security
    cooperation.

                    TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION

    Sec. 1301--Cooperative Threat Reduction funds
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    $282.8 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 2026, 2027, and 2028.

                        TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

                         Subtitle A--Military Programs

    Sec. 1401--Working capital funds
        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.
    Sec. 1402--Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense
        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.
    Sec. 1403--Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide
        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.
    Sec. 1404--Defense Inspector General
        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.
    Sec. 1405--Defense Health Program
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    appropriations for Defense Health Program activities at the
    levels identified in section 4501 of division D of this Act.

                     Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile

    Sec. 1411--Modifications to Strategic and Critical Materials Stock
            Piling Act
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 98d(b) of title 50, United States Code, to authorize
    disposal of materials from the National Defense Stockpile if
    such disposal was included in the annual materials plan
    submitted to congressional defense committees and if the
    Stockpile Manager notifies congressional defense committees not
    later than 15 days after disposing of the material. The
    provision would also amend sections 98d(a)(2), 98e(d)(1),
    98e(d)(2) of title 50, United States Code, to standardize
    existing wait periods to all be 30 days.

                           Subtitle C--Other Matters

    Sec. 1421--Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
            Home
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    an appropriation of $77.0 million from the Armed Forces
    Retirement Home Trust Fund for the operation of the Armed
    Forces Retirement Home for fiscal year 2026.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Advancing cobalt production in the United States
        The committee continues to emphasize the importance of
    mitigating dependencies on the People's Republic of China (PRC)
    for batteries and other defense component supply chains by
    investing in U.S. processing and refining capability. Cobalt
    sulfate is essential to battery technologies, and cobalt metal
    is vital in a variety of aerospace and defense weapon systems.
    Both are fundamental to a secure military and high-technology
    economy. Without assured access to them, nearly every military
    platform and advanced technology that the United States depends
    on would be inoperable. The committee remains concerned that
    America's substantial dependence on the PRC for processing of
    cobalt poses significant risks to military readiness and
    economic competitiveness.
    Domestic recycling of critical minerals
        The committee commends the ongoing work of the Department
    of Defense to expand sources for the National Defense Stockpile
    for germanium through recycling. The committee believes that
    programs like the Strategic Material Recovery and Reuse Program
    (SMRRP) can foster the creation of new sources for strategic
    and critical materials to improve supply chain shortfalls.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to provide a one-time
    briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than
    March 1, 2026, on an assessment of the ability to leverage best
    practices from existing recycling efforts of the SMRRP to
    potentially expand and increase the scale to recycle, reuse, or
    otherwise recover any additional materials, such as cobalt,
    lithium, nickel, and any other materials determined to be a
    strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the
    Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C.
    98b(a)).

    Material preference for the National Defense Stockpile

        The committee remains concerned that the Department of
    Defense (DOD) is vulnerable to supply chain uncertainty for
    certain critical and strategic materials. 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, 2026, on: (1) The
    identification of 10 materials or products already included in
    the DOD National Defense Stockpile, which the DOD could procure
    to improve domestic production and decrease national security
    vulnerabilities; (2) Recommended or required amounts of
    material for domestic procurement for each identified material
    or product for the next 3 years; (3) A public list of materials
    or products and target percentages that is releasable to
    industry, allies, and partners; and (4) Any potential
    challenges encountered by increasing domestic sourcing for such
    materials.

    Reimbursement of Armed Forces Retirement Home for medical care provided
            to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries

        The committee is aware that the Armed Forces Retirement
    Home (AFRH) continues to face challenges in receiving
    reimbursement for medical care it provides to residents who are
    eligible for health care under the TRICARE program. The Joint
    Explanatory Statement to Accompany the Servicemember Quality of
    Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) required the Secretary of
    Defense to brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives on the legal and policy issues
    related to the inability to provide reimbursement for AFRH
    resident healthcare. Based upon that briefing, the committee is
    aware of two existing impediments to TRICARE reimbursing the
    AFRH for the care provided to eligible TRICARE beneficiaries.
        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, 2026, on: (1)
    Progress made on transitioning the AFRH's current health
    records system to MHS Genesis; (2) The determination made on
    the ability of the AFRH's existing health record system to
    provide data needed for TRICARE billing and reimbursement,
    including specifics about any changes to the system required to
    effectuate TRICARE billing and reimbursement and an estimate of
    the cost for making these changes; (3) Any statutory
    impediments related to appropriations issues; and (4) Any other
    matters the Secretary determines relevant to enabling
    reimbursement for healthcare offered to TRICARE-eligible
    beneficiaries at the AFRH.

    Securing niobium supply

        The committee supports the ongoing efforts of the
    Department of Defense to increase the domestic production of
    high-purity niobium to meet the requirements of the defense
    industrial base. The committee encourages the Department to
    continue eliminating dependence on foreign sources for
    strategic and critical materials, especially those in supply
    chains located in, or with beneficial ownership in, foreign
    entities of concern.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to brief the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than
    March 1, 2026, on the: (1) Progress of niobium-related
    investments or projects within the Department; (2) An estimate
    of how many Department of Defense programs rely on foreign
    sources of niobium; and (3) Approximate timelines to transition
    the niobium supply chain to domestic or allied sources of
    supply.

    Support for continued focus on critical mineral investment

        The committee supports the Department of Defense's efforts
    to secure domestic and allied sources of critical minerals and
    materials through Industrial Base Resilience program
    investments. The committee encourages continued investment with
    particular focus on domestic mining and processing components
    for strategic materials and minerals recently added to China's
    export ban list. These minerals and materials include antimony,
    bismuth, gallium, germanium, graphite, indium, low-carbon
    ferrochromium, molybdenum, scandium, superalloys or superhard
    materials (and their component minerals), and tungsten.

       TITLE XV--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
                                    MATTERS

                          Subtitle A--Space Activities

    Sec. 1501--Delay in implementation of environmental assessment for
            rocket cargo test and demonstration at Johnston Atoll
        The committee recommends a provision that would delay the
    implementation of the Environmental Assessment for Rocket Cargo
    Test and Demonstration at Johnston Atoll, United States (EAXX-
    007-57-USF-1728497279, March 3, 2025) until the notice of
    intent is further modified to include the consideration of the
    Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site, U.S. Army
    Garrison--Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands.
        The committee notes that this test site has long been the
    Major Range Test Facility Base for missile defense and rocket
    launch activities and should be considered in such a site
    selection for cost, environmental impact, and existing
    capability for range instrumentation, given the concept of
    operations for rocket cargo.
    Sec. 1502--Study on future space launch capacity
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive study on future
    space launch capacity, including long-term capacity,
    infrastructure, and strategic viability of existing and
    potential heavy and super heavy space launch sites. A report of
    the findings of this study will be delivered to the House and
    Senate Committees on Armed Services not later than March 31,
    2026.
        The committee supports the Department of Defense's effort
    to assess the long-term capacity and sustainability of domestic
    space launch infrastructure for heavy and super heavy vehicles.
    As national security space launch demand continues to increase,
    driven by both defense and commercial sector growth, the
    committee believes it is critical to ensure that existing
    sites, including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and
    Vandenberg Space Force Base, remain capable, efficient, and
    resilient. The committee also supports the consideration of
    alternate or complementary launch locations that could enhance
    strategic flexibility, reduce congestion, and support future
    mission requirements.

    Sec. 1503--Acquisition and operation of space systems for space
            warfighting and control

        The committee recommends a provision stipulating that any
    weapon systems intended to produce space control effects to
    adversary satellite systems be acquired and operated by the
    U.S. Space Force, with commercial augmentation as required. The
    provision would further allow for a national security waiver to
    be granted, with the stipulation that the Secretary of Defense
    would be required to provide notice to the congressional
    defense committees within 10 days of exercising any such
    waiver.

    Sec. 1504--Blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at Air
            Force launch complexes

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Air Force to publish a liquid oxygen (LOX) and
    methane blast damage assessment guide for space launch vehicles
    using U.S. Air Force launch range complexes within 1 year of
    the date of enactment of this act, with a notice and one-time
    briefing to the congressional defense committees within 30 days
    of publication. The provision would provide for a waiver based
    on reasons of national security or impracticability, provided
    that the Secretary proposes to the congressional defense
    committees a one-time alternate date of publication of the LOX-
    methane blast damage assessment guide.
        The committee notes that the provision expresses the
    committee's expectation that the LOX-methane blast damage
    assessment guide be developed consistent with section 1601 of
    the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
    159).
        The committee further notes that the provision requires the
    1 year date of publication of the LOX-methane blast damage
    assessment guide will be approximately 2 years since the
    original requirement, established in section 1601(b) of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), to
    determine a process through which a scientifically based yield
    determination can be assessed for space launch vehicles while
    in flight, and that 2 years should provide ample time for the
    publication of such a guide, given the heavy demand that is now
    occurring on U.S. Air Force launch range complexes.
        The committee notes that section 172(h), title 10, United
    States Code, delegates such authority to the Commanders of the
    Space Launch Deltas responsible for the launch of space flight
    vehicles. Therefore, the ability to execute the proposed
    provision should be within the purview at a minimum of the
    Secretary of the Air Force and more appropriately at the Space
    Launch Delta in order to comply with the timeframe of the
    provision.

    Sec. 1505--Acquisition of space-based tactical data capability

        The committee recommends a provision that ensures, to the
    maximum extent practicable, that space acquisitions employ
    procedures to maximize competition for programs to deliver
    space-based tactical data and that the products from such
    vendors comply with interfaces and standards that maximize
    resilience and interoperability with Department of Defense
    systems.

    Sec. 1506--Use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated
            warfighter space architecture of the Space Development Agency

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Director of the Space Development Agency to use a middle tier
    acquisition program for the rapid fielding of satellites and
    associated systems for tranches 4, 5, and 6 of the proliferated
    warfighter space architecture.

    Sec. 1507--Continuation of operation of Defense Meteorological
            Satellite Program

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to continue to operate the Defense
    Meteorological Satellite Program until the end of the
    functional life of the satellites in orbit as of the date of
    the enactment of this Act. The provision would further direct
    the Secretary to brief the congressional defense committees on
    the status of the program, its requirements and capabilities,
    its projected annual and lifecycle costs, and the projected
    costs to replace the program's functions.

                           Subtitle B--Nuclear Forces

    Sec. 1511--Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of
            the United States

        The committee recommends a provision that would establish a
    target date of initial operational capability for the LGM-35A
    Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon
    system and minimum inventory requirements for ICBMs and ICBM
    launch facilities. The provision would also prohibit the use of
    fiscal year 2026 funds to reduce the quantity of deployed ICBMs
    to a number less than 400, with exceptions for maintenance,
    sustainment, or replacement.

    Sec. 1512--Matters relating to Air Force Global Strike Command

        The committee recommends a provision that would: (1)
    Reverse any changes made to Air Force Global Strike Command
    (AFGSC) manpower, composition, roles, or responsibilities
    related to efforts to establish an Integrated Capabilities
    Office or an Integrated Capabilities Command (ICC) since
    October 1, 2023; (2) Limit the expenditure of Air Force funds
    until the congressional defense committees are notified of such
    reversal; (3) Limit the authority of the Secretary of the Air
    Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force to make future
    changes to AFGSC without concurrence from the Secretary of
    Defense and the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM);
    (4) Make several technical amendments to section 9040 of title
    10, United States Code; (5) Codify Air Force Mission Directive
    63; and (6) Require the Secretary of the Air Force to update
    Air Force Program Action Directive D16-01 within 90 days of the
    date of the enactment of this Act.
        The committee is deeply troubled by the Air Force's
    apparent disregard of the limitations on alterations to AFGSC
    enacted by section 1631 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159). The Air Force's failure to
    fully inform the committee of plans to ensure that future
    adjustments to the composition, roles, or responsibilities of
    AFGSC will not adversely affect the command's capability to
    meet operational requirements of STRATCOM or Department of
    Defense activities to achieve presidential nuclear employment
    guidance objectives prior to such alterations appear to
    contravene the clear intent of the provision.
        The committee appreciates recent Air Force announcements
    that nuclear forces will be exempted from further development
    of the ICC until the concept has further matured. The structure
    of AFGSC as a four-star major command is a direct result of
    institutional lapses in senior Air Force leadership in, and
    inadequate prioritization of, the nuclear deterrence mission
    immediately prior to AFGSC's elevation. Any efforts to
    dismantle such organizational reforms without deliberate review
    and thoughtful consideration of the ramifications would
    indicate to the committee an ignorance of the causes that led
    to such failures and risk reducing our confidence in future
    reform efforts, well-intentioned as they may be. The committee
    is adamant that such lapses cannot be allowed to recur and
    remains wary of any adjustments to AFGSC's roles,
    responsibilities, or composition that could reduce the
    prioritization of, or leadership attention to, this critical
    capability.
        The committee will closely monitor Air Force compliance
    with the requirements of this provision and will consider the
    use of all available mechanisms in pursuit of this objective,
    including reviews by the Government Accountability Office and
    the Department of Defense Inspector General.

    Sec. 1513--Adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification
            requirement

        The committee recommends a provision that would clarify the
    timing for the Air Force to complete operational certification
    of the B-21 bomber with the AGM-181 Long Range Standoff Weapon.

    Sec. 1514--Limitation on availability of funds pending establishment of
            the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
            Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation or expenditure of fiscal year 2026 funds for the
    Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment and for the Office of the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Policy until the Department of Defense has: (1)
    Updated all applicable regulations, polices, and departmental
    guidance to reflect the establishment of the Office of the
    ASD(NDCBDPP); and (2) Realigned personnel, facilities, and
    budgetary resources to reflect the implementation of section
    138(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code.
        The committee welcomes the establishment of the position of
    Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
    Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs
    (ASD(NDCBDPP)) but remains deeply concerned about the
    Department of Defense's approach to establishing the
    organization intended to assist the ASD in carrying out his or
    her assigned responsibilities. The Department's decision to
    artificially separate the personnel management systems for
    employees formerly assigned to the Office of the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Office of the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
    (OUSD(A&S)) undermines the cohesion of the newly established
    Office of the ASD(NDCBDPP) and adds unnecessary redundancy and
    complexity to the management activities therein. Further, the
    Department appears to have failed to reallocate resources and
    staff expertise from within the OUSD(A&S) to support the
    ASD(NDCBDPP)'s statutory mandate to serve as the ``principal
    Department of Defense civilian responsible for oversight of
    portfolio management for nuclear forces established by section
    499c of [title 10, United States Code]''. The Congressional
    Budget Office recently released a report that estimates the
    Department of Defense expects to spend approximately $95.0
    billion annually over the next decade to operate, sustain, and
    modernize all aspects of the nuclear forces of the United
    States. In order to effectively discharge the statutory
    responsibilities assigned to it, the OASD(NDCBDPP) must be
    provided with the expertise and resourcing required to
    effectively serve as the ``principal civilian adviser to the
    Secretary of Defense on nuclear deterrence policies,
    operations, and associated programs within the senior
    management of the Department of Defense''. The committee notes
    that the primary rationale for establishing the ASD(NDCBDPP)
    was to improve collaboration among the various offices within
    the Office of the Secretary of Defense with responsibilities
    relating to the nuclear deterrence mission by organically
    consolidating the various lines of effort under a unified
    organization. The Department's initial approach to implementing
    this direction fails to meet this objective and highlights
    precisely why Congressional action was required.

    Sec. 1515--Adjustment to responsibilities of Nuclear Weapons Council

        The committee recommends a provision that makes a series of
    technical adjustments to section 179 of title 10, United States
    Code, to further clarify the responsibilities of the Nuclear
    Weapons Council.

    Sec. 1516--Limitation on availability of funds pending notification of
            tasking authority delegation

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation or expenditure of fiscal year 2026 travel funds for
    the Secretary of the Air Force until the Secretary of Defense
    submits the notification required by section 1638(e) of the
    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263).

    Sec. 1517--Modification of requirement for nuclear-armed, sea-launched
            cruise missile initial operational capability

        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 authorize a middle-tier
    acquisition pathway and adjust the target date of initial
    operational capability for the nuclear-armed, sea-launched
    cruise missile from 2034 to 2032.
        Congress established section 3602 of title 10, United
    States Code (10 U.S.C. 3602), ``Middle tier of acquisition for
    rapid prototyping and rapid fielding,'' as one of six adaptive
    acquisition pathways for the Department of Defense to improve
    the Department's capability ``to rapidly develop fieldable
    prototypes to demonstrate new capabilities and meet emerging
    military needs.''
        The sea launched cruise missile-nuclear (SLCM-N), as
    authorized by section 1640 of the Fiscal Year 2024 National
    Defense Authorization Act, is intended to rapidly deploy a
    cruise missile using existing technologies and mature designs
    as much as possible to reduce cost and shorten fielding
    timelines. As such, the committee believes the use of a middle-
    tier rapid prototyping authority found in 10 U.S.C. 3602 has
    the potential to support the objectives of the SLCM-N program.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Government
    Accountability Office to assess the effectiveness of this
    authority, and any related authorities, in supporting the
    objectives of the SLCM-N program and brief the congressional
    defense committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on the
    results of this assessment and offer recommendations for
    improving its utilization for this ongoing effort.

    Sec. 1518--Pilot program for unmanned aerial vehicle resupply to launch
            control facilities

        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of the Air Force to carry out a pilot program
    over a period of up to 3 years to assess the feasibility and
    effectiveness of resupplying intercontinental ballistic missile
    facilities using unmanned aircraft systems. The provision
    further requires the Secretary, should he or she carry out said
    pilot program, to provide an annual report, not later than
    December 1 of each year, on how the pilot program is supporting
    Air Force Global Strike Command requirements. Finally, the
    provision requires the Secretary to brief the congressional
    defense committees on any statutory adjustments required to
    enable or continue the efficient execution of such program, not
    later than 180 days after the Secretary establishes a pilot
    program.

    Sec. 1519--Limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of
            annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the
            Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United
            States

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation or expenditure of fiscal year 2026 funds for the
    Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment until the Under Secretary completes the first
    annual briefing to the congressional defense committees
    required by section 1637 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159).

    Sec. 1520--Deep cleaning of launch control centers of the Air Force
            Global Strike Command

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    deep cleaning of the underground crew capsules at the three
    intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) wings every 5 years.
        The committee notes that the capsules in some cases are
    more than 60 years old, and each crew must spend 24 hours
    within each capsule. The Department of Defense's 2014 Force
    Improvement Program required such a deep cleaning, which has
    since not been institutionalized. The committee hopes that this
    provision will help institutionalize a deep cleaning cycle
    until such time as the Sentinel ICBM program decommissions and/
    or replaces the launch control center and its crew capsule.

    Sec. 1521--Limitation on compensation caps

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    any action to establish or implement a requirement to establish
    a cap on reimbursement of compensation and benefits for non-
    federal employees under contract with the National Nuclear
    Security Administration or employees of federally funded
    research and development centers supporting U.S. atomic energy
    defense activities; the sustainment and modernization of
    Department of Defense nuclear forces; or the development,
    testing, or fielding of technologies supporting the Golden Dome
    missile defense architecture.
        The committee is concerned that the Office of Management
    and Budget's proposed rule to limit direct compensation is
    based on an arbitrary comparison of unrelated factors and
    imposes unnecessary restrictions on the capabilities of
    federally funded research and development centers to attract
    and retain highly qualified technical personnel at a time when
    such expertise is in exceptionally high demand. While the
    committee supports efforts to ensure costs are appropriately
    managed and controlled, actions to address specific
    expenditures should be taken within the context of maximizing
    overall value of returns on investments of taxpayer dollars.
    The committee notes that the Department of Defense and the
    Department of Energy expect to spend potentially hundreds of
    billions of dollars over the next decade to operate, sustain,
    and modernize U.S. nuclear forces and missile warning and
    defense capabilities and does not believe that artificially
    limiting the ability of either Department to access critical
    skill-sets will improve the likelihood of success in either
    mission area.

                          Subtitle C--Missile Defense

    Sec. 1531--Matters relating to the Golden Dome missile defense system

        The committee recommends a provision that would revise the
    national missile defense policy outlined in section 5501 of
    title 10, United States Code; require an annual briefing on the
    development and deployment of the Golden Dome missile defense
    system until it reaches full operational capability; codify the
    establishment of the position of Golden Dome for America Direct
    Reporting Program Manager; and direct the Director of the
    Missile Defense Agency to take such actions as necessary to
    enter into a contract for the construction of two replacement
    missile range safety vessels.
        The committee recognizes that the development and
    deployment of the Golden Dome missile defense system
    potentially represents a profound shift in how the United
    States deters and defends against missile and aerial threats to
    the homeland. The committee understands that, given the
    purported scale and scope of the Golden Dome system, the
    requirements, costs, and timing for producing and fielding the
    full capability will likely evolve over time. Ensuring this
    effort successfully delivers the improved defensive
    capabilities intended will require close cooperation with and
    oversight by the Congress.
        The committee also directs the Secretary of Defense, acting
    through the designated senior defense official or military
    officer appointed to lead the development and deployment of the
    Golden Dome missile defense system, to provide a one-time
    briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later
    than February 1, 2026, on: (1) The feasibility of expanding the
    operational deployment of Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System
    emplacements to include Hawaii, Alaska, and the continental
    United States, as well as an identification of proposed
    locations, as applicable; (2) An assessment of the cost-
    effectiveness of expanding existing Ground-Based Midcourse
    Defense system sites and/or constructing additional sites; (3)
    An assessment of opportunities for expanding technology
    exchanges and collaborative missile defense system development
    with U.S. allies; (4) A description of the activities required
    to modernize existing terrestrial radars, including Cobra Dane,
    Thule Ballistic Missile Early Warning System, Upgraded Early
    Warning Radars in Greenland and Cape Cod, the Alaska Radar
    System, and the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack
    Characterization System; (5) An assessment of desired locations
    for the construction of a southern hemisphere-facing missile
    early warning system, including initial cost estimates and
    projected completion timelines, as applicable; (6) An
    evaluation of areas where statutory adjustments may
    substantially improve the affordability and/or accelerate the
    fielding of the overall Golden Dome architecture or composite
    systems; and (7) Any other issues the Secretary believes
    relevant.

    Sec. 1532--Inclusion of Hawaii and Alaska in plans for Iron Dome for
            America

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to ensure that plans, reviews, strategies,
    and capabilities to improve the missile defense of the United
    States also include improvements for the missile defense of
    Hawaii and Alaska, in addition to the continental United
    States, when implementing Executive Order (EO) 14186, titled
    ``The Iron Dome for America.'' The provision would also
    establish a one-time briefing requirement for the Secretary of
    Defense to brief the congressional defense committees, not
    later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    on the implementation of EO 14186.

    Sec. 1533--Inclusion of air and missile defense in unconstrained total
            munitions requirements

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 222c(c) of title 10, United States Code, to include air
    and missile defense munitions in the unconstrained total
    munitions requirement.

    Sec. 1534--Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
            cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-
            production

        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 United States and the Government of
    Israel for cooperative missile defense programs.

    Sec. 1535--Requirement for Aegis Combat Systems operationally deployed
            under United States Indo-Pacific Command

        The committee recommends a provision that removal of the
    Aegis Guam Combat System from the Indo-Pacific Command area of
    responsibility (currently sited on Guam) shall be consistent
    with section 162(a) of title 10, United States Code, using
    procedures outlined under Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
    Manual 3130.06D (relating to global force management allocation
    policies and procedures). The provision would obligate the
    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to provide a notice to
    the congressional defense committees not later than 10 days
    after the date of commencement of such removal.

    Sec. 1536--Amendments to technical authority of Director of Missile
            Defense Agency regarding integrated air and missile defense
            activities and programs

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 5531 of title 10, United States Code, by adding
    ``system-level architectures'' to the technical authority of
    the Missile Defense Agency.

    Sec. 1537--Assessment of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense
            Test Site

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Director of the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) to visit
    the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Test Site each year until
    March 31, 2030, and assess the site and the state of
    infrastructure supporting test and evaluation facilities.
    Further, the provision would require the director to brief the
    congressional defense committees on the findings of the visit
    not later than 30 days after the visit. The provision would
    provide a waiver to delegate the visit to a senior official
    within the TRMC.
        The committee has made it a priority to visit the Ronald
    Reagan Ballistic Missile Test Site on a regular basis to assess
    conditions on the ground and believes that TRMC senior staff
    can only get a true picture of facility conditions by visiting
    the site in person.

    Sec. 1538--Biennial assessments of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile
            Defense Test Site

        The committee recommends a provision that would, beginning
    in 2027, require biennial assessments of the capability of the
    Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on U.S. Army
    Garrison Kwajalein Atoll. The assessment would be conducted in
    each odd-numbered year by the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command
    (STRATCOM), in consultation with the Commanders, U.S. Space
    Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and other such combatant
    commands as appropriate. The assessment would include a study
    of the site's ability to meet the operational and weapon system
    developmental testing needs of the combatant commands,
    including the suitability of garrison infrastructure to support
    operations. The provision would further direct the Commander,
    STRATCOM, to submit a written assessment to the Secretary of
    Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff not later
    than February 28 of each even-numbered year following that in
    which the biennial assessment is written, beginning in 2028.
    The provision would further direct the Secretary to submit the
    unedited assessment and any additional views submitted by the
    Secretary and/or the Chairman to the congressional defense
    committees not later than March 15 of each even-numbered year
    following the year in which the biennial assessment is written,
    beginning in 2028.

    Sec. 1539--Limitation on availability of funds for Office of the Under
            Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment pending
            commencement of annual briefings on missile defense of Guam

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation and expenditure of not more than 90 percent of the
    funds authorized for fiscal year 2026 for operation and
    maintenance for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
    for Acquisition and Sustainment until the Under Secretary
    provides the first annual briefing on the missile defense of
    Guam required by section 1648 of the Servicemember Quality of
    Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159).

    Sec. 1540--Limitation on availability of funds for Missile Defense
            Agency pending arrangement for independent analysis of space-
            based missile defense capability

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation and expenditure of fiscal year 2026 funds for
    operation and maintenance of the Missile Defense Agency until
    it enters into an arrangement in accordance with section
    1671(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) and notifies the congressional
    defense committees of such arrangement.

    Sec. 1541--Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt
            operation of the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    authority of the Secretary of Defense to reduce sustainment for
    or halt operation of the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar located at
    Eareckson Air Station in Alaska until the Secretary certifies
    in writing to the congressional defense committees that a
    replacement capability is available to meet combatant command
    requirements.

    Sec. 1542--Accelerating development of autonomous agents to defend
            against cruise missiles and unmanned systems

        The committee recommends a provision encouraging the Direct
    Reporting Program Manager for the Golden Dome for America to
    accelerate development of autonomous agents to defend against
    cruise missiles and unmanned systems.

    Sec. 1543--Missile defense testing requirements

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense and the Program Manager for the Golden
    Dome system to ensure that a robust testing regime is
    established for all interceptors or similar systems used
    throughout the lifecycle of the Golden Dome system. The
    provision would further direct the Secretary and Program
    Manager to present detailed test plans to the congressional
    defense committees and submit an annual report to the
    congressional defense committees detailing key regulations
    preventing rapid, iterative testing of systems vital to Golden
    Dome.

    Sec. 1544--Improving United States missile defense capabilities

        The committee recommends a provision that would require a
    series of funding assessments relating to acceleration of
    various missile defense technologies and programs; require
    combatant commanders to include sensor and counter-unmanned
    system requirements as part of the President's annual budget
    submission; and, subject to appropriations, that testing and
    initial fielding of the Next Generation Interceptor be
    completed not later than January 1, 2028.

                           Subtitle D--Other Matters

    Sec. 1551--Independent assessment of the Department of Defense National
            Industrial Security Program

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to enter into an agreement with the
    National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
    (NASEM) to conduct an independent assessment of the National
    Industrial Security Program. Such assessment would be required
    to be submitted by the NASEM to the congressional defense
    committees, within 1 year of entering the agreement. The
    provision would also require the Secretary of Defense to
    provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on
    the views of the Secretary with respect to the report's
    findings, within 90 days of delivery by the NASEM.

    Sec. 1552--Reforms relating to inactive security clearances

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to update the Department of Defense Manual
    5200.02, or any successor manual, to ensure that an individual
    who has been retired or otherwise separated from service in the
    Armed Forces or employment with the Department of Defense for a
    period of not more than 5 years and who was eligible to access
    classified information on the day before the individual retired
    or otherwise separated will be granted eligibility by the
    Secretary to access classified information under specified
    circumstances. The provision would also require the Secretary
    to conduct an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of
    subjecting inactive security clearances to continuous vetting
    and due diligence and to provide a briefing, not later than
    June 30, 2026, to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives on the findings of the
    required assessment.

    Sec. 1553--Annual review of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle Management
            Software Program

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Department of Defense
    (DOD) to enter into a contract with a federally funded research
    and development center to review, on an annual basis, the
    development of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle Management
    (EMBM) Software Program, ending October 1, 2031. The provision
    would also require the CIO to brief the congressional defense
    committees annually, not later than September 30 of each year
    through 2031, on the results of the review.
        The committee notes that the EMBM effort is part of the
    2021 implementation plan issued by the CIO to ensure that the
    DOD coherently and holistically manages its electromagnetic
    spectrum operations. The committee believes it is critical for
    the combatant commands to have such a planning tool to
    understand both permissive and non-permissive spectrum
    environments of the Joint Force.

    Sec. 1554--Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2
            joint training exercises

        The committee recommends a provision that would move
    section 1091 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to
    chapter 25 of title 10, United States Code, as a new section
    500(g) and extend the termination date from fiscal year 2026 to
    fiscal year 2030. Additionally, the provision would require the
    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to annually brief the
    congressional defense committees on the results of the
    exercises in this provision as it applies to electronic
    warfare.

    Sec. 1555--Briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena
            by North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States
            Northern Command

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1683(l) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) to include a new element
    for the semi-annual briefing requirement to include details on
    any unidentified anomalous phenomena intercepts conducted by
    the North American Aerospace Defense Command or U.S. Northern
    Command.

    Sec. 1556--Consolidated security classification guidance matrix for
            programs relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Director for the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office to issue
    a consolidated security classification guidance matrix for
    programs relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena. The
    provision also requires the Director to provide a briefing on
    the implementation of the security guidance matrix to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than 30 days after the issuance of
    the consolidated security guidance matrix.

    Sec. 1557--Plan for increasing utility of user activity monitoring
            capabilities

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report on increasing the use of user activity
    monitoring capabilities on Department of Defense unclassified
    networks and systems, not later than June 1, 2026.

    Sec. 1558--Support by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to EA-37B Compass
            Call Aircraft

        The committee recommends a provision that requires the U.S.
    Air Force's 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to support the EA-37B
    Compass Call Aircraft.
        The committee notes that the Air Force has begun to produce
    the EA-37B Compass Call aircraft to replace the EC-130H Compass
    Call aircraft based on a Gulfstream G550 airframe. The
    committee further notes, however, that it is not supported by
    the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, which was specifically created
    to support and provide spectrum warfare capabilities, such as
    software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop, as well as rapid
    reprogramming of electronic systems based on a shortened
    intelligence cycle. This support to the EA-37B is essential to
    the mission of the aircraft and is the fundamental reason the
    350th Spectrum Warfare Wing was established.
        Finally, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a brief to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on the timeframe to
    implement the provision.

    Sec. 1559--Report on the technical collection capabilities of the
            People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation in the
            Republic of Cuba

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of
    National Intelligence, to submit a report evaluating the
    intelligence capabilities of the People's Republic of China and
    the Russian Federation in the Republic of Cuba to the
    appropriate congressional committees, not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    Sec. 1560--Extension of protection of certain facilities and assets
            from unmanned aircraft

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 130i of title 10, United States Code, by extending the
    authority by 1 year to 2027.

    Sec. 1561--Consolidation of reporting requirements applicable to All-
            domain Anomaly Resolution Office

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend sec.
    413 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
    (division X of Public Law 117-103) by modifying the reporting
    requirements applicable to the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution
    Office.

    Sec. 1562--Limitation on the divestment, consolidation, and curtailment
            of certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activities

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of the Army to provide a report to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    prior to taking any action to divest, consolidate, or curtail
    certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activities.

    Sec. 1563--Modification of functions of Electromagnetic Spectrum
            Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum
            Operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing technologies

        The committee recommends a provision that modifies the
    functions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Enterprise
    Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
    under section 500e of title 10, United States Code, to include
    coordinating test and evaluation of tactics, techniques, and
    procedures for dynamic spectrum sharing technologies. The
    provision also requires assessment of current gaps in testing
    mechanisms and evaluation of the feasibility of establishing
    designated virtual testing ranges for dynamic spectrum sharing
    technologies.

    Sec. 1564--Limitation on modification of certain electromagnetic
            spectrum relied on by Department of Defense

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 488 of title 10, United States Code, to limit the
    Secretary of Defense's authority to modify certain
    electromagnetic spectrum relied on by the Department of Defense
    (DOD) until September 30, 2034, or when dynamic spectrum
    sharing is certified as fully operational. The provision
    prohibits modifications to DOD systems operating between 3100-
    3450 megahertz and 7400-8400 megahertz unless the Secretary and
    the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff jointly certify to
    Congress that such modification would not result in a loss of
    capability.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Accelerating space sensors

        The committee notes that the President signed The Iron Dome
    for America Executive Order (E.O. 14186), which emphasizes that
    ``the threat of attack by ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise
    missiles, and other advanced aerial attacks, remains the most
    catastrophic threat facing the United States.'' The committee
    further notes that the Executive Order directs the
    ``acceleration of the deployment of the Hypersonic and
    Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor layer'' (HBTSS) and is
    encouraged that HBTSS has already been demonstrated
    successfully on-orbit by the Missile Defense Agency and is in
    active production with the Space Development Agency. The
    committee believes that the space-based sensor industrial base
    has available capacity to accept the additional orders
    necessary to respond to the Executive Order's explicit
    direction to accelerate the deployment of HBTSS.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide the Senate Armed Services Committee a plan, by not
    later than December 1, 2025, to field the minimum number of
    such vehicles to cover five orbital planes. This plan shall
    include a description of how the Department of Defense shall
    procure these vehicles.

    Advanced manufacturing methods for hypersonic flight bodies

        The committee recognizes the need of the services to drive
    industrial production capacity to quickly meet urgent needs,
    drive innovation at the speed of battle, and deliver advanced
    warfighting capabilities. Therefore, the committee directs the
    Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, to transmit a spend
    plan and brief the congressional defense committees, not later
    than March 31, 2026, on advanced manufacturing practices,
    including artificial intelligence-optimized robotic forming as
    well as additive and subtractive manufacturing, and advanced
    materials and processing practices for hypersonic flight bodies
    that will shorten the time for delivering these weapon systems.

    All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office future plans

        The committee commends the All-domain Anomaly Resolution
    Office (AARO) for its efforts to provide Congress with analysis
    of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and for its steps to
    enhance coordination and transparency through the public
    release of case resolution reports and information papers. The
    committee believes this work is critical to ensuring public
    trust, providing analysis and credibility to investigations of
    UAPs, and advancing the Department of Defense's ability to
    detect, analyze, and respond to anomalous activity across all
    domains.
        As the AARO concludes work on Historical Record Report:
    Volume II and advances the GREMLIN sensor suite from research
    and development into testing and field demonstration, the
    committee affirms that the AARO remains an important focal
    point for coordination and execution of the Department's
    enduring responsibilities with respect to UAP inquiry.
    Sustained investment and strategic planning are essential to
    maintaining continuity and mission accomplishment.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Deputy Secretary of
    Defense to brief the congressional defense committees, not
    later than March 1, 2026, on the strategic vision for the AARO
    across the Future Years Defense Plan. The briefing shall
    include: (1) Priority focus areas for the next 5 years; (2)
    Identification of elements within the Department that may have
    capabilities or activities that could provide support to the
    AARO mission; (3) Anticipated challenges during the next 5
    years; (4) Projected budgets for the next 5 years that allow
    the AARO to continue its role in addressing UAP reports; (5) A
    description of any plans to cease, modify, or transition to
    another element of the Department the responsibilities of the
    AARO over the next 5 years; and (6) Any other such topics
    related to long-term AARO activities the Deputy Secretary deems
    appropriate.

    Army Indirect Fire Protection Capability High-Power Microwave program

        The committee strongly supports the Army's ongoing
    investment in high-power microwave (HPM) technologies to
    counter the escalating threat of unmanned aircraft systems
    (UAS) to military installations, assets, and personnel as part
    of an overall integrated air and missile defense strategy. The
    proliferation of UAS--demonstrated by their increasing
    capability, affordability, and use in conflicts in Ukraine and
    the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility--underscores
    the urgent need for cost-effective, non-kinetic defense
    solutions. The committee commends the Army's efforts, led by
    its Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, to
    evaluate and integrate commercial HPM technologies into the
    Indirect Fire Protection Capability High-Power Microwave (IFPC-
    HPM) program, delivering prototype systems with residual combat
    capability for short-range defense against UAS swarms at fixed
    and semi-fixed sites.
        The IFPC-HPM program aligns with the National Defense
    Strategy, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering's priority
    focus areas for directed energy. Recent progress--including
    technology maturation, sensor integration, and prototype
    deployments to overseas locations--demonstrates the program's
    potential to enhance layered air and missile defense
    architectures. Unlike kinetic interceptors with high per-shot
    costs, HPM offers a scalable, operationally effective solution
    to neutralize UAS threats, including swarms, at reduced
    expense. The committee recognizes the Army's collaboration with
    private industry as a catalyst for advancing this capability.
        To ensure the Army can field IFPC-HPM systems at scale
    across domestic and overseas installations, the committee
    encourages the Army to transition the program to a program of
    record as soon as possible.

    Automation of intelligence tipping and cueing

        The committee notes the potential for automated tipping and
    cueing capabilities to make intelligence collection more
    effective and efficient.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee,
    not later than March 1, 2026, on the use of automated tipping
    and cueing capabilities for intelligence collection by the
    Department of Defense. The briefing should, at a minimum,
    include the following: (1) An assessment of ongoing efforts by
    the Department to automate tipping and cueing within the
    Defense Intelligence Enterprise; (2) Identification of
    capability shortfalls or gaps in such efforts; (3)
    Recommendations for expanding automation capabilities,
    including estimated funding requirements; and (4) Any other
    matters deemed relevant by the Secretary.

    Autonomous Weapons Stations for Strategic Asset Protection

        The committee notes that the rapidly evolving threat posed
    by unmanned systems increases the urgency for fielding advanced
    counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) technologies. For
    example, the proliferation of small, 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 both in and out of conflict zones where they
    have been successfully employed against military targets,
    critical infrastructure, and personnel.
        Recognizing this urgent threat, the committee directs the
    Secretary of Defense to accelerate deployment of capabilities
    that will support a layered defense posture that includes
    autonomous cUAS technologies capable of executing the full kill
    chain--sense, decide, and act. These systems should be modular,
    platform-agnostic, and interoperable with existing command and
    control architectures. The Secretary should also consider cost-
    effective integration with legacy weapon systems or scalable
    effector options to conduct kinetic and non-kinetic
    engagements.

    Briefing on Defense Property Accountability System applicability to
            missile wing vehicles maintained by Air Force Global Strike
            Command

        The committee notes that the wide range of vehicles used in
    missile wing operations at F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB),
    Malmstrom AFB, and Minot AFB routinely experience mileage and
    usage far exceeding any other vehicles in the Air Force. The
    committee further notes that maintenance vehicles reach end-of-
    life mileage easily exceeding 300,000 miles, much of which
    occurs in harsh weather conditions. Given these circumstances,
    the committee is concerned that the general standard used in
    the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) to determine
    end-of-life vehicle replacement does not adequately account for
    the unique nature of the vehicles used in missile wing
    operations.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Director of the
    Defense Logistics Agency, in coordination with the Commander of
    Air Force Global Strike Command, to provide a one-time briefing
    to the congressional defense committees, not later than March
    31, 2026, on: (1) The sufficiency and appropriateness of the
    DPAS for assessing the end of life of high-mileage vehicles
    used under the command of the 20th Air Force; and (2) What, if
    any, modifications should be made to the DPAS to ensure these
    high mileage vehicles are replaced in a timely manner
    consistent with their job mission.

    Briefing on infrastructure rehabilitation plan for restoring U.S. Army
            Garrison--Kwajalein Atoll and the Ronald Reagan Ballistic
            Missile Defense Test Site

        The committee acknowledges a moderate increase in senior-
    level Department of Defense attention to the condition of the
    Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site and the
    United States Army Garrison--Kwajalein Atoll as a whole.
    However, the committee remains deeply concerned that efforts to
    sustain the various operational and testing capabilities
    resident on the atoll remain insufficient to adequately support
    the programs and organizations that depend upon the viability
    of the installation to meet warfighter requirements. The
    committee is especially mindful of the likely substantial
    growth in these demands as development of the presidentially
    directed Golden Dome missile defense initiative progresses.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Army,
    in coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force, the
    Secretary of the Navy, the Commanders of United States
    Strategic, Space, and Indo-Pacific Commands, and the Director
    of the Test Resource Management Center, to brief the
    congressional defense committees, not later than December 1,
    2025, on a comprehensive, prioritized, and resource-loaded plan
    for rehabilitating Department of Defense infrastructure on and
    around the atoll to meet current and projected operational and
    testing requirements.

    Briefing on resource-loaded plans for sustaining Minuteman III until
            deployment of Sentinel

        The committee remains concerned about the Air Force's
    capability to sustain the Minuteman III intercontinental
    ballistic missile.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Commander, Air Force
    Global Strike Command, not later than December 31, 2025, to
    brief the congressional defense committees on sustainment plans
    for the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
    weapon system until the Sentinel ICBM reaches full operational
    capability. The briefing should provide, at a minimum: (1)
    Identification of system, subsystem, and critical component
    lifecycle sustainment activities for support equipment, ground
    infrastructure, command and control, and flight systems; (2) An
    assessment of the capacity--in terms of personnel and support
    equipment--of Air Force Global Strike Command to upload
    additional warheads onto deployed Minuteman III ICBMs within
    existing planned timelines established by the Commander, U.S.
    Strategic Command if directed to do so; (3) Resourcing plans to
    address any identified shortfalls; (4) Statutory adjustments,
    if any, that can streamline efforts to execute outlined
    sustainment and upload plans; and (5) Information on any other
    matters the Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command believes
    relevant.

    Briefing on risks to Global Positioning System and associated
            positioning, navigation, and timing services

        The committee is concerned by potential vulnerabilities to
    the Global Positioning System (GPS) and associated positioning,
    navigation, and timing services, particularly in the context of
    a conflict involving the United States or an attack on a U.S.
    ally. These capabilities are critical to national security,
    military operations, and global infrastructure, and their
    disruption could have significant consequences.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a one-time briefing to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than October 1, 2026, on the most
    likely risks to the Global Positioning System and associated
    positioning, navigation, and timing services in order to ensure
    a comprehensive understanding of these risks and the Department
    of Defense's (DOD) preparedness to address them. The briefing
    shall include the following elements:
              (1) A description of risks posed by a lack of access
            to the Global Positioning System and associated
            positioning, navigation, and timing services during a
            potential conflict in which the United States is
            involved or in the case of an attack on a U.S. ally;
            and
              (2) An assessment of each of the following:
                      (a) The capabilities of competitor countries,
                    including the People's Republic of China, to
                    degrade or deny U.S. access to the Global
                    Positioning System and associated positioning,
                    navigation, and timing services during a
                    potential conflict with the United States or in
                    the case of an attack on a U.S. ally;
                      (b) Current DOD efforts to develop or procure
                    technology or systems to provide redundant
                    global positioning and positioning, navigation,
                    and timing capabilities, including space-based
                    and terrestrial-based efforts; and
                      (c) The ability of the Resilient Global
                    Positioning System program of the Space Force
                    to achieve, not later than 10 years after the
                    date of the enactment of this Act, full
                    capacity to provide Global Positioning System
                    resilience to existing U.S. satellites.

    Briefing on Space Force education and potential center for orbital
            warfare

        The committee notes that in March 2025, Space Force
    published a seminal document entitled ``Space Warfighting: A
    Framework for Planners'' that establishes the basic principles
    for the use of military power in space and defines a common
    strategic framework for the force to achieve space superiority.
    The committee notes that, in the foreword to this document,
    Space Force's Chief of Space Operations stresses the importance
    of Guardians ``at every level'' being educated and trained to
    carry out the force's mission in accordance with the framework.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Chief of Space
    Operations to brief the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed-upon date, but not later than March 31, 2026,
    on the extent to which professional military education for
    Space Force Guardians addresses the elements of ``Space
    Warfighting: A Framework for Planners.''
        Further, the committee directs that the briefing shall
    assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing a
    dedicated Center for Orbital Warfare as part of achieving space
    superiority within the context of the Framework document. This
    assessment shall detail: (1) The benefits to the United States
    and our allies and partners of advancing the knowledge of
    matters relating to orbital warfare, including cybersecurity,
    electronic warfare, astro-geography, sustainment, maneuver,
    tactically responsive space systems, and emerging technology;
    (2) All relevant policy guidance from the Office of the
    Secretary of Defense; (3) Appropriate liaison relationships
    with the geographic and functional combatant commands, other
    Department of Defense stakeholders, and other government and
    nongovernment entities and organizations; (4) An estimate of
    the operational costs of such a center; (5) Potential
    partnership opportunities with U.S. allies and partners for
    collaboration and burden sharing; and (6) Whether such a center
    would require legislation to be established.

    Briefing on U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion plant trainer

        The committee believes that there may be utility in the
    fielding of a full-scale, immersive, hands-on nuclear
    propulsion plant simulator to instruct officers and enlisted
    sailors in the operation and maintenance of naval nuclear
    propulsion plants at the Navy's Nuclear Power Training Unit.
    The committee further believes that such a simulator could
    augment existing training methods, potentially making training
    more flexible and less expensive for the Navy.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Navy to provide a one-time briefing to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than March 1, 2026, on: (1) The
    feasibility of fielding a full-scale nuclear propulsion plant
    simulator; (2) The ways in which such a simulator could augment
    existing training methods; (3) Any cost savings associated with
    such a simulator; and (4) Industry capabilities to develop a
    simulator.

    Commercial ground stations

        The committee encourages the Department of Defense to
    execute efforts to enhance resilience and redundancy in
    military satellite communications (MILSATCOM).
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense,
    through the Enterprise Satellite Communication Management and
    Control group, to assess how commercial ground-segment
    capabilities can be integrated into existing MILSATCOM
    infrastructure and to provide a briefing to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on the
    assessment. The briefing should include strategies for
    commercial ground-segment integration that: (1) Leverage
    existing commercial ground infrastructure for rapid offloading
    of MILSATCOM traffic, increasing resilience, reducing
    vulnerability, and lowering operational costs; (2) Use
    digitized and virtualized satellite communication management
    architectures, employing modular, low-impact standards to
    enable rapid waveform upgrades and network reconfigurations to
    maintain interoperability; and (3) Establish centralized
    management procedures and security requirements, allowing
    commercial providers to deliver compliant services aligned with
    operational needs and warfighter objectives.

    Commercial Satellite Bus Integration

        The committee recognizes the growing threat posed by
    adversary counterspace capabilities, particularly those
    developed and deployed by China and Russia. In response, the
    U.S. Space Force is pursuing resilient and proliferated space
    architectures. However, the committee is concerned that current
    acquisition strategies are not fully leveraging the domestic
    commercial industrial base, which is capable of producing
    configurable, commoditized satellite buses at scale. These
    commercially available solutions have the potential to reduce
    program cost and schedule risk by eliminating government-
    funded, non-recurring engineering efforts, while also enabling
    faster and more agile deployment of space assets.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of
    the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration to provide
    a briefing to the congressional defense committees, not later
    than May 1, 2026, on the Department of the Air Force's plans to
    incentivize and increase the acquisition of domestically
    produced, configurable satellite buses in current and future
    proliferated satellite architectures. The briefing shall
    include: (1) An analysis of the benefits and challenges of
    identifying domestically produced, configurable satellite buses
    as a weighted source selection criterion in proliferated space
    architecture acquisition programs; (2) A prioritized list of
    mission areas suitable for proliferated satellite architectures
    and an assessment of industrial base capacity to support these
    requirements; and (3) An evaluation of current acquisition
    policies, authorities, and practices that incentivize the
    reduction of non-recurring engineering costs to the Department
    of the Air Force for satellite bus modification within
    proliferated space architectures.

    Commercial space domain awareness

        The committee is aware that, according to the Department of
    Defense's (DOD) annual report to the Congress on China's
    military and security developments, China launched over 200
    satellites in 2023 alone. More than 360 Chinese satellites are
    believed to support intelligence, surveillance, and
    reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Although Russia's growth in
    space-based ISR is not as rapid, it remains a significant
    concern. As the space domain becomes increasingly contested,
    the committee underscores the strategic importance of
    leveraging commercial space-based and ground-based observation
    systems to enhance the DOD's monitoring and assessment
    capabilities.
        Commercial space capabilities offer rapid innovation, lower
    costs, and scalable access to persistent data that can augment
    DOD efforts to detect, track, and characterize foreign ISR
    assets. By using commercial observation platforms to the
    maximum extent practicable, the committee believes the
    Department can reduce reliance on limited government-owned
    resources and improve resilience across its space domain
    awareness architecture.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees,
    not later than March 31, 2026. The briefing shall include: (1)
    An assessment of current and projected Chinese and Russian
    space-based ISR capabilities; (2) An overview of DOD monitoring
    efforts, including the current and planned use of commercial
    systems; and (3) Recommendations for expanding the Department's
    integration of commercial capabilities to enhance space domain
    awareness, ISR detection, tracking, and mitigation strategies.

    Comptroller General assessment of coordination with allies on national
            security space acquisitions

        The committee notes that the Department of Defense spends
    billions of dollars per year developing and procuring national
    security space programs. The committee further notes that these
    programs serve warfighters in a large variety of ways,
    including providing protected communications, missile warning
    and tracking data, and enabling battlespace awareness. In many
    areas of the national security space, the Department has close
    working relationships with allies, and it shares information
    and resources in some cases. The Department also has multiple
    strategies and policies that emphasize the importance of
    relationships with allies and coordination with them on space
    activities. In the past, the Department has had allies as
    financial partners in developing space programs, which served
    to decrease development costs for the Department, among other
    benefits. The committee notes, however, this type of
    partnership is not common.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) The extent to which the
    Department is partnering with allies on acquisitions of
    national security space capabilities; (2) How the Department
    identifies and assesses opportunities for these partnerships,
    including any cost sharing agreements; and (3) The risks and
    benefits of these partnerships.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than May 1, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.

    Comptroller General assessment of Department of Defense program
            protection for space acquisition programs

        The committee notes that the Department of Defense has
    established various program protection-related policies and
    processes to ensure that the Department is developing or
    acquiring systems which are protected from cyber, physical, and
    other threats. The committee further notes that the importance
    of these measures cannot be overstated. Considering a dynamic
    threat environment, the accelerating rate of technological
    change, and the increasing importance of the space domain, the
    committee is concerned about the ability of program offices to
    address dynamic threats effectively.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) The Department's policies and
    processes, such as for the development and execution of program
    protection plans, which address protective measures to address
    cyber, physical, and other threats for space systems being
    developed or acquired; (2) How space system acquisition program
    offices prioritize implementation of program protective
    measures versus cost and schedule; and (3) The extent to which
    the most current data and intelligence is used by program
    offices to inform program protection planning and execution
    decisions.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives at a mutually agreed upon
    date, not later than May 1, 2026, with final results to follow
    in a mutually agreed upon format and timeframe. The committee
    further directs the Comptroller General to advise the committee
    of any identified barrier in conducting this work, including
    access to information and systems needed.

    Comptroller General review of electromagnetic spectrum needs during
            defense acquisition process

        The committee notes that the electromagnetic radio
    frequency spectrum is critical to the development and operation
    of a variety of military systems such as radios, radars, and
    satellites. The committee understands that due to the changing
    nature of warfighting, more and more military systems depend on
    spectrum to detect and identify threats using advanced
    technologies, guide precision weapons, and obtain information
    superiority. At the same time, the committee notes that demand
    for spectrum has increased with advances in commercial
    technology. This demand has led to competition between
    government and nongovernment users, making spectrum management
    vital to prevent harmful interference and to promote spectrum
    efficiency. The Department of Defense (DOD) has policy and
    guidance documents that require the DOD to consider spectrum
    needs during the acquisition lifecycle.
        The committee notes that, in 2003, the Government
    Accountability Office found that DOD weapon programs often
    failed to obtain, consider, or act upon adequate spectrum
    supportability knowledge during the early stages of acquisition
    (``Spectrum Management in Defense Acquisitions'', April 30,
    2003, GAO-03-617R). The committee is concerned that if the DOD
    is not intentionally and actively managing spectrum needs early
    in the acquisition lifecycle, subsequent modifications could be
    excessively costly and could have operational impacts, since
    those systems could remain in the DOD's arsenal for decades,
    when spectrum is expected to become even more contested and
    congested than it is today.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) Whether other Executive Branch
    agencies are providing sufficient guidance and information to
    the DOD so that it has the necessary information to make
    spectrum management decisions early in the acquisition
    lifecycle; (2) Whether the DOD is implementing its spectrum
    management policy and guidance documents; (3) Whether the DOD
    has a process to obtain, consider, and act upon adequate
    spectrum supportability knowledge during the early stages of an
    acquisition; and (4) Any other matters the Comptroller General
    determines to be relevant.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a preliminary briefing on the results of its assessment
    to the congressional defense committees at a mutually agreed
    upon date, not later than April 1, 2026, with final report to
    follow in a mutually agreed upon format and timeframe.

    Comptroller General review of electromagnetic spectrum operations

        The committee notes that, in October 2020, the Department
    of Defense (DOD) issued its Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)
    Superiority Strategy to align EMS resources, capabilities, and
    activities across the Department to support core national
    security objectives while remaining mindful of the importance
    of U.S. economic prosperity. The committee further notes that
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
    (Public Law 118-31) included a provision that required the
    Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chief
    Information Officer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
    and the Secretary of each of the military departments, to
    submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report
    on the EMS Superiority Strategy of the Department. However, the
    Government Accountability Office has previously reported and
    testified that Department has not implemented its two prior
    spectrum strategies (``Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations: DOD
    Needs to Address Governance and Oversight Issues to Help Ensure
    Superiority,'' December 10, 2020, GAO-21-64), despite
    recognition that near-peer countries were developing
    capabilities that could undermine our national security.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Comptroller General
    of the United States to assess: (1) The extent to which the DOD
    has implemented its EMS Superiority Strategy; (2) Whether there
    are accomplishments from the DOD's implementation of the
    strategy; (3) Whether the DOD has identified challenges in
    implementing the strategy and, if so, taken steps to overcome
    the challenges; (4) The extent to which the annual report
    complies with the requirements of section 502 of title 10,
    United States Code; and (5) Any other matters the Comptroller
    General determines to be relevant.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a preliminary briefing on the results of its assessment
    to the congressional defense committees at a mutually agreed
    upon date, not later than April 1, 2026, with final results to
    follow in a mutually agreed upon format and timeframe.

    Comptroller General review of performance of the Logistics Civil
            Augmentation Program contracting structure in supporting U.S.
            Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll

        The committee recognizes the importance of vital military
    assets at Kwajalein Atoll and notes with concern the degraded
    state of supporting assets and infrastructure critical to their
    operation.
        Accordingly, to assist the committee in its oversight of
    these assets, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to conduct a review and provide a briefing to
    the congressional defense committees at a mutually agreed upon
    time, not later than March 1, 2026. The Comptroller General's
    review should assess: (1) The roles and responsibilities of
    U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll and its civilian
    contractors, including those managed under the Logistics Civil
    Augmentation Program, in operating and maintaining the
    supporting assets and infrastructure at the installation, to
    include power and cooling plants, stores, clinics, and the
    garrison school; and (2) Department of Defense actions to
    address challenges related to sustainment of key infrastructure
    on Kwajalein Atoll.

    Comptroller General review of Space Development Agency ground systems
            development

        The committee notes that in recent years, the Department of
    Defense (DOD) has taken steps to pivot delivery of missile
    warning, missile tracking, and missile defense capabilities to
    multi-orbit, proliferated constellations. The committee
    understands that the Space Development Agency (SDA) plans to
    collect, integrate, and disseminate data and products to the
    warfighter and broader community through its Proliferated
    Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), which is predicated on an
    autonomous ground segment.
        Accordingly, given the critical nature of this capability
    for national security and the DOD's longstanding practice of
    launching satellites before ground systems are fully
    operational, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) How the SDA is ensuring that
    the ground system will be available to fully enable the
    proliferated and networked space-based architecture; (2) The
    extent to which SDA is integrating, processing, and
    disseminating the data that supports resilient missile warning
    and missile tracking; and (3) The extent to which the SDA's
    acquisitions address the needs of the warfighter and broader
    community, including emerging needs in response to changing
    threats.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than May 1, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.
        The committee further directs the DOD 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 review of Space Fence program challenges

        The committee notes the Space Fence ground-based radar was
    developed to support the Space Force's mission of tracking and
    cataloging objects in multiple orbits. Space Fence was intended
    to greatly enhance Space Force's ability to identify and track
    smaller objects on orbit and has greatly increased the amount
    of space situational awareness data available to the Department
    of Defense. The committee further notes that during testing and
    in operations, Space Fence experienced significant issues with
    the performance of its hardware due to contamination of the
    water source used to cool the radar. These issues threaten to
    shut down the radar, which cost over $1.0 billion to develop.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess the extent to which DOD has
    identified and addressed infrastructure and sustainment
    challenges that may be inhibiting Space Fence readiness,
    including potential cost implications.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on
    its findings at a mutually agreed upon date, not later than May
    1, 2026.

    Comptroller General review of space systems data networking
            capabilities

        The committee notes that in recent years, the Department of
    Defense has taken steps to develop a wide range of new space-
    based capabilities, including constellations that are intended
    to communicate within and across multiple orbits to satisfy a
    range of mission needs throughout the Department. To support
    the increasing complexity of these space capabilities, the
    Department is developing various networking capabilities. The
    committee believes, however, it is unclear whether networking
    efforts are sufficiently synchronized with the development of
    space-based systems for this new and dynamic environment.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) Steps the Department is taking
    to develop the necessary infrastructure, hardware, and software
    to support networking requirements across various space-based
    legacy systems and systems currently in development; and (2)
    The extent to which the Department coordinates across various
    systems to ensure their resiliency and interoperability with
    respect to, among other things, network architecture and
    protocols.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than May 1, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.
        The committee believes that in order to facilitate the
    Government Accountability Office's (GAO) efforts, it is
    necessary to ensure timely access to program information
    including but not limited to cost, schedule, and budget
    information, program management reports, and risk and
    technology readiness assessments. Given the classified nature
    of some of the information, GAO is directed to advise the
    committee of any assistance GAO personnel will need to secure
    access to information related to this review.

    Cybersecurity for space assets

        The committee notes that the cybersecurity of the control
    network for satellite operations is of paramount importance,
    given the attack vectors associated with the number of ground
    stations and satellite apertures.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to brief the congressional defense committees, not later
    than March 31, 2026, on the cybersecurity of the Air Force
    Satellite Control Network (AFSCN). In particular, the briefing
    should evaluate principal locations, such as Schriever Space
    Force Base, locations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of
    responsibility, and other such sites as appropriate. The
    briefing should assess: (1) Recent cyber stress testing of the
    network to assess its effectiveness and resilience; (2) The
    presence and effectiveness of cyber event detection
    capabilities in both information and operational technologies
    supporting AFSCN operations; (3) The capability of forces
    assigned to AFSCN facilities to respond to and recover from
    cyber attacks on critical information and operational
    technologies; (4) The ability of defensive cyber forces under
    U.S. Cyber Command to provide timely and expert information
    technology and operational technology defensive operations to
    ensure the wartime functionality of AFSCN sites; (5) The level
    of support required from civilian and contractor entities
    responsible for defending critical cyber assets; and (6) The
    recovery processes needed to ensure the AFSCN can function and
    support contingency operations.
        Further, the committee directs that the briefing give
    recommendations with respect to enhancing cyber detection,
    response, and recovery capabilities at AFSCN sites, accounting
    for both peacetime and wartime operational requirements as well
    as the feasibility and advisability of a lessons learned
    repository for both peacetime and wartime cyber stress testing
    exercises.

    Demonstrate leveraging commercial in-space data purchases and analysis
            for unresolved imagery for Space Domain Awareness

        The committee recognizes the growing importance of
    leveraging commercial capabilities to enhance national security
    in space. To that end, the committee directs the Secretary of
    the Air Force, not later than March 31, 2026, to brief the
    congressional defense committees on the feasibility and
    advisability of a study on using ground-based and in-space
    commercial data and analytics to capture and exploit unresolved
    imagery collected by existing assets in geostationary orbit
    (GEO). The study would demonstrate how commercial data and
    analytics can be used to realize the value of unresolved
    imagery in GEO to increase space situational awareness and
    defense capabilities. Results from this initial study would be
    used in a demonstration mission where the unresolved commercial
    data is leveraged to tip and cue Space Domain Awareness
    satellites, an efficient and cost-effective solution to ensure
    greater early warning of adversary space activities that could
    eventually expand to utilize additional in-space sensors for
    observation and data collection as the satellites' secondary
    mission set.

    Directed energy weapons

        The committee is concerned about the Department of
    Defense's continued unwillingness to adequately invest in
    directed energy weapons and its apparent lack of commitment to
    effectively advancing these technologies. The committee has
    received consistent testimony regarding the potential value
    that directed energy weapons have in supplementing integrated
    air and missile defenses. The committee has further received
    testimony regarding the imbalances in air warfare in terms of
    budget and inventory, and it is clear the United States does
    not have sufficient inventory or budget to be able to engage
    salvos of missiles and unmanned systems solely with kinetic
    interceptors. The committee notes that the fiscal year 2026
    budget from the Department lacks the clarity in resources and
    planning to meet the needs in integrated air and missile
    defense. The committee strongly encourages the Department to
    consider the benefits of directed energy systems as part of the
    administration's Golden Dome plans and in developing integrated
    air and missile defense weapons and platforms.
        The committee further directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Research & Engineering, in coordination with the
    Direct Reporting Program Manager for Golden Dome for America
    and the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, to provide the
    congressional defense committees with a briefing, not later
    than December 1, 2025, on a strategy for comprehensively
    expanding the Department's investments in the development of
    directed energy weapons over the next Future Years Defense
    Program.

    Dynamic robotic servicing in space

        The committee notes that the development of robotic systems
    in space for servicing or refueling satellites is of key
    importance for the longevity of space systems. Potential
    applications of robotic systems include: (1) Disposing of
    derelict satellites to prevent collisions that generate space
    debris; (2) Upgrading satellites in situ, instead of replacing
    them, to save taxpayer dollars; (3) Refueling satellites so
    they can stay in orbit; and (4) Returning science payloads or
    manufactured goods to Earth by robotically retrieving and
    berthing them in a reentry system vehicle.
        The committee believes that, at present, the satellite
    servicing industry is nascent. There are no widely accepted
    standards for refueling or docking interfaces, and there have
    been few demonstrations of such interfaces in space. Of note,
    China has already demonstrated a robotic spacecraft to tug
    satellites into graveyard orbits approximately 300 kilometers
    past geostationary orbit. The committee also notes with concern
    that Chinese investment in in-space robotics currently
    outstrips that of the United States.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a one-time briefing to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on the
    feasibility of utilizing existing Department of Defense
    expertise in space robotics to determine whether using a
    robotic system can capture the Vanguard-1 spacecraft and return
    it to Earth for display.
        The committee notes that Vanguard-1 is the oldest manmade
    object in orbit and constitutes a historically and
    scientifically valuable object. Developing the ability to
    robotically grapple and manipulate objects in space and return
    them to Earth would be a high-profile demonstration of the
    United States' scientific expertise and would help lay the
    groundwork for routine manufacturing of medicines, industrial
    crystalline materials, and other valuable materials in
    microgravity. The committee believes that executing such a
    mission would advance a multitude of technologies that could
    benefit the U.S. industrial base in a variety of mission areas.

    Electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations manpower

        The committee notes there has been increased attention to
    electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations (EMSO) as a
    result of great power competition. The committee further notes
    that the Joint Staff has created a Joint Electromagnetic
    Spectrum Operations Center to drive spectrum operations
    planning cells at each of the combatant commands. Furthermore,
    section 1091 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263)
    requires that any tier one exercise by a combatant command
    incorporate EMSO planning and that EMSO is codified as a Joint
    Force mission in chapter 25 of title 10, United State Code.
        In response to the increasing importance of this domain of
    warfare, the U.S. Air Force has increased its emphasis on EMSO,
    first by establishing the 350th Spectrum Operations Wing in
    2021 and then, in December 2023, establishing EMSO doctrine
    (``Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations,'' Air Force Doctrine
    Publication 3-85). However, the committee understands that the
    U.S. Air Force has yet to undertake a holistic review of a
    career field for personnel planning that integrates EMSO into
    fully developed doctrine, organization, training, materiel,
    leadership and education, personnel, and facilities.
        Accordingly, not later than February 28, 2026, the
    committee directs the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a
    one-time report to the congressional defense committees with a
    long-term plan to establish a career field in EMSO for both air
    and space operations. The plan should inventory all career
    fields within the U.S. Air and Space Forces performing the EMSO
    mission set and develop a strategy to integrate, manage, and
    train airmen and guardians, both enlisted and officer, on EMSO.

    Electronic warfare requirements and testing for Group 1-3 unmanned
            aerial systems and loitering munitions

        The committee is concerned by the Department of Defense's
    current posture regarding the survivability and operational
    effectiveness of Group 1 through Group 3 unmanned aerial
    systems (UAS) and loitering munitions in contested
    electromagnetic environments. In particular, the committee
    notes the demonstrated effectiveness of Russian electronic
    warfare (EW) capabilities, including Global Positioning System
    (GPS) and Radio Frequency (RF) jamming, against U.S.-supplied
    Group 1-3 UAS and loitering munitions operating in Ukraine.
    These adversary electronic warfare threats highlight critical
    vulnerabilities in current Department-fielded systems and
    underscore the necessity of resilient UAS platforms capable of
    executing mission requirements in RF- and GPS-denied
    environments.
        The committee is further concerned that the Department has
    not established a consistent baseline for operational
    performance in contested EW environments for Group 1-3 UAS and
    loitering munitions. In addition, there appears to be an
    absence of a systematic process for incorporating emerging EW
    threat intelligence into requirements development, system
    design, or testing protocols. The committee believes that the
    Department must implement a live, virtual, and constructive
    test and evaluation regime that adequately reflects the
    evolving EW threat landscape and that informs the requirements
    and procurement decisions for these systems.
        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
    December 31, 2025, on the Department's current capabilities,
    requirements, and testing standards to ensure the effective
    employment of Group 1-3 UAS and loitering munitions in
    contested EW environments. The briefing shall include the
    following: (1) A description of any existing Department or
    military service requirements related to Group 1-3 UAS and
    loitering munitions operations in RF- and GPS-denied
    environments; (2) Minimum performance standards or required
    capabilities for these systems in such environments; (3) A list
    and description of any assessment mechanisms used to evaluate
    adversary RF- and GPS-jamming capabilities, and how these
    assessments are integrated into UAS and loitering munitions
    requirements development and acquisition processes; and (4) An
    overview of the live, virtual, and constructive EW testing
    regimes for Group 1-3 UAS and loitering munitions, including
    how these testing efforts incorporate the threat assessments
    referenced above and inform capability requirements.
        The committee expects this briefing to inform future
    oversight of DOD's investments in tactical UAS and loitering
    munition capabilities and their survivability in modern
    conflict environments.

    Encouraging investment in deep space telescopes

        The committee notes that radio telescopes such as the
    National Radio Astronomy Very Large Array (VLA) and the Green
    Bank Telescope provide unique capabilities for deep space
    situational awareness. The committee believes these federally
    funded radio telescopes and data acquisition systems provide
    key navigation and tracking information and that these are
    unique national security applications utilized by the
    Department of Defense.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the Department to
    invest in the design and planning of important new updates to
    these telescopes such as the Next-Generation VLA and the Green
    Bank Telescope system.

    Extended life operations for U.S. Government satellites

        The committee understands that end-of-life satellites are
    disposed of every year as they are replaced with newer
    satellite constellations. These end-of-life satellites may have
    significant mission utility to support operations and training
    but are being disposed of due to insufficient funding and
    staffing to operate the new and the older constellations
    simultaneously. The committee further understands that the
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Polar
    Operational Environmental Satellites and the Defense Advanced
    Research Project Agency's Blackjack constellations both
    currently operate a commercial model of operating Government
    satellites as a service.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force, not later than March 31, 2026, to provide a briefing
    that: (1) Assesses how many satellites are disposed of
    annually; and (2) Compares the costs and benefits of continuing
    to extract mission value from older satellites by operating the
    satellites by a commercial entity versus disposing of these
    satellites.

    High-resolution three-dimensional geospatial data

        The committee recognizes the importance of unclassified,
    shareable high-resolution three-dimensional (HR3D) geospatial
    data in support of Department of Defense operations, activities
    by other elements of the U.S. Government, and international
    partners. The committee understands that the Army Geospatial
    Center's HR3D program has successfully mapped over 4.3 million
    square kilometers globally across more than 45 countries,
    providing essential geospatial information that enhances force
    positioning, mission planning, and coalition effectiveness in
    key operational theaters.
        The committee notes with concern that despite the abundance
    of unclassified geospatial data in existence, there lacks a
    single custodian based on geography, service, or agency.
    Additionally, geographic combatant commanders currently
    maintain separate processes for collecting geospatial data with
    a disproportionate emphasis on classified collection, which can
    result in inefficiencies and missed opportunities in shaping
    operations in Phase 0 or Phase 1 operating environments. The
    committee emphasizes that shareable HR3D data provides a
    foundation on which other data sources can be layered and is
    uniquely positioned to support the changing security
    environment with greater emphasis on operations in the
    competitive space, including Phase 0 and Phase 1 operations.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to submit a report, not later than May 31, 2026, to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives that includes, at a minimum, the following: (1)
    A description of any plans to sustain and expand the existing
    shareable HR3D program capabilities, with particular emphasis
    on the Army Geospatial Center's BuckEye program, including a
    description of resourcing requirements, organizational
    responsibilities, and anticipated timelines for any such plan;
    (2) An assessment of the anticipated benefits of implementing a
    Global Foundation Layer (GFL) requirements generation process
    and organizational structure to coordinate geospatial data
    collection, integration, and dissemination across each
    geographic combatant command, service, and agency; (3) An
    assessment of opportunities to combine shareable HR3D data with
    other unclassified data sets to enable blended analysis and
    production; and (4) Any other matters deemed relevant by the
    Secretary.

    Integrated sensing roadmap for unidentified anomalous phenomena

        The committee notes the scientific and technical challenges
    in investigating, identifying, and validating unidentified
    anomalous phenomena (UAP). Aside from the credibility gaps that
    exist in some communities following this issue, there is a
    significant technical challenge to trying to collect necessary
    scientific and signature data for something that is inherently
    unknown and might appear unpredictably in location and time. To
    date, investigations have relied primarily on eyewitness
    accounts or from sympathetic sensors of various types that may
    have happened to be collecting at the right time and place to
    capture evidence of some unknown phenomena.
        The committee is aware that the All-Domain Anomaly
    Resolution Office (AARO) was established to investigate UAPs
    and to try to develop definitive scientific evidence to help
    resolve these unknown cases. The committee is also aware that
    the AARO has been investing in a set of sensors focused on
    airborne UAPs, but, as noted in its annual report to Congress,
    gaps still exist in the sensing of space, maritime surface, and
    maritime subsurface domains. Additionally, the ability to
    correlate data from these domains into a single picture for
    analysis by the AARO does not currently exist.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Director of the AARO
    to develop an integrated sensing roadmap and to provide a
    briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than
    August 1, 2026. Such roadmap should include the following: (1)
    A framework for sensing needs and gaps for space, maritime
    surface, and maritime subsurface domains; (2) An assessment of
    available sensors for each of those domains; (3) Challenges to
    developing an integrated picture across those domains; (4) The
    ability to integrate sympathetic collection of other sensors
    available during data collection events; and (5) An assessment
    of resources needed to address any gaps or challenges
    identified by the roadmap.

    Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor acquisition

        The committee strongly supports accelerated integrated air
    and missile defense (IAMD) modernization but understands that
    the Army has not committed to supporting any partner
    procurement of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor
    (LTAMDS) system unless there is parallel procurement of the
    Integrated Battle Command System.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to provide a one-time briefing to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on the
    following subjects: (1) Potential adjustments to the LTAMDS
    acquisition strategy, including advance procurement of up to
    three battalions of radars per year and the use of multi-year
    procurement to achieve a higher annual production rate; (2)
    Possible annual savings associated with bundling partner
    procurement of LTAMDS over the period of the multi-year; and
    (3) An operational summary of how procurement of LTAMDS at full
    rate to meet global demand would enhance IAMD in the U.S.
    European, Central, and Indo-Pacific Commands' areas of
    responsibility.

    Modernizing mission assurance for space launch

        The committee reaffirms the importance of robust mission
    assurance requirements for national security space launches.
    Historically, these requirements have been shaped by factors
    such as limited order quantities, demanding orbital parameters,
    complex custom integration needs, and the sensitive nature of
    national security missions. However, this one-size-fits-all
    approach, often costly and burdensome, has been uniformly
    applied across all national security launches, despite the
    existence of multiple launch programs that are designed with
    varying risk profiles aligned to specific mission objectives.
        While the National Security Space Launch program has made
    progress under Phase 3 to adopt more tailored, modern mission
    assurance standards in line with current industry practices,
    other programs, such as the Orbital Services Program and the
    Sounding Rocket Program, continue to operate under outdated and
    unnecessarily rigid frameworks. The committee believes that
    these programs play critical roles in supporting military
    capabilities and would significantly benefit from a more
    flexible, agile mission assurance structure that reflects their
    distinct operational purposes.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Chief of Space
    Operations to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not
    later than September 30, 2025, detailing how the Space Force
    will modernize mission assurance requirements across its launch
    programs. This modernization plan must include: (1) A specific
    timeline, responsible offices, and measurable milestones for
    implementing modernized mission assurance requirements for
    experimental, test, prototype, and operational payloads in all
    Assured Access to Space launch programs, including the Orbital
    Services Program and Sounding Rocket Program; and (2) A process
    for updating mission assurance requirements on a regular basis
    as launch cadence increases and more launch providers are
    onboarded into Space Force managed launch contracts.

    Multi-use commercial communications for deep space missions

        The committee strongly supports operationally relevant
    capabilities and infrastructure for secure command and control
    and position, navigation, and timing throughout cislunar space
    and encourages the Secretary of the Air Force to increase
    investments in this area. Further, the committee encourages the
    Secretary to develop a coordinated program for commercial
    cislunar and deep space communications services to augment the
    existing National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Deep
    Space Network and to meet U.S. Government requirements for
    commercial, civil, and national security space missions. The
    program should maximize commercial models, such as public-
    private partnerships, to leverage innovative technologies and
    approaches to reduce the costs and development schedules of
    traditional deep space communication systems.

    National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

        The committee believes the National Geospatial-Intelligence
    Agency's (NGA) Maven Program is critical to the United States'
    ability to provide state-of-the-art artificial intelligence
    (AI) capabilities including, but not limited to, the current
    computer vision and generative AI efforts. Such capabilities
    are important for rapidly detecting, identifying,
    characterizing, extracting, and attributing features and
    objects in imagery and video data sets at the speed of crisis
    and conflict.
        The committee urges the Director of the NGA to ensure that
    the Maven Program continues to: (1) Operate with agility and
    speed; (2) Support a competitive development and collaboration
    methodology; (3) Structure as open architecture with both
    platform and enterprise engineering infrastructure across U.S.
    Government national security systems and classification
    domains; (4) Enable open and fair participation from the entire
    national defense industrial base; and (5) Ensure operational
    continuity from the strategic to the tactical levels.
        Further, the committee believes flexible, adaptive
    contracts could enable the Maven Program to rapidly execute AI
    research and development and adapt to changes in the global
    threat environment. The committee further believes the Maven
    Program should continue its focus on sourcing from the best and
    brightest companies from the national defense industrial base,
    regardless of size and maturity, which would increase
    competition and provide the best products and services to the
    Department of Defense.

    Non-propulsive orbital maneuvering technologies

        The committee supports continued development of maneuver
    technologies that reduce reliance on consumable propulsion. As
    the Department of Defense expands activity in low earth orbit
    (LEO) and plans for cislunar operations, it must pursue
    mobility solutions that avoid burdensome fuel logistics and
    enhance survivability. Electromechanical deployment platforms
    offer energy-efficient ways to reposition space assets for key
    space superiority missions while improving endurance and
    enabling new economic benefits in the space domain.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force, in coordination with the Chief of Space Operations and
    the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency,
    to submit a report to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than March 1, 2026, assessing the feasibility, utility,
    integration potential, and barriers to operational use of non-
    propulsive maneuver technologies. A classified annex may be
    included.

    Ongoing Comptroller General review of Minuteman III intercontinental
            ballistic missile operations and sustainment

        The committee notes that in 2021, the Air Force reported
    that the Department of Defense (DOD) planned to retire the
    Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system
    when the replacement system, Sentinel, reached full operational
    capability in 2036. However, in early 2024, the committee notes
    that the DOD reported that the Sentinel program had experienced
    a Nunn-McCurdy breach triggered by critical cost overruns. The
    program also faces significant schedule delays that will likely
    require the Air Force to continue operating the Minuteman III
    system far longer than planned. Consequently, the committee is
    concerned about the Air Force's ability to sustain the aging
    Minuteman III system through the transition to Sentinel. In May
    2025, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) completed a
    review of current preparations to transition from Minuteman III
    to Sentinel and made recommendations to use the time provided
    by the delay to increase the Air Force's focus on risks (``ICBM
    Modernization: Air Force Actions Needed to Expeditiously
    Address Critical Risks to Sentinel Transition'' (GAO-25-
    107048C, May 13, 2025)). Over the past several years, GAO's
    regular reviews of the Sentinel program have been essential to
    congressional oversight of this program.
        Therefore, to ensure that the committee continues to
    receive information on the Minuteman III program and the
    transition to Sentinel, the committee directs the Comptroller
    General of the United States to conduct regular reviews of the
    operations and sustainment of the Minuteman III ICBM program
    through fiscal year 2030 and to brief the congressional defense
    committees on a periodic, mutually agreed upon basis.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    issue written assessments to the congressional defense
    committees based on its regular reviews, as needed by the
    committees, in formats and at times to be mutually agreed upon,
    through fiscal year 2030.

    Performance review of security clearance process

        The committee is aware that the Department of Defense (DOD)
    continues to struggle with a backlog in security clearance
    investigations and adjudications that hinders industry,
    increases risk to the Department, and generally slows down the
    ability of the Department to onboard personnel working on
    important tasks for the Department. There are many factors
    compounding delays, but the committee believes a comprehensive
    business process review using lean six sigma or similar
    techniques would provide helpful insight into root causes for
    these delays. Additionally, the committee believes an outside
    review by an entity with experience in these techniques, but
    not steeped in the business processes or culture of the
    security process, could provide fresh perspectives on problems
    and possible solutions.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Department of Defense
    Performance Improvement Officer to conduct a review of the DOD
    security clearance process and provide a briefing on the
    results of that review to the Committees on Armed Services of
    the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than
    October 1, 2026. The review should be focused on finding
    opportunities to improve processing timeliness, data to help
    measure the progress and effectiveness of the program, and
    reciprocity between defense organizations. Elements of the
    review shall focus specifically on examining data related to:
    (1) Reciprocity within DOD components and the interagency; (2)
    Timelines for security process steps, including developing a
    metric for timeliness; and (3) Interoperability of all of the
    related systems of record related to security clearance
    processing.

    Protection and advancement of electronic warfare systems

        The committee strongly supports continued growth of the
    Army Research Laboratory collaboration with academia in the
    development of technologies that harden and increase the
    resilience of electronic warfare systems. The committee further
    supports leveraging advancements in directed energy effects,
    coupled with electronic warfare approaches, to ensure mission
    success in a contested, congested battlefield environment. The
    committee notes that this is consistent with the Secretary of
    Defense Memorandum on Army Transformation and Acquisition
    Reform, dated April 30, 2025, to achieve electromagnetic and
    air-littoral dominance by 2027.

    Public-private partnerships in nuclear effects testing

        The committee notes that the ongoing nuclear modernization
    effort, combined with an expansion of our missile defense
    capability, has increased the need to modernize our nuclear
    effects testing capability, which has been slow to keep pace.
    The committee further notes that most facilities that provide
    this capability were designed in the 1980s and need a technical
    refresh. Furthermore, many of the facilities are in high
    demand, with long waiting queues for component- and system-
    level testing. In addition, the industrial base for this field
    of technology has shrunk considerably.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Department of
    Defense's Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, in
    coordination with the National Nuclear Security
    Administration's Administrator for Nuclear Security, to provide
    a one-time briefing to the congressional defense committees,
    not later than March 31, 2026, on the following subjects: (1)
    Any current gaps in radiation effects testing capacity and any
    delays in weapon system testing resulting from a lack of
    capacity; (2) The status of existing collaboration efforts with
    industry on nuclear effects testing; (3) An analysis of the
    feasibility of establishing a public-private partnership for
    nuclear effects testing; and (4) Any other relevant issues the
    Director or the Administrator deems necessary.

    Satellite hyperspectral imaging

        The committee notes that hyperspectral imaging is an
    advanced technique that captures and analyzes data across the
    electromagnetic spectrum, enabling the identification of
    objects and materials based on their unique spectral signatures
    at the pixel level. The committee believes that commercial
    deployment of this technology in space holds significant
    promise to reduce costs to the Government and expand
    accessibility through broader adoption and use.
        Therefore, not later than March 31, 2026, the committee
    directs the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National
    Intelligence, in coordination with the Directors of the
    National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National
    Reconnaissance Office, to brief the congressional defense and
    intelligence committees regarding an assessment of the gaps
    that could be filled by hyperspectral imagery capabilities. The
    briefing should also address how commercial hyperspectral
    imagery capabilities could contribute to addressing existing
    and future defense and intelligence gaps.

    Sea-based launch platforms for ballistic missile defense targets

        The committee recognizes the importance of threat-
    representative testing capabilities for ballistic missile
    defense systems, as well as challenges inherent to accurately
    simulating ballistic missile threats. In particular, the
    committee is concerned that mission oversaturation at Cape
    Canaveral may limit the Navy's ability to fully test and
    evaluate different missiles, including Trident missiles, given
    the growing space launch cadence and the likely increase in
    missile defense testing as the Golden Dome project proceeds.
    The committee is encouraged by efforts to reconstitute sea-
    based launch platforms for ballistic missile targets and
    encourages the Secretary of the Navy to prioritize the
    deployment of such platforms.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary, in
    coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force and the
    Director of the Missile Defense Agency, to provide a one-time
    brief to the congressional defense committees, not later than
    November 1, 2025, on the viability of expanding the number of
    locations available for the Navy's launch and test
    capabilities, including through the use of maritime spaceports
    as supplementary launch options.

    Space access, mobility, and logistics

        The committee remains concerned about increasing threats in
    space as adversaries continue to develop and deploy advanced
    capabilities to hold at risk, degrade, and destroy U.S. and
    allied national security space assets. In this new threat
    environment, establishing and sustaining freedom of maneuver
    and operations in traditional orbits and in cislunar space for
    dynamic space operations in peacetime, crisis, or conflict
    requires an effective space logistics architecture and
    enterprise. For this reason, the committee continues to support
    Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SML) programs to meet U.S.
    Space Command's (SPACECOM) need for sustained space maneuver in
    the near-term.
        The 2022 U.S. Space Force Operations Doctrine for Space
    Forces notes that SML to enable movement and support of
    military equipment and personnel into, within, and from space
    ``is integral to delivering freedom of action and independent
    options to the joint force.'' The U.S. Space Force has
    established increasingly capable and competitive access into
    space.
        However, to date, the U.S. Space Force currently lacks
    operational, space-resident assets capable of maneuvering
    relevant distances consistent with the 2022 doctrine. Also
    lacking is a logistics enterprise for mobility throughout the
    space domain and for sustaining, redeploying, or reallocating
    forces in orbit. U.S. Space Force and SPACECOM thus face
    logistical constraints for flexible, cost-effective space
    access and on-orbit sustainment beyond low earth orbit. The
    committee is aware that commercial providers are currently
    developing novel SML capabilities. Developing and deploying
    space-resident transportation and mobility capabilities,
    including refuellable upper stages or refuellable orbital
    transfer vehicles (OTVs) with high delta-v, would complement
    traditional launch services to reduce the cost of satellite
    deployment to unique or high-energy orbits, increase the
    flexibility of space asset deployment, and create resilient on-
    orbit response and sustainment capabilities.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force, in coordination with SPACECOM, to provide a one-time
    briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives, not later than December 1, 2025,
    to assess: (1) The operations and acquisition plans necessary
    for on-orbit logistics, including for refuellable, high delta-v
    OTVs, to deliver space assets to high-energy orbits and provide
    capabilities for on-orbit repositioning; and (2) The
    advisability and feasibility of assuming responsibility for the
    cancelled On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing-1
    spacecraft.

    Space cooperation with allies and partners in Indo-Pacific region

        The committee believes that potential cooperation with
    allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region, including
    Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India, is in our national
    security interest given the growing space threat posed by
    China.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary
    of Defense for Space Policy and the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs to brief the
    congressional defense committees, not later than March 31,
    2026, on efforts to coordinate best practices in space with the
    governments of Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, and other
    relevant allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region,
    including best practices on space situational awareness and
    space industrial policy and other matters of mutual interest.

    Support for Space Development Agency's acquisition model

        The committee supports the Space Development Agency's (SDA)
    innovative acquisition model, which emphasizes rapid
    procurement, scalability, and flexibility in addressing the
    growing demands for space-based capabilities critical to
    national defense. The SDA's approach has proven to be effective
    in reducing bureaucratic delays and ensuring the rapid delivery
    of cutting-edge space systems to the warfighter to keep pace
    with our adversaries. The committee particularly applauds the
    SDA for defining requirements without the lengthy processes
    typically associated with the Joint Capabilities Integration
    and Development System (JCIDS) and for its use of Other
    Transactions Agreements (OTA) that expedite traditional
    contracting processes. Through its approach to requirements and
    by utilizing OTAs, the SDA has demonstrated its ability to
    accelerate procurement timelines, bringing advanced
    technologies to the field more efficiently than traditional
    acquisition methods allow.
        To maintain the rapid delivery of space-based capabilities
    to the warfighter, the committee supports the implementation of
    recommendations made in the February 26, 2025, report of the
    Government Accountability Office (GAO) titled ``Laser
    Communications: Space Development Agency Should Create Links
    Between Development Phases'' (GAO-25-106838). The committee
    encourages the SDA to install an industry integrator for future
    tranches of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture to
    ensure that different vendors' satellite optical communications
    terminals are able to communicate with each other. The
    integration of these capabilities is critical for the rapid
    delivery of robust laser communications capabilities for
    missile warning and data transport. The committee further
    encourages the SDA to use the full range of available
    financial, contractual, and policy tools to maintain
    development timelines and avoid increasing costs through the
    commercial integration process.
        The committee encourages continued investment in the SDA's
    acquisition approach, which balances the need for rapid
    acquisition with the advantages of maintaining a competitive,
    multi-provider landscape while considering the role of support
    contractors in the rapid acquisition process. The committee
    further emphasizes the importance of continued collaboration
    between the SDA, other entities of the Department of Defense,
    and the commercial space industry to ensure that the United
    States remains the global leader in space technology.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Director of the SDA to
    provide a one-time briefing to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on the following:
    (1) The SDA's progress toward implementing the recommendations
    made by GAO in GAO-25-106838; (2) The range of financial,
    contractual, and policy tools the SDA uses to ensure efficient
    acquisition and technology integration; and (3) The activities
    the SDA undertakes to collaborate with the Department of
    Defense and the commercial space industry.

    Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking program

        The committee recognizes the intent behind the U.S. Space
    Force's Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking
    (TacSRT) program to enhance operational support through
    commercial data analytics. However, the committee is concerned
    that TacSRT may be duplicative of existing intelligence,
    surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities elsewhere
    in the Department of Defense (DOD), including those executed by
    combatant commands and agencies such as the National
    Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
        Additionally, the committee is concerned that the program
    may blur the lines between tactical ISR and intelligence
    functions traditionally subject to more robust oversight
    mechanisms, raising potential implications for the delineation
    of roles and responsibilities, required analytical rigor, and
    the proper classification and handling of sensitive
    information.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Chief of Space
    Operations to provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not
    later than January 25, 2026. The briefing shall include: (1) A
    description of TacSRT's current and planned capabilities and
    how they are distinct from or coordinated with DoD ISR
    programs; (2) An explanation of the program's governance
    structure, including how oversight, data classification, and
    interagency coordination are managed; (3) An assessment of the
    potential for duplication with existing programs and how such
    duplication is being mitigated; (4) A review of how the Space
    Force ensures that TacSRT does not encroach upon activities
    traditionally subject to intelligence oversight; and (5) A
    summary of any policy guidance or memoranda of understanding
    that govern the use of commercial ISR in TacSRT operations.

    Tactically Responsive Space

        The committee notes the progress made on demonstrating
    Tactically Responsive Space's (TacRS) capabilities and its role
    in securing our Nation's interests in, from, and to space. The
    committee notes that TacRS is designed to challenge traditional
    assumptions and processes by demonstrating the United States'
    capability to rapidly acquire, launch, and operate a space
    vehicle on operationally relevant timelines in order to respond
    to on-orbit threats while also leveraging the innovation from
    commercial contributions and private sector innovation. The
    committee believes the Department of Defense should develop a
    strategic plan, including the establishment of a program of
    record with the appropriate funding and prioritization, to
    enable the warfighter to use this capability.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force, in consultation with the Chief of Space Operations, to
    provide a brief to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than March 31, 2026, on TacRS. This briefing shall
    include, at a minimum, the following items: (1) A plan
    detailing a 5-year roadmap for the development, demonstration,
    integration, and funding of TacRS to include launch and space
    systems; (2) An evaluation of the current industrial base for
    TacRS that could be used for TacRS, the Space Development
    Agency, and space control missions; and (3) An evaluation of
    associated actions and milestones required to ensure successful
    operational integration of TacRS for both on-orbit and ground-
    based space systems.

    Unified Data Library (UDL) integration and sensor data fusion

        The committee recognizes the critical role of data
    integration, real-time sensor fusion, and decision support in
    enhancing national defense operations. The committee notes that
    the Unified Data Library (UDL) has demonstrated its
    effectiveness in consolidating, normalizing, and securely
    sharing diverse data streams to support multi-domain awareness,
    threat detection, space situational awareness, and health
    records across the Department of Defense. The committee further
    notes the cost savings and operational efficiencies realized
    through the UDL's current implementation within the U.S. Space
    Force and its increasing applicability to broader joint and
    interagency missions.
        Given the rising demand for data-driven decision-making
    across combatant commands, the committee encourages the
    Department of Defense to prioritize the integration of radar
    and sensor systems within the UDL framework to enhance
    warfighter decision-making in operationally relevant timelines.
    The ability to aggregate and fuse data from space-based,
    airborne, and ground-based sensors into a common operational
    picture will provide actionable information to warfighters,
    enabling rapid and informed decision-making across multiple
    domains. The UDL's demonstrated ability to mobilize data and
    rapidly connect disparate systems enables dramatic cost savings
    across the enterprise and enables rapid operational
    modernization across all domains not previously achieved.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a one-time briefing to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 31, 2026, on the Department's
    strategy for enterprise-wide UDL adoption. This briefing should
    include recommendations for long-term governance, funding
    requirements, the integration of radar and sensor data, and the
    potential for Office of the Secretary of Defense sponsorship of
    the UDL to ensure its availability across all military services
    and defense agencies as needed.

                     TITLE XVI--CYBERSPACE RELATED MATTERS

       Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Cyber Operations and Cyber Forces

    Sec. 1601--Comprehensive cyber workforce strategy
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, acting through the Department of Defense
    (DOD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, to develop a
    comprehensive cyber workforce strategy and submit a report to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than January 31, 2027. The provision
    directs the report to include eleven specific elements.
        The committee recognizes that the United States faces an
    unprecedented and rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape that
    demands a fundamentally transformed approach to cyber workforce
    development and management within the DOD. The committee notes
    with concern that current cyber talent acquisition and
    retention efforts have not kept pace with the sophistication
    and scale of adversarial cyber capabilities, creating critical
    vulnerabilities in national defense infrastructure and
    operations. The committee believes that this comprehensive
    strategy represents a vital step toward addressing systemic
    workforce challenges that have hindered the DOD's ability to
    effectively counter state and non-state cyber actors who
    continue to target critical defense systems and sensitive
    information.
        The committee also recognizes the increasing challenges
    faced by the DOD in combating malicious cyber actors and the
    critical need for collaboration with industry and academia to
    enhance the development and throughput of highly skilled
    cybersecurity professionals through the Cybersecurity Maturity
    Model Certification program. The committee directs the DOD to
    evaluate the integration of programs to upskill the workforce,
    hosted and funded through various academic institutions, into
    the activities and efforts of the Cyber Academic Engagement
    Office under the DOD CIO. The committee believes these programs
    are efficient solutions to support the growth of small
    businesses within the defense industrial base.
    Sec. 1602--United States Cyber Command artificial intelligence industry
            collaboration roadmap
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Commander, U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), in coordination with
    senior Department of Defense (DOD) artificial intelligence and
    research officials, to develop a roadmap for industry and
    academic collaboration on artificial intelligence-enabled cyber
    capabilities for cyberspace operations. The roadmap must
    address: (1) Collaborative development lines of effort; (2)
    Industry engagement strategies; (3) Contractual mechanisms; (4)
    Security clearance requirements; and (5) Organizational
    structure options, and be completed by August 1, 2026. The
    Commander, CYBERCOM, shall provide a briefing to the
    congressional defense committees on the roadmap, courses of
    action, and selected approach by November 1, 2026, with annual
    updates beginning with the fiscal year 2028 budget submission
    and continuing until 2030.
        The committee recognizes that the rapidly evolving cyber
    domain requires CYBERCOM to maintain close integration with
    entities developing cutting-edge technologies, ensuring the
    Cyber Mission Force possesses the most capable tools to hold
    adversaries at risk and impose costs across the domain. The
    committee acknowledges that while advanced technologies are
    being developed in national laboratories and by Department of
    Defense research organizations such as the Defense Advanced
    Research Projects Agency, industry remains a critical partner
    in this endeavor. The committee is concerned, however, with the
    current level of industry engagement and collaboration on
    artificial intelligence-enabled cyber tools and technologies.
    The committee notes that CYBERCOM possesses the necessary
    budget and authorities to establish a robust program of
    cooperative research, testing, and deployment of artificial
    intelligence-enabled cyber tools, yet structured industry
    partnerships remain underdeveloped. The committee believes that
    given the current threat environment, there is an urgent need
    to accelerate these collaborative relationships through a
    comprehensive roadmap that maximizes the integration of
    commercial innovation with military cyber capabilities.
    Sec. 1603--Strategy for deterrence against cyberattacks against defense
            critical infrastructure of the United States
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy and courses of
    action to create credible deterrence against cyberattacks on
    U.S. defense critical infrastructure. The strategy must
    evaluate how to deter adversary cyber actions and outline
    methods to impose costs on adversaries targeting critical
    infrastructure. The provision also establishes requirements for
    an interim briefing and a final briefing to the congressional
    defense committees on the strategy and courses of action, not
    later than March 1, 2026, and June 1, 2026, respectively.
        The committee remains concerned that the current strategy
    to deter attacks against defense critical infrastructure is not
    adequate as evidenced by the activities of the Volt Typhoon and
    Salt Typhoon persistent cyber actors. The committee believes
    that appropriate options to reestablish this deterrence and
    available response options to detected activities is critical.
    Sec. 1604--Amendment to annual assessments and reports on assignment of
            certain budget control responsibility to Commander of the
            United States Cyber Command
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1558 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to
    include a requirement for a review of investments in artificial
    intelligence (AI) as compared to roadmap milestones and
    identified use cases previously established by the Department
    of Defense (DOD), as well as to extend the reporting
    requirement until fiscal year 2030.
        The committee recognizes the DOD's continued investment in
    AI capabilities as a strategic priority to maintain
    technological superiority and operational advantage. To ensure
    these investments are effectively aligned with the Department's
    broader modernization goals and to ensure sustained oversight
    and continuity in assessing the Department's AI strategy and
    execution, the committee believes that additional review will
    provide greater visibility into and sustained oversight of the
    Department's progress in developing, integrating, and
    operationalizing AI capabilities across mission areas.
    Sec. 1605--Report on reserve component integration into cyber mission
            force and cyberspace operations
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy and the
    Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, in collaboration with the Chief
    of the National Guard Bureau and military service component
    leadership, to report on reserve component integration into
    Cyber Mission Forces. The committee acknowledges the unique
    capabilities, skills, and authorities of reserve component
    personnel, who often possess advanced technical expertise and
    industry relationships from their civilian careers that are
    directly applicable to the Department of Defense's cyber
    mission. The report shall examine: (1) How to utilize Title 32
    authorities to support domestic missions and provide greater
    flexibility in integrating talent; (2) Strategies for
    leveraging local industry expertise; (3) Methods to track
    civilian skills; (4) Resource requirements; and (5)
    Recommendations for improved reserve component utilization in
    cyberspace operations. The report shall be submitted to the
    congressional defense committees by February 1, 2026, with the
    officials providing a briefing by March 1, 2026.
        The committee is concerned that the Department has not
    fully identified, tracked, or integrated these unique
    capabilities into its Cyber Mission Force structure and
    operational planning. The committee believes that improved
    understanding of these issues as articulated by this
    comprehensive assessment and implementation plan will help
    ensure that the Department is able to fully leverage the skills
    and authorities of the reserve component to the maximum extent
    possible.
    Sec. 1606--Evaluation of cyber range management and funding
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to complete a comprehensive evaluation of
    Department of Defense cyber range oversight, not later than
    January 15, 2027, examining the separate executive agent
    designations for cyber test and training ranges. The evaluation
    would assess funding mechanisms, integration possibilities, and
    impacts on transferring systems from test to operational use.
    Further, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense to
    provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on
    findings of such evaluation and any implementation plans for
    changes to cyber range oversight.
        The committee is concerned with inconsistent funding across
    cyber ranges and the absence of a consolidated test-to-training
    strategy in a domain that requires speed. The committee
    believes the current construct of two independent executive
    agents may impede rapid transition of capabilities to
    operational use. The committee notes that as the Cyber Mission
    Force matures, it is important to reevaluate periodically
    organizational structures supporting its mission. The committee
    expects this evaluation to identify efficiencies and
    improvements that better support the Department's cyber
    requirements.
    Sec. 1607--Modification to reporting requirements for Senior Military
            Advisor for Cyber Policy
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 392a(b) of title 10, United States Code, by modifying
    the reporting requirements for the Senior Military Advisor for
    Cyber Policy and Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor. The provision
    updates various reporting relationships by replacing references
    to ``the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy'' with ``the
    Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy'' throughout
    the relevant statutory language. This change streamlines the
    chain of command and clarifies that cyber policy matters will
    now be reported directly to the Assistant Secretary of Defense
    for Cyber Policy rather than the broader Under Secretary
    position.
    Sec. 1608--Planning, programming, and budget coordination for
            operations of cyber mission force
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 167b of title 10, United States Code, to codify
    enhanced budget authority for Cyber Mission Force operations of
    the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command that had previously been
    established in section 1507 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81).
    Sec. 1609--Expansion of scope of affirmation of authority for cyber
            operations to include defense of critical infrastructure of the
            Department of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would expand the
    scope of affirmation of authority for cyber operations under
    section 394 of title 10, United States Code, to include defense
    of critical infrastructure of the Department of Defense.

    Sec. 1610--Review of future force employment concepts and associated
            personnel policy needs for evolving cyber forces

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to conduct a review of future force
    employment concepts for cyber forces, including all elements of
    the Cyber Operations Force, to assess where additional
    personnel policy changes may be warranted.

    Sec. 1610A--Evaluation of Joint Task Force-Cyber in support of
            geographic combatant commands

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive study on
    establishing Joint Task Force-Cyber elements across all
    geographic combatant commands and evaluate force employment in
    support of combatant commands by July 1, 2026.

    Sec. 1610B--Prohibition on availability of funds to modify authorities
            of the Commander of United States Cyber Command

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the use of funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
    Department of Defense to modify, reorganize, or otherwise
    change the responsibilities, authorities, or command structure
    of the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command.

    Sec. 1610C--Program for talent management of cyber personnel through
            active and reserve transitioning

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to design and implement a program, not
    later than May 1, 2026, as part of the Defense Cyber Workforce
    Framework to support active management of cyber talent
    transitioning to the reserve cyber force.

    Sec. 1610D--Designation of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
            Policy as principal staff assistant

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 138(b)(8) of title 10, United States Code, to designate
    the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy as a
    principal staff assistant that reports directly to the
    Secretary of Defense.

    Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Department of Defense Cybersecurity and
                             Information Technology

    Sec. 1611--Modernization program for full content inspection

        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    section 1515 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) by formally renaming the
    modernization program from ``Network Boundary and Cross-Domain
    Defense'' to ``Full Content Inspection'' (FCI). The provision
    would add a new implementation phase requiring the integration
    of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into the pilot
    program by December 1, 2026, in order to illuminate and
    actively counter foreign cyber aggression against Department of
    Defense (DOD) networks. The provision also requires briefings
    on this program to the congressional defense committees, with
    the first briefing not later than November 1, 2026, and
    additional briefings to follow every year thereafter until
    2028.
        The committee acknowledges the increasing sophistication
    and capabilities of cyber threats targeting the Department's
    networks. The committee notes that the Department must leverage
    advanced technologies, particularly AI, to enhance its
    cybersecurity posture. The committee believes these
    modifications are necessary to broaden the scope of the
    modernization program and ensure the Department employs all
    available technologies to secure defense networks at the packet
    layer. The committee further notes that robust FCI capabilities
    will provide essential visibility and control over network
    traffic and data flows, which are critical elements for
    detecting and mitigating sophisticated cyber attacks that may
    otherwise evade conventional security measures.

    Sec. 1612--Assessment regarding real-time monitoring of defense weapons
            platforms for cyber threats

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of
    each military department and the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Intelligence and Security, to conduct a comprehensive
    assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing
    a program for implementing real-time monitoring for self-
    protection capabilities across Department of Defense weapon
    system platforms and provide a report to the congressional
    defense committees detailing findings, recommendations, and
    implementation strategies not later than January 1, 2027.
        The committee remains concerned with the increasing threats
    to weapon systems, particularly those built before the
    institution of cyber security requirements as part of the
    acquisition process, and the lack of progress with remediation
    efforts after many years of analysis. The committee believes
    that these platforms should be secured more expeditiously than
    the 2035 timeline identified in recent comments made by the
    Department of Defense Zero Trust Office. Accelerating this
    timeline is critical to address current and emerging
    cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could compromise operational
    effectiveness and security of such weapons systems.

    Sec. 1613--Assessment of feasibility and advisability of establishing
            an operational technology cybersecurity training center of
            excellence

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Information
    Officer of the Department of Defense, to determine the
    feasibility and advisability of establishing a center of
    excellence for operational technology cybersecurity training by
    December 1, 2026. The provision would require assessing whether
    such a center would effectively institutionalize training on
    security and the protection of operational technology and
    industrial control systems associated with defense critical
    infrastructure. The provision would require the Secretary to
    submit a report to the congressional defense committees, not
    later than December 1, 2026, on the findings and
    recommendations of this assessment.

    Sec. 1614--Framework for integration of information technology
            technical debt assessment into annual budget process

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a framework for
    integrating technical debt assessment into existing Department
    of Defense (DOD) processes, not later than September 1, 2026,
    to support the fiscal year 2027 planning, programming,
    budgeting, and execution processes. The provision would require
    the Secretary to reevaluate the Department's technical debt
    definition and ensure budget justification materials include
    technical debt assessments, planned investments, and risk
    evaluations. The provision would require a briefing to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than September 15,
    2026, on the framework's implementation and effectiveness.
        The committee supports initiatives to remediate extensive
    technical debt across the DOD but remains concerned about
    inadequate frameworks for identifying, evaluating, and
    remediating risks associated with deferred investments. The
    committee believes existing organizational structures should be
    leveraged to facilitate more effective implementation of
    technical debt management. The committee recognizes the Cyber
    Investment Management Board as an ideal mechanism for
    coordinating these activities throughout the Department. The
    committee expects this approach will strengthen governance
    while minimizing administrative burden and promoting consistent
    application of technical debt standards.

    Sec. 1615--Mission Infrastructure Resilience Task Force

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a Mission Infrastructure
    Resilience Task Force, within 180 days of the date of the
    enactment of this Act, to assess vulnerabilities in defense
    critical infrastructure necessary for executing defense
    operational and contingency plans. The Task Force would conduct
    infrastructure vulnerability assessments, develop remediation
    solutions, and establish readiness assessment frameworks for
    installation and combatant commanders. The Task Force must also
    develop a transition plan for converting into a permanent
    Department of Defense organization, not later than 180 days
    prior to its September 30, 2030 termination date. The provision
    would require the Secretary of Defense to provide annual
    briefings to the congressional defense committees, beginning
    180 days before termination through September 30, 2033.

    Sec. 1616--Plan for deploying private fifth generation Open Radio
            Access Networks on Department of Defense bases

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretaries of the military departments to develop prioritized
    lists of bases that merit investment in private fifth-
    generation (5G) Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN), pursuant to
    section 1526 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) and the Department of
    Defense (DOD) Private 5G Deployment Strategy, dated October
    2024. The provision would direct the Secretary of Defense to
    consolidate these prioritized base lists and determine an
    optimal investment, deployment, and spend plan for private 5G
    ORAN networks across the DOD. The provision would require
    coordination among the Secretaries of the military departments
    and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering, the Chief Information Officer of the DOD, and
    relevant combatant commanders and directors of defense
    agencies. The Secretary of Defense would be required to provide
    a report on this matter to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than March 1, 2026.

    Sec. 1617--Limitation on funds for travel pending briefing on process
            for best-in-class cyber data products and services

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation or expenditure of funds authorized to be
    appropriated for travel for the Department of Defense (DOD)
    Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) until the DOD
    CIO, in coordination with military service CIOs and Defense
    Information Systems Agency (DISA) Director, provides a briefing
    to the congressional defense committees on establishing a
    competitive process for procuring best-in-class cybersecurity
    solutions. The briefing must detail: (1) The implementation
    status of Section 1521 requirements from the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81); (2)
    An outline of an acquisition strategy for enterprise-wide
    procurement; and (3) Funding estimates for fiscal years 2026-
    2030.
        The committee is concerned with the Department's failure to
    formally establish and identify an executive agent and program
    office, as required by law. The committee recognizes that while
    certain offices may perform similar functions, the Department
    has not officially designated any entity as the executive agent
    nor demonstrated how existing structures fulfill the statutory
    requirements. The committee believes this lack of formal
    designation significantly undermines the Department's ability
    to implement a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to
    cybersecurity acquisitions.

    Sec. 1618--Limitation of funds for travel expenses for the Office of
            the Chief Information Officer

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    obligation or expenditure of funds authorized to be
    appropriated for travel for the Department of Defense (DOD)
    Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) until the DOD
    CIO, in coordination with the military departments' CIOs,
    submits to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive
    circuit transport transition plan for updating legacy circuits
    to more modern Internet Protocol (IP)-based circuits. The plan
    must identify: (1) All legacy circuits still being used by the
    Department; (2) Establish transition timelines to move to IP-
    based circuits; (3) Detail resource requirements; (4) Specify
    budget funding lines where such requirements are captured; and
    (5) Include Future Years Defense Program investments.
        The committee acknowledges that legacy telecommunications
    circuits represent one of the most significant examples of
    technical debt within the Department. The committee believes
    that the Department has been woefully behind in modernizing DOD
    telecommunications infrastructure to enhance security and
    operational capabilities across defense networks. While the
    committee acknowledges the Department has undertaken some
    efforts to address this issue, the committee remains concerned
    that insufficient progress has been made to eliminate these
    obsolete systems, which pose substantial risks to both
    cybersecurity posture and operational readiness. The committee
    believes that accelerating the transition to modern IP-based
    circuits is essential to maintaining technological advantage
    and network resilience in contested environments.

    Sec. 1619--Limitation on availability of funds for the Combined Joint
            All-Domain Command and Control initiative

        The committee recommends a provision that would limit the
    funds authorized to be appropriated for research, development,
    test, and evaluation, Defense-wide, for the Joint Staff and the
    Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the
    Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative until
    the Secretary of Defense provides to the congressional defense
    committees a framework for such initiative that helps guide
    investments and measures progress for the initiative.

    Sec. 1620--Review of Joint Fires Network program transition

        The committee recommends a provision that would require
    review of the transition of the Joint Fires Network initiative
    to a program of record within the Department of the Air Force.

    Sec. 1620A--Prohibition of the elimination of certain cyber assessment
            capabilities for test and evaluation

        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the Secretary of Defense from divesting, consolidating, or
    curtailing current cyber assessment capabilities or National
    Security Agency-certified red teams supporting operational test
    and evaluation for Department of Defense programs until
    providing a comprehensive certification to the congressional
    defense committees. The certification must include an analytic
    basis for the decision, independent review by the Director of
    Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, certification by the
    Director of the Test Resource Management Center per section
    4173(c)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, and a
    comprehensive transition plan with funding requirements and
    continuity measures.

    Sec. 1620B--Modification to certification requirement regarding
            contracting for military recruiting

        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 1555 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) to permanently require the
    Secretary of Defense to obtain a certification from any entity
    that contracts with the Department of Defense for the purpose
    of placing military recruitment advertisement, that the entity
    does not rate news information sources for factual accuracy or
    provide ratings or opinions on news sources regarding
    misinformation.

    Sec. 1620C--Department of Defense working group, strategy, and report
            on ensuring the security, resiliency, and integrity of undersea
            cables

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to convene a working group, not later than
    March 1, 2026, to develop a strategy and report on ensuring the
    security, resiliency, and integrity of undersea cables.

                  Subtitle C--Data and Artificial Intelligence

    Sec. 1621--Public-private cybersecurity partnership for highly capable
            artificial intelligence systems

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy to establish a
    public-private partnership body not later than 180 days after
    the enactment of this Act to address cybersecurity and physical
    security threats to highly capable artificial intelligence and
    machine learning systems. The partnership would facilitate
    engagement between the Department of Defense and commercial
    industry partners to align security frameworks against
    sophisticated state actors. The provision requires annual
    reports to congressional defense committees beginning one year
    after establishment and continuing until December 1, 2030.

    Sec. 1622--Digital sandbox environments for artificial intelligence

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Digital and
    Artificial Intelligence Officer and the Department of Defense
    (DOD) Chief Information Officer, to establish a task force on
    artificial intelligence sandbox environments, not later than
    April 1, 2026. The task force would develop virtual
    environments supporting artificial intelligence experimentation
    across the DOD for users of all technical proficiency levels.
    The provision requires an initial briefing to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than August 1, 2026, with annual
    briefings thereafter until the task force terminates on January
    1, 2030.
        The committee notes with interest the progress made by the
    Department of the Army in establishing robust artificial
    intelligence sandbox capabilities that support both large
    language models and essential data science functionalities. The
    committee recognizes similar initiatives underway within the
    Department of the Air Force and encourages continued
    development of these critical capabilities. The committee
    strongly believes these environments are essential for both
    workforce development and technical innovation in artificial
    intelligence applications. The committee emphasizes that
    investments into the development and enhancement of these
    environments, ideally across multiple security fabrics, must be
    prioritized going forward.

    Sec. 1623--Artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a cross-functional team for
    artificial intelligence (AI) model assessment and oversight by
    June 1, 2026. This team, led by the Department of Defense (DOD)
    Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO), would
    develop a standardized assessment framework for DOD AI models
    not later than June 1, 2027, with identification of functional
    area leads not later than January 1, 2027. Further, initial
    assessments of major AI systems would be required no later than
    January 1, 2028, with the cross-functional team sunsetting five
    years after enactment. The Secretary would be required to brief
    the congressional defense committees within 30 days after
    completion of each implementation milestone and submit a
    transition plan to the committees 180 days before termination.
        The committee believes that establishing coherent
    governance structures for model assessment, tracking, and
    oversight is critical for successful AI implementation across
    the Department. The committee emphasizes this governance is
    especially important in military contexts where operational
    conditions evolve rapidly and models must adapt accordingly. As
    battlefield environments change, AI models require continuous
    evaluation to maintain effectiveness. The committee understands
    a well-structured governance framework would enhance return on
    investment by enabling the development of branch models for
    correlated use cases while preserving model lineage information
    that is essential for proper evaluation. The committee further
    notes this framework would establish groundwork for model
    assessment reciprocity, allowing more rapid deployment of
    models across different components and use cases. This approach
    would maximize the Department's investments in both custom-
    developed and commercial AI models.
        The committee observes that several federal initiatives
    have successfully implemented such governance frameworks and
    strongly encourages the Department to build upon these
    established best practices when developing its program to
    maximize economies of scale and avoid duplicative development
    efforts.
        The committee emphasizes that this provision is not
    intended to create additional bureaucratic hurdles or security
    requirements that would impede model development and
    deployment. The committee instead intends to facilitate greater
    transparency into model capabilities and characteristics,
    thereby enhancing collaboration across the Department and
    accelerating the development of specialized branch models. The
    committee believes this balanced approach will strengthen the
    Department's capacity to harness artificial intelligence while
    maintaining appropriate oversight of these increasingly
    critical technologies.

    Sec. 1624--Department of Defense Ontology Governance Working Group

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a Department of Defense (DOD)
    Ontology Governance Working Group to develop and implement a
    common data ontology and governance structure to improve data
    interoperability and enable more effective decision-making. The
    Working Group would establish domain-specific data ontologies,
    designate functional domain leads, and implement a governance
    framework. Key deadlines include establishing the Working Group
    not later than June 1, 2026, developing Department-level policy
    not later than June 1, 2027, and completing implementation not
    later than January 1, 2028, with an interim briefing to
    congressional defense committees from the Working Group due not
    later than July 1, 2027, and a report to the same committees
    from the Secretary due not later than June 30, 2028.
        The committee strongly commends the Department's
    collaborative efforts with the Chief Data Officer in the Office
    of the Director of National Intelligence through the DOD and
    Intelligence Community Ontology Working Group in establishing
    the Basic Formal Ontology and Common Core Ontology as
    foundational elements for cross-domain information exchange.
    The committee notes that these policy actions represent a
    significant milestone in developing robust mechanisms for data
    integration, retrieval, and analysis across disparate systems.
    The committee believes it is important to ensure that there is
    a clear framework and forum for continuing this work into
    building domain-specific ontology at the pace that is needed.
    The committee expects that this structured governance approach
    will drive substantial advances in ontological interoperability
    throughout the DOD enterprise and among mission partners,
    critically enhancing decision superiority and operational
    effectiveness in an increasingly complex and contested
    information environment.

    Sec. 1625--Modification of high-performance computing roadmap

        The committee recommends a provision that would modify the
    high-performance computing roadmap requirements in section
    1532(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
    Law 118-159). The provision would direct the Secretary of
    Defense to expand the roadmap to include both Department of
    Defense-owned computing assets and commercially procured cloud
    services or infrastructure-as-a-service contracts. For any data
    centers to be built or expanded on military installations, the
    provision would require comprehensive assessments including
    physical space needs, electricity and water usage requirements
    for artificial intelligence data center footprints, anticipated
    impacts on installations and surrounding communities, and
    strategies to prevent utility service disruptions while
    ensuring community resilience. The Secretary must provide
    triennial updates to the roadmap, with the first update due not
    later than March 1, 2027, and subsequent updates due every
    third year thereafter until March 1, 2033, to be submitted to
    the congressional defense committees.

    Sec. 1626--Artificial General Intelligence Steering Committee

        The committee recommends a provision that would establish
    an Artificial General Intelligence Steering Committee within
    the Department of Defense (DOD) to analyze artificial
    intelligence trajectories and develop DOD adoption strategies.
    The provision would require the Secretary of Defense to
    establish the committee by April 1, 2026, with the Deputy
    Secretary of Defense and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
    of Staff serving as co-chairpersons. The committee would assess
    adversary capabilities, analyze military applications, and
    develop adoption strategies, including ethical guardrails and
    resource requirements, with a report due to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than January 31, 2027.

    Sec. 1627--Physical and cybersecurity procurement requirements for
            artificial intelligence systems

        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity
    and physical security framework for artificial intelligence
    (AI) and machine learning technologies procured by the
    Department of Defense. The framework must address workforce
    risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, adversarial tampering,
    data exposure risks, and security management practices, with
    security levels scaled to national security risks and designed
    to counter peer and near-peer nation threats. The provision
    would authorize the Secretary to amend the Defense Federal
    Acquisition Regulation Supplement to require contractors
    developing, deploying, storing, or hosting covered AI
    technologies to implement the framework's best practices, with
    requirements tailored to specific technologies while
    considering cost-benefit analysis. The provision would also
    require the Secretary to submit an implementation status report
    to the congressional defense committees not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, building upon
    existing frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards
    and Technology Special Publication 800 series and the
    Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework.

    Sec. 1628--Guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial
            intelligence

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to require all Department of Defense (DOD)
    offices and components to exclude or remove covered artificial
    intelligence from DOD systems and devices within 30 days of the
    date of enactment, including artificial intelligence developed
    by Chinese company DeepSeek or entities owned or supported by
    High Flyer. Further, the provision also prohibits contractors
    from using such covered artificial intelligence for DOD
    contract work after 30 days of the date of enactment.

    Sec. 1629--Roadmap for advancing digital content provenance standards

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to develop a roadmap, not later than June
    1, 2026, to guide potential future adoption and integration of
    digital content provenance capabilities across the Department
    of Defense.

    Sec. 1630--Enhanced protection of data affecting operational security
            of Department of Defense personnel

        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to identify and prioritize the protection
    of personal data related to the operational security of Armed
    Forces members and Department of Defense civilian employees and
    to review all applicable guidance by June 1, 2026, issuing
    revised protection measures if necessary.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Advancing Analytics data platform application integration framework

        The committee recognizes the Department of Defense's (DOD)
    substantial investment in the Advancing Analytics (ADVANA) data
    platform and commends the progress achieved in establishing a
    foundational enterprise data management and visualization
    program. The committee believes that the long-term scalability,
    sustainability, and mission utility of the ADVANA platform is
    contingent upon establishing a structured, transparent
    onboarding framework that aligns with broader DOD digital
    modernization objectives. However, the committee is concerned
    that the DOD lacks a comprehensive strategy for application
    onboarding that includes clear evaluation criteria,
    prioritization methodology, and appropriate metrics for
    determining integration sequencing. Furthermore, the committee
    notes the absence of standardized cost recovery models to
    facilitate financial planning between the platform
    administrators and component organizations seeking application
    integration.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Chief Digital and
    Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) to develop and implement
    a comprehensive application integration strategy for the ADVANA
    data platform. This strategy should: (1) Establish objective
    criteria for evaluating and prioritizing applications based on
    operational mission impact, data sensitivity classification
    requirements, technical compatibility with existing ADVANA
    architecture, and overall value to the DOD data ecosystem; (2)
    Define standardized reimbursable funding mechanisms, including
    potential service-level agreements or other appropriate cost-
    sharing models, between the CDAO and requesting DOD components;
    (3) Include performance metrics to measure the effectiveness
    and efficiency of the onboarding process; and (4) Align with
    existing DOD data governance policies and enterprise digital
    transformation initiatives.
        The CDAO should complete development and commence
    implementation of this framework not later than January 31,
    2026. The committee further directs the CDAO to provide a
    comprehensive briefing to the congressional defense committees
    on the framework's structure, implementation status, and
    initial outcomes, not later than March 31, 2026.

    Artificial intelligence for assistive automation

        The committee is aware that the U.S. Army Combat
    Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center has
    an effort to develop an analytical framework for leveraging and
    incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and assistive
    automation (AA) into Army operations. This effort supports
    human-machine teaming integration by assessing the performance
    of individuals and teams assisted with artificial intelligence
    or autonomous systems through the development and definition of
    metrics which will permit quantitative and comparative
    assessment of these new tactical technologies. The committee
    believes this will enable the DEVCOM Analysis Center to conduct
    analysis on trade-offs of performance, effectiveness, and
    vulnerability, as well as analysis on sustainability to enable
    senior Army decision makers to better evaluate the impact of
    integrating developmental AI/AA systems into the Army
    structure.
        Accordingly, the committee strongly supports extension of
    the AI/AA analytical framework and associated metrics to obtain
    a fuller understanding of the broad scope of AI/AA applications
    for mission command in the Army's current and future operating
    environment.

    Artificial intelligence-enabled weapons systems center of excellence

        The committee notes that the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) included section 1534, which
    required the Secretary of Defense to evaluate the feasibility
    and advisability of establishing one or more centers of
    excellence to support the development and maturation of
    artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled weapon systems. The
    committee believes a federated approach to such centers will
    accommodate the differing needs for AI in different domains.
    The committee notes that the response to that requirement is
    still in progress but believes that, in responding to that
    provision, the Department of Defense should consider how best
    to leverage proximity to relevant platforms, as well as where
    technical expertise and infrastructure already exist, and how
    such efforts might be more closely tied to prototyping,
    experimentation, and operational and sustainment activities, in
    order to best provide exposure to use cases that might most
    benefit the Department and the military services. The committee
    also urges the Department to use this as an opportunity to
    identify and codify relevant AI terminology to provide some
    consistency, as well as to support future doctrinal
    development.

    Assessment of cybersecurity vulnerabilities of connected vehicles

        The committee recognizes that vehicle digitization and
    networking present both critical opportunities and significant
    risks for the Department of Defense (DOD). The committee
    acknowledges that connected vehicle technologies offer enhanced
    sensing capabilities, edge computing, and predictive
    maintenance that will benefit military operations. Yet, the
    committee is concerned that they also increase the potential
    attack surface if the DOD is not proactively prepared to
    mitigate such risks, as data from these connected vehicles can
    be used to elicit sensitive patterns of life as well as to
    provide outright vectors for cyber attacks against DOD systems
    and personnel.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense,
    in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Cyber Policy, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the DOD,
    and the CIOs of the military departments, to provide a briefing
    on the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of connected vehicles and
    the threats such vulnerabilities might pose to the DOD to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than August 1, 2026. Such briefing
    must include: (1) Classes of vulnerabilities presented by
    connected vehicles, as such connections might support adversary
    ubiquitous technical surveillance; (2) A framework for the
    Department to assess the risk of such vulnerabilities, as well
    as proposed mitigations; (3) An assessment of the intelligence
    related to adversary use or exploitation of connected vehicle
    vulnerabilities; and (4) Identification of centers of expertise
    within the DOD with capabilities to identify, assess, mitigate,
    or remediate the kinds of vulnerabilities identified by the
    Department.

    Building core synthetic data sets for model development

        The committee is aware that the increasing demands for
    artificial intelligence (AI) systems are also increasing
    demands for data to train and refine such systems. The
    consumption of vast amounts of publicly available data with
    little or no consideration for the accuracy, bias, or
    cleanliness of such data for initial training has, in some
    cases, resulted in unintended side effects. The committee is
    also aware that a response to these shortcomings has been to
    balance that initial training with operational or domain
    specific data sets that might help refine or focus the AI on
    specific use cases for the Department of Defense (DOD).
    However, that approach also presents challenges, like limiting
    competition or comparison between AI systems and challenging
    the classification of models based on their training data.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages the DOD, through test
    organizations such as the Test Resource Management Center, to
    generate more and better synthetic data sets for AI training
    that can be shared more broadly with industry, academia, and
    foreign partners and allies. The committee believes that a
    focused effort on synthetic data sets for AI model training
    would allow the Department to make more equitable comparisons
    of system performance in support of acquisition competition as
    well as open up the playing field to a wider range of industry
    and academic providers.

    Collaborative computing environment in support of AUKUS partnership

        The committee continues to support the Australia, United
    Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS) agreement and understands
    the urgency behind accelerating collaborative progress toward
    its goals. To enable this progress, the committee believes that
    a collaborative computing environment is necessary to enable
    Department of Defense (DOD) users and their counterparts in the
    United Kingdom and Australia to rapidly share information from
    their own systems to a common information domain for allied
    collaboration. This environment should have access to
    productivity tools, digital engineering, artificial
    intelligence, and analytics services so that allies can jointly
    develop platforms and advanced capabilities at speed and scale.
        The committee directs the Secretary of Defense, through the
    DOD Chief Information Officer, to conduct a comprehensive study
    on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a multi-
    classification level collaborative computing environment to
    support the AUKUS partnership initiatives. The study should
    include a thorough evaluation of various infrastructure
    options, including cloud-based, hybrid, and physical
    infrastructure solutions that would enable secure information
    sharing and joint development capabilities across different
    classification levels. The study should address how such an
    environment could provide agility by enabling the Department to
    establish additional secure enclaves rapidly, allowing AUKUS to
    enable specific communities of interest or incorporate
    additional communities quickly, if required. The Secretary
    should provide a report on this study to the congressional
    defense committees, not later than January 1, 2026.

    Competition related to the adoption of artificial intelligence and
            commercial cloud computing capabilities

        The committee is aware that the market for artificial
    intelligence (AI) and commercial cloud computing capabilities
    for the Department of Defense (DOD) is growing but remains
    focused on growing the number of performers rather than
    clustering around a much smaller set. The committee is
    concerned that while there are many small, non-traditional
    performers in this space, the opportunities to break through an
    increasingly consolidated number of AI models and applications,
    as well as commercial cloud providers, appear to be fewer and
    further between. While the DOD is increasingly focused on the
    many technology requirements for the warfighter, the committee
    believes that insufficient attention is being paid to longer-
    term market dynamics and preventing repeating past mistakes
    that have led to challenges resulting from market consolidation
    in areas like aviation components, major weapons systems, and
    microelectronics.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Chairman of the Joint
    Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, to provide a report to
    the congressional defense committees, not later than February
    15, 2026, assessing the current and long-term AI and commercial
    cloud computing market. This report shall examine: (1)
    Competition dynamics between AI and commercial cloud providers,
    including large and small companies; (2) Impacts of these
    competition dynamics on overall innovation in AI; (3) Barriers
    to entry for small and new performers; and (4) The potential or
    perceived impact of concentrations of market power or market
    share in the AI space on competition. The report shall also
    include recommendations for any legislative or administrative
    actions that might improve the DOD's ability to make better
    decisions and increase competition with respect to AI and
    commercial cloud resource procurements.

    Department of Defense software authorization and accreditation reform

        The committee notes that modern software development
    methodologies are essential to maintaining technological
    superiority in an era of strategic competition. Thus, the
    committee is strongly supportive of the intent of the
    Department of Defense (DOD) to improve upon the historically
    slow and burdensome Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Risk
    Management Framework (RMF) processes. The committee is aware
    that the Department is considering implementation of a new
    process known as Software Fast Track (SWFT). The committee
    remains concerned, however, with the lack of details
    surrounding the process for SWFT, how it will resolve these
    issues, or how it interrelates with implementation of section
    1522 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
    Law 118-159), which also streamlines the ATO process.
        In addition to ensuring the efforts within SWFT
    appropriately balance the need for cybersecurity with removing
    duplicative and unnecessary compliance tasks, the committee
    contends that several related elements must be incorporated as
    part of any reform efforts. For example, the committee also
    notes that congressional direction regarding reciprocal ATO
    policies has not been fully implemented across the Department.
    The committee observes that continuous Authorization to Operate
    (cATO) processes have demonstrated significant time and cost
    savings where implemented. The committee also believes that
    there is a critical need to address operational technology (OT)
    integration and the intersection of information technology (IT)
    and OT within authorization frameworks, as defense systems
    increasingly converge these domains.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the DOD Chief
    Information Officer to provide a briefing to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
    not later than March 1, 2026, on the details of the SWFT
    initiative and its status, as well as the plans to integrate
    compliance with reciprocal ATO policies, the expansion of cATO
    adoption, and the integration of operational technology
    considerations into the initiative's lines of effort. The
    committee further directs that this briefing should include, at
    minimum: (1) Details of the SWFT plan, milestones, and lines of
    effort; (2) Metrics on current compliance with reciprocal ATO
    policies across the military departments and defense agencies;
    (3) Identified barriers to implementation of streamlined
    software accreditation processes; (4) Measurable goals for
    reducing ATO timelines; (5) Resource requirements to fully
    implement these initiatives in fiscal year 2027 and across the
    Future Years Defense Plan; and (6) A comprehensive assessment
    of how OT and the intersection of IT and OT will be integrated
    into authorization evaluation frameworks, including protocols
    for evaluating software applications within converged IT and OT
    environments.

    Evaluation of Department of Defense data residency and retention
            policies

        The committee recognizes that as the Department of Defense
    (DOD) expands its investments in cloud computing and data
    storage capabilities to support operational requirements, a
    comprehensive evaluation of existing data policies is
    essential. For example, the committee understands that while no
    singular policy mandates that all DOD data be stored
    exclusively within the continental United States, current
    frameworks generally prioritize domestic data storage for
    sensitive operational and intelligence information.
    Additionally, the committee understands that current policies
    related to the time in which data can be retained for various
    purposes may actually inhibit the ability to collect and store
    such operational data for the purposes of training artificial
    intelligence (AI) models. The committee believes a thorough
    assessment of policies related to data residency and retention
    are necessary to make sure that outdated or unnecessary
    policies originally intended to serve other purposes do not
    stand in the way of effective and efficient operation of the
    Department's information technology and AI system or inhibit
    the Department's ability to leverage commercial cloud
    innovations and affect interoperability with security partners
    during combined activities.
        Therefore, the committee directs the DOD Chief Information
    Officer, through the Defense Information Systems Agency, and in
    collaboration with the DOD Chief Digital and Artificial
    Intelligence Officer, to provide a briefing to the Committees
    on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than February 28, 2026, evaluating
    current data residency and retention requirements and their
    implications for DOD operations. Such briefing should include:
    (1) An assessment of the benefits and potential risks
    associated with implementing a commercial cloud approach that
    is agnostic to data residency for different categories of
    information; (2) An evaluation of double encryption principles
    and their effectiveness in protecting data regardless of
    physical storage location; (3) An analysis of sovereign key
    management frameworks that incorporate multiple external
    physical key managers to govern decryption processes; (4) An
    examination of how current data residency requirements affect
    operational capabilities and information sharing with security
    partners; (5) The impact of current data retention policies,
    either based on policy or statute, on the ability of the
    Department to collect and store data to provide for
    longitudinal analysis using AI or other machine learning
    systems; and (6) Recommendations for policy frameworks that
    appropriately balance security imperatives with operational
    requirements across different data classification levels.

    Evaluation of incentives for acquisition personnel supporting United
            States Cyber Command

        The committee is aware that based on the significant
    expansion of authorities granted to U.S. Cyber Command
    (CYBERCOM), specifically the establishment of the Joint Program
    Executive Office for the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture
    by fiscal year 2027 as directed in section 1509 of the James M.
    Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
    (Public Law 117-263), there has been an increasing demand for
    acquisition and contracting professionals to support CYBERCOM.
    While the Cyber Excepted Service (CES), established under
    section 1599f of title 10, United States Code, was designed to
    provide the Department of Defense (DOD) with enhanced
    flexibility in recruiting and retaining cyber personnel, the
    committee remains concerned that competition for similar
    personnel from other Federal agencies, with more competitive
    compensation packages and career advancement opportunities, is
    putting acute pressure on CYBERCOM to attract and retain such
    personnel.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Commander, CYBERCOM,
    in coordination with the DOD Chief Information Officer (CIO)
    and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, to
    conduct a comprehensive review of existing incentive pay
    programs and accelerated promotion pathways available to
    acquisition and program management personnel within the CES.
    This review should evaluate opportunities to enhance
    competitive hiring and retention through improved incentive
    structures comparable to those offered by other Federal
    agencies.
        The committee directs the Commander, CYBERCOM; the DOD CIO;
    and the Assistant Secretary to jointly brief the congressional
    defense committees on the findings, recommendations, and
    implementation plan resulting from this review, not later than
    May 31, 2026.

    Expansion of Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy Eligibility

        The committee affirms its support of the scholarship-for-
    service program provided through the Department of Defense
    Cyber Service Academy. The committee further appreciates the
    Department's compliance with the James M. Inhofe National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
    263) and the effort to rapidly award scholarships before the
    fall semester of 2024. Under the law, program scholarships are
    permitted for periods of up to 5 years. Yet, current Department
    policy limits program eligibility to students who previously
    completed the first year of an associate degree or at least 2
    years of a bachelor's degree program. The committee is
    concerned that these limitations on eligibility will hinder the
    Department's efforts to develop and retain the highly skilled
    cyber workforce that is necessary to defend the nation against
    rapidly evolving threats in cyberspace.
        Therefore, the committee strongly encourages the Secretary
    of Defense to expand the Cyber Service Academy program to the
    full extent permitted by law, extending eligibility to all
    qualified students, including first-year students in associate
    and bachelor's degree programs.

    Implementing open architecture accreditation of encryption in mounted
            form factor program

        The committee commends the Department of Defense (DOD) for
    progress on implementation of Modular Open Systems Architecture
    (MOSA) and, in particular, the Army for progress on the
    Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber,
    Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Modular
    Open Suite of Standards Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) program of
    record. The committee looks forward to the Army's commitment to
    a long-term resourced program to realize CMFF benefits
    including reduced size, weight, and power of systems, increased
    capability integration on armored and tactical vehicles, and
    speed of development and technology refresh.
        While the committee is encouraged by this progress and the
    anticipated award of CMFF Block 1, the committee is concerned
    that the long-term CMFF program may experience significant
    delay without establishment of program security accreditation
    milestones and firm delivery and fielding dates. The committee
    understands that CMFF needs a clear security accreditation
    strategy for all CMFF delivery blocks to maintain its program
    schedule. A prohibitively complicated and unpredictable
    accreditation process could negatively impact levels of
    industry engagement and investments and lead to lack of program
    achievement and accountability.
        The committee directs the Secretary of Defense, in
    consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to provide a
    report to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than
    February 1, 2026, outlining the strategy for implementing a
    MOSA-specific accreditation process for implementing DOD Type 1
    encryption security. This report shall include anticipated
    timelines for the accreditation process of CMFF systems as well
    as details on whether Type 1 encryption will be accredited at
    the system, subsystem, or component level. The report shall
    also include how such processes would apply to and impact the
    Army's CMFF program delivery schedule and associated funding
    portfolio for all CMFF blocks.

    Improving cyber coordination with foreign partners

        The committee is aware that the Comptroller General of the
    United States issued a report titled ``Cyberspace Operations:
    Department of Defense Should Take Steps to Improve Coordination
    with Foreign Partners'' on July 25, 2024 (GAO-24-103716C). The
    report outlined several issues related to the ability of the
    Department of Defense to carry out certain cyber coordination
    activities with foreign partners and made several
    recommendations. However, the committee is not aware that the
    Department has yet taken any action to begin implementing these
    recommendations. Due to the high interest in collaborating with
    our foreign partners and allies in cyberspace, the committee
    believes it is important for the Department to have a
    comprehensive and holistic foreign engagement strategy that
    addresses known coordination concerns and improves overall
    coordination and prioritization of cyber teams and resources
    with the geographic combatant commands to ensure such
    activities are best aligned with broader theater security
    cooperation plans.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Cyber Policy, in coordination with the Commander,
    U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) and the Chairman of the Joint
    Chiefs of Staff, to develop a comprehensive foreign partner
    cyber engagement strategy and to provide a briefing to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than November 1, 2026. Such a
    foreign partner cyber engagement strategy shall include the
    following: (1) A framework to prioritize country engagements
    with foreign partners, including a process for factoring the
    input of the geographic combatant commands based on their
    respective theater security cooperation plans; (2) A process
    for factoring in requests from foreign partners; (3) A
    repeatable methodology for assessing the resources needed to
    execute such engagements, in order to promote long-term
    planning for sustained engagements; (4) Assessment of burden
    sharing for costs between CYBERCOM, the affected geographic
    combatant command, and the affected partner nation; (5) A
    system or dashboard for tracking and analysis of such foreign
    partner engagements; (6) An implementation plan for how the
    Department intends to resolve the recommendations made in said
    GAO report (GAO-24-103716C); and (7) Other such items that the
    Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy determines to
    be necessary.

    Independent review of lessons learned from United States Cyber Command
            acquisition activities

        The committee notes that United States Cyber Command
    (CYBERCOM) was established with the need to have some
    distinctive authorities from most other combatant commands.
    CYBERCOM is a functional command that at times is a supporting
    command and at others is a supported command. The Congress
    determined CYBERCOM would also need to have acquisition
    authorities to allow it to develop cyber-peculiar technologies.
    The committee acknowledges that developing the core competency,
    workforce, processes, and experience to effectively manage an
    acquisition enterprise takes time. The committee believes
    CYBERCOM is making progress in this direction but also
    recognizes the opportunity to evaluate CYBERCOM's progress in
    this respect to determine areas to aid its growth.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Inspector General of
    the Department of Defense to conduct an independent review of
    the acquisition activities of CYBERCOM and provide a briefing
    to the congressional defense committees, not later than
    September 30, 2026. Such a review should include an assessment
    of the: (1) Sufficiency of the acquisition and contracting
    workforce to determine if CYBERCOM has a sufficient mix of
    numbers and skill sets based on the scale of acquisition
    activities it is executing, including contracted support; (2)
    Metrics being used to determine the timeliness and
    effectiveness of in-house and assisted acquisition activities;
    (3) Processes related to acquisition decision-making to
    determine if timelines can be reduced or made more efficient;
    (4) Timeliness and effectiveness of entities providing assisted
    acquisition support to CYBERCOM; (5) Market research
    capabilities of CYBERCOM, including a representative sample of
    market research artifacts to assess the sufficiency of such
    market research; and (6) Lessons learned from recent
    acquisition actions and the extent to which such lessons have
    been incorporated into CYBERCOM processes.

    Integration of local initiatives, small business programs, and academic
            institutions to limit gaps between training events

        The committee recognizes the critical importance of
    maintaining continuous technical training and skill development
    throughout the cyber operator pipeline within the Department of
    Defense (DOD). The committee understands that training gaps are
    often inevitable due to scheduling constraints, resource
    limitations, and the complex nature of multi-phase cyber
    education programs.
        The committee believes that while complete elimination of
    training interruptions may not be feasible, viable options
    exist to prevent trainees from experiencing extended periods of
    downtime that could result in skill degradation and compromised
    mission readiness. The committee is aware that there are local
    initiatives, small business partnerships, and academic
    collaborations that exist that could be leveraged to bridge
    these gaps.
        Accordingly, the committee encourages such partnerships
    with small business programs and academic institutions that can
    offer hands-on training in simulated environments, operational
    cyber range experience, and targeted coursework to develop
    cyber talent. The committee notes the Mississippi Cyber
    Initiative as an example of an effective local partnership that
    provides valuable supplementary training opportunities for
    servicemembers. The committee believes these programs have the
    potential to enhance DOD capabilities, address critical
    cybersecurity challenges, and strengthen the national cyber
    workforce while ensuring cyber operators remain technically
    proficient throughout their training pipeline.

    Leveraging artificial intelligence-enabled training environments for
            cyber readiness

        The committee encourages the Department of Defense (DOD) to
    build upon its 2023 Data, Analytics, and Artificial
    Intelligence (AI) Adoption Strategy by leveraging machine
    learning and natural language processing to create dynamic,
    threat-informed training environments. The committee believes
    that these capabilities should enable real-time, AI-generated
    threat scenarios for faster and more adaptive military cyber
    training while also enabling realistic simulation of cyber-
    kinetic attack scenarios on military networks to enhance the
    protection of critical systems from foreign adversaries. The
    committee assesses that adoption of these technologies may
    strengthen national security posture across all domains through
    agile, cost-effective, and scalable solutions that enable
    personnel to engage with AI-driven adversaries in realistic,
    scenario-based assessments.
        The committee further recommends that the DOD prioritize
    investments in autonomous and adaptive learning platforms that
    integrate seamlessly with both on-premise infrastructure and
    commercial cloud environments. By integrating AI-enabled
    platforms into existing test and evaluation frameworks, the
    committee believes that the Department could accelerate the
    development of resilient cyber, space, and missile defense
    capabilities while significantly reducing costs associated with
    traditional training models.

    Modernization of Department of Air Force reserve component business
            applications

        The committee recognizes the critical importance of our
    nation's reserve components and their invaluable contributions
    to the Department of Defense (DOD) and to national security.
    The committee has long been a strong advocate for ensuring that
    reserve forces receive the necessary resources and support to
    maintain peak readiness and operational effectiveness. The
    committee understands that for reserve personnel to maximize
    their focus on readiness and training activities during
    training status, they must be supported by efficient and modern
    business support systems that enable core administrative
    functions. The committee acknowledges that streamlined
    processes for order generation, approval, and other essential
    administrative tasks are fundamental to operational success and
    personnel satisfaction.
        The committee is deeply concerned with the poor state and
    clear lack of investment in Air Force reserve component
    business systems, particularly the Unit Training Assembly
    Processing System (UTAPS) and the Air Force Reserve Online
    Workflow System (AROWS). The committee has received reports
    indicating that these critical systems are extremely cumbersome
    to navigate and operate, creating unnecessary administrative
    burdens for reserve personnel who should be concentrating on
    mission-critical training and readiness activities. The
    committee is further troubled that these systems, due to
    insufficient updates and modernization efforts, present
    significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could compromise
    personnel information.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air
    Force to provide a comprehensive briefing outlining a detailed,
    one-year modernization plan for core Air Reserve component
    business applications, including UTAPS and AROWS, not later
    than June 30, 2026, to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives. Such a plan should
    include specific funding requirements, detailed contract
    requirements and acquisition strategies, and a robust user
    engagement and feedback component to ensure continuous
    improvement and user satisfaction.

    Multimodal generative artificial intelligence language translation
            capabilities

        The committee recognizes artificial intelligence's (AI)
    ability to improve the Department of Defense's warfighting
    posture, including by providing enhanced foreign language
    translation capabilities. Several military units are currently
    utilizing multimodal generative AI foreign language translation
    capabilities that include text, audio, video, and image
    integrated with automated human-in-the-loop review and
    verification processes that allow for mission-specific, live
    fine-tuning. This capability is being used to great effect,
    augmenting linguists such that tasks that used to take a month
    are now being completed in a few days. Such capabilities result
    in a high return on investment for a wide range of mission
    areas, including joint exercises, intelligence, information
    operations, and counterintelligence investigations. The
    committee notes that deployment of this technology is critical
    to ensure the warfighter is fully equipped and that the
    Department is efficiently utilizing resources to meet critical
    mission needs.
        The committee is concerned that using humans to manually
    translate virtually all foreign language media is an
    unsustainable and high-cost effort that will never fully
    address the foreign language translation needs of our forces
    without the assistance of modern technology. Therefore, the
    committee encourages the Secretary of Defense to invest in and
    utilize multimodal generative AI foreign language translation
    capabilities that include automated human-in-the-loop review
    and verification processes and built-in mission-specific live
    fine-tuning, at scale across all services, combatant commands,
    and appropriate mission areas.

    Munitions production decision support

        The committee commends the Department of Defense for
    working diligently to try to increase munitions production
    goals to better position the Department to prepare for future
    contingencies and support its partners and allies. The
    committee is aware that efforts such as the Joint Production
    Accelerator Cell and the Wartime Acquisition and Sustainment
    Support Plan used by the Navy have increased analytical support
    and attention to try to identify bottlenecks in the process.
    However, the committee notes that, to date, the processes used
    for capturing the outputs of such analyses, and continuously
    updating and sharing such data, is startlingly antiquated and
    manually intensive for a data-powered organization like the
    Department of Defense.
        Accordingly, the committee believes it is critical for the
    Department's efforts to transition to an information
    technology-based decision support system or dashboard to better
    collect, analyze, visualize, and share information related to
    munitions production, preferably linked with related processes
    for developing the munitions requirements and operational
    planning tools in order to improve the speed and scalability of
    planning and execution.

    Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
            resourcing

        The committee is concerned that the Department of Defense
    (DOD) is not adequately investing in and providing the
    resources necessary to build out the Office of the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy (OASD(CP)) to match the
    statutory responsibilities outlined by the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and
    the coordination needs for that office. The committee
    recognizes that these resources are needed to ensure that there
    is adequate technical, operational, and policy experience in
    key areas that will build capabilities and a workforce that is
    able to reestablish a credible cyber deterrent and hold our
    adversaries at risk through the imposition of costs.
    Furthermore, in order to meet its service-secretary-like
    responsibilities to maintain civilian control over our cyber
    forces, as well as to fully realize its intended benefits in
    workforce development, cyber capabilities enhancement, and
    strategic deterrence implementation, this office needs to be
    sized to exert similar oversight as a major functional
    combatant command.
        The committee is aware of a comprehensive resourcing study
    conducted prior to the formal establishment of the OASD(CP).
    Accordingly, building upon that initial study and reviewing its
    conclusions, the committee directs the OASD(CP) to conduct an
    updated resourcing study for the office. Such study should
    include: (1) A thorough assessment of needed technical and
    operational experience requirements, both in terms of numbers
    of individuals as well as types and diversity of skill
    disciplines needed; (2) A detailed evaluation of limitations
    within existing Cyber Excepted Service hiring authorities, as
    well as other hiring authorities available to this office; (3)
    Recommendations for integration of Highly Qualified Experts or
    special Government employees to provide unique skillsets not
    readily available within the Government; and (4) Identification
    of various courses of action for future investments aligned
    with the National Defense Strategy's priorities.
        The committee further directs that the Assistant Secretary
    of Defense for Cyber Policy provide the report on the completed
    study to the congressional defense committees, not later than
    January 31, 2026, and deliver a comprehensive briefing to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than March 31,
    2026, on the study's findings, the courses of action presented
    to the Secretary, and the Secretary's final decision.

    Phishing-resistant authentication

        The committee notes that the importance of protecting the
    Department of Defense's (DOD) systems and networks is
    underscored by investment in the principles of zero trust,
    including managing identity and access using phishing-resistant
    authentication. The committee further notes that while the DOD
    has established a process for approval of new multifactor
    authentication technologies, to date few approvals appear to
    have made it through that process.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to develop a strategy to ensure that phishing-resistant
    authentication, which includes hardware-based public key
    infrastructure, is used by all personnel of the DOD and to
    provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than May 1,
    2026. The strategy shall include an action plan for the
    deployment of phishing-resistant authentication across the DOD
    and retirement of legacy authentication tools by the end of
    fiscal year 2027. The strategy should also include exceptions
    for applications in which the use of phishing-resistant
    authentication is not feasible or practical and should require
    a process for components seeking an exception to provide
    documentation of an appropriate mitigation of the risk imposed
    by not using phishing-resistant authentication.

    Realignment of the Defense Cyber Crime Center

        The committee recognizes the Department of Defense (DOD)
    Cyber Crime Center (DC3) has a unique, multi-mission capability
    supporting law enforcement, counterintelligence, cyber threat
    analysis, digital forensics, and defense industrial base (DIB)
    cybersecurity incident response. The committee further notes
    that DC3 continues to serve as a national-level partner for
    cyber incident coordination and forensic support.
        At the same time, the committee acknowledges the expanded
    responsibilities of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense
    Command (DCDC), which is tasked with the protection and
    operational defense of the DOD Information Network (DODIN). In
    fulfilling this mission, DCDC increasingly requires access to
    and awareness of threats and trends affecting both the DODIN
    and interconnected systems across the DIB, as well as
    mechanisms for enhanced engagement and collaboration with those
    DIB partners on cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
        The committee notes there is substantial functional
    alignment between DC3 and DCDC in the following mission areas:
    (1) Cyber incident analysis and coordination; (2) Digital
    forensics and malware analysis; (3) Assessment of threats to
    DOD networks and critical infrastructure; (4) Support to
    defensive cyberspace operations; and (5) Early warning and
    situational awareness related to cyber intrusions and malicious
    cyber campaigns.
        Given these shared mission areas, the committee believes it
    is essential for the Department to ensure DCDC maintains a
    holistic operational picture of threats to the DODIN, including
    those originating in the DIB or identified through digital
    forensics analysis. The committee is concerned that failure to
    integrate or align relevant elements of DC3 with DCDC could
    result in mission duplication, fragmented awareness of emerging
    threats, or the unnecessary development of parallel
    capabilities.
        Accordingly, the committee urges the Secretary of Defense
    to assess options to better align DC3 with DCDC, including
    through formal coordination mechanisms, enhanced tasking
    authorities, or revised organizational alignment. In doing so,
    the DOD should ensure continued support for DC3's law
    enforcement and counterintelligence authorities while enabling
    DCDC to fully leverage DC3's existing capabilities in support
    of its operational mission.

    Strategy for identifying and addressing blockchain

        The committee recognizes that emerging cyber technologies
    like blockchain pose significant threats. The committee is
    concerned that the Department of Defense (DOD) currently lacks
    adequate capabilities to collect and analyze intelligence on
    blockchain applications and transactions. The committee notes
    this intelligence gap leaves the DOD unable to effectively
    counter blockchain-enabled activities including illicit
    trafficking of military dual-use technology, terrorism
    financing, sanctions evasion, and ransomware operations that
    fund hostile military activities.
        The committee believes the DOD needs a comprehensive
    blockchain strategy that addresses four key areas:
    identification of blockchain capabilities, risk and
    vulnerability analysis, threat mitigation, and capability
    development. The committee expects this strategy to integrate
    the Department's intelligence, cybersecurity, and analytical
    capabilities to disrupt adversarial cyber operations, counter
    illicit financial networks that threaten military security, and
    guide strategic investments across the enterprise.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to develop a strategy for analyzing blockchain technology
    applications--including identifying classes of vulnerabilities,
    assessing risks, and proposing mitigations and opportunities--
    and to brief the congressional defense committees on the
    strategy, not later than July 1, 2026. Such strategy should
    include: (1) Options for streamlining and formalizing
    investment and leveraging commercial tools for blockchain
    analysis and utilization; (2) Policy and budgetary changes
    needed to facilitate broader adoption of commercial blockchain
    intelligence technologies; (3) Recommendations to better enable
    real-time blockchain intelligence sharing and integration
    between the DOD and interagency and international partners; and
    (4) Recommendations to enhance the traceability of foreign
    military and state-sponsored cyber unit blockchain transactions
    targeting U.S. defense and critical infrastructure.

    Strategy for private cloud capabilities

        The committee recognizes the Department of Defense has
    developed multiple cloud offerings to meet the diverse mission
    requirements of its components and military services. The
    Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has made significant
    investments in both commercial cloud solutions under the Joint
    Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract and private cloud
    infrastructure. These private cloud environments provide many
    benefits similar to public cloud solutions' benefits, such as
    flexibility, agility, scalability, and availability, while
    ensuring secure and controlled deployments for sensitive
    missions.
        The committee is aware that the Department is currently
    investing in enhancements to its private cloud capabilities,
    namely the Stratus program, to provide improved options to
    mission partners. However, the committee requires additional
    information regarding how these investments will deliver unique
    capabilities not already available through existing cloud
    offerings.
        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,
    2026, on the Department's comprehensive private cloud strategy.
    This briefing should include: (1) Current status of existing
    private cloud platform implementation; (2) Identification of
    opportunities for expanded private cloud deployment; (3)
    Assessment of how private cloud investments complement public
    cloud capabilities; (4) Evaluation of security and operational
    advantages of private cloud solutions; and (5) Analysis of how
    the overall private cloud strategy advances data protection,
    mission resilience, and cost and energy efficiencies within the
    Department's modernization efforts.

    Time-based objectives for Department of Defense data recovery

        The committee remains concerned that the United States
    faces an intensifying and sophisticated national security
    threat, particularly in the cyber domain, from the People's
    Republic of China. The committee is aware that malicious cyber
    actors increasingly target backup systems and data repositories
    as part of coordinated attacks against Department of Defense
    (DOD) networks and systems. The committee notes that resilient
    and rapidly deployable data recovery mechanisms are necessary
    for DOD components to prevent catastrophic and extended loss of
    mission-critical capabilities.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the DOD Chief
    Information Officer, in coordination with the DOD Chief Digital
    and Artificial Intelligence Officer, to provide a briefing to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than April 30, 2026, on a
    Department-wide evaluation of existing policies and
    implementation guidance governing Recovery Time Objective
    metrics for mission-essential data systems. Such briefing
    should: (1) Examine current authoritative documentation
    provided to the Department regarding maximum allowable
    restoration timeframes following cyber compromise; (2) Identify
    systems that currently satisfy established recovery time
    objective requirements; (3) Document the modern data recovery
    capabilities employed across the Department; and (4) Evaluate
    systems presenting the highest vulnerability to cyber
    compromise. The briefing should also include the development of
    recommendations for appropriate recovery capabilities to
    mitigate identified technical and policy gaps across the DOD
    enterprise.

    Transition strategy for formal methods in software and hardware
            development

        The committee is concerned about the advancing
    sophistication, scale, and speed of cyber threats targeting
    Department of Defense (DOD) systems. The committee notes that
    formal methods and approaches for validation and verification,
    which establish mathematical guarantees in software code, can
    be used to prove the absence of exploitable vulnerabilities.
    The committee also notes that such approaches can and have also
    been used to secure hardware systems as well, demonstrating
    even broader application of formal methods.
        The committee directs the Secretary of Defense, acting
    through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering, the Director for Operational Test and Evaluation,
    the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
    (DARPA), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy,
    and the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer, to
    develop a comprehensive strategy for transitioning DARPA's
    formal methods research investments into production
    environments across the DOD.
        The committee directs that the strategy include the
    following elements: (1) Identification of high-priority
    software and hardware-based platforms and systems for
    consideration for initial integration of formal methods
    approaches, with specific timelines and implementation phases;
    (2) A description of integration pathways for transitioning
    formal methods into both programs in sustainment and newly
    acquired systems; (3) An assessment of necessary investments in
    workforce training, tooling, and infrastructure to enable
    successful adoption of formal methods at scale; (4) Metrics to
    measure the effectiveness and return on investment of formal
    methods implementation across different system types; and (5)
    Development of incentives for industry to adopt such approaches
    for programs they are developing.
        Furthermore, 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 this transition
    strategy, not later than March 31, 2026, including specific
    resource requirements, policy recommendations, and
    implementation milestones.

    United States Cyber Command dual-hat leadership arrangement

        The committee continues to assess the effectiveness of the
    dual-hat leadership arrangement under which a single individual
    serves as both the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) and
    the Director, National Security Agency (NSA). Established in
    2010, this structure was intended to improve operational
    integration and alignment between the two organizations in
    support of national security objectives.
        The committee notes that in 2022, the Secretary of Defense
    and the Director of National Intelligence sponsored an
    interagency review of the dual-hat arrangement. The study
    concluded that separating the leadership roles would increase
    cost, reduce unity of effort, and result in less decisive
    national security outcomes. The analysis further found that the
    existing arrangement enhances coordination, accelerates
    decision-making, and achieves greater efficiency in the
    employment of cyber and signals intelligence capabilities.
        The committee further notes that Congress increased its
    oversight of the NSA/CYBERCOM relationship in section 1556 of
    the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263), directing the Secretary
    of Defense to provide annual briefings on the command
    relationship and operational coordination between the two
    organizations. This provision amended sec. 1642 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
    328), limiting the ability to terminate the dual-hat only
    following the satisfaction of certain conditions that would
    have to be jointly certified by the Secretary of Defense and
    the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff that such a decision
    would not pose risks to the military effectiveness of CYBERCOM
    that are unacceptable to the national security interests of the
    United States. To date, the Department of Defense has yet to
    satisfy either provision.
        The committee further notes that breaking up the dual-hat
    relationship would have significant risk at the strategic,
    operational, and tactical level. The committee further
    acknowledges there would also be cost impacts incurred by
    building the appropriate infrastructure for two separate
    leadership organizations. The cost for doing so has not yet
    been determined.
        The committee believes that the dual-hat arrangement
    continues to serve the best interests of U.S. national security
    and resource stewardship and encourages the Department to
    maintain and strengthen this structure.
        The committee therefore directs the Secretary of Defense to
    provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on
    the infrastructure requirements and costs associated with
    changing or potentially ending the dual-hat leadership
    arrangement, not later than December 1, 2025.

    Zero trust implementation

        The committee appreciates recent updates on the progress
    made by the Department of Defense (DOD) toward zero trust
    implementation but remains concerned that the DOD faces
    aggressive timelines to adhere to the 2027 zero trust mandates
    directed by the DOD Zero Trust Strategy. The committee believes
    that to achieve goals within DOD-specified timelines, military
    departments, combatant commands, and other DOD components
    should leverage scalable, security-certified, and managed
    services solutions like the Defense Information Systems Agency
    (DISA) program, Thunderdome, that went through an open vendor
    selection process and comprehensive prototyping before
    production. Where a managed solution does not effectively
    satisfy requirements, the committee believes that components
    should, to the greatest extent possible, leverage existing
    blanket purchase agreements and similar DOD-wide procurement
    vehicles that offer easy and efficient access to solutions at
    the appropriate security level. The committee understands such
    solutions allow components to adopt the full range of zero
    trust capabilities including edge computing, internet-of-
    things, remote user access, and other technologies in a manner
    that best integrates with the component's existing security
    architecture and requirements.
        The committee directs the Chief Information Officer of the
    DOD and the Director of DISA, not later than December 1, 2025,
    to issue guidance to DOD components that identifies existing
    procurement vehicles they can leverage to quickly and
    efficiently acquire the technologies and solutions necessary to
    achieve their zero trust implementation goals.

                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 2026 budget request included $18.9 billion
    for military construction and housing programs. Of this amount,
    $15.2 billion was requested for military construction, $1.8
    billion for the construction and operation of family housing,
    $448.0 million for base closure activities, and $410.2 million
    for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
    Program.
        The committee recommends the authorization of
    appropriations for military construction, housing programs,
    facilities sustainment, and base closure activities totaling
    $40.7 billion. The total amount authorized for appropriations
    reflects the committee's continued commitment to investing in
    the recapitalization of DOD facilities and infrastructure.
    Sec. 2001--Short title
        The committee recommends a provision that would designate
    division B of this Act as the ``Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.''
    Sec. 2002--Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be
            specified by law
        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, 2028, or the date of the enactment of an Act
    authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year
    2029, whichever is later.
    Sec. 2003--Effective date
        The committee recommends a provision that would provide an
    effective date for titles XXI through XXVII of October 1, 2025,
    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 $2.2 billion for military construction and
    $195.7 million for family housing for the Army for fiscal year
    2026.
        The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations
    of $8.5 billion for military construction for the Army and
    $195.7 million for family housing for the Army for fiscal year
    2026.
        Further details on projects authorized can be found in
    section 2101 and section 4601 of this Act.
    Sec. 2101--Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    Army military construction projects for fiscal year 2026. The
    authorized amount is listed on an installation-by-installation
    basis.
    Sec. 2102--Family housing
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    new construction, planning, and design for Army family housing
    units for fiscal year 2026. This provision would also authorize
    funds for facilities that support family housing, including
    housing management offices, housing maintenance, and storage
    facilities.
    Sec. 2103--Authorization of appropriations, Army
        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 2026. 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.
    Sec. 2104--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project
            at Fort Gillem, Georgia
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    authorization contained in section 2101 in the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 of the
    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) 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.
    Sec. 2105--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend
    certain authorizations contained in section 2101 in the
    Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 of
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
    (Public Law 117-81) 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.
    Sec. 2106--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    authorization contained in section 2101 in the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 of the
    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) 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.
    Sec. 2107--Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
            2025 projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    various authorizations contained in the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159).

                     TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Summary
        The budget request included an authorization of
    appropriations of $6.0 billion for military construction and
    $68.2 million for family housing for the Navy for fiscal year
    2026.
        The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations
    of $12.8 billion for military construction for the Navy and
    $68.2 million for family housing for the Navy for fiscal year
    2026.
        Further details on projects authorized can be found in
    section 2201 and section 4601 of this Act.
    Sec. 2201--Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    Navy and Marine Corps military construction projects for fiscal
    year 2026. The authorized amounts are listed on an
    installation-by-installation basis.
    Sec. 2202--Family housing
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    new construction, planning, and design for Navy family housing
    units for fiscal year 2026. This provision would also authorize
    funds for facilities that support family housing, including
    housing management offices, housing maintenance, and storage
    facilities.
    Sec. 2203--Authorization of appropriations, Navy
        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 2026. 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.
    Sec. 2204--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    authorization contained in sections 2201 and 2202 in the
    Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 of
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
    (Public Law 117-81) 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.
    Sec. 2205--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    authorization contained in section 2201 in the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 of the
    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) 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.

                  TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Summary
        The budget request included an authorization of
    appropriations of $3.7 billion for military construction and
    $78.1 million for family housing for the Air Force in fiscal
    year 2026.
        The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations
    of $7.9 billion for military construction for the Air Force and
    $78.1 million for family housing for the Air Force for fiscal
    year 2026.
        Further details on projects authorized can be found in
    section 2301 and section 4601 of this Act.
    Sec. 2301--Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    Air Force military construction projects for fiscal year 2026.
    The authorized amounts are listed on an installation-by-
    installation basis.
    Sec. 2302--Family housing
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    improvement to existing housing and planning and design for Air
    Force family housing units for fiscal year 2026. This provision
    would also authorize funds for facilities that support family
    housing, including housing management offices, housing
    maintenance, and storage facilities.
    Sec. 2303--Authorization of appropriations, Air Force
        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 2026. 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.
    Sec. 2304--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project
            at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    authorization of a certain project contained in section 2902 in
    the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2017 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2017 (Public Law 114-328) 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.
    Sec. 2305--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    authorization of certain projects contained in section 2903 in
    the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2019 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) 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.
    Sec. 2306--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend
    certain authorizations contained in sections 2301(a) and
    2912(a) in the Military Construction Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2020 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 117-81) 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.
    Sec. 2307--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend
    certain authorizations contained in section 2301 in the
    Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 of
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
    (Public Law 117-81) 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.
    Sec. 2308--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend
    certain authorizations contained in section 2301 in the
    Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 of
    the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) 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.
    Sec. 2309--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
            project at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify an
    authorization contained in the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) to construct
    3,219 kilometers of telephone duct facility.

               TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Summary
        The budget request included an authorization of
    appropriations of $3.8 billion for military construction for
    the Defense Agencies for fiscal year 2026.
        The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations
    of $2.7 billion for military construction for the Defense
    Agencies for fiscal year 2026.
        Further details on projects authorized can be found in
    section 2401, section 2402, and section 4601 of this Act.
    Sec. 2401--Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land
            acquisition projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    military construction projects for the Defense Agencies for
    fiscal year 2026. The authorized amounts are listed on an
    installation-by-installation basis.
    Sec. 2402--Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment
            Program projects
        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 2026.
    The authorized amounts are listed on an installation-by-
    installation basis.
    Sec. 2403--Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies
        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 2026. 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.
    Sec. 2404--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
            at Iwakuni, Japan
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    authorization contained in section 2401(b) in the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 of the John
    S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2019 (Public Law 115-232) 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.
    Sec. 2405--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend the
    authorization contained in section 2402(b) in the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public
    Law 117-81) 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.
    Sec. 2406--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend
    certain authorizations contained in sections 2401(a) and
    2402(a) in the Military Construction Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2023 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263)
    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.
    Sec. 2407--Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
            2024 projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    various authorizations in the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31).
    Sec. 2408--Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
            2025 projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify
    various authorizations contained in the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 of the Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159).

                       TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

    Summary
        The budget request included an authorization of
    appropriations of $481.8 million for military construction in
    fiscal year 2026 for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    Security Investment Program.
        The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations
    of $531.8 million for military construction in fiscal year 2026
    for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
    Program.

      Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
                                    Program

    Sec. 2501--Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects
        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.
    Sec. 2502--Authorization of appropriations, NATO
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    appropriations of $481.8 million for the U.S. contribution to
    the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
    Program for fiscal year 2026.

                 Subtitle B--Host Country in Kind Contributions

    Sec. 2511--Republic of Korea funded construction projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to accept seven military construction
    projects totaling $453.0 million from the Republic of Korea as
    in-kind contributions.
    Sec. 2512--Republic of Poland funded construction projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to accept eight military construction
    projects totaling $504.2 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 $445.5 million for military construction in
    fiscal year 2026 for facilities for the National Guard and
    reserve components.
        The committee recommends an authorization of appropriations
    of $4.3 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.
    Sec. 2601--Authorized Army National Guard construction and land
            acquisition projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    military construction projects for the Army National Guard for
    fiscal year 2026. The authorized amounts are listed on an
    installation-by-installation basis.
    Sec. 2602--Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    military construction projects for the Army Reserve for fiscal
    year 2026. The authorized amounts are listed on an
    installation-by-installation basis.
    Sec. 2603--Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
            construction and land acquisition projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    military construction projects for the Navy Reserve and Marine
    Corps Reserve for fiscal year 2026. The authorized amounts are
    listed on an installation-by-installation basis.
    Sec. 2604--Authorized Air National Guard construction and land
            acquisition projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    military construction projects for the Air National Guard for
    fiscal year 2026. The authorized amounts are listed on an
    installation-by-installation basis.
    Sec. 2605--Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land
            acquisition projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    military construction projects for the Air Force Reserve for
    fiscal year 2026. The authorized amounts are listed on an
    installation-by-installation basis.
    Sec. 2606--Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    appropriations for the reserve component military construction
    projects authorized for construction for fiscal year 2026 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.
    Sec. 2607--Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
            projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would extend
    certain authorizations contained in sections 2601, 2602, 2603,
    and 2604 in the Military Construction Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2023 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263)
    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.
    Sec. 2608--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023
            project at Tucson International Airport, Arizona
        The committee recommends a provision that would modify the
    authorization contained in the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) for
    Tucson International Airport, Arizona.

              TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

    Summary and explanation of tables
        The budget request included $410.2 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 $410.2 million for these efforts. The
    detailed funding recommendations are contained in the state
    list table included in this report.

    Sec. 2701--Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and
            closure activities funded through Department of Defense Base
            Closure Account

        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    appropriations for fiscal year 2026 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

    Sec. 2801--Requirement for the military departments to develop and
            annually update a 20-year infrastructure improvement plan
        The committee recommends a provision that would require
    each of the military departments to develop and annually update
    a 20-year infrastructure improvement plan. The committee
    intends for this provision to ensure that the departments'
    senior leaders strategically and realistically budget for the
    sustainment of their installations and facilities.
    Sec. 2802--Increase of maximum amount for restoration or replacement of
            damaged or destroyed facilities
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2854(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, to increase
    the cost cap to restore or replace a damaged or destroyed
    facility from $100.0 million to $150.0 million.
        The committee's intent is for this provision to help
    address facilities reconstruction requirements on military
    installations in the wake of costly natural disasters.
    Sec. 2803--Reauthorization and modification of special design-build
            authority for military construction projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 3241(f) of title 10, United States Code, to modify an
    existing but expired authority for accelerated design-build
    procedures to increase the efficiency and execution of military
    construction projects. The committee's intent for this
    provision is to provide the agility of progressive design-build
    mechanisms for military construction but operate within
    contracting laws and title 10, United States Code.
    Sec. 2804--Modification of pilot program on increased use of
            sustainable building materials in military construction to
            include sustainable building technologies identified by the
            Comptroller General of the United States
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2861 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 118-81) to extend the pilot
    program and include building materials identified by the
    Government Accountability Office.
    Sec. 2805--Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
            relating to information sharing to improve oversight of
            military construction
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense to implement the recommendations of the
    Government Accountability Office report, published September
    16, 2024, titled, ``Military Construction: Better Information
    Sharing Would Improve DOD's Oversight'' (GAO-2024-106499), not
    later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    or to report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives explaining why the Secretary
    has not implemented those recommendations.
        Additionally, the committee directs the Secretary to
    provide a one-time briefing to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than
    March 1, 2026, on the status of implementing these
    recommendations.
    Sec. 2806--Extension of requirement for contract for obligation and
            execution of design funds for military construction projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2811(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act,
    Division B of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
    Law 118-159), by striking ``150 days'' and inserting ``one
    year.''
    Sec. 2807--Extension of authorization of depot working capital funds
            for unspecified minor military construction
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2208(u)(4) of title 10, United States Code, to extend
    the authorization of depot working capital funds for
    unspecified minor military construction projects from 2025 to
    2027.
    Sec. 2808--Extension of authority for temporary expanded land
            acquisition for equine welfare
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2804(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) by striking ``February 1, 2026''
    and inserting ``August 1, 2026.''
    Sec. 2809--Prohibition on designation of military construction projects
            as part of military intelligence program
        The committee recommends a provision that would prevent the
    Secretary of Defense from designating any military construction
    project as being part of the military intelligence program.
    Sec. 2810--Expansion of Defense Community Infrastructure Program to
            include installations of the Coast Guard
        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.

                          Subtitle B--Military Housing

    Sec. 2821--Improvements to annual reports of Department of Defense on
            waivers of privacy and configuration standards for covered
            military unaccompanied housing
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2856a of title 10, United States Code, by adding
    elements to be included in future iterations of the barracks
    waiver reports submitted by the Department of Defense (DOD).
    The DOD and the military services have made progress toward
    improving unaccompanied housing, but the committee remains
    concerned that many servicemembers continue to be housed in
    substandard conditions, as described by the Government
    Accountability Office (GAO) in a report published on September
    19, 2023, titled ``Military Barracks: Poor Living Conditions
    Undermine Quality of Life and Readiness'' (GAO-23-105797).
        Additionally, in accordance with the requirements of
    section 2833 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), the GAO provided the
    committee with a briefing on the first DOD report submitted
    under section 2856a of title 10, United States Code, which
    revealed certain limitations in the current report
    requirements. The provision would improve and strengthen future
    iterations of the report so that it provides information vital
    to improvement in the long-term conditions of barracks across
    the services.
    Sec. 2822--Modification of Housing Requirements and Market Analysis to
            account for impact of civilians and contractors
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2837(d) of title 10, United States Code, to account for
    impacts of civilians and contractors of the Department of
    Defense.
    Sec. 2823--Authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot
            authority for use of other transactions for installation or
            facility prototyping
        The committee recommends a provision that would grant
    permissive authority to the Secretary of Defense to conduct an
    unaccompanied housing project under section 4022(i) of title
    10, United States Code.
    Sec. 2824--Elimination of indoor residential mold in housing of
            Department of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the Secretary of
    Housing and Urban Development, the Director of the Centers for
    Disease Control and Prevention, the Administrator of the
    Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Health
    and Human Services, to conduct a comprehensive study on the
    health effects of indoor residential mold growth in military
    unaccompanied housing or other housing on military
    installations.
    Sec. 2825--Requirement for disclosure of information relating to
            liability insurance and dispute resolutions relating to
            privatized military housing
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2891c(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, by
    requiring landlords of privatized military housing units to
    disclose to the Secretary of Defense information relating to
    insurance coverage and payments for dispute resolutions with
    tenants.
    Sec. 2826--Treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to
            privatized military housing
        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

    Sec. 2831--Authorization to acquire through exchange or lease certain
            land used by the Armed Forces in Hawaii
        The committee recommends a provision that would temporarily
    authorize the Department of Defense to acquire mission critical
    military training lands that are currently leased by the
    military departments from the State of Hawaii. The committee's
    intent for this provision would be to address the multiple
    military training ranges across Hawaii that have expiring
    leases in the near future.
    Sec. 2832--Report on land withdrawals
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of the Army to submit a report on certain land
    withdrawals.

                           Subtitle D--Other Matters

    Sec. 2841--Modifications to Defense Community Infrastructure Program
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2391(d)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, to
    modify the priority list and definitions for Defense Community
    Infrastructure Program projects.
    Sec. 2842--Designation of Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range at
            Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands
        The committee recommends a provision that would redesignate
    the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site as the
    Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range to better reflect
    the range's broader role in supporting the development and
    operation of long-range missile systems, defenses, and space
    capabilities.
    Sec. 2843--Joint base facility management of Department of Defense
        The committee recommends a provision that would improve the
    Department of Defense's (DOD) facility management of joint
    bases.
        The committee notes that preliminary findings from an
    ongoing Government Accountability Office (GAO) report show that
    the DOD has faced challenges in ensuring that the 12 joint
    bases are managing the sustainment, restoration, and
    modernization of their facilities to support mission needs. The
    GAO also notes that the DOD facilities are requiring more work
    to maintain, due to facility age, accumulated deferred
    maintenance, and older systems such as heating, ventilation,
    and air conditioning. The committee notes that the DOD has not
    provided consistent and clear guidance on facility maintenance
    responsibilities and funding. In the absence of guidance
    specific to joint base management, each joint base is
    approaching issues such as facility management in a fragmented
    manner, and this has led to issues such as lingering disputes
    about how to fund critical infrastructure needs. The DOD also
    has been unable to determine how funding for facility
    maintenance is allocated among military components on joint
    bases. This has prevented the DOD from completing a
    determination of whether there is any funding discrepancy
    between the joint base components and whether any such
    discrepancy is negatively impacting mission readiness. Further,
    the DOD has not regularly assessed whether they have the staff
    that is needed to meet changing requirements and to keep DOD
    facilities in good working order to support the mission and
    provide servicemembers with good quality of life.
    Sec. 2844--Limitation on use of amounts for travel based on compliance
            with requirements related to minimum capital investment
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    both the service secretary and service chief of a military
    department from using any funds to travel outside of the
    continental United States should their respective military
    department not be in compliance with section 2680 of title 10,
    United States Code.
        The committee notes the minimum facilities sustainment
    funding set forth in section 2680 will be specifically used for
    maintaining existing infrastructure as well as demolition
    funding to dispose of excess inventory. The committee
    encourages Department of Defense senior leadership to review
    and utilize existing authorities to improve its facility
    backlog.
    Sec. 2845--Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air
            Reserve Base with civil aviation
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2874 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2023, Division B of the James M. Inhofe National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
    253), by striking ``September 30, 2028,'' and inserting
    ``September 30, 2034''.
    Sec. 2846--Pilot program on procurement of utility services for
            installations of the Department of Defense through areawide
            contracts
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for the
    purposes of the military departments to procure utility
    services from an areawide contract with a public utility
    provider. The provision would also require the Secretary of
    Defense to submit a report to the congressional defense
    committees within 90 days of the pilot program terminating on
    any efficiencies, benefits, or cost-savings derived under the
    pilot along with any proposed solutions for transition the
    authority to a permanent status.
        The committee notes that under this pilot program, the
    Secretary of each military department must enter into at least
    one areawide contract within 180 days of the date of the
    enactment of this Act.
    Sec. 2847--Authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of
            utility systems for infrastructure improvements
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 2688(k) of title 10, United States Code, to authorize
    the Department of Defense to pair utilities privatization with
    the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program.
    Sec. 2848--Prohibition on use of funds for development of Greenbury
            Point Conservation Area at Naval Support Activity Annapolis,
            Maryland
        The committee recommends a provision that would prohibit
    the use of funds for development of Greenbury Point
    Conservation Area at Naval Support Activity Annapolis,
    Maryland.
    Sec. 2849--Application of certain authorities and standards to historic
            military housing and associated historic properties of the
            Department of the Navy and the Department of the Air Force
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend title
    54, United States Code, to apply certain authorities and
    standards to historic military housing and associated historic
    properties of the Department of the Navy and the Department of
    the Air Force.

                           Items of Special Interest

    B-21 bomber shelter strategy
        The committee notes that the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) required the Secretary of the
    Air Force to provide a briefing to the congressional defense
    committees on the suitability of open-sided environmental
    protection shelters (EPSs) in comparison to traditional hangars
    for B-21 bomber aircraft operating out of installations that
    are at risk of severe weather events. The committee notes that
    the briefing shows the potential of EPSs in terms of cost
    savings and accelerating construction time. The committee notes
    the Air Force stated that building traditional hangars instead
    would cost an additional $3.0 billion in military construction
    funding and $8.3 billion in life-cycle sustainment costs. The
    committee understands that EPSs can also improve beddown times
    by a number of years, which will increase operational
    readiness. The committee finally notes that while there are
    cases where a traditional hangar is preferred, such as in
    extreme cold or blizzards, the Air Force noted that EPSs are
    the preferred solution with a small mix of traditional hangars.
        The committee believes the Air Force should continue to
    focus on EPS as an alternative to traditional hangar
    construction depending on the operational mission requirement.
    Civilian housing at public naval shipyards
        The committee is aware that the availability and
    affordability of housing in communities surrounding the public
    naval shipyards is relevant to the ability of the government to
    recruit and retain skilled shipyard workers. Therefore, the
    committee directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination
    with the Secretary of the Navy and the Director of the Office
    of Industrial Policy of the Department of Defense, and informed
    by the operational commanders of shipyard workers and
    commanders who manage shore infrastructure, to provide a report
    to the congressional defense committees, not later than
    September 30, 2027, on the feasibility, costs, and benefits of
    providing apartment-style or dormitory housing units for
    civilian workers at the four public naval shipyards, to
    include:
              (1) An assessment of the estimated costs of
            constructing, maintaining, and leasing apartment-style
            or dormitory housing units for civilian workers at
            public naval shipyards;
              (2) An assessment of the potential economic and
            workforce effects of providing such housing units,
            including on recruitment and retention rates;
              (3) An assessment of the feasibility of providing
            such housing units, including the timeline required for
            implementation;
              (4) An assessment of the operational effects of
            providing such housing units, including on worker
            availability, morale, and commuting burdens;
              (5) An assessment of the effect of providing such
            housing units on the housing market in surrounding
            areas, including for non-shipyard workers;
              (6) Options for deducting fair-market rent or below-
            market housing fees directly from employee paychecks,
            including administrative, legal, and contractual
            implications;
              (7) Comparisons with similar workforce housing models
            used by the Department of Defense or other Federal
            agencies; and
              (8) Case studies of at least two covered naval
            shipyards that include specific data on the potential
            effectiveness of providing apartment-style or dormitory
            housing units for civilian workers at such shipyards.
        For the purposes of the report, the public naval shipyards
    shall be considered to be:
              (1) Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia;
              (2) Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate
            Maintenance Facility, Hawaii;
              (3) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine; and
              (4) Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate
            Maintenance Facility, Washington.

    Clarification of inclusion of certain energy production facilities in
            authority for contracts for energy or fuel for military
            installations

        The committee's intent for section 2922a of title 10,
    United States Code, is that the term ``energy production
    facilities'' means any facilities that produce energy,
    including but not limited to, electrical, chemical, thermal,
    mechanical, and nuclear energy. Additionally, the only limiting
    factor to the committee not specifically amending section 2922a
    of title 10, United States Code, to this end is a direct
    spending score by the Congressional Budget Office. Lastly, the
    committee intends for the Department of Defense to interpret
    this statute as such, especially as it relates to area-wide
    contracts and other non-Department funded energy projects.

    Comptroller General review of maintenance of general and flag officer
            quarters

        The committee is concerned with how the Department of
    Defense (DOD) manages the maintenance of General and Flag
    Officer Quarters (GFOQs), in particular the planning and costs
    for maintenance of these units. Generally, the military
    services' GFOQs are older and larger than typical military
    family housing, and many of these properties are historic, with
    some dating back to the early 19th century. These factors make
    general and flag officer homes costly to maintain.
        The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported on cost
    increases in GFOQ renovation projects and raised questions
    about the military services' management of these units over 20
    years ago, in a report published on May 17, 2004, titled
    ``Issues Related to the Renovation of General and Flag Officer
    Quarters'' (GAO-04-555). In that 2004 report, the GAO found
    that requests for changes to housing units--typically from the
    quarters' occupant or the installation's command officials--and
    unforeseen repairs were the primary reasons for cost increases
    to GFOQ renovation projects. Unplanned repairs, such as for
    termite damage or unexpected historic preservation
    requirements, had occurred because problems were not identified
    during home inspections.
        The committee remains concerned about unforeseen
    maintenance of GFOQs. Accordingly, the committee directs the
    Comptroller General of the United States to assess the
    following: (1) The policies, process, and procedures for
    maintaining GFOQs; (2) The extent to which the military
    services effectively plan for major repairs and manage requests
    for changes to these homes while balancing other maintenance
    installation priorities; (3) The primary factors that have
    contributed to cost increases for GFOQ maintenance and to what
    extent the DOD has assessed the causes of the cost increases;
    and (4) Any other matters the Comptroller General determines
    appropriate related to this topic.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time briefing to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives on preliminary
    findings from this assessment, by not later than March 1, 2026,
    and determine a mutually agreed upon timeframe to communicate
    the final results.

    Coordination of advanced nuclear efforts

        The committee supports ongoing efforts by the Department of
    Defense (DOD) to invest in advanced nuclear capability and
    encourages endeavors to bring those efforts into strategic
    alignment. The committee notes that adversaries, namely the
    People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation, have
    recognized the criticality of civil nuclear energy. As a
    result, they are investing vast state resources in developing
    and deploying the next generation of nuclear reactors while
    actively pursuing long-term global contracts for nuclear
    energy. The committee believes it is critical that the DOD
    leads in the development and deployment of nuclear reactors to
    prevent our adversaries from monopolizing control of related
    supply chains, both to prevent adversaries from achieving such
    geopolitical leverage and to ensure that our own critical
    infrastructure is not dependent on adversary technology. The
    DOD faces unprecedented power needs and will need civil nuclear
    technology to ensure agile, resilient, secure, and
    uninterrupted power to critical missions and to military
    installations and operations, in particular in austere and
    unique environments. The DOD must act swiftly both to secure
    its own military installations and to ensure the DOD leads in
    the development and deployment of civil nuclear technology.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with
    the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and
    the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, not later than
    November 1, 2026, to brief the congressional defense committees
    on options for establishing and executing an advanced nuclear
    energy technical project support program of record. At a
    minimum, the briefing should include: (1) The likely use cases
    for advanced nuclear energy, including micro-reactors, with
    coordinated input from combatant commands to establish
    operational and installation needs, including the support of
    force electrification, base sustainment, elimination of fuel
    supply vulnerabilities, addressing climate threats, enabling
    multi-domain operations, and advanced weaponry, at the secret
    level; (2) The process for establishing requirements for a
    program of record; (3) The estimated minimum number of units
    needed to establish a cost-effective program and minimize the
    time to Initial Operational Capability; (4) The maximum number
    of units with assumptions on which operational plans are in
    effect; (5) The process for establishing a comprehensive
    regulatory framework for DOD-managed advanced reactors and the
    deployment of pilot nuclear reactors for installations; (6)
    Estimates on fuel requirements to support deployment models;
    and (7) The expected annual budget required to transition the
    Project Pele demonstration, as well as programmatic budget
    needs for the program of record through 2030 or through the
    first 5 years in which advanced nuclear energy, including
    micro-reactors, is deployed for operational and installation
    energy, whichever is longer.

    Feasibility study on potential land use of Pentagon Reservation

        The committee notes that in May 2024 the National Capital
    Planning Commission approved a Pentagon Reservation master plan
    update, outlining proposed improvements to the Pentagon and
    nearby Department of Defense (DOD) property. Among the elements
    of this plan is the potential reuse of some DOD land adjacent
    to Pentagon City, Virginia. The revised master plan, in element
    3.5.4, identifies this land for future development under mixed-
    use or supportive purposes, saying it should be, ``considered
    for land use types that provide a more positive impact than
    surface parking.'' It also notes that the ``economic
    development dynamics of Pentagon City along with the potential
    benefits to the Pentagon suggest strongly that further study of
    this area should be conducted to identify the most appropriate
    use for these sites.'' Given security and financial suitability
    needs, the plan states that ``further study of this area should
    be conducted to identify the most appropriate use for these
    sites.''
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives a one-time briefing, not later
    than March 1, 2026, on the potential use of DOD land adjacent
    to the Pentagon Reservation fronting Army Navy Drive in
    Arlington, Virginia, currently being used as parking lots. The
    briefing should reflect the contents of element 3.5.4 of the
    2024 Pentagon Reservation master plan update and balance the
    needs of sound fiscal planning, security, sustainable land use,
    and military families. Lastly, the briefing should identify
    next steps and associated funding requirements.

    Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning replacement at Luke Air
            Force Base

        The committee understands that Luke Air Force Base (AFB)
    requires upgraded heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
    (HVAC) systems. The committee notes that, due to the Air
    Force's inability to properly budget for facility sustainment
    funding, HVAC systems across Luke AFB are aged and now need
    replacement. The committee understands that temperatures in the
    Phoenix, Arizona, area, also known as ``America's Hottest
    City,'' can approach 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The committee
    notes that operating older, less efficient HVAC systems in
    areas experiencing extreme heat may result in higher operating
    and maintenance costs. The committee is concerned that this
    poses a safety and readiness issue--impacting airmen's ability
    to work effectively in high heat--and a fiscal inefficiency.
        Accordingly, the committee urges the Secretary of the Air
    Force to include appropriate funds when planning the Air
    Force's budget for fiscal year 2027.

    Impacts to energy and water utilities on military installations

        The committee notes that Department of Defense (DOD)
    installations need to be resilient against extreme weather
    events and challenges. The committee further notes that
    military installations need to ensure that basic functions
    remain operational so the primary mission of the installation
    is not under threat from interruption of energy and water
    utilities. The DOD needs to be able to better understand in
    detail the exposure their facilities have to extreme weather
    events and how the impacts of such events may limit military
    operations, pose risk to DOD utilities, and undermine
    readiness.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific
    Command, to provide a one-time briefing to the committee, not
    later than March 1, 2026, on the potential risk exposure of
    water and energy utilities at military installations in the
    Indo-Pacific as a result of extreme weather events. The
    briefing should include: (1) A categorized list of incidents or
    malfunctions that led to a major disruption of water or energy
    services as a result of extreme weather and impeded the
    utilities at installations from functioning properly; (2) An
    assessment of military installations in the Indo-Pacific that
    are at risk of energy and water utility disruptions due extreme
    weather events and mitigating actions those installations took
    to reduce this risk; (3) A list of DOD policies and statutes
    that inhibit installation commanders' ability to better prepare
    and develop military installation resilience strategies to
    address the vulnerability of water and energy utilities to
    extreme weather events; and (4) An assessment of how the design
    of water and energy utility infrastructure on DOD installations
    is being adjusted to account for extreme weather events.

    Implementation of increased architecture and engineering design fee
            limitation

        The committee notes that the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) raised the
    architecture and engineering (A&E) design fee limit from 6
    percent to 10 percent of estimated construction costs for
    Department of Defense projects. While Defense Federal
    Acquisition Regulation Supplement 48 Code of Federal
    Regulations part 236 was amended on June 27, 2024,
    implementation has been inconsistent, with some contracting
    officers unaware of the update. This lack of awareness has led
    to delays and hindered firms from fully benefiting from the
    revised limitation. To ensure full implementation, the
    Secretary of Defense should issue acquisition, program
    objective memoranda, and budget guidance to all services to
    ensure consistent application of the new fee limitation,
    reflect the revised fee limit in future budgets, and train
    contracting officers and acquisition personnel on compliance.
    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, not later than December 1, 2025,
    on the Department's efforts to ensure full implementation of
    this change.

    Infrastructure support for the 185th Air Refueling Wing

        The committee remains concerned about infrastructure
    limitations affecting the operational readiness of the 185th
    Air Refueling Wing (ARW), a critical National Guard unit
    supporting global aerial refueling missions. Located at a dual-
    use facility not owned by the Department of Defense, the 185th
    ARW relies on non-federal infrastructure for mission execution.
    These limitations have restricted the Department's ability to
    invest in necessary upgrades to sustain readiness and future
    mission requirements.
        The Department has historically faced challenges in using
    military construction funds to support infrastructure it does
    not directly own. However, the 185th ARW's reliance on such
    facilities presents a unique case where readiness and strategic
    capacity may be weakened without targeted investment and
    coordination. Programs such as the Defense Community
    Infrastructure Program (DCIP), cooperative agreements, or other
    legal authorities may offer pathways for resolving these
    infrastructure gaps.
        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
    April 1, 2026, on the Department's plan to: (1) Preserve the
    operational readiness of the 185th ARW, including support for
    current and projected mission requirements; (2) Identify
    infrastructure challenges associated with the unit's reliance
    on non-federally owned facilities; (3) Assess available legal
    authorities and potential legislative changes that would enable
    the Department to contribute to infrastructure modernization
    efforts, including the use of programs such as the DCIP; (4)
    Describe any current or planned mitigation efforts, such as
    partnerships with state or local governments; and (5) Provide
    recommendations for congressional action.

    Installation energy demands in Indo-Pacific

        The committee notes the energy demands of operating in a
    forward environment not only in peacetime but especially in a
    contested environment. The committee notes that if the
    Department of Defense (DOD) assessed potential opportunities to
    partner with key allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific to
    develop geothermal energy, it could help meet its growing
    energy demands and provide crucial information for future
    infrastructure planning.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense
    to provide a one-time briefing to the Senate Armed Services
    Committee, not later than March 1, 2026, with an assessment of
    opportunities for the DOD to develop geothermal energy across
    the Indo-Pacific that could increase deterrence, promote energy
    and national security, and boost exports of U.S. technologies.
    The briefing should include: (1) An assessment of countries and
    regions in the Indo-Pacific in which the development or
    expansion of geothermal energy is most beneficial to the DOD's
    security interests, including in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific
    strategy, and most feasible based on factors such as existing
    geothermal production or exploration, subsurface data,
    regulatory and economic conditions, energy demand, and
    workforce quality; (2) An assessment of the benefits of
    additional geothermal production on military installations that
    could improve energy reliability, affordability, security, and
    reduced reliance on adversaries; (3) An assessment of the
    barriers to the development and expansion of geothermal energy
    on military installations; (4) An assessment of the potential
    for the DOD's competitive advantage in the development and
    export of next-generation geothermal technologies; and (5) A
    recommendation for whether to establish a pilot program for the
    DOD to promote geothermal energy internationally and the
    resources necessary for such a program.

    Integrated project delivery

        The committee is concerned that the military services have
    not incorporated best practices from the private sector into
    military construction (MILCON) projects. Section 2814 of the
    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) required the Secretary of the
    Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air
    Force to each enter into at least one integrated project
    delivery project. The committee has not received any
    information to indicate the military services complied with
    this requirement.
        The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Naval Facilities
    Engineering Systems Command commissioned a study and report by
    a third-party to determine the MILCON Cost Premium and
    underlying cost drivers, which was published on April 28, 2025.
    The study concluded that there is a significant cost premium
    associated with military construction when compared to private
    sector construction of similar facilities. The study included
    several recommendations to reduce the MILCON cost premium,
    among which was the adoption of best practices from the private
    sector, including the use of integrated project delivery that
    uses open-book pricing, enhanced collaboration, and the use of
    an integrated project team. The committee agrees that
    increasing collaboration and sharing of risk and rewards could
    contribute to the on-time and on-budget delivery of MILCON
    projects.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to provide a briefing
    to the Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than March 1,
    2026, on the feasibility and advisability of using integrated
    project delivery for MILCON projects, to include:
              (1) A comprehensive list of any legal or regulatory
            barriers to the use of integrated project delivery,
            including associated waiver authorities;
              (2) A strategy for training the workforce for
            awarding and managing construction employing integrated
            project delivery;
              (3) A detailed explanation of the challenges and
            opportunities of using integrated project delivery; and
              (4) An explanation for the Department of Defense's
            failure to comply with section 2814 of the James M.
            Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
            Year 2023.

    Intergovernmental service agreements for unaccompanied housing

        The committee notes that the Department of Defense
    continues to face challenges meeting unaccompanied housing
    needs across the services, especially in regions with high
    concentrations of servicemembers. The committee is aware of
    proposals to use Intergovernmental Service Agreements (IGSAs)
    to lease unaccompanied housing units. The committee believes
    that this approach could provide additional unaccompanied
    housing options, increasing supply faster than traditional
    methods.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, to provide
    a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives, not later than March 1, 2026.
    The briefing shall include but not be limited to:
              (1) The viability of using IGSAs to lease
            unaccompanied housing;
              (2) Funding models, to include the use of basic
            allowance for housing funds to fund the leases;
              (3) A sample of military installations that could
            benefit from this model; and
              (4) Any scoring implications that would hinder
            congressional action for a future pilot authority.

    Mold kits

        The committee believes that it is essential for the
    Department of Defense to continue to examine and improve
    quality-of-life initiatives for our servicemembers.
    Specifically, as it relates to housing under the Military
    Housing Privatization Initiative, the committee is concerned
    regarding ongoing reports of mold inside housing owned and
    operated by private contractors.
        Accordingly, the committee strongly encourages the Board of
    Directors for each service exchange system to maintain ready
    stock at all locations, where feasible and consistent with
    operational capabilities, of at-home environmental testing
    kits. These kits should enable military families to detect and
    identify potential health hazards in housing environments. The
    Secretary of Defense shall provide a written report to the
    Senate Armed Services Committee, not later than March 1, 2026,
    that includes, at a minimum:
              (1) The percentage of military exchange locations
            carrying at-home environmental testing kits by product
            type;
              (2) A list of military exchange locations selling
            these kits;
              (3) A plan to keep the kits readily available at
            military exchanges; and
              (4) Any challenges or costs associated with
            maintaining at-home environmental testing kits.

    Requirement for Camp Navajo entry bridge repairs

        The committee notes that in the event of a conflict, it is
    critical to have reliable access to munitions in storage and
    the ability to expediently ship munitions. The committee
    acknowledges that the transport of munitions often relies on
    rail transportation to expeditiously move munitions from the
    interior of the United States to munition ports to be shipped
    outside the contiguous United States to the theater of
    operations.
        The committee acknowledges that properly maintaining the
    infrastructure, such as bridges and overpasses, at military
    installations operating munitions storage missions along the
    Strategic Rail Corridor Network, including Camp Navajo in
    Bellemont, Arizona, is important for our national security.
    However, the condition and size of the current bridge limits
    the portion of the strategic national rail line underneath the
    overpass to one lane of travel, creating a limiting factor to
    support contingencies, logistics, and resupply in the Indo-
    Pacific area of responsibility.
        Accordingly, the committee urges the U.S. Army and the U.S.
    Army National Guard to prioritize military construction and
    sustainment funding to replace and sustain the bridge network
    contained within the Department of Defense's jurisdiction.

    Study to enhance electrical grid resilience

        The committee supports solutions that could protect
    military installations from the effects of extreme weather
    events. For example, hurricane force winds, uncontrollable
    fires, and severe icing all threaten to destroy traditional
    wood or concrete utility poles, leaving military installations
    without power and unable to accomplish basic functions.
    However, composite utility poles capable of withstanding the
    effects of extreme weather could offer a more resilient and
    cost-effective alternative over the long term.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Navy to conduct an assessment and provide a one-time briefing
    to the committee, not later than March 1, 2026, to identify
    Department of Defense locations where modular composite utility
    poles will improve grid resilience, reduce pole failures, and
    decrease life-cycle costs compared to traditional wood utility
    poles. The assessment and briefing should include the
    identification of locations on military installations that have
    experienced utility pole failures and electrical outages due to
    excessive ice loading, hurricane-force winds, or wildfires.
    Lastly, the assessment and briefing should include the
    consideration of environmental moisture, such as from swamps
    and wetlands, and wildlife interference and corruption as
    additional factors in assessing electrical equipment failure.

    Yuma Proving Ground

        The committee is aware of the substandard conditions of
    Pole Line Road, an interior test road running through Yuma
    Proving Ground. The committee wishes to underscore the
    importance of maintaining road safety, in particular on testing
    grounds, where personnel often operate in small teams and
    maneuver critical and expensive testing equipment.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of the
    Army to conduct an estimate cost analysis to repair the
    existing Pole Line Road and an estimate cost analysis to
    replace Pole Line Road. Cost estimates and analyses should
    include impacts to the status quo and further road degradation
    on mission success and personnel safety. The committee further
    directs the U.S. Army to provide a one-time briefing to the
    committee, not later than March 1, 2026, on the results of
    these cost analyses.

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

          TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

           Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations

    Sec. 3101--National Nuclear Security Administration
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the appropriation of funds for the activities of the National
    Nuclear Security Administration.
    Sec. 3102--Defense environmental cleanup
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the appropriation of funds for the Department of Energy's
    defense environmental cleanup activities.
    Sec. 3103--Other defense activities
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the appropriation of funds for the Department of Energy's other
    defense activities.
    Sec. 3104--Nuclear energy
        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

    Sec. 3111--Organization and codification of provisions of law relating
            to atomic energy defense activities
        The committee recommends a provision that would improve
    legislative and implementation efficiency by consolidating the
    existing conglomeration of provisions that constitute the
    Atomic Energy Defense Act as found under 50 United States Code
    Chapter 42 (10 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.) into a single new chapter
    552 of title 10, United States Code, as a matter of positive
    law.
    Sec. 3112--Adjustment to plutonium pit production capacity
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4219 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a)
    to adjust the by year and full rate production requirements for
    the Department of Energy to produce war reserve plutonium pits
    at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Savannah River
    Plutonium Processing Facility.
        The committee recognizes that dramatic shifts in the
    international security environment have compelled the
    Department of Defense to reassess anticipated nuclear weapons
    stockpile requirements, which are likely to levy additional
    production needs on the nuclear security enterprise beyond the
    original targets established in 2015. As such, the committee
    acknowledges that the 80 pits per year production target is
    likely insufficient to facilitate timely modernization of the
    U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile in a manner that preserves
    deterrence against growing threats from China, Russia, and
    North Korea. In order to effectively establish realistic
    targets within this legislative cycle, the Congress requires
    updated assessments of projected annual production rate
    requirements for plutonium pits. These assessments will inform
    conference negotiations for the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
        Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of
    Defense, acting through the Chair of the Nuclear Weapons
    Council, to brief the congressional defense committees on the
    results of an updated annual, full-rate production target for
    plutonium pits, encompassing both the Los Alamos National
    Laboratory and the Savannah River Plutonium Processing
    Facility, not later than August 1, 2025.
    Sec. 3113--National Nuclear Security Administration Rapid Capabilities
            Development Office
        The committee recommends a provision that would restructure
    the existing National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
    Stockpile Responsiveness Program established by section 4220 of
    the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538b) into an Office
    of Rapid Capabilities Development to improve the responsiveness
    of the NNSA to rapidly evolving international security
    conditions and Department of Defense requirements.
    Sec. 3114--Review and assessment of the National Nuclear Security
            Administration Enterprise Blueprint
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Chair of the Nuclear Weapons Council to lead a review of the
    October 2024 National Nuclear Security Administration
    Enterprise Blueprint and submit a one-time report to the
    congressional defense committees, not later than June 1, 2026,
    on the Council's assessment of the adequacy of the Enterprise
    Blueprint to meet future Department of Defense requirements.
    Sec. 3115--Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of
            Energy projects
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4713 of subtitle A of title XLVII of the Atomic Energy
    Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2753), ``Notification of cost overruns
    for certain Department of Energy projects,'' with certain
    technical and conforming amendments pertaining to reporting as
    well as stockpile design processes.
    Sec. 3116--Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from
            unmanned aircraft
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4510 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2661),
    ``Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets,'' to
    include facilities operated by contractors of the National
    Nuclear Security Administration.
    Sec. 3117--Extension of authority for appointment of certain
            scientific, engineering, and technical personnel
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    section 4601(c) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
    2701) to extend the existing authority for the appointment of
    certain personnel through September 30, 2036.
    Sec. 3118--Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research
            within the National Nuclear Security Administration
        The committee recommends a provision that would amend
    subtitle B of title XLVIII of the Atomic Energy Defense Act
    that funds be authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
    available to the National Nuclear Security Administration
    (NNSA) for the purposes of artificial intelligence research may
    only be used to support NNSA's nuclear security missions.

                           Subtitle C--Other Matters

    Sec. 3121--National security positions within the Department of Energy
        The committee recommends a provision that would require
    positions funded under Office of Management and Budget
    functional subcategory 053, Atomic Energy Defense Activities,
    to be considered necessary to meet national security
    responsibilities.
    Sec. 3122--Office of Environmental Management program-wide performance
            metrics for reducing risk
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Energy to develop and implement additional program
    performance metrics to supplement the existing metrics of the
    Office of Environmental Management's (EM) ``EM Program Plan
    2022.'' This is in addition to revising the metrics identified
    in ``EM Program Plan 2022'' to incorporate all metrics
    developed under subsection (a) of this provision.
        The provision would further direct the Secretary of Energy
    to report to the congressional defense committees on its annual
    progress--as measured against its performance metrics,
    including all metrics developed under subsection (a) of this
    provision and all other metrics described in the ``EM Program
    Plan 2022,'' as revised as appropriate--1 year after the date
    of the enactment of this Act and every 2 years thereafter. The
    provision requires that, not later than 1 year after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter
    until 2036, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report describing the
    outcomes achieved under the program performance metrics
    described in subsection (a) of this provision for each fiscal
    year.
    Sec. 3123--Office of Environmental Management integrated radioactive
            waste disposal planning and optimization
        The committee recommends a provision that would require the
    Secretary of Energy to develop complex-wide analyses
    identifying optimal disposal pathways and schedules for
    radioactive waste managed by the Department of Energy's Office
    of Environmental Management. The provision would further
    require the Secretary to submit to the congressional defense
    committees the results of optimization analyses, the nationwide
    disposal plan, while creating a forum of state regulators and
    the required initial activities of the forum not later than 2
    years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    Sec. 3124--Report on future activities and resources for the delivery
            of specialized infrastructure
        The committee recommends a provision that would direct the
    Administrator for Nuclear Security to submit an annual report
    that assesses infrastructure investments necessary to meet the
    demands of the National Nuclear Security Administration's
    nuclear stockpile, global security, and naval nuclear
    propulsion missions.

                           Items of Special Interest

    Accelerating cleanup milestones at Los Alamos National Laboratory
        The committee notes that Los Alamos National Laboratory has
    long-standing sub-surface ground water contamination issues,
    associated with chromium and explosives testing, that will take
    decades to remediate.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Energy to
    brief the congressional defense committees, not later than
    March 31, 2026, on recommended actions that can be taken to
    accelerate cleanup milestones with the State of New Mexico at
    Los Alamos National Laboratory, including chromium plume
    control interim measures to control migration of a hexavalent
    chromium plume and progress on the groundwater remedies for the
    Royal Demolition Explosive (RDX) plume in Canon de Valle.
    Briefing on Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation program
        The committee remains concerned about the proliferation of
    nuclear and radiological materials.
        Therefore, the committee directs the National Nuclear
    Security Administration's Administrator for Nuclear Security,
    not later than June 1, 2026, to provide a one-time briefing to
    the congressional defense committees on developments in the
    global security environment over the past 18 months regarding:
    (1) Persistent threats of state and non-state actors seeking to
    obtain nuclear and radiological materials; (2) State actors
    potentially undermining nonproliferation regimes and arms
    control agreements to which the United States is adherent; and
    (3) Increased risks of the availability of nuclear and
    radiological materials as a result of detected lapses in global
    nuclear security mechanisms.
    Briefing on feasibility of public-private partnerships to support
            modernization of National Nuclear Security Administration high-
            yield experimentation capabilities
        The committee notes that the National Nuclear Security
    Administration's (NNSA) high-yield experimentation
    capabilities, like much of the NNSA's infrastructure, is in
    need of modernization to meet the needs of the U.S. nuclear
    weapons stockpile and ensure the NNSA retains a robust
    scientific base across all disciplines relating to high-energy
    physics. To alleviate continually increasing fiscal and
    programmatic pressures on the NNSA and its workforce, the
    committee believes that innovative approaches to developing and
    resourcing future capabilities should be explored.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Administrator for
    Nuclear Security to provide the congressional defense
    committees with a one-time briefing, not later than November 1,
    2025, on the feasibility of initiating a program to update
    existing high-yield experimentation facilities or build
    replacement facilities through the use of public-private
    partnerships. The briefing should address, at a minimum: (1) An
    assessment of the capability of potential private industry
    partners to effectively contribute to the modernization of NNSA
    high-yield experimentation capabilities; (2) A review of
    existing statutory authorities for conducting a public-private
    partnership for such purposes; (3) An evaluation of possible
    siting options for the construction of new facilities, as
    necessary; and (4) An initial cost and schedule projection for
    recapitalizing existing facilities or constructing new
    facilities.
    Comptroller General review of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation legacy
            nuclear security programs
        The committee notes that following the collapse of the
    Soviet Union, the Department of Energy initiated a range of
    cooperative nuclear and radiological material security programs
    with Russia and the other former Soviet states. Among other
    things, these efforts included programs to improve the security
    of facilities with weapon-usable nuclear materials and
    radiological sources, to remove or consolidate materials to
    fewer locations, and to detect and interdict smuggling of
    materials across borders. Following the establishment of the
    National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in 2000 and the
    terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, these efforts were
    expanded on a global scale. Significant progress was made over
    the past two decades to reduce nuclear and radiological risks
    worldwide.
        Given this progress, the committee would like more
    information about whether the significant amount of funding
    that is still dedicated every year to these efforts under the
    NNSA's Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) is
    being expended commensurate with the remaining risks posed by
    poorly secured fissile materials. Specifically, the committee
    seeks to understand whether these ``legacy'' programs may now
    be generally addressing lower-value materials or facilities and
    working with countries that may pose less urgent or direct
    nuclear security and proliferation risks to the United States.
    Furthermore, the committee seeks to understand whether current
    programs are flexible enough to address new risks as they
    emerge.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess, for each DNN program identified,
    including those within the DNN offices of Global Material
    Security and Material Management and Minimization: (1) The
    range of activities implemented by the program and the
    countries in which the program operates or is planning to
    operate; (2) Outcomes defined by the program, the national
    security benefits of those outcomes, and how the program
    measures progress toward the outcomes; (3) Funding levels for
    the program, including carryover funds; (4) The scope of work
    remaining in the program, and the projected timeline and cost
    for completion of the work; and (5) The extent to which current
    program design is sufficiently flexible to respond to emerging
    global risks.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time, preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than February 1, 2026,
    with final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format
    and timeframe.
    Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security Administration
            construction project cost drivers
        The committee notes that in recent years, the National
    Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has experienced
    significant cost growth in its portfolio of capital asset
    acquisitions. The committee is seeking to understand the
    drivers of cost across this portfolio, both in terms of
    baseline costs as well as cost growth. For example, the
    committee has learned of significant differences in the
    construction cost per square foot of facilities built by NNSA
    management and operating contractors as compared to the private
    sector and would like to better understand what drives these
    differences. Similarly, the committee has learned of quality
    assurance problems on nuclear construction that have
    contributed to costly rework.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess the factors that contribute to the
    significant costs of construction in the nuclear security
    enterprise. The committee further directs the Comptroller
    General to provide a one-time, preliminary briefing on the
    results of its assessment to the congressional defense
    committees at a mutually agreed upon date, not later than May
    1, 2026, with final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon
    format and timeframe.
    Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security
            Administration's artificial intelligence and machine learning
            strategy
        The committee notes that modeling and simulating the
    complexity of nuclear weapons systems is essential to
    maintaining confidence in the performance of the stockpile
    without underground nuclear explosive testing. The committee
    notes that artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML)
    technologies have the potential to transform how the nuclear
    enterprise uses computer models and simulation to evaluate,
    design, certify, and qualify the stockpile and to dramatically
    reduce the time to execute stockpile stewardship and
    modernization. Applying AI/ML in the nuclear enterprise also
    presents unique challenges, given the high-security and high-
    consequence environment in which the National Nuclear Security
    Administration (NNSA) and nuclear security laboratories
    operate. These challenges include limited or sparse data sets,
    tight constraints on model correctness driven by the high
    consequence of error, and the complexity of the computer codes
    needed to simulate nuclear weapons.
        The committee understands that in 2023, the NNSA's Advanced
    Simulation and Computing program developed an AI/ML strategy,
    called AI for Nuclear Deterrence (AI4ND), to develop and deploy
    technologies and computing capabilities that can effectively
    leverage AI for stockpile stewardship. The committee seeks to
    enhance its understanding of this strategy.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) The NNSA's efforts to address
    data, modeling, and other challenges to adopting AI/ML to
    stockpile stewardship and modernization; (2) The resources the
    NNSA has identified as needed to achieve the goals of the AI4ND
    strategy; and (3) The risks and opportunities of collaborating
    through partnerships with industry, academia, and across the
    Federal Government on AI/ML.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time, preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than March 31, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.
    Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security
            Administration's federal program and project manager
            responsibilities
        The committee notes that the National Nuclear Security
    Administration's (NNSA) effort to modernize the nuclear
    security enterprise will cost billions of dollars over the next
    two decades and involve multiple complex programs and
    supporting projects that must be effectively integrated. For
    example, the committee notes that NNSA's effort to establish a
    modern pit production capability--one of the most complex and
    potentially costly of NNSA's modernization efforts--encompasses
    a broad range of program activities, six major capital asset
    projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Savannah
    River Site, and other activities. NNSA has struggled to
    mitigate the risks of uncontrolled changes to scope, cost, and
    schedule and to meet production program and project goals. The
    committee is aware that NNSA program and project managers are
    concerned that they may lack appropriate authority to direct
    contractors' work, control budgetary resources, accept project
    and program risk, and be supported by a sufficient and well-
    trained federal team--all key features of effective program and
    project management. The committee notes that recent NNSA
    personnel reductions may complicate these efforts.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) The NNSA's federal program and
    project manager responsibilities, including their authorities
    and responsibilities in the NNSA and the ability of these
    managers to effectively execute them; and (2) Federal staffing
    for the production modernization programs and their associated
    projects, which were previously assessed in a July 2024
    Government Accountability Office report, titled ``National
    Nuclear Security Administration: Actions Needed to Improve
    Integration of Production Modernization Programs and Projects''
    (GAO-24-106342).
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time, preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than April 1, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.
    Comptroller General review of National Nuclear Security
            Administration's Office of Cost Estimating and Program
            Evaluation
        The committee notes that in 2013, the Office of Cost
    Estimating and Program Evaluation (CEPE) was established by
    statute within the National Nuclear Security Administration
    (NNSA) to provide unbiased analysis in support of decision-
    making on projects, programs, and portfolios. The committee
    believes that this was a capability the NNSA lacked. CEPE's
    responsibilities have grown over the years, and the NNSA is
    undertaking a massive and challenging nuclear modernization
    effort. The committee understands that this moment has been
    described as the busiest the NNSA has been since the Cold War.
    The committee would like to understand whether CEPE has the
    capacity to fulfill its responsibilities and keep pace with
    modernization efforts.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) The extent of CEPE's various
    responsibilities and how they have changed over time; and (2)
    Any challenges to CEPE's ability to fulfill its
    responsibilities, the independence of its evaluations, or the
    implementation of the results of its analyses.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time, preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than May 1, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.

    Comptroller General review of Office of Environmental Management
            efforts to optimize cleanup activities

        The committee notes that 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. The committee
    understands that EM's most costly responsibilities involve tank
    waste management and the deactivation and decommissioning of
    excess facilities. The agency regularly makes choices among
    options for cleaning up and disposing of radioactive waste that
    have different costs, limitations, and risks.
        The committee notes that in a September 2024 report, the
    U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) developed a
    hypothetical optimization model to serve as an example of how
    EM could potentially optimize nuclear waste disposal decisions,
    which could in turn achieve cleanup sooner, decrease costs, and
    reduce risks (``Hanford Cleanup: Alternatives for Treating and
    Disposing of High-Level Waste Could Save Billions of Dollars
    and Reduce Certain Risks'' (GAO-24-106989)). However, GAO
    reported in April 2025 that EM is not taking steps to optimize
    the disposal sequencing of its nuclear waste (``Priority Open
    Recommendations: Department of Energy'' (GAO-25-108093)). The
    committee notes that it is unclear to what extent EM is
    optimizing the sequencing of cleanup activities--including tank
    waste cleanup activities and deactivation and decommissioning
    efforts--within and across its sites.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess opportunities to optimize EM
    nuclear waste cleanup and disposal and deactivation and
    decommissioning efforts. The committee further directs the
    Comptroller General to coordinate with the congressional
    defense committees to determine which waste streams or cleanup
    efforts to review and to provide a one-time, preliminary
    briefing on the results of its assessment to the congressional
    defense committees at a mutually agreed upon date, not later
    than March 1, 2026, with final results to follow in a mutually
    agreed upon format and timeframe.

    Comptroller General review of Office of Environmental Management's
            fraud risk management for contracts and subcontracts

        The committee notes that, as one of the largest contracting
    agencies in the federal government outside of the Department of
    Defense, the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of
    Environmental Management (EM) relies primarily on contractors
    to carry out its diverse missions and operate its laboratories
    and other facilities, spending approximately 90 percent of its
    annual budget on contracts. In fiscal year 2025, $8.0 billion
    of that annual budget will be spent on nuclear waste cleanup
    activities across the country. The U.S. Government
    Accountability Office (GAO) and the DOE's Office of Inspector
    General have identified multiple contracting fraud risks and
    reported on incidents of fraudulent activity by the DOE's
    contractors and subcontractors. The committee notes that GAO
    first designated aspects of the DOE's contract management as
    high-risk areas for the Government in 1990 because its record
    of inadequate management and oversight of contractors left the
    DOE vulnerable to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. As of
    2025, EM's acquisition and program management remain on GAO's
    High-Risk List.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess EM's fraud risk management efforts
    with respect to contracts and subcontracts, including
    assessments of possible: (1) Conflicts of interest; (2) Bid
    rigging; (3) Small business fraud; and (4) Overpayments. The
    committee further directs the Comptroller General to provide a
    one-time preliminary briefing on the results of its assessment
    to the congressional defense committees at a mutually agreed
    upon date, not later than March 1, 2026, with final results to
    follow in a mutually agreed upon format and timeframe.

    Comptroller General review of options for grouting low-activity waste
            at the Hanford Site

        The committee notes that the Department of Energy's (DOE)
    Office of Environmental Management's (EM) most expensive
    cleanup project is located at the Hanford Site in Washington
    State and involves the treatment and immobilization of
    radioactive and hazardous tank waste. The committee understands
    that in 2024, EM announced plans to grout 2,000 gallons of low-
    activity tank waste for off-site disposal as a part of EM's
    Test Bed Initiative. Additionally, pursuant to a recently
    finalized holistic agreement among the Department of Energy,
    the Environmental Protection Agency, and the State of
    Washington, EM now plans to complete retrieval of 22 tanks in
    Hanford's southwest tank farms by 2040. The committee
    understands that the low-activity portion of this waste would
    be grouted and disposed of off-site. However, DOE has not yet
    decided where this waste will be grouted, and some stakeholders
    have raised concerns about EM's plans to transport this waste.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) The status of EM's Test Bed
    Initiative; (2) The on-site and off-site options EM has
    considered for grouting Hanford's low-activity waste; and (3)
    The benefits and drawbacks of on-site versus off-site treatment
    prior to disposal.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time, preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than March 1, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.

    Comptroller General review of status of Idaho National Laboratory's
            defense nuclear waste treatment

        The committee notes that the Department of Energy's Office
    of Environmental Management (EM) began operating the Integrated
    Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU) at Idaho National Laboratory in
    April 2023, after a nearly $1.0 billion cost overrun and 10-
    year delay. The facility is designed to treat 772,000 gallons
    of sodium-bearing waste, a liquid waste that EM currently
    manages as high-level radioactive waste. Idaho National
    Laboratory also stores approximately 4,400 cubic meters of
    dried granular calcine waste, stored in six stainless steel bin
    sets, but it does not yet have plans for how it will treat or
    dispose of this waste. EM likewise currently manages the
    calcine waste at Idaho National Lab as high-level radioactive
    waste.
        The committee notes that since beginning operations in
    2023, the IWTU has faced ongoing issues, raising questions
    about the reliability and operability of the facility. For
    example, the facility was shut down in September 2023 so that
    staff could replace media in its granular activated carbon
    beds. The media removes mercury from the gas by-product of the
    waste treatment process. EM officials estimated that the
    facility would restart operations in January 2024. However,
    when attempting to restart in March 2024, crews identified
    abnormal conditions, causing EM to further suspend start-up
    activities; the facility ultimately restarted in September
    2024. The facility again shut down for 2 weeks in January 2025
    to address a clogged feed line. In February 2025, Idaho
    officials announced that the facility would shut down for an
    additional 4 months to replace a carbon bed and perform other
    maintenance.
        The committee understands that, in addition, EM has not yet
    determined how it will dispose of the immobilized waste treated
    by the IWTU. EM has considered disposing it as transuranic
    waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico but will
    need to overcome legal and regulatory barriers before doing so.
    Moreover, the waste reportedly may need further treatment with
    vitrification if it cannot be disposed of as transuranic waste.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) The steps EM is taking to
    address technical issues it has encountered and the impacts of
    the technical issues on its treatment efforts; (2) The extent
    to which EM holds its contractors accountable for continued
    issues facing the IWTU; and (3) EM's plans for treating and
    disposing of the sodium-bearing and calcine waste at Idaho
    National Laboratory.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than March 1, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.

    Comptroller General review of the transportation of defense
            radiological materials

        The committee notes that 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. Much of this waste is
    disposed of at off-site disposal facilities. The committee
    further notes that, in recent years, communities along
    transportation paths have voiced concerns about radiological
    materials being transported through or near these communities,
    and, in some cases, municipalities have banned such transport.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) The steps EM takes to ensure
    the safe packaging and transportation of radiological and
    hazardous materials; (2) How EM engages with stakeholders and
    communities along transportation routes; and (3) The lessons EM
    can learn from other entities that package and transport
    radiological and hazardous materials.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees on the
    status of its review at a mutually agreed upon date, not later
    than March 1, 2026, with final results to follow in a mutually
    agreed upon format and timeframe.

    Comptroller General review to identify efficiency opportunities in
            National Nuclear Security Administration capital asset
            acquisitions

        The committee notes that the National Nuclear Security
    Administration (NNSA) manages its large capital asset
    acquisition projects in accordance with the Department of
    Energy's (DOE) Order 413.3B. This order has evolved over the
    past decade and a half to include more rigorous project
    management requirements that reflect best practices. Despite
    these more rigorous expectations, NNSA's project performance is
    declining, and NNSA is increasingly seeking to obtain capital
    assets through means other than projects executed under Order
    413.3B or is seeking waivers to the order's requirements. The
    committee recognizes that the way NNSA has elected to implement
    Order 413.3B requirements may be onerous, and the committee
    would like to better understand what opportunities for
    improvement exist while still ensuring that projects are
    managed consistent with best practices. Further, the committee
    is seeking to better understand alternative means of acquiring
    capital assets.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) The extent to which DOE Order
    413.3B reflects best practices in project management and NNSA's
    approach to implementing the order's requirements; (2) Any
    opportunities that may exist to streamline or improve NNSA's
    implementation approach, particularly with respect to improving
    projects' schedule performance; and (3) Whether the alternative
    means NNSA has pursued to acquiring capital assets have proved
    beneficial with respect to schedule performance and risk
    management.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time, preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than April 30, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.

    Rendija Canyon land study

        The committee directs the Administrator for Nuclear
    Security to conduct a study of portions of Tract A-14 (Rendija
    Canyon) that may be suitable for conveyance for residential
    use. Suitable land means subtracts that have been identified by
    the National Nuclear Security Administration, in consultation
    with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, that meet the
    requirements for conveyance under the Departments of Commerce,
    Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Act of
    1998 (Public Law 105-119), that require minimal remediation,
    and that will meet the requirements for conveyance of the
    Department of Energy Order 458.1, ``Radiation Protection of the
    Public and the Environment,'' and the National Environmental
    Policy Act of 1969 (Public Law 91-190). The committee further
    directs the Administrator to brief the congressional defense
    committees with the results of the study immediately upon its
    completion, not later than March 31, 2026.

    Report on advances in the nuclear weapons design process

        The committee notes that over the past 30 years a number of
    advances have been made at the National Nuclear Security
    Administration's (NNSA) Nevada National Nuclear Security Sites
    Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical
    Experimentation (PULSE). The committee understands that at
    PULSE, formerly known as the U1a Complex, scientists conduct
    subcritical and physics experiments to obtain technical
    information about the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. In
    particular, PULSE is undergoing a major construction project
    that will enable it to conduct Enhanced Capabilities for
    Subcritical Experiments (ECSE), which will host two of the most
    capable weapons radiographic systems in the world, the ZEUS and
    Scorpius test beds. Both are critical components in efforts to
    assess pit design as the NNSA begins to produce pits at scale
    at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Savannah River
    Site. Further, the committee understands that the NNSA is now
    incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) in weapons design to
    integrate the data from over 1,000 above- and below-ground
    tests to interpolate and extend design parameters outside the
    existing testing envelope and parameter database.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Administrator for
    Nuclear Security, not later than March 1, 2026, to provide a
    one-time briefing to the congressional defense committees on:
              (1) How the combined initiatives of using AI in
            weapons design, pit production, and ECSE could provide
            greater certainty on warhead performance as compared to
            current weapons design process; and
              (2) The estimated costs and length of preparation
            time required to conduct a full scale nuclear explosive
            test should a determination be made that such a test is
            required to ensure the safety, reliability,
            performance, or military effectiveness of a weapon in
            the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile.

    Report on commercially available counter unmanned aerial systems

        Continued advances in commercially available artificial
    intelligence, computer vision, and sensor fusion capabilities
    could help meet the growing threat that unmanned aerial systems
    (UAS) pose to critical infrastructure and secure sites,
    including Department of Energy installations. The committee
    remains supportive of the National Nuclear Security
    Administration's (NNSA) efforts to leverage commercially
    available software and hardware technology to detect ground and
    aerial intrusions and advanced defeat capabilities to combat
    the UAS threat. Following a review of its security
    requirements, NNSA implemented a pilot program leveraging these
    commercial technologies to combat the UAS threat.
        The committee is encouraged by the Department of Energy's
    innovative approach, which provides for the rapid deployment of
    leading commercial technology to improve security while
    reducing overall costs. The committee also supports NNSA's
    efforts to transition its successful pilot to a family of
    systems program of record and expand deployment of this
    technology to additional sites across the NNSA complex as part
    of its future years nuclear security program.
        The committee directs the Under Secretary for Nuclear
    Security and Administrator, NNSA, to provide a briefing to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives, not later than December 13, 2025, regarding
    the expansion of this program and transition to a family of
    systems program of record, including associated resource
    requirements and timelines to deploy these commercially
    available capabilities across the national security enterprise.

    Satellite facility long-term leasing

        The committee recognizes that authorizing the National
    Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to purchase options for
    future purchasing or leasing of real property provides benefits
    to the NNSA in long-term infrastructure planning. The committee
    believes this authority has been particularly helpful in cost-
    effectively 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 understands that expanded use of such authorities
    could benefit other locations within the NSE that require
    significant infrastructure upgrades, particularly in such cases
    where selected supporting facilities could be relocated outside
    protected areas to reduce cost and unnecessary administrative
    burdens. Such evolutions in long-term installation capability
    planning will be key to efficiently and cost effectively
    managing the operation of NNSA-supporting facilities over the
    coming decades, and the committee strongly recommends that the
    NNSA 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
    provide a one-time briefing to the congressional defense
    committees, not later than May 1, 2026, on site strategies
    across the NSE. The briefing should include the identification
    of opportunities for expanding the use of the authorities
    provided by Section 3265 of the National Nuclear Security
    Administration Act (section 2466 of title 50, United States
    Code) and any recommendations for additional authorities that
    might aid the NNSA in making greater use of satellite
    facilities in areas neighboring laboratory and site
    installations.

    Unexploded ordnance from legacy tests near Sandia National Laboratories

        The committee notes that Cold War-era nuclear weapons tests
    have left unexploded ordnance (UXO) across the United States.
    Although measures have been taken to remediate UXO, the
    committee remains concerned that additional remediation efforts
    may be needed in lands near the National Nuclear Security
    Administration's (NNSA) Sandia National Laboratories and the
    adjoining Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
        Therefore, the committee directs the Comptroller General of
    the United States to assess: (1) What UXO remediation efforts
    NNSA has completed in the vicinity of Sandia National
    Laboratories; and (2) The extent to which additional efforts
    are needed to ensure that all affected nearby communities have
    been cleared of legacy UXO.
        The committee further directs the Comptroller General to
    provide a one-time, preliminary briefing on the results of its
    assessment to the congressional defense committees at a
    mutually agreed upon date, not later than April 1, 2026, with
    final results to follow in a mutually agreed upon format and
    timeframe.

              TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

    Sec. 3201--Authorization
        The committee recommends a provision that would authorize
    the appropriation of funds for the Defense Nuclear Facilities
    Safety Board.

                           DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES

    Sec. 4001--Authorization of amounts in funding tables
        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, and 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.

                             TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT

    Sec. 4101--Procurement

    Sec. 4102--Procurement for overseas contingency operations

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

    Sec. 4201--Research, development, test, and evaluation
    Sec. 4202--Research, development, test, and evaluation for overseas
            contingency operations

                     TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

    Sec. 4301--Operation and maintenance
    Sec. 4302--Operation and maintenance for overseas contingency
            operations

                         TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL

    Sec. 4401--Military personnel
    Sec. 4402--Military personnel for overseas contingency operations

                        TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

    Sec. 4501--Other authorizations
    Sec. 4502--Other authorizations for overseas contingency operations

                       TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 4601--Military construction
    Sec. 4602--Military construction for overseas contingency operations

          TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

    Sec. 4701--Department of Energy national security programs

                             SUMMARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
                                                (In Thousands of Dollars)
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             FY 2026 Request     Senate Change    Senate  Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  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............................         3,045,199             15,000           3,060,199
    MISSILE PROCUREMENT, ARMY.............................         6,948,889          1,779,720           8,728,609
    PROCUREMENT OF W&TCV, ARMY............................         2,886,534             19,000           2,905,534
    PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, ARMY.......................         3,734,235            250,000           3,984,235
    OTHER PROCUREMENT, ARMY...............................         9,605,566            477,700          10,083,266
    AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, NAVY............................        17,028,101           -948,000          16,080,101
    WEAPONS PROCUREMENT, NAVY.............................         5,597,300          1,617,000           7,214,300
    PROCUREMENT OF AMMO, NAVY & MC........................         1,135,030             64,000           1,199,030
    SHIPBUILDING AND CONVERSION, NAVY.....................        20,840,224         10,117,400          30,957,624
    OTHER PROCUREMENT, NAVY...............................        14,569,524            831,540          15,401,064
    PROCUREMENT, MARINE CORPS.............................         3,754,112            346,900           4,101,012
    AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE.......................        17,776,472          1,647,497          19,423,969
    MISSILE PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE........................         4,223,876          1,004,000           5,227,876
    PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, AIR FORCE..................           784,478                  0             784,478
    PROCUREMENT, SPACE FORCE..............................         3,393,637                  0           3,393,637
    OTHER PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE..........................        31,504,644            318,000          31,822,644
    PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-WIDE.............................         6,048,863            631,674           6,680,537
    SUBTOTAL, TITLE I--PROCUREMENT........................       152,876,684         18,171,431         171,048,115

    TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION
    RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, ARMY..............        14,549,223            780,865          15,330,088
    RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, NAVY..............        25,708,049          1,377,767          27,085,816
    RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, AF................        52,017,288          4,926,000          56,943,288
    RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, SF................        15,486,466            369,000          15,855,466
    RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVAL, DW................        33,921,939            999,200          34,921,139
    OPERATIONAL TEST & EVAL, DEFENSE......................           318,143                  0             318,143
    SUBTOTAL, TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND          142,001,108          8,452,832         150,453,940
     EVALUATION...........................................

    TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY.......................        58,975,065         -6,425,799          52,549,266
    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES.....................         3,314,178           -515,144           2,799,034
    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG.........................         8,673,981         -1,522,683           7,151,298
    COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND                357,516                  0             357,516
     EQUIP................................................
    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY.......................        74,080,120         -4,018,409          70,061,711
    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS...............        11,004,201         -2,065,265           8,938,936
    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES.....................         1,442,054            -77,976           1,364,078
    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE...................           362,045            -60,786             301,259
    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE..................        62,429,535         -1,790,020          60,639,515
    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE................         5,888,163           -775,252           5,112,911
    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE...................         4,322,617           -413,693           3,908,924
    OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ANG..........................         7,332,599           -555,357           6,777,242
    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE...............        55,935,718            269,060          56,204,778
    MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................            45,346                  0              45,346
    MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................             8,885                  0               8,885
    MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           100,793                  0             100,793
    MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           148,070                  0             148,070
    MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           342,149                  0             342,149
    MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           235,156                  0             235,156
    MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           282,830                  0             282,830
    MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................            21,243                  0              21,243
    MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..........................           357,949                  0             357,949
    SUBTOTAL, TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE........       295,660,213        -17,951,324         277,708,889

    TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL
    MILITARY PERSONNEL....................................       181,803,437           -740,000         181,063,437
    MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH FUND CONTRIBUTIONS...        12,850,165                  0          12,850,165
    SUBTOTAL, TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL................       194,653,602           -740,000         193,913,602

    TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
    WORKING CAPITAL FUND..................................         2,037,937            500,000           2,537,937
    CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION...................           213,282                  0             213,282
    DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEF..........           904,301            185,000           1,089,301
    OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.......................           502,599             19,171             521,770
    DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM................................        40,502,123            340,000          40,842,123
    SUBTOTAL, TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.............        44,160,242          1,044,171          45,204,413

    TOTAL, DIVISION A: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                     829,351,849          8,977,110         838,328,959
     AUTHORIZATIONS.......................................

    DIVISION B: MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

    MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
    ARMY..................................................         2,173,959          6,303,713           8,477,672
    NAVY..................................................         6,012,677          8,504,838          14,517,515
    AIR FORCE.............................................         3,721,473          4,184,959           7,906,432
    DEFENSE-WIDE..........................................         3,792,301         -1,089,573           2,702,728
    ARMY NATIONAL GUARD...................................           151,880          1,608,705           1,760,585
    ARMY RESERVE..........................................            42,239            626,922             669,161
    NAVY RESERVE & MARINE CORPS RESERVE...................             2,255            214,622             216,877
    AIR NATIONAL GUARD....................................           188,646          1,115,526           1,304,172
    AIR FORCE RESERVE.....................................            60,458            248,802             309,260
    NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM......................           481,832             50,000             531,832
    INDOPACIFIC COMBATANT COMMAND.........................                 0            150,000             150,000
    SUBTOTAL, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.......................        16,627,720         21,918,514          38,546,234

    FAMILY HOUSING
    CONSTRUCTION, ARMY....................................           228,558           -100,000             128,558
    O&M, ARMY.............................................           378,418                  0             378,418
    CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS...................           177,597                  0             177,597
    O&M, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS............................           374,108                  0             374,108
    CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE...............................           274,230                  0             274,230
    O&M, AIR FORCE........................................           359,765                  0             359,765
    O&M, DEFENSE-WIDE.....................................            53,374                  0              53,374
    IMPROVEMENT FUND......................................             8,315                  0               8,315
    UNACCMP HSG IMPRV FUND................................               497                  0                 497
    SUBTOTAL, FAMILY HOUSING..............................         1,854,862           -100,000           1,754,862

    BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
    ARMY BRAC.............................................           171,870                  0             171,870
    NAVY BRAC.............................................           112,791                  0             112,791
    AIR FORCE BRAC........................................           124,196                  0             124,196
    DEFENSE-WIDE BRAC.....................................             1,304                  0               1,304
    SUBTOTAL, BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE................           410,161                  0             410,161

    TOTAL, DIVISION B: MILITARY CONSTRUCTION                      18,892,743         21,818,514          40,711,257
     AUTHORIZATIONS.......................................

    TOTAL, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (BUDGET SUB-           848,244,592         30,795,624         879,040,216
     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........................................           160,000                  0             160,000
    SUBTOTAL, ENERGY PROGRAMS.............................           160,000                  0             160,000

    NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
    FEDERAL SALARIES AND EXPENSES.........................           555,000                  0             555,000
    WEAPONS ACTIVITIES....................................        20,074,400          1,757,187          21,831,587
    DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION......................         2,284,600            -45,947           2,238,653
    NAVAL REACTORS........................................         2,346,000            -99,000           2,247,000
    SUBTOTAL, NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION....        25,260,000          1,612,240          26,872,240

    ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
    DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.........................         6,956,000              5,000           6,961,000
    OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES..............................         1,182,000                  0           1,182,000
    SUBTOTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES....         8,138,000                  0           8,143,000

    DEFENSE URANIUM ENRICHMENT D&D........................           278,000           -278,000                   0

    SUBTOTAL, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AUTHORIZATIONS.........        33,836,000          1,334,240          35,175,240

    INDEPENDENT FEDERAL AGENCY AUTHORIZATION
    DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD...............            45,000                  0              45,000
    SUBTOTAL, INDEPENDENT FEDERAL AGENCY AUTHORIZATION....            45,000                  0              45,000

    TOTAL, DIVISION C: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL              33,881,000          1,334,240          35,220,240
     SECURITY AND INDEPENDENT FEDERAL AGENCY
     AUTHORIZATIONS.......................................

    ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES (BUDGET SUB-FUNCTION         33,881,000          1,334,240          35,220,240
     053).................................................

    TOTAL, NATIONAL DEFENSE (BUDGET FUNCTION 050).........       882,125,592         32,129,864         914,260,456

    MEMORANDUM: NON-DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS
    TITLE XIV--ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME (FUNCTION 600)            77,000                                 77,000

    MEMORANDUM: TRANSFER AUTHORITIES (NON-ADDS)
    TITLE X--GENERAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY...................       [10,000,000]                            [6,000,000]

    NATIONAL DEFENSE (050)
    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY, BASE BUDGET (051).....       848,244,592         30,795,624         879,040,216
    ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES (053)................        33,836,000          1,334,240          35,175,240
    TOTAL, NATIONAL DEFENSE (050).........................       882,080,592         32,129,864         914,215,456

                                 TRANSFER OF AUTHORIZED AMOUNTS TO NON-DEFENSE FUNCTIONS
    TRANSFER FROM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (051)
    CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FEDERAL HEALTH CARE CENTER....          -165,000                  0            -165,000
    BIEN HOA DIOXIN CLEANUP...............................           -30,000                  0             -30,000
    SUBTOTAL, TRANSFER FROM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY          -195,000                  0            -195,000
     (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......................           236,923                  0             236,923
    INDEFINITE ACCOUNT: DISPOSAL OF DOD REAL PROPERTY.....             7,000                  0               7,000
    INDEFINITE ACCOUNT: LEASE OF DOD REAL PROPERTY........            33,000                  0              33,000
    SUBTOTAL, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-MILITARY (051)........           276,923                  0             276,923

    DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES (054)
    OTHER DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS..........................        11,276,000                             11,276,000
    SUBTOTAL, DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES (054)............        11,276,000                  0          11,276,000

    TOTAL, OTHER DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORIZATIONS             11,276,000                  0          11,276,000
     (050)................................................

                                     DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY IMPLICATION (050)

    NATIONAL DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORIZATIONS (050)
    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--MILITARY (051).................       848,521,515         30,795,624         879,317,139
    ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES (053)................        33,836,000          1,334,240          35,175,240
    DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES (054)......................        11,276,000                  0          11,276,000
    TOTAL, DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY IMPLICATION, 050       893,633,515         32,129,864         925,768,379
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    TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT

    SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT.

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT  (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                      FY 2026 Request               Senate Change              Senate Authorized
     Line          Item        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    Qty          Cost           Qty            Cost           Qty          Cost
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            AIRCRAFT
             PROCUREMENT, ARMY
            FIXED WING
        6   HADES PLATFORM,              0          26,850                                         0          26,850
             PAYLOADS/PED, AND
             INTEGRATION......
            ROTARY
        9   AH-64 APACHE BLOCK           0           1,669                                         0           1,669
             IIIA REMAN.......
       13   UH-60 BLACKHAWK M           24         732,060                                        24         732,060
             MODEL (MYP)......
       17   CH-47 HELICOPTER..          11         618,798                                        11         618,798
       18   CH-47 HELICOPTER..           0          61,421                                         0          61,421
            MODIFICATION OF
             AIRCRAFT
       27   AH-64 MODS........           0         125,236                                         0         125,236
       28   SCALABLE CONTROL             0           1,257                                         0           1,257
             INTERFACE (SCI)..
       29   CH-47 CARGO                  0          17,709                                         0          17,709
             HELICOPTER MODS
             (MYP)............
       34   UTILITY HELICOPTER           0          33,659                                         0          33,659
             MODS.............
       36   NETWORK AND                  0          40,472                                         0          40,472
             MISSION PLAN.....
       37   COMMS, NAV                   0          11,566                                         0          11,566
             SURVEILLANCE.....
       39   AVIATION ASSURED             0          49,475                                         0          49,475
             PNT..............
       40   GATM ROLLUP.......           0           4,651                                         0           4,651
            GROUND SUPPORT
             AVIONICS
       45   AIRCRAFT                     0         129,167                                         0         129,167
             SURVIVABILITY
             EQUIPMENT........
       47   CMWS..............           0          38,419                                         0          38,419
       48   COMMON INFRARED             84         225,647                                        84         225,647
             COUNTERMEASURES
             (CIRCM)..........
            OTHER SUPPORT
       50   COMMON GROUND                0          29,489                                         0          29,489
             EQUIPMENT........
       52   AIRCREW INTEGRATED           0          14,986                                         0          14,986
             SYSTEMS..........
       53   AIR TRAFFIC                  0          24,213                                         0          24,213
             CONTROL..........
       54   LAUNCHER, 2.75               0           1,611                                         0           1,611
             ROCKET...........
            AGILE PORTFOLIO
             MANAGEMENT
       57   SMALL UNMANNED               0         726,034           0           15,000            0         741,034
             AERIAL SYSTEMS...
            Flammable Solids                                        [0]         [15,000]
             UAS Applications.
       58   FUTURE UNMANNED              0         118,459                                         0         118,459
             AERIAL SYSTEMS
             (UAS) FAMILY.....
       59   GRAY EAGLE                   0          12,351                                         0          12,351
             MODIFICATIONS....
            TOTAL AIRCRAFT             119       3,045,199           0           15,000          119       3,060,199
             PROCUREMENT, ARMY

            MISSILE
             PROCUREMENT, ARMY
            SURFACE-TO-AIR
             MISSILE SYSTEM
        2   LOWER TIER AIR AND           0         637,473           4          613,000            4       1,250,473
             MISSILE DEFENSE
             (AMD) SEN........
            Procure additional                                      [4]        [613,000]
             4x LTAMDS--
             misaligned budget
             request..........
        4   M-SHORAD--                  44         679,114                                        44         679,114
             PROCUREMENT......
        6   MSE MISSILE.......         233         945,905           0          539,620          233       1,485,525
            PAC-3 MSE missile                                       [0]        [366,000]
             recerts--misalign
             ed budget request
            Patriot Mods:                                           [0]        [173,620]
             AMMPS/DEX........
        9   PRECISION STRIKE            45         160,846         254          320,100          299         480,946
             MISSILE (PRSM)...
            Max PrSM Inc 1                                        [254]        [320,100]
             procurement (+254
             missiles)--misali
             gned budget
             request..........
       11   INDIRECT FIRE                0         830,579           0          188,000            0       1,018,579
             PROTECTION
             CAPABILITY INC 2-
             I................
            IFPC Inc 2 AIM 9X                                       [0]        [188,000]
             missile
             production to
             432x AUR--
             misaligned budget
             request..........
       12   MID-RANGE                    0          82,407           0           97,000            0         179,407
             CAPABILITY (MRC).
            Hypersonics Rocket                                      [0]         [42,000]
             Motor Cost
             Reduction
             Initiative.......
            Maritime Strike                                         [0]         [55,000]
             Tomahawk (MST)
             (USA, USN).......
            AIR-TO-SURFACE
             MISSILE SYSTEM
       15   JOINT AIR-TO-              178          84,667                                       178          84,667
             GROUND MSLS
             (JAGM)...........
       17   LONG-RANGE                   0         353,415                                         0         353,415
             HYPERSONIC WEAPON
            ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT
             MISSILE SYS
       18   JAVELIN (AAWS-M)           649         329,205                                       649         329,205
             SYSTEM SUMMARY...
       19   TOW 2 SYSTEM                 0          11,731                                         0          11,731
             SUMMARY..........
       20   GUIDED MLRS ROCKET           0       1,125,071                                         0       1,125,071
             (GMLRS)..........
       21   GUIDED MLRS ROCKET           0          43,156                                         0          43,156
             (GMLRS)..........
       22   MLRS REDUCED RANGE       4,002          32,339                                     4,002          32,339
             PRACTICE ROCKETS
             (RRPR)...........
       23   HIGH MOBILITY                6          61,503                                         6          61,503
             ARTILLERY ROCKET
             SYSTEM (HIMARS...
            MODIFICATIONS
       29   PATRIOT MODS......           0         757,800                                         0         757,800
       32   STINGER MODS......           0         428,935           0           22,000            0         450,935
            Qualification of                                        [0]         [22,000]
             Stinger
             additional SRMs..
       35   MLRS MODS.........           0         243,470                                         0         243,470
       36   HIMARS                       0          54,005                                         0          54,005
             MODIFICATIONS....
            SPARES AND REPAIR
             PARTS
       38   SPARES AND REPAIR            0           6,651                                         0           6,651
             PARTS............
            SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
             & FACILITIES
       40   AIR DEFENSE                  0          12,801                                         0          12,801
             TARGETS..........
            AGILE PORTFOLIO
             MANAGEMENT
       44   LAUNCHED EFFECTS             0          67,816                                         0          67,816
             FAMILY...........
            TOTAL MISSILE            5,157       6,948,889         258        1,779,720        5,415       8,728,609
             PROCUREMENT, ARMY

            PROCUREMENT OF
             W&TCV, ARMY
            TRACKED COMBAT
             VEHICLES
        2   ARMORED MULTI               86         554,678                                        86         554,678
             PUPOSE VEHICLE
             (AMPV)...........
        4   ASSAULT BREACHER             0           4,079                                         0           4,079
             VEHICLE (ABV)....
        5   M10 BOOKER........           0          64,919                                         0          64,919
            MODIFICATION OF
             TRACKED COMBAT
             VEHICLES
        8   STRYKER UPGRADE...           0         135,816                                         0         135,816
        9   BRADLEY FIRE                 0           4,684                                         0           4,684
             SUPPORT TEAM
             (BFIST) VEHICLE..
       10   BRADLEY PROGRAM              0         157,183                                         0         157,183
             (MOD)............
       11   M109 FOV                     0          82,537                                         0          82,537
             MODIFICATIONS....
       12   PALADIN INTEGRATED          10         250,238                                        10         250,238
             MANAGEMENT (PIM).
       13   IMPROVED RECOVERY            8         155,540                                         8         155,540
             VEHICLE (M88
             HERCULES)........
       17   JOINT ASSAULT               21         132,637                                        21         132,637
             BRIDGE...........
       19   ABRAMS UPGRADE              30         740,528                                        30         740,528
             PROGRAM..........
       21   VEHICLE PROTECTION           0         107,833                                         0         107,833
             SYSTEMS (VPS)....
            WEAPONS & OTHER
             COMBAT VEHICLES
       24   PERSONAL DEFENSE             0           1,002                                         0           1,002
             WEAPON (ROLL)....
       25   M240 MEDIUM                  0               5                                         0               5
             MACHINE GUN
             (7.62MM).........
       27   MACHINE GUN, CAL             0               4                                         0               4
             .50 M2 ROLL......
       28   MORTAR SYSTEMS....           0           5,807                                         0           5,807
       29   LOCATION & AZIMUTH           0           9,477                                         0           9,477
             DETERMINATION
             SYSTEM (LADS.....
       31   PRECISION SNIPER             0           1,853                                         0           1,853
             RIFLE............
       34   NEXT GENERATION              0         365,155                                         0         365,155
             SQUAD WEAPON.....
       36   HANDGUN...........           0               7                                         0               7
            MOD OF WEAPONS AND
             OTHER COMBAT VEH
       38   M777 MODS.........           0           2,429                                         0           2,429
       42   SNIPER RIFLES                0              19                                         0              19
             MODIFICATIONS....
       43   M119 MODIFICATIONS           0           4,642                                         0           4,642
            SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
             & FACILITIES
       46   ITEMS LESS THAN              0             469           0           19,000            0          19,469
             $5.0M (WOCV-WTCV)
            Procurement of six                                      [0]         [19,000]
             additional
             Robotic Combat
             Vehicles (RCVs)..
       47   PRODUCTION BASE              0         104,993                                         0         104,993
             SUPPORT (WOCV-
             WTCV)............
            TOTAL PROCUREMENT          155       2,886,534           0           19,000          155       2,905,534
             OF W&TCV, ARMY...

            PROCUREMENT OF
             AMMUNITION, ARMY
            SMALL/MEDIUM CAL
             AMMUNITION
        1   CTG, 5.56MM, ALL             0         128,283                                         0         128,283
             TYPES............
        2   CTG, 7.62MM, ALL             0          62,157                                         0          62,157
             TYPES............
        3   NEXT GENERATION              0         426,177                                         0         426,177
             SQUAD WEAPON
             AMMUNITION.......
        4   CTG, HANDGUN, ALL            0           7,750                                         0           7,750
             TYPES............
        5   CTG, .50 CAL, ALL            0          78,199                                         0          78,199
             TYPES............
        6   CTG, 20MM, ALL               0          25,773                                         0          25,773
             TYPES............
        7   CTG, 25MM, ALL               0          22,324                                         0          22,324
             TYPES............
        8   CTG, 30MM, ALL               0         100,392                                         0         100,392
             TYPES............
        9   CTG, 40MM, ALL               0         131,432                                         0         131,432
             TYPES............
       11   CTG, 50MM, ALL               0          42,131                                         0          42,131
             TYPES............
            MORTAR AMMUNITION
       12   60MM MORTAR, ALL             0          38,114                                         0          38,114
             TYPES............
       13   81MM MORTAR, ALL             0          41,786                                         0          41,786
             TYPES............
       14   120MM MORTAR, ALL            0         123,144                                         0         123,144
             TYPES............
            TANK AMMUNITION
       15   CARTRIDGES, TANK,            0         440,152                                         0         440,152
             105MM AND 120MM,
             ALL TYPES........
            ARTILLERY
             AMMUNITION
       16   ARTILLERY                    0          80,780                                         0          80,780
             CARTRIDGES, 75MM
             & 105MM, ALL
             TYPES............
       17   ARTILLERY                    0         218,877                                         0         218,877
             PROJECTILE,
             155MM, ALL TYPES.
       19   PRECISION                    0          28,995                                         0          28,995
             ARTILLERY
             MUNITIONS........
       20   ARTILLERY                    0         168,737                                         0         168,737
             PROPELLANTS,
             FUZES AND
             PRIMERS, ALL.....
            MINES
       21   MINES & CLEARING             0          42,748                                         0          42,748
             CHARGERS, ALL
             TYPES............
       22   CLOSE TERRAIN                0           7,860                                         0           7,860
             SHAPING OBSTACLE.
            ROCKETS
       24   SHOULDER LAUNCHED            0          46,089                                         0          46,089
             MUNITIONS, ALL
             TYPES............
       25   ROCKET, HYDRA 70,            0          34,836                                         0          34,836
             ALL TYPES........
            OTHER AMMUNITION
       26   CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES           0          12,543                                         0          12,543
       27   DEMOLITION                   0          21,409                                         0          21,409
             MUNITIONS, ALL
             TYPES............
       28   GRENADES, ALL                0          56,530                                         0          56,530
             TYPES............
       29   SIGNALS, ALL TYPES           0          36,846                                         0          36,846
       30   SIMULATORS, ALL              0          10,821                                         0          10,821
             TYPES............
            MISCELLANEOUS
       32   AMMO COMPONENTS,             0           4,084                                         0           4,084
             ALL TYPES........
       34   ITEMS LESS THEN $5           0          16,799                                         0          16,799
             MILLION (AMMO)...
       35   AMMUNITION                   0          16,219                                         0          16,219
             PECULIAR
             EQUIPMENT........
       36   FIRST DESTINATION            0          18,600                                         0          18,600
             TRANSPORTATION
             (AMMO)...........
       37   CLOSEOUT                     0             102                                         0             102
             LIABILITIES......
            PRODUCTION BASE
             SUPPORT
       40   INDUSTRIAL                   0       1,084,611           0          250,000            0       1,334,611
             FACILITIES.......
            Modernization of                                        [0]        [250,000]
             organic
             industrial base..
       41   CONVENTIONAL                 0         155,050                                         0         155,050
             MUNITIONS
             DEMILITARIZATION.
       42   ARMS INITIATIVE...           0           3,885                                         0           3,885
            TOTAL PROCUREMENT            0       3,734,235           0          250,000            0       3,984,235
             OF AMMUNITION,
             ARMY.............

            OTHER PROCUREMENT,
             ARMY
            TACTICAL VEHICLES
        2   FAMILY OF                    0         132,793                                         0         132,793
             SEMITRAILERS.....
        6   GROUND MOBILITY              0         308,620                                         0         308,620
             VEHICLES (GMV)...
        9   JOINT LIGHT                  0          45,840           0           34,000            0          79,840
             TACTICAL VEHICLE
             FAMILY OF VEHICL.
            Infantry Squad                                          [0]         [34,000]
             Vehicle
             Procurement......
       10   TRUCK, DUMP, 20T             0          17,000           0           13,506            0          30,506
             (CCE)............
            Heavy Dump Trucks.                                      [0]         [13,506]
       11   FAMILY OF MEDIUM             0          85,490                                         0          85,490
             TACTICAL VEH
             (FMTV)...........
       12   FAMILY OF COLD               0          38,001                                         0          38,001
             WEATHER ALL-
             TERRAIN VEHICLE
             (C...............
       13   FIRETRUCKS &                 0          39,761                                         0          39,761
             ASSOCIATED
             FIREFIGHTING
             EQUIP............
       14   FAMILY OF HEAVY              0         202,009                                         0         202,009
             TACTICAL VEHICLES
             (FHTV)...........
       19   TACTICAL WHEELED             0           2,660                                         0           2,660
             VEHICLE
             PROTECTION KITS..
       20   MODIFICATION OF IN           0          98,728                                         0          98,728
             SVC EQUIP........
            NON-TACTICAL
             VEHICLES
       23   NONTACTICAL                  0           8,462                                         0           8,462
             VEHICLES, OTHER..
            COMM--JOINT
             COMMUNICATIONS
       29   TACTICAL NETWORK             0         866,347                                         0         866,347
             COMMUNICATION....
       31   JCSE EQUIPMENT               0           5,389                                         0           5,389
             (USRDECOM).......
            COMM--SATELLITE
             COMMUNICATIONS
       32   SATELLITE                    0         114,770                                         0         114,770
             COMMUNICATIONS...
       36   DEFENSE ENTERPRISE           0          65,591                                         0          65,591
             WIDEBAND SATCOM
             SYSTEMS..........
       39   ASSURED                      0         212,469                                         0         212,469
             POSITIONING,
             NAVIGATION AND
             TIMING...........
            COMM--C3 SYSTEM
            COMM--COMBAT
             COMMUNICATIONS
       46   HANDHELD MANPACK             0         478,435                                         0         478,435
             SMALL FORM FIT
             (HMS)............
       48   ARMY LINK 16                 0         133,836                                         0         133,836
             SYSTEMS..........
       51   UNIFIED COMMAND              0          20,010                                         0          20,010
             SUITE............
       52   COTS                         0         207,402                                         0         207,402
             COMMUNICATIONS
             EQUIPMENT........
       54   ARMY                         0         110,678                                         0         110,678
             COMMUNICATIONS &
             ELECTRONICS......
            COMM--INTELLIGENCE
             COMM
       56   CI AUTOMATION                0          15,290                                         0          15,290
             ARCHITECTURE-
             INTEL............
       58   MULTI-DOMAIN                 0         108,655                                         0         108,655
             INTELLIGENCE.....
            INFORMATION
             SECURITY
       60   INFORMATION SYSTEM           0             826                                         0             826
             SECURITY PROGRAM-
             ISSP.............
       61   COMMUNICATIONS               0         125,970                                         0         125,970
             SECURITY (COMSEC)
       66   BIOMETRIC ENABLING           0              65                                         0              65
             CAPABILITY (BEC).
            COMM--BASE
             COMMUNICATIONS
       70   INFORMATION                  0         209,378                                         0         209,378
             SYSTEMS..........
       72   BASE EMERGENCY               0          50,177                                         0          50,177
             COMMUNICATION....
       74   INSTALLATION INFO            0         439,373                                         0         439,373
             INFRASTRUCTURE
             MOD PROGRAM......
            ELECT EQUIP--TACT
             INT REL ACT
             (TIARA)
       78   TITAN.............           0         236,314                                         0         236,314
       81   COLLECTION                   0           2,935                                         0           2,935
             CAPABILITY.......
       83   DCGS-A-INTEL......           0           1,087                                         0           1,087
       85   TROJAN............           0          37,968           0           20,600            0          58,568
            AFRICOM: CRAM                                           [0]         [20,600]
             capabilities.....
       86   MOD OF IN-SVC                0          20,598           0          113,778            0         134,376
             EQUIP (INTEL SPT)
            AN/TPQ-53                                               [0]        [113,778]
             Counterfire
             Target
             Acquisition Radar
            ELECT EQUIP--
             ELECTRONIC
             WARFARE (EW)
       91   AIR VIGILANCE (AV)           0           9,731                                         0           9,731
       93   FAMILY OF                    0          15,382           0          100,000            0         115,382
             PERSISTENT
             SURVEILLANCE CAP.
            CENTCOM: aerostat                                       [0]        [100,000]
             sensors..........
       94   COUNTERINTELLIGENC           0           8,283                                         0           8,283
             E/SECURITY
             COUNTERMEASURES..
            ELECT EQUIP--
             TACTICAL SURV.
             (TAC SURV)
       96   SENTINEL MODS.....           0         462,010                                         0         462,010
       97   NIGHT VISION                 0         211,056                                         0         211,056
             DEVICES..........
       98   SMALL TACTICAL               0           2,111                                         0           2,111
             OPTICAL RIFLE
             MOUNTED MLRF.....
       99   BASE EXPEDITIARY             0           1,801                                         0           1,801
             TARGETING AND
             SURV SYS.........
      100   INDIRECT FIRE                0          27,881                                         0          27,881
             PROTECTION FAMILY
             OF SYSTEMS.......
      101   FAMILY OF WEAPON             0         103,607                                         0         103,607
             SIGHTS (FWS).....
      102   ENHANCED PORTABLE            0          10,456                                         0          10,456
             INDUCTIVE
             ARTILLERY FUZE SE
      104   FORWARD LOOKING              0          60,765                                         0          60,765
             INFRARED (IFLIR).
      106   JOINT BATTLE                 0         165,395                                         0         165,395
             COMMAND--PLATFORM
             (JBC-P)..........
      107   JOINT EFFECTS                0          48,715                                         0          48,715
             TARGETING SYSTEM
             (JETS)...........
      109   COMPUTER                     0           6,325                                         0           6,325
             BALLISTICS: LHMBC
             XM32.............
      110   MORTAR FIRE                  0           3,657                                         0           3,657
             CONTROL SYSTEM...
      111   MORTAR FIRE                  0           3,262                                         0           3,262
             CONTROL SYSTEMS
             MODIFICATIONS....
      112   COUNTERFIRE RADARS           0          40,526                                         0          40,526
            ELECT EQUIP--
             TACTICAL C2
             SYSTEMS
      113   ARMY COMMAND POST            0         723,187                                         0         723,187
             INTEGRATED
             INFRASTRUCTURE (.
      114   FIRE SUPPORT C2              0           3,389                                         0           3,389
             FAMILY...........
      115   AIR & MSL DEFENSE            0          33,103                                         0          33,103
             PLANNING &
             CONTROL SYS......
      116   IAMD BATTLE                  0         546,480                                         0         546,480
             COMMAND SYSTEM...
      117   AIAMD FAMILY OF              0          31,016                                         0          31,016
             SYSTEMS (FOS)
             COMPONENTS.......
      118   LIFE CYCLE                   0           5,175                                         0           5,175
             SOFTWARE SUPPORT
             (LCSS)...........
      119   NETWORK MANAGEMENT           0         244,403                                         0         244,403
             INITIALIZATION
             AND SERVICE......
      124   MOD OF IN-SVC                0          16,595                                         0          16,595
             EQUIPMENT
             (ENFIRE).........
            ELECT EQUIP--
             AUTOMATION
      125   ARMY TRAINING                0           8,262                                         0           8,262
             MODERNIZATION....
      126   AUTOMATED DATA               0          93,804                                         0          93,804
             PROCESSING EQUIP.
      129   HIGH PERF                    0          74,708                                         0          74,708
             COMPUTING MOD PGM
             (HPCMP)..........
      130   CONTRACT WRITING             0             468                                         0             468
             SYSTEM...........
            CLASSIFIED
             PROGRAMS
     9999   CLASSIFIED                   0           1,546                                         0           1,546
             PROGRAMS.........
            CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE
             EQUIPMENT
      138   BASE DEFENSE                 0             143                                         0             143
             SYSTEMS (BDS)....
      139   CBRN DEFENSE......           0          69,739                                         0          69,739
            BRIDGING EQUIPMENT
      142   TACTICAL BRIDGE,             0          69,863                                         0          69,863
             FLOAT-RIBBON.....
            ENGINEER (NON-
             CONSTRUCTION)
             EQUIPMENT
      150   ROBOTICS AND                 0             509                                         0             509
             APPLIQUE SYSTEMS.
      151   RENDER SAFE SETS             0          14,184                                         0          14,184
             KITS OUTFITS.....
            COMBAT SERVICE
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
      153   HEATERS AND ECU'S.           0          14,288                                         0          14,288
      156   GROUND SOLDIER               0         178,850                                         0         178,850
             SYSTEM...........
      157   MOBILE SOLDIER               0          15,729                                         0          15,729
             POWER............
      159   FIELD FEEDING                0           4,500                                         0           4,500
             EQUIPMENT........
      160   CARGO AERIAL DEL &           0          61,224                                         0          61,224
             PERSONNEL
             PARACHUTE SYSTEM.
      161   FAMILY OF ENGR               0               0           0           37,615            0          37,615
             COMBAT AND
             CONSTRUCTION SETS
            Hydraulic                                               [0]          [7,980]
             Excavator (HYEX).
            TRACTOR FULL                                            [0]         [29,635]
             TRACKED, MED T-9
             (Medium Dozer)...
            PETROLEUM
             EQUIPMENT
      164   DISTRIBUTION                 0          96,020                                         0          96,020
             SYSTEMS,
             PETROLEUM & WATER
            MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
      165   COMBAT SUPPORT               0          99,567                                         0          99,567
             MEDICAL..........
            MAINTENANCE
             EQUIPMENT
      166   MOBILE MAINTENANCE           0          63,311                                         0          63,311
             EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS
            CONSTRUCTION
             EQUIPMENT
      169   CONSTRUCTION                 0          92,299                                         0          92,299
             EQUIPMENT........
            RAIL FLOAT
             CONTAINERIZATION
             EQUIPMENT
      179   ARMY WATERCRAFT              0          57,342                                         0          57,342
             ESP..............
      180   MANEUVER SUPPORT             0          33,949           0          125,000            0         158,949
             VESSEL (MSV).....
            MSV-L 2x ships per                                      [0]        [125,000]
             year.............
      181   ITEMS LESS THAN              0          18,217                                         0          18,217
             $5.0M (FLOAT/
             RAIL)............
            GENERATORS
      182   GENERATORS AND               0          89,073                                         0          89,073
             ASSOCIATED EQUIP.
            MATERIAL HANDLING
             EQUIPMENT
      184   FAMILY OF                    0          12,576           0           33,201            0          45,777
             FORKLIFTS........
            Family of All                                           [0]         [15,000]
             Terrain Cranes...
            Type 1 Crane/                                           [0]         [18,201]
             Mobility.........
            TRAINING EQUIPMENT
      185   COMBAT TRAINING              0          49,025                                         0          49,025
             CENTERS SUPPORT..
      186   TRAINING DEVICES,            0         189,306                                         0         189,306
             NONSYSTEM........
      187   SYNTHETIC TRAINING           0         166,402                                         0         166,402
             ENVIRONMENT (STE)
      189   GAMING TECHNOLOGY            0           7,320                                         0           7,320
             IN SUPPORT OF
             ARMY TRAINING....
            TEST MEASURE AND
             DIG EQUIPMENT
             (TMD)
      191   INTEGRATED FAMILY            0          38,784                                         0          38,784
             OF TEST EQUIPMENT
             (IFTE)...........
      193   TEST EQUIPMENT               0          51,119                                         0          51,119
             MODERNIZATION
             (TEMOD)..........
            OTHER SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT
      195   PHYSICAL SECURITY            0         136,315                                         0         136,315
             SYSTEMS (OPA3)...
      196   BASE LEVEL COMMON            0          19,452                                         0          19,452
             EQUIPMENT........
      197   MODIFICATION OF IN-          0          31,452                                         0          31,452
             SVC EQUIPMENT
             (OPA-3)..........
      198   BUILDING, PRE-FAB,           0          10,490                                         0          10,490
             RELOCATABLE......
      200   SPECIAL EQUIPMENT            0          93,777                                         0          93,777
             FOR TEST AND
             EVALUATION.......
            OPA2
      205   INITIAL SPARES--             0           7,254                                         0           7,254
             C&E..............
            AGILE PORTFOLIO
             MANAGEMENT
      207   COUNTER-SMALL                0         306,568                                         0         306,568
             UNMANNED AERIAL
             SYSTEM (C-SUAS)..
      208   ELECTRONIC WARFARE           0          24,547                                         0          24,547
      209   ELECTRONIC WARFARE           0          54,427                                         0          54,427
             AGILE............
      210   SOLDIER BORNE                0          21,919                                         0          21,919
             SENSOR...........
            TOTAL OTHER                  0       9,605,566           0          477,700            0      10,083,266
             PROCUREMENT, ARMY

            AIRCRAFT
             PROCUREMENT, NAVY
            COMBAT AIRCRAFT
        2   F/A-18E/F                    0          50,607                                         0          50,607
             (FIGHTER) HORNET.
        4   JOINT STRIKE                12       1,951,629                                        12       1,951,629
             FIGHTER CV.......
        5   JOINT STRIKE                 0         401,596                                         0         401,596
             FIGHTER CV.......
        6   JSF STOVL.........          11       1,787,313                                        11       1,787,313
        7   JSF STOVL.........           0         113,744                                         0         113,744
        8   CH-53K (HEAVY               12       1,707,601           4          552,000           16       2,259,601
             LIFT)............
            USMC (+4) CH-53K..                                      [4]        [552,000]
        9   CH-53K (HEAVY                0         335,352                                         0         335,352
             LIFT)............
       10   V-22 (MEDIUM LIFT)           0          47,196                                         0          47,196
       12   H-1 UPGRADES (UH-            0           8,305                                         0           8,305
             1Y/AH-1Z)........
       14   P-8A POSEIDON.....           0          13,631                                         0          13,631
       15   E-2D ADV HAWKEYE..           4       1,503,556          -4       -1,500,000            0           3,556
            E-2D cancelation..                                     [-4]     [-1,500,000]
            TRAINER AIRCRAFT
            OTHER AIRCRAFT
       23   KC-130J...........           0          18,017                                         0          18,017
       27   MQ-4 TRITON.......           0         133,139                                         0         133,139
       31   MQ-25.............           3         407,046                                         3         407,046
       32   MQ-25.............           0          52,191                                         0          52,191
       34   MARINE GROUP 5 UAS           0          15,162                                         0          15,162
       36   OTHER SUPPORT                1          19,812                                         1          19,812
             AIRCRAFT.........
            MODIFICATION OF
             AIRCRAFT
       39   F-18 A-D UNIQUE...           0          53,809                                         0          53,809
       40   F-18E/F AND EA-18G           0         576,229                                         0         576,229
             MODERNIZATION AND
             SUSTAINM.........
       41   MARINE GROUP 5 UAS           0         143,695                                         0         143,695
             SERIES...........
       42   AEA SYSTEMS.......           0          25,848                                         0          25,848
       44   INFRARED SEARCH              0         175,351                                         0         175,351
             AND TRACK (IRST).
       45   ADVERSARY.........           0          21,535                                         0          21,535
       46   F-18 SERIES.......           0         756,967                                         0         756,967
       47   H-53 SERIES.......           0          69,227                                         0          69,227
       48   MH-60 SERIES......           0         115,545                                         0         115,545
       49   H-1 SERIES........           0         149,405                                         0         149,405
       51   E-2 SERIES........           0         143,772                                         0         143,772
       52   TRAINER A/C SERIES           0          12,151                                         0          12,151
       54   C-130 SERIES......           0         144,017                                         0         144,017
       55   FEWSG.............           0               5                                         0               5
       56   CARGO/TRANSPORT A/           0           7,526                                         0           7,526
             C SERIES.........
       57   E-6 SERIES........           0         163,737                                         0         163,737
       58   EXECUTIVE                    0          66,645                                         0          66,645
             HELICOPTERS
             SERIES...........
       60   T-45 SERIES.......           0         173,433                                         0         173,433
       61   POWER PLANT                  0          18,707                                         0          18,707
             CHANGES..........
       62   JPATS SERIES......           0          21,330                                         0          21,330
       64   COMMON ECM                   0          91,553                                         0          91,553
             EQUIPMENT........
       65   COMMON AVIONICS              0         161,376                                         0         161,376
             CHANGES..........
       66   COMMON DEFENSIVE             0           8,926                                         0           8,926
             WEAPON SYSTEM....
       67   ID SYSTEMS........           0           3,011                                         0           3,011
       68   P-8 SERIES........           0         320,130                                         0         320,130
       69   MAGTF EW FOR                 0          22,356                                         0          22,356
             AVIATION.........
       71   V-22 (TILT/ROTOR             0         319,145                                         0         319,145
             ACFT) OSPREY.....
       72   NEXT GENERATION              0         439,493                                         0         439,493
             JAMMER (NGJ).....
       73   F-35 STOVL SERIES.           0         364,774                                         0         364,774
       74   F-35 CV SERIES....           0         180,533                                         0         180,533
       75   QRC...............           0          24,893                                         0          24,893
       76   MQ-4 SERIES.......           0         180,463                                         0         180,463
            AIRCRAFT SPARES
             AND REPAIR PARTS
       84   SPARES AND REPAIR            0       2,562,627                                         0       2,562,627
             PARTS............
            AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
             EQUIP &
             FACILITIES
       85   COMMON GROUND                0         584,561                                         0         584,561
             EQUIPMENT........
       86   AIRCRAFT                     0         112,513                                         0         112,513
             INDUSTRIAL
             FACILITIES.......
       87   WAR CONSUMABLES...           0          45,153                                         0          45,153
       88   OTHER PRODUCTION             0          70,770                                         0          70,770
             CHARGES..........
       89   SPECIAL SUPPORT              0         130,993                                         0         130,993
             EQUIPMENT........
            TOTAL AIRCRAFT              43      17,028,101           0         -948,000           43      16,080,101
             PROCUREMENT, NAVY

            WEAPONS
             PROCUREMENT, NAVY
            MODIFICATION OF
             MISSILES
        2   TRIDENT II MODS...           0       2,582,029                                         0       2,582,029
            SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
             & FACILITIES
            STRATEGIC MISSILES
        6   TOMAHAWK..........           0          12,593           0          193,000            0         205,593
            TLAM supplier base                                      [0]        [193,000]
             stabilization--tu
             rbofans..........
            TACTICAL MISSILES
        7   AMRAAM............          51          69,913           0          694,000           51         763,913
            AMRAAM: maximize                                        [0]        [694,000]
             procurement......
        8   SIDEWINDER........         146          84,713                                       146          84,713
        9   JOINT ADVANCE                0         301,858                                         0         301,858
             TACTICAL MISSILE
             (JATM)...........
       10   STANDARD MISSILE..          10         187,420           0           62,000           10         249,420
            SM-6 procurement--                                     [11]         [62,000]
             misaligned budget
             request (+11
             AURs)............
       12   SMALL DIAMETER             273          86,255                                       273          86,255
             BOBOMBMB II......
       13   RAM...............         123         122,372                                       123         122,372
       15   JOINT AIR GROUND           277          74,152                                       277          74,152
             MISSILE (JAGM)...
       17   AERIAL TARGETS....           0         182,704                                         0         182,704
       19   OTHER MISSILE                0           3,490                                         0           3,490
             SUPPORT..........
       20   LRASM.............          56         243,217          20          158,000           76         401,217
            LRASM supplier                                          [0]         [68,000]
             base Navy
             production to 160
             per year.........
            LRASM: procurement                                     [20]         [90,000]
             +20 AURs to 120..
       21   NAVAL STRIKE                16          32,238                                        16          32,238
             MISSILE (NSM)....
       22   NAVAL STRIKE                 0           3,059                                         0           3,059
             MISSILE (NSM)....
            MODIFICATION OF
             MISSILES
       25   TOMAHAWK MODS.....           0           6,283           0           35,000            0          41,283
            TLAM procurement                                        [0]         [35,000]
             increase.........
       26   ESSM..............         305         503,381                                       305         503,381
       28   AARGM-ER..........         147         261,041                                       147         261,041
       29   AARGM-ER..........           0          24,284                                         0          24,284
       31   STANDARD MISSILES            0          32,127                                         0          32,127
             MODS.............
            SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
             & FACILITIES
       32   WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL           0         127,222           0          400,000            0         527,222
             FACILITIES.......
            Navy munitions....                                      [0]        [400,000]
            ORDNANCE SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT
       36   ORDNANCE SUPPORT             0          37,059                                         0          37,059
             EQUIPMENT........
            TORPEDOES AND
             RELATED EQUIP
       39   SSTD..............           0           4,789                                         0           4,789
       40   MK-48 TORPEDO.....           0           7,081                                         0           7,081
       42   ASW TARGETS.......           0          38,386                                         0          38,386
            MOD OF TORPEDOES
             AND RELATED EQUIP
       43   MK-54 TORPEDO MODS           0           1,692                                         0           1,692
       44   MK-48 TORPEDO                0          31,479                                         0          31,479
             ADCAP MODS.......
       45   MARITIME MINES....           0               0           0           75,000            0          75,000
            Enhanced Joint                                          [0]         [75,000]
             Direct Attack
             Missile (JDAM)
             (USN)............
            SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
       46   TORPEDO SUPPORT              0         161,218                                         0         161,218
             EQUIPMENT........
       47   ASW RANGE SUPPORT.           0           4,328                                         0           4,328
            DESTINATION
             TRANSPORTATION
       48   FIRST DESTINATION            0           5,346                                         0           5,346
             TRANSPORTATION...
            GUNS AND GUN
             MOUNTS
       51   SMALL ARMS AND               0           9,987                                         0           9,987
             WEAPONS..........
            MODIFICATION OF
             GUNS AND GUN
             MOUNTS
       52   CIWS MODS.........           0           8,122                                         0           8,122
       53   COAST GUARD                  0          44,455                                         0          44,455
             WEAPONS..........
       54   GUN MUNT MODS.....           0          83,969                                         0          83,969
       55   LCS MODULE WEAPONS          10           2,200                                        10           2,200
       56   AIRBORNE MINE                0          14,413                                         0          14,413
             NEUTRALIZATION
             SYSTEMS..........
            SPARES AND REPAIR
             PARTS
       61   SPARES AND REPAIR            0         202,425                                         0         202,425
             PARTS............
            TOTAL WEAPONS            1,414       5,597,300          20        1,617,000        1,434       7,214,300
             PROCUREMENT, NAVY

            PROCUREMENT OF
             AMMO, NAVY & MC
            NAVY AMMUNITION
        1   GENERAL PURPOSE              0          30,915                                         0          30,915
             BOMBS............
        2   JDAM..............         798          61,119                                       798          61,119
        3   AIRBORNE ROCKETS,            0          87,797                                         0          87,797
             ALL TYPES........
        4   MACHINE GUN                  0          17,645                                         0          17,645
             AMMUNITION.......
        5   PRACTICE BOMBS....           0          45,049                                         0          45,049
        6   CARTRIDGES & CART            0          74,535                                         0          74,535
             ACTUATED DEVICES.
        7   AIR EXPENDABLE               0          98,437                                         0          98,437
             COUNTERMEASURES..
        8   JATOS.............           0           6,373                                         0           6,373
        9   5 INCH/54 GUN                0          24,864                                         0          24,864
             AMMUNITION.......
       10   INTERMEDIATE                 0          40,175                                         0          40,175
             CALIBER GUN
             AMMUNITION.......
       11   OTHER SHIP GUN               0          43,763                                         0          43,763
             AMMUNITION.......
       12   SMALL ARMS &                 0          49,493                                         0          49,493
             LANDING PARTY
             AMMO.............
       13   PYROTECHNIC AND              0           9,644                                         0           9,644
             DEMOLITION.......
       15   AMMUNITION LESS              0           1,723                                         0           1,723
             THAN $5 MILLION..
       16   EXPEDITIONARY                0               0           0           64,000            0          64,000
             LOITERING
             MUNITIONS........
            Expeditionary                                           [0]         [64,000]
             Loitering
             Munitions........
            MARINE CORPS
             AMMUNITION
       18   MORTARS...........           0         141,135                                         0         141,135
       19   DIRECT SUPPORT               0          26,729                                         0          26,729
             MUNITIONS........
       20   INFANTRY WEAPONS             0         180,867                                         0         180,867
             AMMUNITION.......
       21   COMBAT SUPPORT               0          12,936                                         0          12,936
             MUNITIONS........
       22   AMMO MODERNIZATION           0          18,467                                         0          18,467
       23   ARTILLERY                    0         147,473                                         0         147,473
             MUNITIONS........
       24   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0          15,891                                         0          15,891
             MILLION..........
            TOTAL PROCUREMENT          798       1,135,030           0           64,000          798       1,199,030
             OF AMMO, NAVY &
             MC...............

            SHIPBUILDING AND
             CONVERSION, NAVY
            FLEET BALLISTIC
             MISSILE SHIPS
        1   COLUMBIA CLASS               1       3,928,828                                         1       3,928,828
             SUBMARINE........
        2   COLUMBIA CLASS               0       5,065,766                                         0       5,065,766
             SUBMARINE........
            OTHER WARSHIPS
        5   CARRIER                      0       1,046,700                                         0       1,046,700
             REPLACEMENT
             PROGRAM..........
        6   CARRIER                      0         612,038                                         0         612,038
             REPLACEMENT
             PROGRAM..........
        7   CVN-81............           0       1,622,935                                         0       1,622,935
        8   VIRGINIA CLASS               1         816,705           0        1,200,000            1       2,016,705
             SUBMARINE........
            Virginia class                                          [0]      [1,200,000]
             submarine........
        9   VIRGINIA CLASS               0       3,126,816                                         0       3,126,816
             SUBMARINE........
       10   CVN REFUELING                0       1,779,011                                         0       1,779,011
             OVERHAULS........
       12   DDG 1000..........           0          52,358                                         0          52,358
       13   DDG-51............           0          10,773           2        6,324,400            2       6,335,173
            DDG-51............                                      [2]      [5,400,000]
            Wage and quality                                        [0]        [924,400]
             of life
             enhancements for
             conventional
             surface
             shipbuilding,
             private ship
             repair, and
             public shipyards.
       14   DDG-51............           0               0           0        1,350,000            0       1,350,000
            DDG-51 Advance                                          [0]        [900,000]
             Procurement......
            Large Surface                                           [0]        [450,000]
             Combatant
             Shipyard
             Infrastructure
             and Industrial
             Base.............
            AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
            AUXILIARIES, CRAFT
             AND PRIOR YR
             PROGRAM COST
       31   TAO FLEET OILER...           0           8,346                                         0           8,346
       34   TAGOS SURTASS                1         612,205                                         1         612,205
             SHIPS............
       41   OUTFITTING........           0         863,846           0           23,000            0         886,846
            Outfitting........                                      [0]         [23,000]
       43   SERVICE CRAFT.....           0          34,602           0          140,000            0         174,602
            YRBM procurement..                                      [0]        [140,000]
       48   AUXILIARY VESSELS            1          45,000           0          603,000            1         648,000
             (USED SEALIFT)...
            Auxiliary                                               [0]         [78,000]
             Personnel Lighter
            Used Sealift                                            [0]        [525,000]
             Vessels for the
             Ready Reserve
             Force (RRF)......
       49   COMPLETION OF PY             0       1,214,295           0          477,000            0       1,691,295
             SHIPBUILDING
             PROGRAMS.........
            Completion of                                           [0]        [477,000]
             prior year
             shipbuilding--mis
             aligned budget
             request..........
            TOTAL SHIPBUILDING           4      20,840,224           2       10,117,400            6      30,957,624
             AND CONVERSION,
             NAVY.............

            OTHER PROCUREMENT,
             NAVY
            SHIP PROPULSION
             EQUIPMENT
        1   SURFACE POWER                0           9,978                                         0           9,978
             EQUIPMENT........
            GENERATORS
        2   SURFACE COMBATANT            0          62,004           0            9,000            0          71,004
             HM&E.............
            Mixed-Oxidant                                           [0]          [9,000]
             Electrolytic
             Disinfectant
             Generator........
            NAVIGATION
             EQUIPMENT
        3   OTHER NAVIGATION             0          96,945                                         0          96,945
             EQUIPMENT........
            OTHER SHIPBOARD
             EQUIPMENT
        4   SUB PERISCOPE,               0         135,863           0          142,000            0         277,863
             IMAGING AND SUPT
             EQUIP PROG.......
            Sub periscope,                                          [0]        [142,000]
             imaging and supt
             equip--misaligned
             budget request...
        5   DDG MOD...........           0         686,787           0          311,000            0         997,787
            DDG Mod...........                                      [0]        [311,000]
        6   FIREFIGHTING                 0          36,488                                         0          36,488
             EQUIPMENT........
        7   COMMAND AND                  0           2,417                                         0           2,417
             CONTROL
             SWITCHBOARD......
        8   LHA/LHD MIDLIFE...           0          86,884           0           37,000            0         123,884
            LHA/LHD Midlife...                                      [0]         [37,000]
        9   LCC 19/20 EXTENDED           0          19,276                                         0          19,276
             SERVICE LIFE
             PROGRAM..........
       10   POLLUTION CONTROL            0          22,477                                         0          22,477
             EQUIPMENT........
       11   SUBMARINE SUPPORT            0         383,062                                         0         383,062
             EQUIPMENT........
       12   VIRGINIA CLASS               0          52,039                                         0          52,039
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
       13   LCS CLASS SUPPORT            0           2,551                                         0           2,551
             EQUIPMENT........
       14   SUBMARINE                    0          28,169                                         0          28,169
             BATTERIES........
       15   LPD CLASS SUPPORT            0         101,042           0           25,000            0         126,042
             EQUIPMENT........
            LPD Class Support                                       [0]         [25,000]
             Equipment........
       16   DDG 1000 CLASS               0         115,267                                         0         115,267
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
       17   STRATEGIC PLATFORM           0          38,039                                         0          38,039
             SUPPORT EQUIP....
       19   DSSP EQUIPMENT....           0           5,849                                         0           5,849
       22   UNDERWATER EOD               0          22,355                                         0          22,355
             EQUIPMENT........
       23   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0          11,691           0           75,000            0          86,691
             MILLION..........
            Misaligned budget                                       [0]         [75,000]
             request..........
       24   CHEMICAL WARFARE             0           2,607                                         0           2,607
             DETECTORS........
            REACTOR PLANT
             EQUIPMENT
       26   SHIP MAINTENANCE,            0       2,392,620                                         0       2,392,620
             REPAIR AND
             MODERNIZATION....
       28   REACTOR COMPONENTS           0         399,603           0           75,000            0         474,603
            Navy budget                                             [0]         [75,000]
             request errata to
             restore funding
             for reactor plant
             components.......
            OCEAN ENGINEERING
       29   DIVING AND SALVAGE           0           7,842                                         0           7,842
             EQUIPMENT........
            SMALL BOATS
       31   STANDARD BOATS....           0          51,546           0           67,000            0         118,546
            40-foot Patrol                                          [0]         [67,000]
             Boat.............
            PRODUCTION
             FACILITIES
             EQUIPMENT
       32   OPERATING FORCES             0         208,998                                         0         208,998
             IPE..............
            OTHER SHIP SUPPORT
       33   LCS COMMON MISSION           0          38,880                                         0          38,880
             MODULES EQUIPMENT
       34   LCS MCM MISSION              0          91,372                                         0          91,372
             MODULE...........
       36   LCS SUW MISSION              0           3,790                                         0           3,790
             MODULES..........
       37   LCS IN-SERVICE               0         203,442                                         0         203,442
             MODERNIZATION....
       38   SMALL & MEDIUM UUV           0          54,854                                         0          54,854
            LOGISTIC SUPPORT
       40   LSD MIDLIFE &                0           4,079                                         0           4,079
             MODERNIZATION....
            SHIP SONARS
       43   AN/SQQ-89 SURF ASW           0         144,425                                         0         144,425
             COMBAT SYSTEM....
       44   SSN ACOUSTIC                 0         498,597                                         0         498,597
             EQUIPMENT........
            ASW ELECTRONIC
             EQUIPMENT
       46   SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC           0          56,482                                         0          56,482
             WARFARE SYSTEM...
       47   SSTD..............           0          14,915                                         0          14,915
       48   FIXED SURVEILLANCE           0         352,312                                         0         352,312
             SYSTEM...........
       49   SURTASS...........           0          31,169                                         0          31,169
            ELECTRONIC WARFARE
             EQUIPMENT
       50   AN/SLQ-32.........           0         461,380                                         0         461,380
            RECONNAISSANCE
             EQUIPMENT
       51   SHIPBOARD IW                 0         379,908                                         0         379,908
             EXPLOIT..........
       52   MARITIME                     0          13,008                                         0          13,008
             BATTLESPACE
             AWARENESS........
            OTHER SHIP
             ELECTRONIC
             EQUIPMENT
       53   COOPERATIVE                  0          26,648                                         0          26,648
             ENGAGEMENT
             CAPABILITY.......
       54   NAVAL TACTICAL               0           7,972                                         0           7,972
             COMMAND SUPPORT
             SYSTEM (NTCSS)...
       55   ATDLS.............           0          58,739                                         0          58,739
       56   NAVY COMMAND AND             0           3,489                                         0           3,489
             CONTROL SYSTEM
             (NCCS)...........
       57   MINESWEEPING                 0          16,426           0            6,000            0          22,426
             SYSTEM
             REPLACEMENT......
            Dual-Modality                                           [0]          [6,000]
             Vehicle Mine
             Countermeasures..
       59   NAVSTAR GPS                  0          45,701                                         0          45,701
             RECEIVERS (SPACE)
       60   AMERICAN FORCES              0             304                                         0             304
             RADIO AND TV
             SERVICE..........
            AVIATION
             ELECTRONIC
             EQUIPMENT
       62   ASHORE ATC                   0          97,262                                         0          97,262
             EQUIPMENT........
       63   AFLOAT ATC                   0          72,104                                         0          72,104
             EQUIPMENT........
       64   ID SYSTEMS........           0          52,171                                         0          52,171
       65   JOINT PRECISION              0           5,105                                         0           5,105
             APPROACH AND
             LANDING SYSTEM (.
       66   NAVAL MISSION                0          60,058                                         0          60,058
             PLANNING SYSTEMS.
            OTHER SHORE
             ELECTRONIC
             EQUIPMENT
       68   TACTICAL/MOBILE              0          64,901                                         0          64,901
             C4I SYSTEMS......
       69   INTELLIGENCE                 0          12,112                                         0          12,112
             SURVEILLANCE AND
             RECONAISSANCE
             (ISR)............
       70   CANES.............           0         534,324                                         0         534,324
       71   RADIAC............           0          31,289                                         0          31,289
       72   CANES-INTELL......           0          46,281                                         0          46,281
       73   GPETE.............           0          33,395                                         0          33,395
       74   MASF..............           0          13,205                                         0          13,205
       75   INTEG COMBAT                 0          11,493                                         0          11,493
             SYSTEM TEST
             FACILITY.........
       76   EMI CONTROL                  0           3,687                                         0           3,687
             INSTRUMENTATION..
       78   IN-SERVICE RADARS            0         249,656                                         0         249,656
             AND SENSORS......
            SHIPBOARD
             COMMUNICATIONS
       79   BATTLE FORCE                 0         106,583                                         0         106,583
             TACTICAL NETWORK.
       80   SHIPBOARD TACTICAL           0          20,900                                         0          20,900
             COMMUNICATIONS...
       81   SHIP                         0         162,075                                         0         162,075
             COMMUNICATIONS
             AUTOMATION.......
       82   COMMUNICATIONS               0          11,138                                         0          11,138
             ITEMS UNDER $5M..
            SUBMARINE
             COMMUNICATIONS
       83   SUBMARINE                    0         113,115                                         0         113,115
             BROADCAST SUPPORT
       84   SUBMARINE                    0          84,584                                         0          84,584
             COMMUNICATION
             EQUIPMENT........
            SATELLITE
             COMMUNICATIONS
       85   SATELLITE                    0          62,943                                         0          62,943
             COMMUNICATIONS
             SYSTEMS..........
       86   NAVY MULTIBAND               0          63,433                                         0          63,433
             TERMINAL (NMT)...
       87   MOBILE ADVANCED              0         220,453                                         0         220,453
             EHF TERMINAL
             (MAT)............
            SHORE
             COMMUNICATIONS
       88   JOINT                        0           3,389                                         0           3,389
             COMMUNICATIONS
             SUPPORT ELEMENT
             (JCSE)...........
            CRYPTOGRAPHIC
             EQUIPMENT
       89   INFO SYSTEMS                 0         191,239                                         0         191,239
             SECURITY PROGRAM
             (ISSP)...........
       90   MIO INTEL                    0           1,122                                         0           1,122
             EXPLOITATION TEAM
            CRYPTOLOGIC
             EQUIPMENT
       91   CRYPTOLOGIC                  0           7,841                                         0           7,841
             COMMUNICATIONS
             EQUIP............
            OTHER ELECTRONIC
             SUPPORT
      109   COAST GUARD                  0          61,512                                         0          61,512
             EQUIPMENT........
            SONOBUOYS
      112   SONOBUOYS--ALL               0         249,908                                         0         249,908
             TYPES............
            AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT
      113   MINOTAUR..........           0           5,191                                         0           5,191
      114   WEAPONS RANGE                0         123,435                                         0         123,435
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
      115   AIRCRAFT SUPPORT             0          91,284                                         0          91,284
             EQUIPMENT........
      116   ADVANCED ARRESTING           0           4,484                                         0           4,484
             GEAR (AAG).......
      117   ELECTROMAGNETIC              0          16,294                                         0          16,294
             AIRCRAFT LAUNCH
             SYSTEM (EMALS....
      118   METEOROLOGICAL               0          13,806                                         0          13,806
             EQUIPMENT........
      119   AIRBORNE MCM......           0           9,643                                         0           9,643
      121   AVIATION SUPPORT             0         111,334                                         0         111,334
             EQUIPMENT........
      122   UMCS-UNMAN CARRIER           0         189,553                                         0         189,553
             AVIATION(UCA)MISS
             ION CNTRL........
            SHIP GUN SYSTEM
             EQUIPMENT
      125   SHIP GUN SYSTEMS             0           7,358                                         0           7,358
             EQUIPMENT........
            SHIP MISSILE
             SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT
      126   HARPOON SUPPORT              0             209                                         0             209
             EQUIPMENT........
      127   SHIP MISSILE                 0         455,822                                         0         455,822
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
      128   TOMAHAWK SUPPORT             0         107,709                                         0         107,709
             EQUIPMENT........
            FBM SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT
      129   CPS SUPPORT                  0          67,264                                         0          67,264
             EQUIPMENT........
      130   STRATEGIC MISSILE            0         491,179                                         0         491,179
             SYSTEMS EQUIP....
            ASW SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT
      131   SSN COMBAT CONTROL           0         102,954                                         0         102,954
             SYSTEM...........
      132   ASW SUPPORT                  0          25,721                                         0          25,721
             EQUIPMENT........
            OTHER ORDNANCE
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
      133   EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE           0          24,822                                         0          24,822
             DISPOSAL EQUIP...
      134   DIRECTED ENERGY              0           2,976                                         0           2,976
             SYSTEMS..........
      135   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0           3,635                                         0           3,635
             MILLION..........
            OTHER EXPENDABLE
             ORDNANCE
      136   ANTI-SHIP MISSIL             0          19,129           0           70,000            0          89,129
             DECOY SYSTEM.....
            ASCM decoy                                              [0]         [70,000]
             systems--misalign
             ed budget request
      137   SUBMARINE TRAINING           0          77,889                                         0          77,889
             DEVICE MODS......
      138   SURFACE TRAINING             0         186,085                                         0         186,085
             EQUIPMENT........
            CIVIL ENGINEERING
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
      141   PASSENGER CARRYING           0           3,825                                         0           3,825
             VEHICLES.........
      142   GENERAL PURPOSE              0           5,489                                         0           5,489
             TRUCKS...........
      143   CONSTRUCTION &               0         102,592                                         0         102,592
             MAINTENANCE EQUIP
      144   FIRE FIGHTING                0          27,675                                         0          27,675
             EQUIPMENT........
      145   TACTICAL VEHICLES.           0          37,262                                         0          37,262
      146   AMPHIBIOUS                   0          38,073                                         0          38,073
             EQUIPMENT........
      147   POLLUTION CONTROL            0           4,009                                         0           4,009
             EQUIPMENT........
      148   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0         127,086                                         0         127,086
             MILLION..........
      149   PHYSICAL SECURITY            0           1,297                                         0           1,297
             VEHICLES.........
            SUPPLY SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT
      151   SUPPLY EQUIPMENT..           0          38,838                                         0          38,838
      152   FIRST DESTINATION            0           6,203                                         0           6,203
             TRANSPORTATION...
      153   SPECIAL PURPOSE              0         643,618                                         0         643,618
             SUPPLY SYSTEMS...
            TRAINING DEVICES
      155   TRAINING SUPPORT             0           3,480                                         0           3,480
             EQUIPMENT........
      156   TRAINING AND                 0          75,048                                         0          75,048
             EDUCATION
             EQUIPMENT........
            COMMAND SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT
      157   COMMAND SUPPORT              0          34,249                                         0          34,249
             EQUIPMENT........
      158   MEDICAL SUPPORT              0          12,256                                         0          12,256
             EQUIPMENT........
      160   NAVAL MIP SUPPORT            0           8,810                                         0           8,810
             EQUIPMENT........
      161   OPERATING FORCES             0          16,567                                         0          16,567
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
      162   C4ISR EQUIPMENT...           0          36,945                                         0          36,945
      163   ENVIRONMENTAL                0          42,860                                         0          42,860
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
      164   PHYSICAL SECURITY            0         166,577                                         0         166,577
             EQUIPMENT........
      165   ENTERPRISE                   0          42,363                                         0          42,363
             INFORMATION
             TECHNOLOGY.......
            OTHER
      170   NEXT GENERATION              0         185,755                                         0         185,755
             ENTERPRISE
             SERVICE..........
      171   CYBERSPACE                   0           5,446           0           14,540            0          19,986
             ACTIVITIES.......
            Information                                             [0]         [14,540]
             Security Cyber
             Security Chain
             Risk Management
             Program..........
            CLASSIFIED
             PROGRAMS
     9999   CLASSIFIED                   0          41,991                                         0          41,991
             PROGRAMS.........
            SPARES AND REPAIR
             PARTS
      176   SPARES AND REPAIR            0         585,865                                         0         585,865
             PARTS............
            TOTAL OTHER                  0      14,569,524           0          831,540            0      15,401,064
             PROCUREMENT, NAVY

            PROCUREMENT,
             MARINE CORPS
            TRACKED COMBAT
             VEHICLES
        1   AAV7A1 PIP........           0              21                                         0              21
        2   AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT           91         790,789                                        91         790,789
             VEHICLE FAMILY OF
             VEHICLES.........
        3   LAV PIP...........           0             764                                         0             764
            ARTILLERY AND
             OTHER WEAPONS
        4   155MM LIGHTWEIGHT            0               3                                         0               3
             TOWED HOWITZER...
        5   ARTILLERY WEAPONS            0         221,897                                         0         221,897
             SYSTEM...........
        6   WEAPONS AND COMBAT           0          13,401                                         0          13,401
             VEHICLES UNDER $5
             MILLION..........
            GUIDED MISSILES
       11   NAVAL STRIKE                90         143,711                                        90         143,711
             MISSILE (NSM)....
       12   NAVAL STRIKE                 0          20,930                                         0          20,930
             MISSILE (NSM)....
       13   GROUND BASED AIR             0         620,220                                         0         620,220
             DEFENSE..........
       14   ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-         56          32,576                                        56          32,576
             JAVELIN..........
       15   FAMILY ANTI-ARMOR            0             107                                         0             107
             WEAPONS SYSTEMS
             (FOAAWS).........
       16   ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-          0           2,173                                         0           2,173
             TOW..............
       17   GUIDED MLRS ROCKET           6          61,490                                         6          61,490
             (GMLRS)..........
            COMMAND AND
             CONTROL SYSTEMS
       21   COMMON AVIATION              0          68,589                                         0          68,589
             COMMAND AND
             CONTROL SYSTEM (C
            REPAIR AND TEST
             EQUIPMENT
       22   REPAIR AND TEST              0          61,264                                         0          61,264
             EQUIPMENT........
            OTHER SUPPORT
             (TEL)
       23   MODIFICATION KITS.           0           1,108                                         0           1,108
            COMMAND AND
             CONTROL SYSTEM
             (NON-TEL)
       24   ITEMS UNDER $5               0         202,679                                         0         202,679
             MILLION (COMM &
             ELEC)............
       25   AIR OPERATIONS C2            0          15,784                                         0          15,784
             SYSTEMS..........
            RADAR + EQUIPMENT
             (NON-TEL)
       27   GROUND/AIR TASK              0          79,542           2          111,200            2         190,742
             ORIENTED RADAR (G/
             ATOR)............
            USMC (+2) G/ATOR                                        [2]        [111,200]
             Radar Systems....
            INTELL/COMM
             EQUIPMENT (NON-
             TEL)
       29   ELECTRO MAGNETIC             0          35,396                                         0          35,396
             SPECTRUM
             OPERATIONS (EMSO)
       30   GCSS-MC...........           0           3,303                                         0           3,303
       31   FIRE SUPPORT                 0         116,304                                         0         116,304
             SYSTEM...........
       32   INTELLIGENCE                 0          67,690           0           17,700            0          85,390
             SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
            Marine Littoral                                         [0]         [17,700]
             Regiment Organic
             Find, Fix, and
             Track (F2T)......
       34   UNMANNED AIR                 0          14,991                                         0          14,991
             SYSTEMS (INTEL)..
       35   DCGS-MC...........           0          42,946                                         0          42,946
       36   UAS PAYLOADS......           0          12,232                                         0          12,232
            OTHER SUPPORT (NON-
             TEL)
       40   MARINE CORPS                 0         205,710                                         0         205,710
             ENTERPRISE
             NETWORK (MCEN)...
       41   COMMON COMPUTER              0          21,064                                         0          21,064
             RESOURCES........
       42   COMMAND POST                 0          50,549                                         0          50,549
             SYSTEMS..........
       43   RADIO SYSTEMS.....           0         209,444                                         0         209,444
       44   COMM SWITCHING &             0         100,712                                         0         100,712
             CONTROL SYSTEMS..
       45   COMM & ELEC                  0          16,163                                         0          16,163
             INFRASTRUCTURE
             SUPPORT..........
       46   CYBERSPACE                   0          14,541                                         0          14,541
             ACTIVITIES.......
            CLASSIFIED
             PROGRAMS
     9999   CLASSIFIED                   0           2,145                                         0           2,145
             PROGRAMS.........
            ADMINISTRATIVE
             VEHICLES
       51   COMMERCIAL CARGO             0          24,699                                         0          24,699
             VEHICLES.........
            TACTICAL VEHICLES
       52   MOTOR TRANSPORT              0          16,472                                         0          16,472
             MODIFICATIONS....
       53   JOINT LIGHT                138          81,893         224          168,000          362         249,893
             TACTICAL VEHICLE.
            USMC JLTV                                             [224]        [168,000]
             procurement
             (+224)...........
            ENGINEER AND OTHER
             EQUIPMENT
       58   TACTICAL FUEL                0          33,611                                         0          33,611
             SYSTEMS..........
       59   POWER EQUIPMENT              0          24,558                                         0          24,558
             ASSORTED.........
       60   AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT           0           9,049           0           50,000            0          59,049
             EQUIPMENT........
            ALPV procurement..                                      [0]         [50,000]
       61   EOD SYSTEMS.......           0          21,069                                         0          21,069
            MATERIALS HANDLING
             EQUIPMENT
       62   PHYSICAL SECURITY            0          52,394                                         0          52,394
             EQUIPMENT........
            GENERAL PROPERTY
       63   FIELD MEDICAL                0          58,768                                         0          58,768
             EQUIPMENT........
       64   TRAINING DEVICES..           0          63,133                                         0          63,133
       65   FAMILY OF                    0          33,644                                         0          33,644
             CONSTRUCTION
             EQUIPMENT........
       66   ULTRA-LIGHT                  0           7,836                                         0           7,836
             TACTICAL VEHICLE
             (ULTV)...........
            OTHER SUPPORT
       67   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0          35,920                                         0          35,920
             MILLION..........
            SPARES AND REPAIR
             PARTS
       70   SPARES AND REPAIR            0          40,828                                         0          40,828
             PARTS............
            TOTAL PROCUREMENT,         381       3,754,112         226          346,900          607       4,101,012
             MARINE CORPS.....

            AIRCRAFT
             PROCUREMENT, AIR
             FORCE
            STRATEGIC
             OFFENSIVE
        1   B-21 RAIDER.......           0       2,590,116                                         0       2,590,116
        2   B-21 RAIDER.......           0         862,000                                         0         862,000
            TACTICAL FORCES
        3   F-35..............          24       3,555,503          10          989,497           34       4,545,000
            Procure 10x F-35As                                     [10]        [989,497]
        4   F-35..............           0         531,241                                         0         531,241
        8   LC-130............           0               0           1          300,000            1         300,000
            LC-130............                                      [1]        [300,000]
        9   JOINT SIMULATION             0          17,985                                         0          35,970
             ENVIRONMENT......
            TACTICAL AIRLIFT
       12   KC-46A MDAP.......          15       2,799,633                                        15       2,799,633
            OTHER AIRLIFT
            UPT TRAINERS
       17   ADVANCED PILOT              14         362,083                                        14         362,083
             TRAINING T-7A....
            HELICOPTERS
       19   MH-139A...........           2           4,478                                         2           4,478
       20   COMBAT RESCUE                0         107,500                                         0         107,500
             HELICOPTER.......
            MISSION SUPPORT
             AIRCRAFT
       24   CIVIL AIR PATROL A/          0           3,131                                         0           3,131
             C................
            OTHER AIRCRAFT
       26   TARGET DRONES.....          20          34,224                                        20          34,224
       34   RQ-20B PUMA.......           6          11,437                                         6          11,437
            STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT
       36   B-2A..............           0          76,906                                         0          76,906
       37   B-1B..............           0          73,893                                         0          73,893
       38   B-52..............           0         223,827                                         0         223,827
       39   LARGE AIRCRAFT               0          35,165                                         0          35,165
             INFRARED
             COUNTERMEASURES..
            TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
       41   COLLABORATIVE                0          15,048                                         0          15,048
             COMBAT AIRCRAFT
             MODS.............
       42   E-11 BACN/HAG.....           0          28,797                                         0          28,797
       43   F-15..............           0         120,044                                         0         120,044
       45   F-16 MODIFICATIONS           0         448,116                                         0         448,116
       46   F-22A.............           0         977,526                                         0         977,526
       47   F-35 MODIFICATIONS           0         380,337                                         0         380,337
       48   F-15 EPAW.........           0         252,607                                         0         252,607
       50   KC-46A MDAP.......           0          19,344                                         0          19,344
            AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT
       51   C-5...............           0          34,939                                         0          34,939
       52   C-17A.............           0           9,853                                         0           9,853
       56   OSA-EA                       0          87,515                                         0          87,515
             MODIFICATIONS....
            TRAINER AIRCRAFT
       57   GLIDER MODS.......           0             159                                         0             159
       58   T-6...............           0         247,814                                         0         247,814
       59   T-1...............           0             137           0          152,000            0         152,137
            Common ASE........                                      [0]        [152,000]
       60   T-38..............           0          85,381                                         0          85,381
            OTHER AIRCRAFT
       68   C-130.............           0         144,041                                         0         144,041
       70   C-135.............           0         124,368                                         0         124,368
       73   CVR (CONNON ULF              0          79,859                                         0          79,859
             RECEIVER) INC 2..
       74   RC-135............           0         231,001                                         0         231,001
       75   E-3...............           0          17,291                                         0          17,291
       76   E-4...............           0          45,232                                         0          45,232
       80   H-1...............           0          17,899                                         0          17,899
       81   MH-139A MOD.......           0           4,992                                         0           4,992
       82   H-60..............           0           1,749                                         0           1,749
       83   HH60W                        0           9,150                                         0           9,150
             MODIFICATIONS....
       85   HC/MC-130                    0         365,086                                         0         365,086
             MODIFICATIONS....
       86   OTHER AIRCRAFT....           0         263,902                                         0         263,902
       88   MQ-9 MODS.........           0         100,923                                         0         100,923
       90   SENIOR LEADER C3             0          24,414                                         0          24,414
             SYSTEM--AIRCRAFT.
       91   CV-22 MODS........           0          78,713                                         0          78,713
            AIRCRAFT SPARES
             AND REPAIR PARTS
       94   INITIAL SPARES/              0         973,535                                         0         973,535
             REPAIR PARTS.....
            COMMON SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT
       99   AIRCRAFT                     0         156,776                                         0         156,776
             REPLACEMENT
             SUPPORT EQUIP....
            POST PRODUCTION
             SUPPORT
      103   B-2B..............           0          18,969                                         0          18,969
      104   B-52..............           0             111                                         0             111
      106   C-17A.............           0           2,672                                         0           2,672
      111   F-15..............           0           5,112                                         0           5,112
      114   F-16 POST                    0          18,402                                         0          18,402
             PRODUCTION
             SUPPORT..........
      116   HC/MC-130 POST               0          17,986                                         0          17,986
             PROD.............
      117   JOINT SIMULATION             0          28,524                                         0          57,048
             ENVIRONMENT POST
             PRODUCTION
             SUPPORT..........
            INDUSTRIAL
             PREPAREDNESS
      122   INDUSTRIAL                   0          19,998                                         0          19,998
             RESPONSIVENESS...
            WAR CONSUMABLES
      123   WAR CONSUMABLES...           0          26,323                                         0          26,323
            OTHER PRODUCTION
             CHARGES
      124   OTHER PRODUCTION             0         940,190                                         0         940,190
             CHARGES..........
            CLASSIFIED
             PROGRAMS
     9999   CLASSIFIED                   0          16,006           0          206,000            0         222,006
             PROGRAMS.........
            Acceleration of                                         [0]        [206,000]
             Air Force program
            TOTAL AIRCRAFT              81      17,776,472          11        1,647,497           92      19,423,969
             PROCUREMENT, AIR
             FORCE............

            MISSILE
             PROCUREMENT, AIR
             FORCE
            MISSILE
             REPLACEMENT
             EQUIPMENT--BALLIS
             TIC
        1   MISSILE                      0          35,116                                         0          35,116
             REPLACEMENT EQ-
             BALLISTIC........
        2   MISSILE                      0           2,166                                         0           2,166
             REPLACEMENT EQ-
             BALLISTIC........
            BALLISTIC MISSILES
            STRATEGIC
            TACTICAL
        5   LONG RANGE STAND-            0         192,409                                         0         192,409
             OFF WEAPON.......
        6   LONG RANGE STAND-            0         250,300                                         0         250,300
             OFF WEAPON.......
        7   REPLAC EQUIP & WAR           0          12,436                                         0          12,436
             CONSUMABLES......
        8   ADVANCED PRECISION         340          13,428                                       340          13,428
             KILL WEAPON
             SYSTEM (APKWS)
             MISSILE..........
        9   AGM-183A AIR-                0         387,055           0          282,000                      669,055
             LAUNCHED RAPID
             RESPONSE WEAPON..
            JSM procurement                                         [0]        [282,000]
             total 112x--
             misaligned budget
             request..........
       11   JOINT AIR-SURFACE          144         328,081           0          322,000          144         650,081
             STANDOFF MISSILE.
            Joint Air to                                            [0]        [322,000]
             Surface Stand-Off
             Missile (JASSM)
             (USAF)...........
       13   JOINT ADVANCED               0         368,593                                         0         368,593
             TACTICAL MISSILE.
       15   LRASM0............          93         294,401                                        93         294,401
       17   SIDEWINDER (AIM-           173         100,352                                       173         100,352
             9X)..............
       18   AMRAAM............         226         365,125                                       226         365,125
       21   SMALL DIAMETER             511          41,510           0          150,000          511         191,510
             BOMB.............
            GLSDB procurement.                                      [0]        [150,000]
       22   SMALL DIAMETER             806         307,743                                       806         307,743
             BOMB II..........
       23   STAND-IN ATTACK             99         185,324                                        99         185,324
             WEAPON (SIAW)....
            INDUSTRIAL
             FACILITIES
       24   INDUSTRIAL                   0             917                                         0             917
             PREPAREDNESS/POL
             PREVENTION.......
            CLASS IV
       25   ICBM FUZE MOD.....           0         119,376                                         0         119,376
       27   MM III                       0          14,604                                         0          14,604
             MODIFICATIONS....
       29   AIR LAUNCH CRUISE            0          41,393                                         0          41,393
             MISSILE (ALCM)...
            MISSILE SPARES AND
             REPAIR PARTS
       30   MSL SPRS/REPAIR              0           5,824                                         0           5,824
             PARTS (INITAL)...
       31   MSL SPRS/REPAIR              0         108,249           0          250,000            0         358,249
             PARTS (REPLEN)...
            Air Force                                               [0]        [250,000]
             munitions--misali
             gned budget
             request..........
            SPECIAL PROGRAMS
       33   SPECIAL UPDATE               0         221,199                                         0         221,199
             PROGRAMS.........
            CLASSIFIED
             PROGRAMS
     9999   CLASSIFIED                   0         828,275                                         0         828,275
             PROGRAMS.........
            TOTAL MISSILE            2,392       4,223,876           0        1,004,000        2,392       5,227,876
             PROCUREMENT, AIR
             FORCE............

            PROCUREMENT OF
             AMMUNITION, AIR
             FORCE
            CARTRIDGES
        3   CARTRIDGES........           0         126,077                                         0         126,077
            BOMBS
        5   GENERAL PURPOSE              0         189,097                                         0         189,097
             BOMBS............
        6   MASSIVE ORDNANCE             0           6,813                                         0           6,813
             PENETRATOR (MOP).
        7   JOINT DIRECT             1,500         126,389                                     1,500         126,389
             ATTACK MUNITION..
        9   B61-12 TRAINER....           0           7,668                                         0           7,668
            OTHER ITEMS
       10   CAD/PAD...........           0          58,454                                         0          58,454
       11   EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE           0           7,297                                         0           7,297
             DISPOSAL (EOD)...
       12   SPARES AND REPAIR            0             636                                         0             636
             PARTS............
       14   FIRST DESTINATION            0           2,955                                         0           2,955
             TRANSPORTATION...
       15   ITEMS LESS THAN              0           5,571                                         0           5,571
             $5,000,000.......
            FLARES
       17   EXPENDABLE                   0         101,540                                         0         101,540
             COUNTERMEASURES..
            FUZES
       18   FUZES.............           0         125,721                                         0         125,721
            SMALL ARMS
       19   SMALL ARMS........           0          26,260                                         0          26,260
            TOTAL PROCUREMENT        1,500         784,478           0                0        1,500         784,478
             OF AMMUNITION,
             AIR FORCE........

            PROCUREMENT, SPACE
             FORCE
            SPACE PROCUREMENT,
             SF
        2   AF SATELLITE COMM            0          68,238                                         0          68,238
             SYSTEM...........
        4   COUNTERSPACE                 0           2,027                                         0           2,027
             SYSTEMS..........
        6   EVOLVED STRATEGIC            0          64,996                                         0          64,996
             SATCOM (ESS).....
        7   FAMILY OF BEYOND             0          15,404                                         0          15,404
             LINE-OF-SIGHT
             TERMINALS........
       10   GENERAL                      0           1,835                                         0           1,835
             INFORMATION TECH--
             SPACE............
       11   GPSIII FOLLOW ON..           0         109,944                                         0         109,944
       12   GPS III SPACE                0          29,274                                         0          29,274
             SEGMENT..........
       13   GLOBAL POSTIONING            0             870                                         0             870
             (SPACE)..........
       17   SPACEBORNE EQUIP             0          84,044                                         0          84,044
             (COMSEC).........
       18   MILSATCOM.........           0          36,447                                         0          36,447
       20   SPECIAL SPACE                0         482,653                                         0         482,653
             ACTIVITIES.......
       21   MOBILE USER                  0          48,977                                         0          48,977
             OBJECTIVE SYSTEM.
       22   NATIONAL SECURITY            4       1,466,963                                         4       1,466,963
             SPACE LAUNCH.....
       24   PTES HUB..........           0          29,949                                         0          29,949
       26   SPACE DEVELOPMENT            7         648,446                                         7         648,446
             AGENCY LAUNCH....
       27   SPACE DIGITAL                0           4,984                                         0           4,984
             INTEGRATED
             NETWORK (SDIN)...
       29   SPACE MODS........           0         115,498                                         0         115,498
       30   SPACELIFT RANGE              0          64,321                                         0          64,321
             SYSTEM SPACE.....
       31   WIDEBAND SATCOM              0          92,380                                         0          92,380
             OPERATIONAL
             MANAGEMENT
             SYSTEMS..........
            SPARES
       32   SPARES AND REPAIR            0             938                                         0             938
             PARTS............
            NON-TACTICAL
             VEHICLES
       33   USSF VEHICLES.....           0           5,000                                         0           5,000
            SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
       35   POWER CONDITIONING           0          20,449                                         0          20,449
             EQUIPMENT........
            TOTAL PROCUREMENT,          11       3,393,637           0                0           11       3,393,637
             SPACE FORCE......

            OTHER PROCUREMENT,
             AIR FORCE
            PASSENGER CARRYING
             VEHICLES
        2   PASSENGER CARRYING           0           5,557                                         0           5,557
             VEHICLES.........
            CARGO AND UTILITY
             VEHICLES
        3   MEDIUM TACTICAL              0           3,938                                         0           3,938
             VEHICLE..........
        4   CAP VEHICLES......           0           1,175                                         0           1,175
        5   CARGO AND UTILITY            0          56,940                                         0          56,940
             VEHICLES.........
            SPECIAL PURPOSE
             VEHICLES
        6   JOINT LIGHT                  0          62,202                                         0          62,202
             TACTICAL VEHICLE.
        7   SECURITY AND                 0             129                                         0             129
             TACTICAL VEHICLES
        8   SPECIAL PURPOSE              0          68,242                                         0          68,242
             VEHICLES.........
            FIRE FIGHTING
             EQUIPMENT
        9   FIRE FIGHTING/               0          58,416                                         0          58,416
             CRASH RESCUE
             VEHICLES.........
            MATERIALS HANDLING
             EQUIPMENT
       10   MATERIALS HANDLING           0          18,552                                         0          18,552
             VEHICLES.........
            BASE MAINTENANCE
             SUPPORT
       11   RUNWAY SNOW REMOV            0          11,045                                         0          11,045
             AND CLEANING EQU.
       12   BASE MAINTENANCE             0          25,291                                         0          25,291
             SUPPORT VEHICLES.
            COMM SECURITY
             EQUIPMENT(COMSEC)
       15   COMSEC EQUIPMENT..           0         169,363                                         0         169,363
            INTELLIGENCE
             PROGRAMS
       17   INTERNATIONAL                0           5,833                                         0           5,833
             INTEL TECH &
             ARCHITECTURES....
       18   INTELLIGENCE                 0           5,273                                         0           5,273
             TRAINING
             EQUIPMENT........
       19   INTELLIGENCE COMM            0          42,257                                         0          42,257
             EQUIPMENT........
            ELECTRONICS
             PROGRAMS
       20   AIR TRAFFIC                  0          26,390                                         0          26,390
             CONTROL & LANDING
             SYS..............
       21   NATIONAL AIRSPACE            0          11,810                                         0          11,810
             SYSTEM...........
       22   BATTLE CONTROL               0          16,592                                         0          16,592
             SYSTEM--FIXED....
       23   THEATER AIR                  0          27,650                                         0          27,650
             CONTROL SYS
             IMPROVEMEN.......
       24   3D EXPEDITIONARY             0         103,226                                         0         103,226
             LONG-RANGE RADAR.
       25   WEATHER                      0          31,516                                         0          31,516
             OBSERVATION
             FORECAST.........
       26   STRATEGIC COMMAND            0          82,912                                         0          82,912
             AND CONTROL......
       27   CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN            0          22,021                                         0          22,021
             COMPLEX..........
       28   MISSION PLANNING             0          18,722                                         0          18,722
             SYSTEMS..........
       31   STRATEGIC MISSION            0           6,383                                         0           6,383
             PLANNING &
             EXECUTION SYSTEM.
            SPCL COMM-
             ELECTRONICS
             PROJECTS
       32   GENERAL                      0         172,085                                         0         172,085
             INFORMATION
             TECHNOLOGY.......
       34   AF GLOBAL COMMAND            0           1,947                                         0           1,947
             & CONTROL SYS....
       36   MOBILITY COMMAND             0          11,648                                         0          11,648
             AND CONTROL......
       37   AIR FORCE PHYSICAL           0         294,747                                         0         294,747
             SECURITY SYSTEM..
       38   COMBAT TRAINING              0         231,987                                         0         231,987
             RANGES...........
       39   MINIMUM ESSENTIAL            0          94,995                                         0          94,995
             EMERGENCY COMM N.
       40   WIDE AREA                    0          29,617                                         0          29,617
             SURVEILLANCE
             (WAS)............
       41   C3 COUNTERMEASURES           0         116,410                                         0         116,410
       44   DEFENSE ENTERPRISE           0             698                                         0             698
             ACCOUNTING & MGT
             SYS..............
       46   THEATER BATTLE MGT           0             442                                         0             442
             C2 SYSTEM........
       47   AIR & SPACE                  0          22,785                                         0          22,785
             OPERATIONS CENTER
             (AOC)............
            AIR FORCE
             COMMUNICATIONS
       50   BASE INFORMATION             0          79,091                                         0          79,091
             TRANSPT INFRAST
             (BITI) WIRED.....
       51   AFNET.............           0         282,907                                         0         282,907
       52   JOINT                        0           5,930                                         0           5,930
             COMMUNICATIONS
             SUPPORT ELEMENT
             (JCSE)...........
       53   USCENTCOM.........           0          14,919                                         0          14,919
       54   USSTRATCOM........           0           4,788                                         0           4,788
       55   USSPACECOM........           0          32,633                                         0          32,633
            ORGANIZATION AND
             BASE
       56   TACTICAL C-E                 0         143,829                                         0         143,829
             EQUIPMENT........
       59   RADIO EQUIPMENT...           0          50,730                                         0          50,730
       61   BASE COMM                    0          67,015                                         0          67,015
             INFRASTRUCTURE...
            MODIFICATIONS
       62   COMM ELECT MODS...           0          76,034                                         0          76,034
            PERSONAL SAFETY &
             RESCUE EQUIP
       63   PERSONAL SAFETY              0          81,782                                         0          81,782
             AND RESCUE
             EQUIPMENT........
            DEPOT PLANT+MTRLS
             HANDLING EQ
       64   POWER CONDITIONING           0          13,711                                         0          13,711
             EQUIPMENT........
       65   MECHANIZED                   0          21,143                                         0          21,143
             MATERIAL HANDLING
             EQUIP............
            BASE SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT
       66   BASE PROCURED                0          90,654                                         0          90,654
             EQUIPMENT........
       67   ENGINEERING AND              0         253,799           0          100,000            0         353,799
             EOD EQUIPMENT....
            Regional Base                                           [0]        [100,000]
             Cluster
             Prepositioning
             (RBCP)...........
       68   MOBILITY EQUIPMENT           0          95,584                                         0          95,584
       69   FUELS SUPPORT                0          34,794                                         0          34,794
             EQUIPMENT (FSE)..
       70   BASE MAINTENANCE             0          59,431                                         0          59,431
             AND SUPPORT
             EQUIPMENT........
            SPECIAL SUPPORT
             PROJECTS
       72   DARP RC135........           0          30,136                                         0          30,136
       73   DCGS-AF...........           0          87,044                                         0          87,044
       77   SPECIAL UPDATE               0       1,178,397                                         0       1,178,397
             PROGRAM..........
            CLASSIFIED
             PROGRAMS
     9999   CLASSIFIED                   0      26,920,092           0          218,000            0      27,138,092
             PROGRAMS.........
            Acceleration of                                         [0]        [218,000]
             Air Force program
            SPARES AND REPAIR
             PARTS
       80   SPARES AND REPAIR            0           1,075                                         0           1,075
             PARTS (CYBER)....
       81   SPARES AND REPAIR            0          20,330                                         0          20,330
             PARTS............
            TOTAL OTHER                  0      31,504,644           0          318,000            0      31,822,644
             PROCUREMENT, AIR
             FORCE............

            PROCUREMENT,
             DEFENSE-WIDE
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             DCSA
       38   MAJOR EQUIPMENT...           0           2,230                                         0           2,230
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             DHRA
       59   PERSONNEL                    0           3,797                                         0           3,797
             ADMINISTRATION...
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             DISA
       16   INFORMATION                  0           6,254                                         0           6,254
             SYSTEMS SECURITY.
       17   TELEPORT PROGRAM..           0         112,517                                         0         112,517
       19   ITEMS LESS THAN $5           0          23,673                                         0          23,673
             MILLION..........
       20   DEFENSE                      0         252,370           0           25,000            0         277,370
             INFORMATION
             SYSTEM NETWORK...
            Defense                                                 [0]         [25,000]
             Information
             System Network
             (DISN)--Service
             Delivery Nodes...
       21   WHITE HOUSE                  0         125,292                                         0         125,292
             COMMUNICATION
             AGENCY...........
       22   SENIOR LEADERSHIP            0         175,264                                         0         175,264
             ENTERPRISE.......
       23   JOINT REGIONAL               0           1,496           0           32,074            0          33,570
             SECURITY STACKS
             (JRSS)...........
            Army                                                    [0]         [32,074]
             Modernization--JR
             SS...............
       24   JOINT SERVICE                0          54,186                                         0          54,186
             PROVIDER.........
       25   FOURTH ESTATE                0          75,386                                         0          75,386
             NETWORK
             OPTIMIZATION
             (4ENO)...........
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             DLA
       37   MAJOR EQUIPMENT...           0          79,251                                         0          79,251
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             DMACT
       70   MAJOR EQUIPMENT...           0           7,258                                         0           7,258
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             DODEA
       68   AUTOMATION/                  0               0           0            5,000            0           5,000
             EDUCATIONAL
             SUPPORT &
             LOGISTICS........
            Blast Overpressure                                      [0]          [5,000]
             Analysis and
             Mitigation.......
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             DPAA
        4   MAJOR EQUIPMENT,            20             475                                        20             475
             DPAA.............
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             DEFENSE THREAT
             REDUCTION AGENCY
       62   VEHICLES..........           0             911                                         0             911
       63   OTHER MAJOR                  0          12,023                                         0          12,023
             EQUIPMENT........
       65   DTRA CYBER                   0           1,800                                         0           1,800
             ACTIVITIES.......
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             MISSILE DEFENSE
             AGENCY
       44   THAAD.............          25         523,125           0          150,000           25         673,125
            Maximize THAAD                                          [0]        [150,000]
             Talon production
             line (+12-16
             AURs)--misaligned
             budget request...
       46   AEGIS BMD.........           0               0           0          400,000            0         400,000
            Maximize SM-3 IB                                        [0]        [400,000]
             production line..
       48   BMDS AN/TPY-2                0          36,530                                         0          36,530
             RADARS...........
       49   SM-3 IIAS.........          12         444,835                                        12         444,835
       50   ARROW 3 UPPER TIER           1         100,000                                         1         100,000
             SYSTEMS..........
       51   SHORT RANGE                  1          40,000                                         1          40,000
             BALLISTIC MISSILE
             DEFENSE (SRBMD)..
       52   DEFENSE OF GUAM              0          11,351                                         0          11,351
             PROCUREMENT......
       56   IRON DOME.........           1          60,000                                         1          60,000
       58   AEGIS BMD HARDWARE           0          17,211                                         0          17,211
             AND SOFTWARE.....
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             OSD
        5   MAJOR EQUIPMENT,             0         164,900                                         0         164,900
             OSD..............
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             TJS
       42   MAJOR EQUIPMENT,             0          33,090                                         0          33,090
             TJS..............
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             WHS
       15   MAJOR EQUIPMENT,             0             403                                         0             403
             WHS..............
            MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
             USCYBERCOM
       71   CYBERSPACE                   0          73,358                                         0          73,358
             OPERATIONS.......
            CLASSIFIED
             PROGRAMS
     9999   CLASSIFIED                   0       1,129,183                                         0       1,129,183
             PROGRAMS.........
            AVIATION PROGRAMS
       91   ARMED OVERWATCH/             6         156,606                                         6         156,606
             TARGETING........
       94   MH-60 BLACKHAWK...           0               0                                         0               0
       95   ROTARY WING                  0         189,059                                         0         189,059
             UPGRADES AND
             SUSTAINMENT......
       96   UNMANNED ISR......           0           6,858                                         0           6,858
       97   NON-STANDARD                 0           7,849           0           10,000            0          17,849
             AVIATION.........
            Non-Standard                                            [0]         [10,000]
             Aviation--Sea
             Planes...........
       98   U-28..............           0           2,031                                         0           2,031
       99   MH-47 CHINOOK.....           0         156,934                                         0         156,934
      100   CV-22 MODIFICATION           0          19,692                                         0          19,692
      101   MQ-9 UNMANNED                0          12,890                                         0          12,890
             AERIAL VEHICLE...
      102   PRECISION STRIKE             0          61,595                                         0          61,595
             PACKAGE..........
      103   AC/MC-130J........           0         236,312                                         0         236,312
            SHIPBUILDING
            AMMUNITION
             PROGRAMS
      106   ORDNANCE ITEMS               0         116,972                                         0         116,972
             <$5M.............
            OTHER PROCUREMENT
             PROGRAMS
      107   INTELLIGENCE                 0         227,073                                         0         227,073
             SYSTEMS..........
      108   DISTRIBUTED COMMON           0           2,824                                         0           2,824
             GROUND/SURFACE
             SYSTEMS..........
      109   OTHER ITEMS <$5M..           0          95,685                                         0          95,685
      110   COMBATANT CRAFT              0               0           0            9,600            0           9,600
             SYSTEMS..........
            Combatant Craft                                         [0]          [9,600]
             Assault..........
      111   SPECIAL PROGRAMS..           0          30,418                                         0          30,418
      112   TACTICAL VEHICLES.           0          54,100                                         0          54,100
      113   WARRIOR SYSTEMS              0         303,991                                         0         303,991
             <$5M.............
      114   COMBAT MISSION               0           4,985                                         0           4,985
             REQUIREMENTS.....
      116   OPERATIONAL                  0          21,339                                         0          21,339
             ENHANCEMENTS
             INTELLIGENCE.....
      117   OPERATIONAL                  0         352,100                                         0         352,100
             ENHANCEMENTS.....
            CBDP
      120   CHEMICAL                     0         208,051                                         0         208,051
             BIOLOGICAL
             SITUATIONAL
             AWARENESS........
      121   CB PROTECTION &              0         213,330                                         0         213,330
             HAZARD MITIGATION
            TOTAL PROCUREMENT,          66       6,048,863           0          631,674           66       6,680,537
             DEFENSE-WIDE.....

            TOTAL PROCUREMENT.      12,121     152,876,684         517       18,171,431       12,638     171,048,115
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

    SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION  (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                         Senate
      Line      Program Element                Item            FY 2026  Request    Senate  Change      Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                     TEST & EVAL, ARMY
             .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
        1    0601102A               DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES           237,678                              237,678
        2    0601103A               UNIVERSITY RESEARCH                  78,947                               78,947
                                     INITIATIVES.
        3    0601104A               UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY              69,391                               69,391
                                     RESEARCH CENTERS.
        4    0601121A               CYBER COLLABORATIVE                   5,463                                5,463
                                     RESEARCH ALLIANCE.
        5    0601275A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE BASIC             88,053                               88,053
                                     RESEARCH.
        6    0601601A               ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE               7,012                                7,012
                                     AND MACHINE LEARNING
                                     BASIC RESEARCH.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..           486,544                 0            486,544
             .....................
             .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
        7    0602002A               ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND             9,455                                9,455
                                     DEVELOPMENT-APPLIED
                                     RESEARCH.
        8    0602134A               COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT             6,174                                6,174
                                     ADVANCED STUDIES.
        9    0602135A               COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED               12,618                               12,618
                                     AERIAL SYSTEMS (C-SUAS)
                                     APPLIED RESEARCH.
       10    0602141A               LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY.....            97,157            10,000            107,157
             .....................  Advanced Materials and                                [10,000]
                                     Manufacturing for
                                     Hypersonics (AMMH).
       12    0602143A               SOLDIER LETHALITY                    72,670            38,000            110,670
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Army Pathfinder Airborne.                              [5,000]
             .....................  Decrease Soldier load and                              [8,000]
                                     power burden.
             .....................  Enhancing Energy                                      [15,000]
                                     Technologies in Cold
                                     Regions.
             .....................  Pathfinder--Air Assault..                             [10,000]
       13    0602144A               GROUND TECHNOLOGY........            56,342            13,000             69,342
             .....................  Earth Sciences Polar                                   [5,000]
                                     Proving Ground &
                                     Training Program.
             .....................  Engineered Roadway Repair                              [5,000]
                                     Materials for Effective
                                     Maneuver of Military
                                     Assets.
             .....................  Geotechnical Intelligence                              [3,000]
                                     and Terrain Analytics
                                     Network for Arctic
                                     Maneuverability.
       14    0602145A               NEXT GENERATION COMBAT               71,547            19,000             90,547
                                     VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Platform anti-idle and                                [15,000]
                                     mobility technology.
             .....................  Standardized Army Battery                              [4,000]
       15    0602146A               NETWORK C3I TECHNOLOGY...            56,529                               56,529
       16    0602147A               LONG RANGE PRECISION                 25,744             7,000             32,744
                                     FIRES TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Novel Printed Armament                                 [7,000]
                                     Components for
                                     Distributed Operations.
       17    0602148A               FUTURE VERTICLE LIFT                 20,420                               20,420
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       18    0602150A               AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE              25,992             5,000             30,992
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Counter-UAS Testing and                                [5,000]
                                     Research Center (CTRC).
       19    0602180A               ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE              13,745                               13,745
                                     AND MACHINE LEARNING
                                     TECHNOLOGIES.
       21    0602182A               C3I APPLIED RESEARCH.....            22,317                               22,317
       22    0602183A               AIR PLATFORM APPLIED                 53,305            10,000             63,305
                                     RESEARCH.
             .....................  Shape-shifting Drones                                 [10,000]
                                     Powered by Mechanical
                                     Intelligence.
       23    0602184A               SOLDIER APPLIED RESEARCH.            27,597                               27,597
       24    0602213A               C3I APPLIED CYBER........             4,716                                4,716
       25    0602275A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                   45,415                               45,415
                                     APPLIED RESEARCH.
       26    0602276A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER             17,102                               17,102
                                     APPLIED RESEARCH.
       27    0602345A               UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS              18,408                               18,408
                                     LAUNCHED EFFECTS APPLIED
                                     RESEARCH.
       28    0602386A               BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR                     8,209                                8,209
                                     MATERIALS--APPLIED
                                     RESEARCH.
       30    0602785A               MANPOWER/PERSONNEL/                  17,191                               17,191
                                     TRAINING TECHNOLOGY.
       31    0602787A               MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.......           143,293                              143,293
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......            34,599                               34,599
             .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH           860,545           102,000            962,545
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                     DEVELOPMENT
       32    0603002A               MEDICAL ADVANCED                      1,860                                1,860
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       33    0603007A               MANPOWER, PERSONNEL AND              13,559                               13,559
                                     TRAINING ADVANCED
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       34    0603025A               ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND            19,679                               19,679
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
       35    0603040A               ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE              20,487            12,000             32,487
                                     AND MACHINE LEARNING
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES.
             .....................  Multi-Domain Kill Chain                               [12,000]
                                     Automation.
       36    0603041A               ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE               10,560                               10,560
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       37    0603042A               C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY..            15,028                               15,028
       38    0603043A               AIR PLATFORM ADVANCED                41,266                               41,266
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       39    0603044A               SOLDIER ADVANCED                     18,143                               18,143
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       40    0603116A               LETHALITY ADVANCED                   13,232                               13,232
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       42    0603118A               SOLDIER LETHALITY                    95,186             5,000            100,186
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Aerial Delivery of Fire                                [5,000]
                                     Suppression.
       43    0603119A               GROUND ADVANCED                      30,507            16,000             46,507
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Cold Regions Research and                              [5,000]
                                     Engineering Laboratory.
             .....................  Fuel Cell Multi-Modular                                [5,000]
                                     Use.
             .....................  Improvements in Mobility                               [6,000]
                                     Modeling.
       44    0603134A               COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT            15,692                               15,692
                                     SIMULATION.
       45    0603135A               COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED-               7,773                                7,773
                                     AERIAL SYSTEMS (C-SUAS)
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       46    0603275A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                   83,922                               83,922
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       47    0603276A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER             15,254                               15,254
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       48    0603345A               UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS              13,898                               13,898
                                     LAUNCHED EFFECTS
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       49    0603386A               BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR                    24,683             5,000             29,683
                                     MATERIALS--ADVANCED
                                     RESEARCH.
             .....................  NCSEB Recommendation--AI-                              [5,000]
                                     Ready Biological Data.
       50    0603457A               C3I CYBER ADVANCED                    3,329                                3,329
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       51    0603461A               HIGH PERFORMANCE                    241,855            50,000            291,855
                                     COMPUTING MODERNIZATION
                                     PROGRAM.
             .....................  High Performance                                      [50,000]
                                     Computing Modernization
                                     Program.
       52    0603462A               NEXT GENERATION COMBAT              141,301             7,000            148,301
                                     VEHICLE ADVANCED
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Acceleration of leap                                   [7,000]
                                     ahead systems for ground
                                     vehicles.
       53    0603463A               NETWORK C3I ADVANCED                 78,539            10,000             88,539
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Geophysical Littoral                                   [5,000]
                                     Autonomous Detection and
                                     Exploitation II (GLADE
                                     II).
             .....................  Network C3I Advanced                                   [5,000]
                                     Technology.
       54    0603464A               LONG RANGE PRECISION                162,236                              162,236
                                     FIRES ADVANCED
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       55    0603465A               FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT                 66,686                               66,686
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       56    0603466A               AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE              23,330            10,000             33,330
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Material Improvements for                             [10,000]
                                     Electric Motors.
       58    0603920A               HUMANITARIAN DEMINING....             9,349                                9,349
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......            72,837                               72,837
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 1,240,191           115,000          1,355,191
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     PROTOTYPES
       60    0603305A               ARMY MISSILE DEFENSE                  8,141                                8,141
                                     SYSTEMS INTEGRATION.
       61    0603308A               ARMY SPACE SYSTEMS                   83,080                               83,080
                                     INTEGRATION.
       62    0603327A               AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE                   0
                                     SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
       63    0603619A               LANDMINE WARFARE AND                 41,516                               41,516
                                     BARRIER--ADV DEV.
       64    0603639A               TANK AND MEDIUM CALIBER              85,472             5,000             90,472
                                     AMMUNITION.
             .....................  Large caliber automated                                [5,000]
                                     ammunition resupply.
       65    0603645A               ARMORED SYSTEM                       22,645                               22,645
                                     MODERNIZATION--ADV DEV.
       66    0603747A               SOLDIER SUPPORT AND                   4,033                                4,033
                                     SURVIVABILITY.
       67    0603766A               TACTICAL ELECTRONIC                 107,525                              107,525
                                     SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM--ADV
                                     DEV.
       68    0603774A               NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS                  5,153                                5,153
                                     ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
       69    0603779A               ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY                11,343                               11,343
                                     TECHNOLOGY--DEM/VAL.
       70    0603790A               NATO RESEARCH AND                     5,031                                5,031
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       72    0603804A               LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER               15,435                               15,435
                                     EQUIPMENT--ADV DEV.
       73    0603807A               MEDICAL SYSTEMS--ADV DEV.             1,000                                1,000
       74    0603827A               SOLDIER SYSTEMS--ADVANCED            41,856                               41,856
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       75    0604017A               ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT.....            35,082                               35,082
       76    0604019A               EXPANDED MISSION AREA               178,137                              178,137
                                     MISSILE (EMAM).
       78    0604035A               LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO)                17,063                               17,063
                                     SATELLITE CAPABILITY.
       79    0604036A               MULTI-DOMAIN SENSING                239,813                              239,813
                                     SYSTEM (MDSS) ADV DEV.
       80    0604037A               TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING              3,092                                3,092
                                     ACCESS NODE (TITAN) ADV
                                     DEV.
       81    0604100A               ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES.             9,865                                9,865
       85    0604114A               LOWER TIER AIR MISSILE              196,448                              196,448
                                     DEFENSE (LTAMD) SENSOR.
       86    0604115A               TECHNOLOGY MATURATION               267,619            10,000            277,619
                                     INITIATIVES.
             .....................  Short Pulse Laser                                     [10,000]
                                     Directed Energy
                                     Demonstration.
       87    0604117A               MANEUVER--SHORT RANGE AIR           238,247                              238,247
                                     DEFENSE (M-SHORAD).
       89    0604120A               ASSURED POSITIONING,                  8,686                                8,686
                                     NAVIGATION AND TIMING
                                     (PNT).
       90    0604121A               SYNTHETIC TRAINING                  240,899                              240,899
                                     ENVIRONMENT REFINING &
                                     PROTOTYPING.
       91    0604134A               COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT             5,491                                5,491
                                     DEMONSTRATION, PROTOTYPE
                                     DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING.
       92    0604135A               STRATEGIC MID-RANGE FIRES           231,401                              231,401
       93    0604182A               HYPERSONICS..............            25,000            13,000             38,000
             .....................  Emerging Hypersonic                                   [13,000]
                                     Capabilities (USA, USN).
       95    0604403A               FUTURE INTERCEPTOR.......             8,019                                8,019
       97    0604531A               COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED              45,281                               45,281
                                     AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
                                     ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
       99    0604541A               UNIFIED NETWORK TRANSPORT            29,191                               29,191
      100    0305251A               CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS                 5,605                                5,605
                                     FORCES AND FORCE SUPPORT.
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......           203,746                              203,746
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 2,420,915            28,000          2,448,915
                                     COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                     AND PROTOTYPES.
             .....................
             .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION
      101    0604201A               AIRCRAFT AVIONICS........             2,696                                2,696
      102    0604270A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                    9,153                                9,153
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      103    0604601A               INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS.            56,553                               56,553
      104    0604604A               MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES.            18,503                               18,503
      105    0604611A               JAVELIN..................             9,810                                9,810
      106    0604622A               FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL             47,064                               47,064
                                     VEHICLES.
      110    0604645A               ARMORED SYSTEMS                      16,593                               16,593
                                     MODERNIZATION (ASM)--ENG
                                     DEV.
      111    0604710A               NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS--ENG           351,274                              351,274
                                     DEV.
      112    0604713A               COMBAT FEEDING, CLOTHING,             5,654                                5,654
                                     AND EQUIPMENT.
      113    0604715A               NON-SYSTEM TRAINING                  19,063                               19,063
                                     DEVICES--ENG DEV.
      114    0604741A               AIR DEFENSE COMMAND,                 13,892                               13,892
                                     CONTROL AND
                                     INTELLIGENCE--ENG DEV.
      115    0604742A               CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATION               7,790                                7,790
                                     SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
      116    0604746A               AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT              9,512                                9,512
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      117    0604760A               DISTRIBUTIVE INTERACTIVE              7,724                                7,724
                                     SIMULATIONS (DIS)--ENG
                                     DEV.
      118    0604798A               BRIGADE ANALYSIS,                    24,318                               24,318
                                     INTEGRATION AND
                                     EVALUATION.
      119    0604802A               WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS--             150,344                              150,344
                                     ENG DEV.
      120    0604804A               LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER               50,194                               50,194
                                     EQUIPMENT--ENG DEV.
      121    0604805A               COMMAND, CONTROL,                    63,725                               63,725
                                     COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS--
                                     ENG DEV.
      122    0604807A               MEDICAL MATERIEL/MEDICAL              6,252                                6,252
                                     BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE
                                     EQUIPMENT--ENG DEV.
      123    0604808A               LANDMINE WARFARE/BARRIER--            9,862                                9,862
                                     ENG DEV.
      124    0604818A               ARMY TACTICAL COMMAND &             430,895                              430,895
                                     CONTROL HARDWARE &
                                     SOFTWARE.
      125    0604820A               RADAR DEVELOPMENT........            53,226                               53,226
      127    0604827A               SOLDIER SYSTEMS--WARRIOR              4,137                                4,137
                                     DEM/VAL.
      128    0604852A               SUITE OF SURVIVABILITY               76,903                               76,903
                                     ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS--EMD.
      129    0604854A               ARTILLERY SYSTEMS--EMD...            80,862                               80,862
      130    0605013A               INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY              125,701                              125,701
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      131    0605018A               INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND            164,600                              164,600
                                     PAY SYSTEM-ARMY (IPPS-A).
      132    0605030A               JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK               20,954                               20,954
                                     CENTER (JTNC).
      133    0605031A               JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK               41,696                               41,696
                                     (JTN).
      134    0605035A               COMMON INFRARED                      10,789                               10,789
                                     COUNTERMEASURES (CIRCM).
      135    0605036A               COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS            13,322                               13,322
                                     DESTRUCTION (CWMD).
      136    0605037A               EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND               4,619                                4,619
                                     DETAINEE PROCESSING.
      137    0605038A               NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL                   13,459                               13,459
                                     CHEMICAL RECONNAISSANCE
                                     VEHICLE (NBCRV) SENSOR
                                     SUITE.
      138    0605041A               DEFENSIVE CYBER TOOL                  3,611                                3,611
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      139    0605042A               TACTICAL NETWORK RADIO                3,222                                3,222
                                     SYSTEMS (LOW-TIER).
      140    0605047A               CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM..             8,101                                8,101
      142    0605051A               AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY               44,182             8,000             52,182
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  Advances in surface-to-                                [8,000]
                                     air missile technologies.
      143    0605052A               INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION            248,659                              248,659
                                     CAPABILITY INC 2--BLOCK
                                     1.
      144    0605053A               GROUND ROBOTICS..........           227,038                              227,038
      145    0605054A               EMERGING TECHNOLOGY                  57,546            38,000             95,546
                                     INITIATIVES.
             .....................  Operationalize anti-idle                              [38,000]
                                     ground vehicles.
      146    0605144A               NEXT GENERATION LOAD                 24,492                               24,492
                                     DEVICE--MEDIUM.
      147    0605148A               TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING             44,273                               44,273
                                     ACCESS NODE (TITAN) EMD.
      152    0605224A               MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE            34,844             5,000             39,844
             .....................  DeepFake and AI-                                       [5,000]
                                     synthesized Image
                                     Detection.
      154    0605232A               HYPERSONICS EMD..........           513,027                              513,027
      155    0605233A               ACCESSIONS INFORMATION               32,710                               32,710
                                     ENVIRONMENT (AIE).
      156    0605235A               STRATEGIC MID-RANGE                 186,304             2,090            188,394
                                     CAPABILITY.
             .....................  Maritime Strike Tomahawk                               [2,090]
                                     (MST) (USA, USN).
      157    0605236A               INTEGRATED TACTICAL                  22,732                               22,732
                                     COMMUNICATIONS.
      158    0605241A               FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT         1,248,544                            1,248,544
                                     AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT.
      160    0605244A               JOINT REDUCED RANGE                  28,893                               28,893
                                     ROCKET (JR3).
      163    0605457A               ARMY INTEGRATED AIR AND             146,056                              146,056
                                     MISSILE DEFENSE (AIAMD).
      164    0605531A               COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED              55,196                               55,196
                                     AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS SYS DEV
                                     & DEMONSTRATION.
      166    0605625A               MANNED GROUND VEHICLE....           386,393                              386,393
      167    0605766A               NATIONAL CAPABILITIES                16,913                               16,913
                                     INTEGRATION (MIP).
      168    0605812A               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL                  2,664                                2,664
                                     VEHICLE (JLTV)
                                     ENGINEERING AND
                                     MANUFACTURING
                                     DEVELOPMENT PHASE (EMD).
      169    0605830A               AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT                 930                                  930
                                     EQUIPMENT.
      170    0303032A               TROJAN--RH12.............             3,920                                3,920
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......           117,428                              117,428
             .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   5,378,817            53,090          5,431,907
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
             .....................
             .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
      173    0604256A               THREAT SIMULATOR                     74,767                               74,767
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      174    0604258A               TARGET SYSTEMS                       16,004                               16,004
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      175    0604759A               MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.....           101,027                              101,027
      176    0605103A               RAND ARROYO CENTER.......            10,892                               10,892
      177    0605301A               ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL.....           379,283           452,775            832,058
             .....................  Cost to Complete, Family                              [14,000]
                                     Housing Replacement
                                     Construction, Kwajalein
                                     Atoll.
             .....................  Facilities Sustainment                                 [8,775]
                                     for Kwajalein
                                     Operational Facilities.
             .....................  Kwajalein Catchments /                                [20,000]
                                     Solar.
             .....................  Kwajalein Deferred                                   [100,000]
                                     Maintenance Backlog
                                     Reduction.
             .....................  Kwajalein Palm Barracks                               [16,000]
                                     Repair.
             .....................  Kwajalein Redundant                                   [15,000]
                                     Cooling for Power Plants.
             .....................  Kwajalein Repair Roi DAAF                            [176,000]
                                     Aprons & Taxiways.
             .....................  Kwajalein Repair Roi                                   [7,000]
                                     Dining Facility.
             .....................  Kwajalein Repair Rotary                               [40,000]
                                     and Fixed Wing Hangars.
             .....................  Kwajalein Roi Water                                    [9,000]
                                     Distribution System
                                     Repair.
             .....................  Kwajalein Sewer Lift                                   [6,000]
                                     Station Power Loop.
             .....................  Kwajalein Vehicle                                     [22,000]
                                     Maintenance Facility
                                     Repair.
             .....................  Kwajalein Water                                       [19,000]
                                     Distribution System
                                     Repair.
      178    0605326A               CONCEPTS EXPERIMENTATION             58,606                               58,606
                                     PROGRAM.
      180    0605601A               ARMY TEST RANGES AND                425,108                              425,108
                                     FACILITIES.
      181    0605602A               ARMY TECHNICAL TEST                  69,328                               69,328
                                     INSTRUMENTATION AND
                                     TARGETS.
      182    0605604A               SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY              31,306                               31,306
                                     ANALYSIS.
      183    0605606A               AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION...             1,887                                1,887
      184    0605706A               MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS            19,100                               19,100
      185    0605709A               EXPLOITATION OF FOREIGN               6,277                                6,277
                                     ITEMS.
      186    0605712A               SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL               63,637                               63,637
                                     TESTING.
      187    0605716A               ARMY EVALUATION CENTER...            62,343                               62,343
      188    0605718A               ARMY MODELING & SIM X-CMD            11,825                               11,825
                                     COLLABORATION & INTEG.
      189    0605801A               PROGRAMWIDE ACTIVITIES...            54,172                               54,172
      190    0605803A               TECHNICAL INFORMATION                26,592                               26,592
                                     ACTIVITIES.
      191    0605805A               MUNITIONS                            44,465                               44,465
                                     STANDARDIZATION,
                                     EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY.
      192    0605857A               ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY                 2,857                                2,857
                                     TECHNOLOGY MGMT SUPPORT.
      193    0605898A               ARMY DIRECT REPORT                   53,436                               53,436
                                     HEADQUARTERS--R&D - MHA.
      194    0606002A               RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC              72,302             8,000             80,302
                                     MISSILE DEFENSE TEST
                                     SITE.
             .....................  Multi-level security                                   [8,000]
                                     modernization.
      195    0606003A               COUNTERINTEL AND HUMAN                5,660                                5,660
                                     INTEL MODERNIZATION.
      196    0606118A               AIAMD SOFTWARE                      358,854                              358,854
                                     DEVELOPMENT &
                                     INTEGRATION.
      197    0606942A               ASSESSMENTS AND                       6,354                                6,354
                                     EVALUATIONS CYBER
                                     VULNERABILITIES.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT               1,956,082           460,775          2,416,857
                                     SUPPORT.
             .....................
             .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                     DEVELOPMENT
      199    0603778A               MLRS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT             14,639            20,000             34,639
                                     PROGRAM.
             .....................  GLSDB HIMARS integration                              [20,000]
                                     work.
      200    0605024A               ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY                6,449                                6,449
                                     SUPPORT.
      201    0607101A               COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS               115                                  115
                                     DESTRUCTION (CWMD)
                                     PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT.
      202    0607131A               WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS                13,687                               13,687
                                     PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
                                     PROGRAMS.
      203    0607136A               BLACKHAWK PRODUCT                    23,998                               23,998
                                     IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
      204    0607137A               CHINOOK PRODUCT                      10,859                               10,859
                                     IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
      208    0607145A               APACHE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT            44,371                               44,371
      209    0607148A               AN/TPQ-53 COUNTERFIRE                43,054                               43,054
                                     TARGET ACQUISITION RADAR
                                     SYSTEM.
      210    0607150A               INTEL CYBER DEVELOPMENT..            13,129                               13,129
      215    0607665A               FAMILY OF BIOMETRICS.....             1,594                                1,594
      216    0607865A               PATRIOT PRODUCT                     183,763                              183,763
                                     IMPROVEMENT.
      217    0203728A               JOINT AUTOMATED DEEP                  8,424                                8,424
                                     OPERATION COORDINATION
                                     SYSTEM (JADOCS).
      218    0203735A               COMBAT VEHICLE                      744,085                              744,085
                                     IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
      219    0203743A               155MM SELF-PROPELLED                107,826                              107,826
                                     HOWITZER IMPROVEMENTS.
      220    0203752A               AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT               237                                  237
                                     IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
      221    0203758A               DIGITIZATION.............             1,013                                1,013
      222    0203801A               MISSILE/AIR DEFENSE                   1,338                                1,338
                                     PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
                                     PROGRAM.
      225    0205778A               GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH               33,307                               33,307
                                     ROCKET SYSTEM (GMLRS).
      230    0303140A               INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  15,040                               15,040
                                     SECURITY PROGRAM.
      232    0303142A               SATCOM GROUND ENVIRONMENT            35,720                               35,720
                                     (SPACE).
      235    0305179A               INTEGRATED BROADCAST                  6,653                                6,653
                                     SERVICE (IBS).
      236    0305219A               MQ-1 GRAY EAGLE UAV......             3,444                                3,444
      237    0708045A               END ITEM INDUSTRIAL                  67,002                               67,002
                                     PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES.
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......            46,872                               46,872
             .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL              1,426,619            20,000          1,446,619
                                     SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL
                                     TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                     PROGRAMS
      238    0608041A               DEFENSIVE CYBER--SOFTWARE            89,238             2,000             91,238
                                     PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  Army Cyber/NETCOM - AI                                 [2,000]
                                     Enabled Network
                                     Visibility and Security
                                     Controls.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND                89,238             2,000             91,238
                                     DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                     PROGRAMS.
             .....................
             .....................  AGILE RDTE PORTFOLIO
                                     MANAGEMENT
      239    0609135A               COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL             143,618                              143,618
                                     SYSTEMS (UAS) AGILE
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      240    0609277A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE            127,081                              127,081
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      241    0609278A               ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE             59,202                               59,202
                                     SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
      242    0609345A               UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS             187,473                              187,473
                                     LAUNCHED EFFECTS AGILE
                                     SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
      243    0609346A               UAS LAUNCHED EFFECTS                172,898                              172,898
                                     AGILE DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL AGILE RDTE                 690,272                 0            690,272
                                     PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  14,549,223           780,865         15,330,088
                                     DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                     EVAL, ARMY.
             .....................
             .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                     TEST & EVAL, NAVY
             .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
        1    0601103N               UNIVERSITY RESEARCH                  67,306             5,000             72,306
                                     INITIATIVES.
             .....................  Artificial Intelligence                                [5,000]
                                     Maritime Maneuvering
                                     (AIMM) 2.0.
        2    0601153N               DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES           511,163            15,100            526,263
             .....................  NCSEB Recommendation--AI-                              [5,000]
                                     Ready Biological Data.
             .....................  Precision interferometer                              [10,100]
                                     at Lowell Observatory.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..           578,469            20,100            598,569
             .....................
             .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
        3    0602114N               POWER PROJECTION APPLIED             30,635                               30,635
                                     RESEARCH.
        4    0602123N               FORCE PROTECTION APPLIED            125,699            24,000            149,699
                                     RESEARCH.
             .....................  Advanced Circuit Breaker.                             [12,000]
             .....................  Battery vulnerability....                              [2,000]
             .....................  Multi-Material Flexible                                [5,000]
                                     Automated Manufacturing.
             .....................  Sea-Launched Aerial                                    [5,000]
                                     Drones.
        5    0602131M               MARINE CORPS LANDING                 45,697             7,000             52,697
                                     FORCE TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Unmanned Logistics                                     [7,000]
                                     Solutions.
        6    0602235N               COMMON PICTURE APPLIED               55,246                               55,246
                                     RESEARCH.
        7    0602236N               WARFIGHTER SUSTAINMENT               74,264             5,000             79,264
                                     APPLIED RESEARCH.
             .....................  On-Demand IV Fluids for                                [5,000]
                                     Expeditionary Medicine.
        8    0602271N               ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS              79,929             5,000             84,929
                                     APPLIED RESEARCH.
             .....................  Future Radio Frequency                                 [5,000]
                                     Digital Array Technology
                                     Development and
                                     Demonstration.
        9    0602435N               OCEAN WARFIGHTING                    81,270                               81,270
                                     ENVIRONMENT APPLIED
                                     RESEARCH.
       10    0602651M               JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS              7,300                                7,300
                                     APPLIED RESEARCH.
       11    0602747N               UNDERSEA WARFARE APPLIED             64,335                               64,335
                                     RESEARCH.
       12    0602750N               FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES           279,815                              279,815
                                     APPLIED RESEARCH.
       13    0602782N               MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY               29,081                               29,081
                                     WARFARE APPLIED RESEARCH.
       15    0602861N               SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY               81,423                               81,423
                                     MANAGEMENT--ONR FIELD
                                     ACTIVITIES.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH           954,694            41,000            995,694
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                     DEVELOPMENT
       16    0603123N               FORCE PROTECTION ADVANCED            43,527                               43,527
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       17    0603271N               ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS               8,644                                8,644
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       18    0603273N               SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR            121,618                              121,618
                                     NUCLEAR RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
       19    0603640M               USMC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY            309,711            13,000            322,711
                                     DEMONSTRATION (ATD).
             .....................  Autonomous Amphibious                                  [8,000]
                                     Robotic Vehicle
                                     Development and
                                     Integration.
             .....................  Low-Cost Tactical                                      [5,000]
                                     Hypersonic Long-Range
                                     Precision Fires.
       20    0603651M               JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS              6,561                                6,561
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       21    0603673N               FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES           455,851                              455,851
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       22    0603680N               MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY             63,903                               63,903
                                     PROGRAM.
       23    0603729N               WARFIGHTER PROTECTION                 7,653                                7,653
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       24    0603758N               NAVY WARFIGHTING                     81,923                               81,923
                                     EXPERIMENTS AND
                                     DEMONSTRATIONS.
       25    0603782N               MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY                2,075                                2,075
                                     WARFARE ADVANCED
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 1,101,466            13,000          1,114,466
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     PROTOTYPES
       27    0603128N               UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM...            28,388                               28,388
       29    0603207N               AIR/OCEAN TACTICAL                   35,870                               35,870
                                     APPLICATIONS.
       30    0603216N               AVIATION SURVIVABILITY...            24,064                               24,064
       31    0603239N               NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES             8,603                                8,603
       32    0603254N               ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT..            18,904                               18,904
       33    0603261N               TACTICAL AIRBORNE                     2,241                                2,241
                                     RECONNAISSANCE.
       34    0603382N               ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEMS               2,083            -2,083
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Excess to need...........                             [-2,083]
       35    0603502N               SURFACE AND SHALLOW WATER            32,359                               32,359
                                     MINE COUNTERMEASURES.
       36    0603506N               SURFACE SHIP TORPEDO                 11,832                               11,832
                                     DEFENSE.
       37    0603512N               CARRIER SYSTEMS                       8,361                                8,361
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       38    0603525N               PILOT FISH...............         1,218,486                            1,218,486
       40    0603536N               RETRACT JUNIPER..........           206,429                              206,429
       41    0603542N               RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL.....               730                                  730
       43    0603561N               ADVANCED SUBMARINE SYSTEM           162,651                              162,651
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       45    0603563N               SHIP CONCEPT ADVANCED                59,218                               59,218
                                     DESIGN.
       46    0603564N               SHIP PRELIMINARY DESIGN &            96,022                               96,022
                                     FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
       47    0603570N               ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER              383,831            66,000            449,831
                                     SYSTEMS.
             .....................  Advanced Nuclear Power                                [66,000]
                                     Systems.
       48    0603573N               ADVANCED SURFACE                    101,136                              101,136
                                     MACHINERY SYSTEMS.
       49    0603576N               CHALK EAGLE..............           156,686                              156,686
       50    0603581N               LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP                 10,203           -10,000                203
                                     (LCS).
             .....................  Excess to Need...........                            [-10,000]
       51    0603582N               COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION            19,643                               19,643
       52    0603595N               OHIO REPLACEMENT.........           273,265            10,000            283,265
             .....................  Rapid Realization of                                  [10,000]
                                     Composites for Wet
                                     Submarine Application.
       53    0603596N               LCS MISSION MODULES......            39,258           -10,000             29,258
             .....................  Mine Countermeasure (MCM)                            [-10,000]
                                     Mission Package.
       54    0603597N               AUTOMATED TEST AND RE-                9,862                                9,862
                                     TEST (ATRT).
       55    0603598N               ATRT ENTERPRISE RAPID                20,000                               20,000
                                     CAPABILITY.
       56    0603599N               FRIGATE DEVELOPMENT......            84,199                               84,199
       57    0603609N               CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS...            10,877                               10,877
       58    0603635M               MARINE CORPS GROUND                 278,261                              278,261
                                     COMBAT/SUPPORT SYSTEM.
       59    0603654N               JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE              43,657                               43,657
                                     ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT.
       60    0603713N               OCEAN ENGINEERING                     9,647                                9,647
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       61    0603721N               ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.            22,829                               22,829
       62    0603724N               NAVY ENERGY PROGRAM......            46,577            23,000             69,577
             .....................  LOCNESS: derisking DEW/                               [11,000]
                                     advanced sensors on DDGx.
             .....................  Safety certification and                              [12,000]
                                     USMC support for soldier/
                                     ground vehicle
                                     auxilliary power.
       63    0603725N               FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT...            10,925                               10,925
       64    0603734N               CHALK CORAL..............           414,282                              414,282
       65    0603739N               NAVY LOGISTIC                         1,016                                1,016
                                     PRODUCTIVITY.
       66    0603746N               RETRACT MAPLE............           647,914            84,550            732,464
             .....................  Joint Warfighting                                     [84,550]
                                     Critical Munitions.
       67    0603748N               LINK PLUMERIA............           376,672           500,000            876,672
             .....................  F/A-XX...................                            [500,000]
       68    0603751N               RETRACT ELM..............           106,810                              106,810
       69    0603764M               LINK EVERGREEN...........           529,550                              529,550
       70    0603790N               NATO RESEARCH AND                     5,234                                5,234
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       71    0603795N               LAND ATTACK TECHNOLOGY...             1,056                                1,056
       72    0603851M               JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS              9,832                                9,832
                                     TESTING.
       73    0603860N               JOINT PRECISION APPROACH             41,978                               41,978
                                     AND LANDING SYSTEMS--DEM/
                                     VAL.
       76    0604025M               RAPID DEFENSE                            99                                   99
                                     EXPERIMENTATION RESERVE
                                     (RDER).
       77    0604027N               DIGITAL WARFARE OFFICE...           151,271                              151,271
       78    0604028N               SMALL AND MEDIUM UNMANNED             4,855                                4,855
                                     UNDERSEA VEHICLES.
       79    0604029N               UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE            47,106                               47,106
                                     CORE TECHNOLOGIES.
       82    0604112N               GERALD R. FORD CLASS                112,704                              112,704
                                     NUCLEAR AIRCRAFT CARRIER
                                     (CVN 78--80).
       83    0604127N               SURFACE MINE                         18,504                               18,504
                                     COUNTERMEASURES.
       84    0604272N               TACTICAL AIR DIRECTIONAL             14,387                               14,387
                                     INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES
                                     (TADIRCM).
       85    0604286N               NAVY ADVANCED                        10,585                               10,585
                                     MANUFACTURING.
       86    0604289M               NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS             2,722                                2,722
       87    0604292N               FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT                  7,125                                7,125
                                     (MARITIME STRIKE).
       88    0604295M               MARINE AVIATION                      38,873                               38,873
                                     DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION.
       89    0604320M               RAPID TECHNOLOGY                     16,316                               16,316
                                     CAPABILITY PROTOTYPE.
       90    0604454N               LX (R)...................            26,709                               26,709
       91    0604536N               ADVANCED UNDERSEA                   143,943                              143,943
                                     PROTOTYPING.
       92    0604636N               COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT            16,689                               16,689
                                     SYSTEMS (C-UAS).
       93    0604659N               PRECISION STRIKE WEAPONS            110,072           125,000            235,072
                                     DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
             .....................  Emerging Hypersonic                                   [25,000]
                                     Capabilities (USA, USN).
             .....................  Navy MACE................                            [100,000]
       94    0604707N               SPACE AND ELECTRONIC                  6,866                                6,866
                                     WARFARE (SEW)
                                     ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING
                                     SUPPORT.
       95    0604786N               OFFENSIVE ANTI-SURFACE              225,773            60,000            285,773
                                     WARFARE WEAPON
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  LRASM MADCAP C-3                                      [60,000]
                                     development acceleration.
       97    0605513N               UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE              3,712                                3,712
                                     ENABLING CAPABILITIES.
       98    0605514M               GROUND BASED ANTI-SHIP               29,004                               29,004
                                     MISSILE.
      100    0605518N               CONVENTIONAL PROMPT                 798,337                              798,337
                                     STRIKE (CPS).
      101    0105519N               NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-                        0           320,000            320,000
                                     LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE
                                     (SLCM-N) SUPPORT.
             .....................  Restoration of full                                  [320,000]
                                     funding for Nuclear-
                                     Armed Sea-Launched
                                     Cruise Missile.
      102    0207147M               COLLABORATIVE COMBAT                 58,000                               58,000
                                     AIRCRAFT.
      103    0303260N               DEFENSE MILITARY                      1,980                                1,980
                                     DECEPTION INITIATIVE.
      104    0303354N               ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT--             3,864                                3,864
                                     MIP.
      105    0304240M               ADVANCED TACTICAL                     2,822                                2,822
                                     UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
      106    0304270N               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                    1,278                                1,278
                                     DEVELOPMENT--MIP.
      107    0304797N               UNDERSEA ARTIFICIAL                  29,308                               29,308
                                     INTELLIGENCE / MACHINE
                                     LEARNING (AI/ML).
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 7,454,345         1,166,467          8,620,812
                                     COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                     AND PROTOTYPES.
             .....................
             .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION
      108    0603208N               TRAINING SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.            15,101                               15,101
      109    0604038N               MARITIME TARGETING CELL..           147,802                              147,802
      111    0604212N               OTHER HELO DEVELOPMENT...               987                                  987
      113    0604215N               STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT....             4,540                                4,540
      114    0604216N               MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER             64,838                               64,838
                                     UPGRADE DEVELOPMENT.
      116    0604230N               WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM...            15,778                               15,778
      117    0604231N               COMMAND AND CONTROL                  64,547                               64,547
                                     SYSTEMS.
      118    0604234N               ADVANCED HAWKEYE.........           350,324                              350,324
      119    0604245M               H-1 UPGRADES.............            62,240                               62,240
      120    0604261N               ACOUSTIC SEARCH SENSORS..            52,549                               52,549
      121    0604262N               V-22.....................           124,958                              124,958
      122    0604264N               AIR CREW SYSTEMS                     44,297                               44,297
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      123    0604269N               EA-18....................           184,921                              184,921
      124    0604270N               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                  185,606                              185,606
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      125    0604273M               EXECUTIVE HELO                       74,980                               74,980
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      126    0604274N               NEXT GENERATION JAMMER               64,167                               64,167
                                     (NGJ).
      127    0604280N               JOINT TACTICAL RADIO                289,345                              289,345
                                     SYSTEM--NAVY (JTRS-NAVY).
      128    0604282N               NEXT GENERATION JAMMER              228,256                              228,256
                                     (NGJ) INCREMENT II.
      129    0604307N               SURFACE COMBATANT COMBAT            432,981                              432,981
                                     SYSTEM ENGINEERING.
      130    0604329N               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)            23,836                               23,836
      131    0604366N               STANDARD MISSILE                    412,964                              412,964
                                     IMPROVEMENTS.
      132    0604373N               AIRBORNE MCM.............             8,372                                8,372
      133    0604378N               NAVAL INTEGRATED FIRE                39,878                               39,878
                                     CONTROL--COUNTER AIR
                                     SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
      135    0604501N               ADVANCED ABOVE WATER                 67,881                               67,881
                                     SENSORS.
      136    0604503N               SUBMARINE SWFTS                     204,158                              204,158
                                     MODERNIZATION.
      137    0604504N               AIR CONTROL..............            23,930                               23,930
      138    0604512N               SHIPBOARD AVIATION                   33,704                               33,704
                                     SYSTEMS.
      139    0604516N               SHIP SURVIVABILITY.......             4,364                                4,364
      141    0604522N               AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE              74,937                               74,937
                                     RADAR (AMDR) SYSTEM.
      142    0604530N               ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR              32,037                               32,037
                                     (AAG).
      143    0604558N               NEW DESIGN SSN...........           247,293                              247,293
      145    0604567N               SHIP CONTRACT DESIGN/                28,400                               28,400
                                     LIVE FIRE T&E.
      146    0604574N               NAVY TACTICAL COMPUTER                3,552                                3,552
                                     RESOURCES.
      147    0604601N               MINE DEVELOPMENT.........               130            79,300             79,430
             .....................  Enhanced Joint Direct                                 [50,000]
                                     Attack Missile (JDAM)
                                     (USN).
             .....................  Quickstrike Extended                                  [29,300]
                                     Range (QS-ER) (USN).
      148    0604610N               LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO                  12,565                               12,565
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      149    0604654N               JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE               8,740                                8,740
                                     ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT.
      150    0604657M               USMC GROUND COMBAT/                  17,377                               17,377
                                     SUPPORTING ARMS SYSTEMS--
                                     ENG DEV.
      151    0604703N               PERSONNEL, TRAINING,                  6,703                                6,703
                                     SIMULATION, AND HUMAN
                                     FACTORS.
      152    0604727N               JOINT STANDOFF WEAPON                   895                                  895
                                     SYSTEMS.
      153    0604755N               SHIP SELF DEFENSE (DETECT           167,711                              167,711
                                     & CONTROL).
      154    0604756N               SHIP SELF DEFENSE                   145,007                              145,007
                                     (ENGAGE: HARD KILL).
      155    0604757N               SHIP SELF DEFENSE                   232,368                              232,368
                                     (ENGAGE: SOFT KILL/EW).
      156    0604761N               INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING.             7,023                                7,023
      157    0604771N               MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT......             7,629                                7,629
      158    0604777N               NAVIGATION/ID SYSTEM.....             3,724                                3,724
      159    0604850N               SSN(X)...................           365,987                              365,987
      160    0605013M               INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY               16,000                               16,000
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      161    0605013N               INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY              192,784                              192,784
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      162    0605024N               ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY                3,428                                3,428
                                     SUPPORT.
      163    0605180N               TACAMO MODERNIZATION.....         1,243,978                            1,243,978
      164    0605212M               CH-53K RDTE..............           135,432                              135,432
      165    0605215N               MISSION PLANNING.........           120,255                              120,255
      166    0605217N               COMMON AVIONICS..........            67,944                               67,944
      167    0605220N               SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR               7,267                                7,267
                                     (SSC).
      168    0605285N               NEXT GENERATION FIGHTER..            74,320                               74,320
      170    0605414N               UNMANNED CARRIER AVIATION           305,487                              305,487
                                     (UCA).
      171    0605450M               JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND                  59,077                               59,077
                                     MISSILE (JAGM).
      172    0605500N               MULTI-MISSION MARITIME               41,129                               41,129
                                     AIRCRAFT (MMA).
      173    0605504N               MULTI-MISSION MARITIME              103,397                              103,397
                                     (MMA) INCREMENT III.
      174    0605516N               LONG RANGE FIRES.........           138,443                              138,443
      175    0605611M               MARINE CORPS ASSAULT                 44,644                               44,644
                                     VEHICLES SYSTEM
                                     DEVELOPMENT &
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
      176    0605813M               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL                  6,984                                6,984
                                     VEHICLE (JLTV) SYSTEM
                                     DEVELOPMENT &
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
      177    0204202N               DESTROYERS GUIDED MISSILE            58,817                               58,817
                                     (DDG-1000).
      178    0301377N               COUNTERING ADVANCED                  16,906                               16,906
                                     CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS
                                     (CACW).
      179    0302315N               NON-KINETIC                          23,818                               23,818
                                     COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT.
      183    0304785N               ISR & INFO OPERATIONS....           170,567                              170,567
      185    0306250M               CYBER OPERATIONS                     11,936                               11,936
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   7,431,995            79,300          7,511,295
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
             .....................
             .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
      186    0604256N               THREAT SIMULATOR                     25,133                               25,133
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      187    0604258N               TARGET SYSTEMS                       14,191            10,000             24,191
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  Secure power: high value                              [10,000]
                                     target protection.
      188    0604759N               MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.....            61,946                               61,946
      189    0605152N               STUDIES AND ANALYSIS                  3,596                                3,596
                                     SUPPORT--NAVY.
      190    0605154N               CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES            31,695                               31,695
      193    0605853N               MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL &             133,538                              133,538
                                     INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
      194    0605856N               STRATEGIC TECHNICAL                   3,709                                3,709
                                     SUPPORT.
      195    0605863N               RDT&E SHIP AND AIRCRAFT             151,479                              151,479
                                     SUPPORT.
      196    0605864N               TEST AND EVALUATION                 463,725                              463,725
                                     SUPPORT.
      197    0605865N               OPERATIONAL TEST AND                 30,880                               30,880
                                     EVALUATION CAPABILITY.
      198    0605866N               NAVY SPACE AND ELECTRONIC            22,563                               22,563
                                     WARFARE (SEW) SUPPORT.
      199    0605867N               SEW SURVEILLANCE/                     7,325                                7,325
                                     RECONAISSANCE SUPPORT.
      200    0605873M               MARINE CORPS PROGRAM WIDE            28,816                               28,816
                                     SUPPORT.
      201    0605898N               MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D.......            42,751                               42,751
      202    0606295M               MARINE AVIATION                       4,732                                4,732
                                     DEVELOPMENTAL MANAGEMENT
                                     AND SUPPORT.
      203    0606355N               WARFARE INNOVATION                   37,551                               37,551
                                     MANAGEMENT.
      204    0305327N               INSIDER THREAT...........             2,653                                2,653
      205    0902498N               MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS               2,041                                2,041
                                     (DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT
                                     ACTIVITIES).
             .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT               1,068,324            10,000          1,078,324
                                     SUPPORT.
             .....................
             .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                     DEVELOPMENT
      208    0604840M               F-35 C2D2................           494,034                              494,034
      209    0604840N               F-35 C2D2................           475,710                              475,710
      210    0605520M               MARINE CORPS AIR DEFENSE             56,140                               56,140
                                     WEAPONS SYSTEMS.
      211    0607658N               COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT              136,436                              136,436
                                     CAPABILITY (CEC).
      212    0101221N               STRATEGIC SUB & WEAPONS             807,099                              807,099
                                     SYSTEM SUPPORT.
      213    0101224N               SSBN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY             63,252             5,000             68,252
                                     PROGRAM.
             .....................  Strategic Weapon System                                [5,000]
                                     shipboard navigation
                                     system modernization.
      214    0101226N               SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC                   56,401                               56,401
                                     WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.
      215    0101402N               NAVY STRATEGIC                       52,404                               52,404
                                     COMMUNICATIONS.
      216    0204136N               F/A-18 SQUADRONS.........           369,863                              369,863
      218    0204229N               TOMAHAWK AND TOMAHAWK               151,177                              151,177
                                     MISSION PLANNING CENTER
                                     (TMPC).
      219    0204311N               INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE              71,800                               71,800
                                     SYSTEM.
      220    0204313N               SHIP-TOWED ARRAY                      1,990                                1,990
                                     SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS.
      221    0204413N               AMPHIBIOUS TACTICAL                       0
                                     SUPPORT UNITS
                                     (DISPLACEMENT CRAFT).
      222    0204460M               GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED             32,045                               32,045
                                     RADAR (G/ATOR).
      223    0204571N               CONSOLIDATED TRAINING               199,067                              199,067
                                     SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
      224    0204575N               ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW)             115,834                              115,834
                                     READINESS SUPPORT.
      225    0205601N               ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE               33,659                               33,659
                                     IMPROVEMENT.
      227    0205632N               MK-48 ADCAP..............            84,338                               84,338
      228    0205633N               AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS....           127,421             9,900            137,321
             .....................  Autonomous airfield FOD                                [9,900]
                                     sweeping systems.
      229    0205675N               OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER           209,200                              209,200
                                     SYSTEMS.
      230    0206313M               MARINE CORPS                        125,488             9,000            134,488
                                     COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.
             .....................  Hydrogen Fuel Cell for                                 [5,000]
                                     small-UAS.
             .....................  Integrated Contested                                   [4,000]
                                     Logistics Communications.
      231    0206335M               COMMON AVIATION COMMAND              17,813                               17,813
                                     AND CONTROL SYSTEM
                                     (CAC2S).
      232    0206623M               MARINE CORPS GROUND                  70,139                               70,139
                                     COMBAT/SUPPORTING ARMS
                                     SYSTEMS.
      233    0206624M               MARINE CORPS COMBAT                  20,419                               20,419
                                     SERVICES SUPPORT.
      234    0206625M               USMC INTELLIGENCE/                   34,289                               34,289
                                     ELECTRONIC WARFARE
                                     SYSTEMS.
      236    0207161N               TACTICAL AIM MISSILES....            34,650                               34,650
      237    0207163N               ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-           26,286                               26,286
                                     TO-AIR MISSILE (AMRAAM).
      238    0208043N               PLANNING AND DECISION AID             3,572                                3,572
                                     SYSTEM (PDAS).
      242    0303138N               AFLOAT NETWORKS..........            70,742                               70,742
      243    0303140N               INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  64,147                               64,147
                                     SECURITY PROGRAM.
      244    0305192N               MILITARY INTELLIGENCE                 3,311                                3,311
                                     PROGRAM (MIP) ACTIVITIES.
      247    0305208M               DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/           61,238                               61,238
                                     SURFACE SYSTEMS.
      248    0305220N               MQ-4C TRITON.............            14,421                               14,421
      250    0305232M               RQ-11 UAV................             1,063                                1,063
      252    0305241N               MULTI-INTELLIGENCE SENSOR            41,414                               41,414
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      253    0305242M               UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS               9,157                                9,157
                                     (UAS) PAYLOADS (MIP).
      255    0305421N               MQ-4C TRITON                        361,943                              361,943
                                     MODERNIZATION.
      256    0307577N               INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA               803                                  803
                                     (IMD).
      257    0308601N               MODELING AND SIMULATION              12,389                               12,389
                                     SUPPORT.
      258    0702207N               DEPOT MAINTENANCE (NON-              23,372                               23,372
                                     IF).
      259    0708730N               MARITIME TECHNOLOGY                   3,600                                3,600
                                     (MARITECH).
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......         2,554,769            24,000          2,578,769
             .....................  Acceleration of Navy                                  [24,000]
                                     program.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL              7,092,895            47,900          7,140,795
                                     SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL
                                     TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                     PROGRAMS
      260    0608013N               RISK MANAGEMENT                      13,341                               13,341
                                     INFORMATION--SOFTWARE
                                     PILOT PROGRAM.
      261    0608231N               MARITIME TACTICAL COMMAND            12,520                               12,520
                                     AND CONTROL (MTC2)--
                                     SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND                25,861                 0             25,861
                                     DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                     PROGRAMS.
             .....................
             .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  25,708,049         1,377,767         27,085,816
                                     DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                     EVAL, NAVY.
             .....................
             .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                     TEST & EVAL, AF
             .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
        1    0601102F               DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES           302,716                              302,716
        2    0601103F               UNIVERSITY RESEARCH                  94,121                               94,121
                                     INITIATIVES.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..           396,837                 0            396,837
             .....................
             .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
        3    0602020F               FUTURE AF CAPABILITIES               78,214                               78,214
                                     APPLIED RESEARCH.
        4    0602022F               UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED                 6,294                                6,294
                                     RESEARCH CENTER (UARC)--
                                     TACTICAL AUTONOMY.
        5    0602102F               MATERIALS................           147,422            20,000            167,422
             .....................  Advanced materials                                    [10,000]
                                     science for
                                     manufacturing research.
             .....................  Metals Affordability                                   [5,000]
                                     Iniatitive.
             .....................  NCSEB Recommendation--AI-                              [5,000]
                                     Ready Biological Data.
        7    0602202F               HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS                 133,928                              133,928
                                     APPLIED RESEARCH.
        8    0602203F               AEROSPACE SYSTEMS                   321,059                              321,059
                                     TECHNOLOGIES.
        9    0602204F               AEROSPACE SENSORS........           199,120                              199,120
       11    0602298F               SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY               10,813                               10,813
                                     MANAGEMENT-- MAJOR
                                     HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES.
       12    0602336F               NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS              4,969                                4,969
                                     TECH EXPLORATION.
       13    0602602F               CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS...           125,102                              125,102
       14    0602605F               DIRECTED ENERGY                      92,331                               92,331
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       15    0602788F               DOMINANT INFORMATION                187,036            30,000            217,036
                                     SCIENCES AND METHODS.
             .....................  Agile, Assured, and                                    [5,000]
                                     Autonomous Battle
                                     Management Network and
                                     Readiness Accelerator
                                     (3A-BMN).
             .....................  Dependable AI for                                     [15,000]
                                     National Security.
             .....................  Distributed Quantum                                   [10,000]
                                     Networking Testbed and
                                     Quantum Cloud Computing
                                     Environment.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH         1,306,288            50,000          1,356,288
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                     DEVELOPMENT
       16    0603032F               FUTURE AF INTEGRATED                268,754                              268,754
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEMOS.
       17    0603112F               ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR               31,021                               31,021
                                     WEAPON SYSTEMS.
       18    0603199F               SUSTAINMENT SCIENCE AND              12,915                               12,915
                                     TECHNOLOGY (S&T).
       19    0603203F               ADVANCED AEROSPACE                   69,652                               69,652
                                     SENSORS.
       20    0603211F               AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY DEV/           102,125                              102,125
                                     DEMO.
       23    0603273F               SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR            128,407            20,000            148,407
                                     NUCLEAR RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
             .....................  S&T for Nuclear Reentry                               [20,000]
                                     Systems--Resonating
                                     Fiber Optic Gyroscopes.
       25    0603456F               HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS                  19,790                               19,790
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       26    0603601F               CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS                 99,263                               99,263
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       27    0603605F               ADVANCED WAEPONS                      4,434                                4,434
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       28    0603680F               MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY             38,891             4,000             42,891
                                     PROGRAM.
             .....................  Additive Manufacturing                                 [4,000]
                                     for Engineer Components.
       29    0603788F               BATTLESPACE KNOWLEDGE                30,812                               30,812
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
       30    0604776F               DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION            28,316                               28,316
                                     ENTERPRISE R&D.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                   834,380            24,000            858,380
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     PROTOTYPES
       32    0603260F               INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED                 3,901                                3,901
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       33    0603742F               COMBAT IDENTIFICATION                25,172                               25,172
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       34    0603790F               NATO RESEARCH AND                     4,595                                4,595
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       35    0603851F               INTERCONTINENTAL                     90,096                               90,096
                                     BALLISTIC MISSILE--DEM/
                                     VAL.
       36    0604001F               NC3 ADVANCED CONCEPTS....            15,910                               15,910
       37    0604003F               ADVANCED BATTLE                   1,040,475                            1,040,475
                                     MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ABMS).
       39    0604005F               NC3 COMMERCIAL                       67,081                               67,081
                                     DEVELOPMENT &
                                     PROTOTYPING.
       40    0604007F               E-7......................           199,676           700,000            899,676
             .....................  E-7 continued development                            [700,000]
                                     and procurement.
       41    0604009F               AFWERX...................            18,499                               18,499
       42    0604010F               NEXT GENERATION ADAPTIVE            330,270                              330,270
                                     PROPULSION.
       43    0604015F               LONG RANGE STRIKE--BOMBER         2,347,225                            2,347,225
       47    0604183F               HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING--           802,810                              802,810
                                     HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE
                                     MISSILE (HACM).
       49    0604257F               ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND              40,779                               40,779
                                     SENSORS AND SENSORS.
       52    0604317F               TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER......             3,558                                3,558
       53    0604327F               HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED              144,143                              144,143
                                     TARGET DEFEAT SYSTEM
                                     (HDBTDS) PROGRAM.
       54    0604336F               NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS             56,926                               56,926
                                     PROTOTYPING.
       55    0604414F               CYBER RESILIENCY OF                  46,148                               46,148
                                     WEAPON SYSTEMS-ACS.
       56    0604609F               REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS &              22,754                               22,754
                                     CONCEPT MATURATION.
       57    0604668F               JOINT TRANSPORTATION                129,626                              129,626
                                     MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JTMS).
       58    0604776F               DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION             4,996                                4,996
                                     ENTERPRISE R&D.
       59    0604858F               TECH TRANSITION PROGRAM..           134,833            21,000            155,833
             .....................  Blended Wing Body--Next                               [21,000]
                                     Generation Aircraft.
       60    0604860F               OPERATIONAL ENERGY AND               49,460            66,000            115,460
                                     INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.
             .....................  Operational energy                                    [56,000]
                                     program increase.
             .....................  XR (AR/VR) plus mission                               [10,000]
                                     execution tools.
       61    0605057F               NEXT GENERATION AIR-                 12,960                               12,960
                                     REFUELING SYSTEM.
       63    0606004F               NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE                    1,097             5,000              6,097
                                     RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  Wing-level additive                                    [5,000]
                                     manufacturing.
       64    0606005F               DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION               15,997            15,000             30,997
                                     OFFICE.
             .....................  Adaptive Threat Modeling                              [15,000]
                                     Lab.
       65    0207110F               F-47.....................                 0           500,000            500,000
             .....................  F-47--misaligned budget                              [500,000]
                                     request.
       66    0207147F               COLLABORATIVE COMBAT                111,365           678,000            789,365
                                     AIRCRAFT.
             .....................  CCA--misaligned budget                               [678,000]
                                     request.
       67    0207179F               AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE             62,019                               62,019
                                     PLATFORMS.
       68    0207420F               COMBAT IDENTIFICATION....             1,713                                1,713
       71    0207455F               THREE DIMENSIONAL LONG-              17,344                               17,344
                                     RANGE RADAR (3DELRR).
       72    0207522F               AIRBASE AIR DEFENSE                  15,785                               15,785
                                     SYSTEMS (ABADS).
       73    0207606F               JOINT SIMULATION                    260,667                              260,667
                                     ENVIRONMENT (JSE).
       74    0208030F               WAR RESERVE MATERIEL--                9,865                                9,865
                                     AMMUNITION.
       75    0303010F               AF ISR DIGITAL                       24,817                               24,817
                                     INFRASTRUCTURE.
       76    0305236F               COMMON DATA LINK                     32,511                               32,511
                                     EXECUTIVE AGENT (CDL EA).
       77    0305601F               MISSION PARTNER                      14,956                               14,956
                                     ENVIRONMENTS.
       78    0701200F               ENTERPRISE SELECT CLASS               1,000                                1,000
                                     II.
       79    0708051F               RAPID SUSTAINMENT                    32,666            69,000            101,666
                                     MODERNIZATION (RSM).
             .....................  B-21 Additive                                         [40,000]
                                     Manufacturing.
             .....................  Engine wash, data                                     [29,000]
                                     analysis, mission
                                     execution excellence
                                     program.
       80    0808736F               SPECIAL VICTIM                        1,997                                1,997
                                     ACCOUNTABILITY AND
                                     INVESTIGATION.
       81    0808737F               INTEGRATED PRIMARY                    5,167                                5,167
                                     PREVENTION.
       82    0901410F               CONTRACTING INFORMATION              29,277                               29,277
                                     TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM.
       83    1206415F               U.S. SPACE COMMAND                   36,913                               36,913
                                     RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
                                     SUPPORT.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 6,267,049         2,054,000          8,321,049
                                     COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                     AND PROTOTYPES.
             .....................
             .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION
       84    0604200F               FUTURE ADVANCED WEAPON               36,125                               36,125
                                     ANALYSIS & PROGRAMS.
       85    0604201F               PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND           125,663                              125,663
                                     IMPROVEMENTS.
       86    0604222F               NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT..            79,312                               79,312
       87    0604270F               ELECTRONIC WARFARE                   17,013                               17,013
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       88    0604281F               TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS               77,170                               77,170
                                     ENTERPRISE.
       89    0604287F               PHYSICAL SECURITY                    10,589                               10,589
                                     EQUIPMENT.
       90    0604288F               SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE               1,826,328                            1,826,328
                                     OPERATIONS CENTER (SAOC).
       91    0604602F               ARMAMENT/ORDNANCE                     7,253                                7,253
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       92    0604604F               SUBMUNITIONS.............             3,502                                3,502
       93    0604617F               AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT.....            23,474                               23,474
       94    0604706F               LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS.....            20,542                               20,542
       95    0604735F               COMBAT TRAINING RANGES...           139,499                              139,499
       96    0604932F               LONG RANGE STANDOFF                 606,955           149,000            755,955
                                     WEAPON.
             .....................  Conventional Variant                                   [8,000]
                                     Advance Planning.
             .....................  Long Range Standoff                                  [141,000]
                                     Weapon Acceleration.
       97    0604933F               ICBM FUZE MODERNIZATION..             3,252                                3,252
      100    0605056F               OPEN ARCHITECTURE                    44,150                               44,150
                                     MANAGEMENT.
      101    0605223F               ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING..           172,378                              172,378
      103    0605238F               GROUND BASED STRATEGIC            2,647,563         2,000,000          4,647,563
                                     DETERRENT EMD.
             .....................  Restoration of full                                [2,000,000]
                                     funding for Sentinel
                                     ICBM program EMD.
      104    0605296F               MICROELECTRONICS SECURE             104,990                              104,990
                                     ENCLAVE.
      106    0207039F               COGNITIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC            44,267                               44,267
                                     WARFARE.
      107    0207110F               F-47.....................         2,579,362                            2,579,362
      109    0207279F               ISOLATED PERSONNEL                   99,248                               99,248
                                     SURVIVABILITY AND
                                     RECOVERY.
      110    0207328F               STAND IN ATTACK WEAPON...           255,336                              255,336
      111    0207407F               ELECTROMAGNETIC BATTLE               20,439                               20,439
                                     MANAGEMENT (EMBM).
      112    0207701F               FULL COMBAT MISSION                  12,898                               12,898
                                     TRAINING.
      114    0303008F               SATURN...................             4,985                                4,985
      117    0305155F               THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON               19,875                               19,875
                                     STORAGE & SECURITY
                                     SYSTEM.
      120    0401221F               KC-46A TANKER SQUADRONS..           145,434                              145,434
      121    0401319F               VC-25B...................           602,318                              602,318
      122    0701212F               AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEMS...            30,341                               30,341
      123    0804772F               TRAINING DEVELOPMENTS....             5,067                                5,067
             .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   9,765,328         2,149,000         11,914,328
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
             .....................
             .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
      125    0604256F               THREAT SIMULATOR                     41,125                               41,125
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      126    0604759F               MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.....           156,915                              156,915
      127    0605101F               RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE...            32,405                               32,405
      129    0605712F               INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST             13,872                               13,872
                                     & EVALUATION.
      130    0605807F               TEST AND EVALUATION               1,098,871                            1,098,871
                                     SUPPORT.
      133    0605829F               ACQ WORKFORCE- CYBER,               435,918                              435,918
                                     NETWORK, & BUS SYS.
      134    0605831F               ACQ WORKFORCE- CAPABILITY         1,153,165                            1,153,165
                                     INTEGRATION.
      136    0605833F               ACQ WORKFORCE- NUCLEAR              368,881                              368,881
                                     SYSTEMS.
      137    0605898F               MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D.......             5,960                                5,960
      138    0605976F               FACILITIES RESTORATION              217,761                              217,761
                                     AND MODERNIZATION--TEST
                                     AND EVALUATION SUPPORT.
      139    0605978F               FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT--             91,969                               91,969
                                     TEST AND EVALUATION
                                     SUPPORT.
      140    0606017F               REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND            28,157                               28,157
                                     MATURATION.
      141    0606398F               MANAGEMENT HQ--T&E.......             7,417                                7,417
      142    0208201F               OFFENSIVE SMALL UNMANNED              4,985                                4,985
                                     AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (SUAS).
      143    0303255F               COMMAND, CONTROL,                    15,662            50,000             65,662
                                     COMMUNICATION, AND
                                     COMPUTERS (C4)--STRATCOM.
             .....................  C4 STRATCOM..............                             [20,000]
             .....................  NC3 network sensor                                    [15,000]
                                     demonstration.
             .....................  NC3 REACH................                             [15,000]
      144    0308602F               ENTEPRISE INFORMATION               101,779                              101,779
                                     SERVICES (EIS).
      145    0702806F               ACQUISITION AND                      22,670                               22,670
                                     MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.
      146    0804776F               ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED                  1,698                                1,698
                                     LEARNING.
      148    1001004F               INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES.             4,430                                4,430
             .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT               3,803,640            50,000          3,853,640
                                     SUPPORT.
             .....................
             .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                     DEVELOPMENT
      149    0604233F               SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE            66,200                               66,200
                                     FLIGHT TRAINING.
      150    0604283F               BATTLE MGMT COM & CTRL               17,353                               17,353
                                     SENSOR DEVELOPMENT.
      153    0604840F               F-35 C2D2................         1,182,094                            1,182,094
      154    0605018F               AF INTEGRATED PERSONNEL              64,050                               64,050
                                     AND PAY SYSTEM (AF-IPPS).
      155    0605024F               ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY               62,965                               62,965
                                     EXECUTIVE AGENCY.
      157    0605229F               HH-60W...................            43,579                               43,579
      158    0605278F               HC/MC-130 RECAP RDT&E....            50,845                               50,845
      159    0606018F               NC3 INTEGRATION..........            40,066                               40,066
      160    0101113F               B-52 SQUADRONS...........           931,164                              931,164
      161    0101122F               AIR-LAUNHCED CRUISE                     555                                  555
                                     MISSILE (ALCM).
      162    0101126F               B-1B SQUADRONS...........           116,589                              116,589
      163    0101127F               B-2 SQUADRONS............            12,519                               12,519
      164    0101213F               MINUTEMAN SQUADRONS......           106,032                              106,032
      165    0101316F               WORLDWIDE JOINT STRATEGIC            24,081                               24,081
                                     COMMUNICATION.
      166    0101318F               SERVICE SUPPORT TO                    6,928                                6,928
                                     STRATCOM--GLOBAL STRIKE.
      167    0101328F               ICBM REENTRY VEHICLES....           259,605                              259,605
      169    0102110F               MH-139A..................             5,982                                5,982
      170    0102326F               REGION/SECTOR OPERATION                 726                                  726
                                     CONROL CENTER
                                     MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
      171    0102417F               OVER-THE-HORIZON                    132,097                              132,097
                                     BACKSCATTER RADAR.
      172    0202834F               VEHICLES AND SUPPORT                    744                                  744
                                     EQUIPMENT--GENERAL.
      173    0205219F               MQ-9 UAV.................            26,689                               26,689
      174    0205671F               JOINT COUNTER RCIED                   3,424                                3,424
                                     ELECTRONIC WARFARE.
      176    0207133F               F-16 SQUADRONS...........           216,638           150,000            366,638
             .....................  F-16 Open Systems                                     [75,000]
                                     Environment/BLOS Systems.
             .....................  IVEWS development for F-                              [75,000]
                                     16.
      177    0207134F               F-15E SQUADRONS..........           233,018           180,000            413,018
             .....................  F-15 Global Lighting/                                [180,000]
                                     Eagle Tether.
      178    0207136F               MANNED DESTRUCTIVE                   17,680                               17,680
                                     SUPPRESSION.
      179    0207138F               F-22A SQUADRONS..........           852,332                              852,332
      180    0207142F               F-35 SQUADRONS...........            48,446                               48,446
      181    0207146F               F-15EX...................            78,345                               78,345
      182    0207161F               TACTICAL AIM MISSILES....            86,549                               86,549
      183    0207163F               ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-           51,242                               51,242
                                     TO-AIR MISSILE (AMRAAM).
      184    0207172F               JOINT ADVANCED TACTICAL             425,029                              425,029
                                     MISSILE (JATM).
      186    0207238F               E-11A....................            15,244                               15,244
      188    0207247F               AF TENCAP................            52,492                               52,492
      189    0207249F               PRECISION ATTACK SYSTEMS             13,613                               13,613
                                     PROCUREMENT.
      191    0207268F               AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT            52,734                               52,734
                                     IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
      192    0207325F               JOINT-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF           232,252             5,000            237,252
                                     MISSILE (JASSM).
             .....................  Joint Air to Surface                                   [5,000]
                                     Stand-Off Missile
                                     (JASSM) (USAF).
      193    0207327F               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)            24,810                               24,810
      194    0207410F               AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS              113,086                              113,086
                                     CENTER (AOC).
      195    0207412F               CONTROL AND REPORTING                17,569                               17,569
                                     CENTER (CRC).
      198    0207431F               COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE              33,601                               33,601
                                     SYSTEM ACTIVITIES.
      199    0207438F               THEATER BATTLE MANAGEMENT             6,787                                6,787
                                     (TBM) C4I.
      200    0207439F               ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE              60,072                               60,072
                                     INT REPROG (EWIR).
      202    0207452F               DCAPES...................             8,507                                8,507
      203    0207457F               AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE            27,526                               27,526
                                     (SPECWAR).
      204    0207521F               AIR FORCE CALIBRATION                 2,273                                2,273
                                     PROGRAMS.
      206    0207590F               SEEK EAGLE...............            33,707                               33,707
      208    0207611F               READINESS DECISION                    8,880                                8,880
                                     SUPPORT ENTERPRISE.
      209    0207697F               DISTRIBUTED TRAINING AND              4,399                                4,399
                                     EXERCISES.
      210    0207701F               FULL COMBAT MISSION                   8,096                                8,096
                                     TRAINING.
      211    0208006F               MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS.           138,745                              138,745
      212    0208007F               TACTICAL DECEPTION.......            13,711                               13,711
      213    0208087F               DISTRIBUTED CYBER WARFARE            31,197                               31,197
                                     OPERATIONS.
      214    0208088F               AF DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE              95,034                               95,034
                                     OPERATIONS.
      218    0208288F               INTEL DATA APPLICATIONS..             1,012                                1,012
      219    0301025F               GEOBASE..................               999                                  999
      220    0301113F               CYBER SECURITY                       14,749                               14,749
                                     INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT.
      226    0301377F               COUNTERING ADVANCED                   1,117                                1,117
                                     CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS
                                     (CACW).
      228    0301401F               AF MULTI-DOMAIN NON-                  2,987                                2,987
                                     TRADITIONAL ISR
                                     BATTLESPACE AWARENESS.
      229    0302015F               E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE               54,457                               54,457
                                     OPERATIONS CENTER (NAOC).
      230    0302315F               NON-KINETIC                           7,006                                7,006
                                     COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT.
      232    0303089F               CYBERSPACE AND DODIN                 10,080                               10,080
                                     OPERATIONS.
      233    0303131F               MINIMUM ESSENTIAL                    99,599                               99,599
                                     EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
                                     NETWORK (MEECN).
      234    0303133F               HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO                 19,955                               19,955
                                     SYSTEMS.
      235    0303140F               INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  98,414                               98,414
                                     SECURITY PROGRAM.
      236    0303248F               ALL DOMAIN COMMON                    76,642                               76,642
                                     PLATFORM.
      237    0303260F               JOINT MILITARY DECEPTION                356                                  356
                                     INITIATIVE.
      238    0304100F               STRATEGIC MISSION                    75,164                               75,164
                                     PLANNING & EXECUTION
                                     SYSTEM (SMPES).
      239    0304109F               THRESHER.................               105                                  105
      242    0304260F               AIRBORNE SIGINT                      90,650                               90,650
                                     ENTERPRISE.
      243    0304310F               COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC                   4,127                                4,127
                                     ANALYSIS.
      247    0305020F               CCMD INTELLIGENCE                     1,547                                1,547
                                     INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
      248    0305022F               ISR MODERNIZATION &                  22,237                               22,237
                                     AUTOMATION DVMT (IMAD).
      249    0305099F               GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC                    4,257                                4,257
                                     MANAGEMENT (GATM).
      250    0305103F               CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE               310                                  310
      251    0305111F               WEATHER SERVICE..........            30,509                               30,509
      252    0305114F               AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL,                 17,259                               17,259
                                     APPROACH, AND LANDING
                                     SYSTEM (ATCALS).
      253    0305116F               AERIAL TARGETS...........             5,081                                5,081
      256    0305128F               SECURITY AND                          8,964                                8,964
                                     INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES.
      257    0305146F               DEFENSE JOINT                         6,524                                6,524
                                     COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
                                     ACTIVITIES.
      258    0305158F               TACTICAL TERMINAL........             1,099                                1,099
      259    0305179F               INTEGRATED BROADCAST                 19,085                               19,085
                                     SERVICE (IBS).
      261    0305206F               AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE              25,432                               25,432
                                     SYSTEMS.
      262    0305207F               MANNED RECONNAISSANCE                16,643                               16,643
                                     SYSTEMS.
      263    0305208F               DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/           79,033                               79,033
                                     SURFACE SYSTEM.
      265    0305221F               NETWORK-CENTRIC                      12,019                               12,019
                                     COLLABORATIVE TARGETING.
      266    0305238F               NATO AGS.................               816                                  816
      267    0305240F               ISR TRANSPORT AND                    32,578                               32,578
                                     PROCESSING.
      268    0305249F               AF JWICS ENTERPRISE......            21,097                               21,097
      269    0305600F               INTERNATIONAL                        18,946                               18,946
                                     INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
                                     AND ARCHITECTURES.
      270    0305836F               C2IMERA..................            13,867                               13,867
      272    0305903F               MOBILE COMMAND AND                    3,988                                3,988
                                     CONTROL CENTERS (MCCCS).
      273    0305984F               PERSONNEL RECOVERY                    2,891                                2,891
                                     COMMAND & CTRL (PRC2).
      274    0307577F               INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA             3,000                                3,000
                                     (IMD).
      276    0401119F               C-5 AIRLIFT SQUADRONS                33,713                               33,713
                                     (IF).
      277    0401130F               C-17 AIRCRAFT (IF).......            76,514            25,000            101,514
             .....................  C-17 blade coatings......                             [17,000]
             .....................  C-17 winglet procurement.                              [8,000]
      278    0401132F               C-130J PROGRAM...........            31,354            70,000            101,354
             .....................  LC-130 Non-recurring                                  [70,000]
                                     engineering.
      279    0401134F               LARGE AIRCRAFT IR                    52,928                               52,928
                                     COUNTERMEASURES (LAIRCM).
      280    0401218F               KC-135S..................                 0            35,000             35,000
             0401218F               KC-135 drag reduction....                             [35,000]
      281    0401318F               CV-22....................               653                                  653
      283    0708610F               LOGISTICS INFORMATION                18,581                               18,581
                                     TECHNOLOGY (LOGIT).
      284    0801380F               AF LVC OPERATIONAL                   33,898                               33,898
                                     TRAINING (LVC-OT).
      285    0804743F               OTHER FLIGHT TRAINING....             2,371                                2,371
      286    0901202F               JOINT PERSONNEL RECOVERY              2,080                                2,080
                                     AGENCY.
      287    0901218F               CIVILIAN COMPENSATION                 4,355                                4,355
                                     PROGRAM.
      288    0901220F               PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION.             2,766                                2,766
      289    0901226F               AIR FORCE STUDIES AND                14,761                               14,761
                                     ANALYSIS AGENCY.
      290    0901538F               FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT                  3,982                                3,982
                                     INFORMATION SYSTEMS
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      291    0901554F               DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACNTNG            38,942                               38,942
                                     MGT SYS (DEAMS).
      292    1201921F               SERVICE SUPPORT TO                      335                                  335
                                     STRATCOM--SPACE
                                     ACTIVITIES.
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......        22,264,031           134,000         22,398,031
             .....................  Acceleration of Air Force                            [121,000]
                                     program.
             .....................  Advanced Sensors                                      [13,000]
                                     Application Program.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL             29,643,766           599,000         30,242,766
                                     SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  52,017,288         4,926,000         56,943,288
                                     DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                     EVAL, AF.
             .....................
             .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                     TEST & EVAL, SF
             .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
        1    0601102SF              DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES            22,270                               22,270
        2    0601103SF              UNIVERSITY RESEARCH                  14,569                               14,569
                                     INITIATIVES.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..            36,839                 0             36,839
             .....................
             .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
        4    1206601SF              SPACE TECHNOLOGY.........           245,497             8,000            253,497
             .....................  Space Modeling,                                        [8,000]
                                     Simulation, & Analysis
                                     Hub.
        5    1206616SF              SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY             2,591             1,000              3,591
                                     DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
             .....................  Service Support to                                     [1,000]
                                     SPACECOM Activities.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH           248,088             9,000            257,088
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                     DEVELOPMENT
        6    1206310SF              SPACE SCIENCE AND                   459,989                              459,989
                                     TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
        7    1206616SF              SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY           128,588             1,000            129,588
                                     DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
             .....................  Rocket Cargo program.....                             [-7,000]
             .....................  Space Advanced Technology                              [8,000]
                                     Development/Demo.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                   588,577             1,000            589,577
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     PROTOTYPES
        8    0604002SF              SPACE FORCE WEATHER                     857                                  857
                                     SERVICES RESEARCH.
        9    1203010SF              SPACE FORCE IT, DATA                 88,606                               88,606
                                     ANALYTICS, DIGITAL
                                     SOLUTIONS.
       10    1203164SF              NAVSTAR GLOBAL                      175,304                              175,304
                                     POSITIONING SYSTEM (USER
                                     EQUIPMENT) (SPACE).
       11    1203622SF              SPACE WARFIGHTING                   125,982                              125,982
                                     ANALYSIS.
       12    1203710SF              EO/IR WEATHER SYSTEMS....            77,135                               77,135
       13    1203955SF              SPACE ACCESS, MOBILITY &             14,478                               14,478
                                     LOGISTICS (SAML).
       14    1206410SF              SPACE TECHNOLOGY                  1,307,970           277,000          1,584,970
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     PROTOTYPING.
             .....................  SDA Tranche 3 Transport                              [277,000]
                                     Layer.
       15    1206427SF              SPACE SYSTEMS PROTOTYPE              67,246                               67,246
                                     TRANSITIONS (SSPT).
       16    1206438SF              SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.            60,106                               60,106
       17    1206458SF              TECH TRANSITION (SPACE)..           326,144                              326,144
       18    1206730SF              SPACE SECURITY AND                   45,200                               45,200
                                     DEFENSE PROGRAM.
       19    1206760SF              PROTECTED TACTICAL                  114,430                              114,430
                                     ENTERPRISE SERVICE
                                     (PTES).
       20    1206761SF              PROTECTED TACTICAL                  571,921                              571,921
                                     SERVICE (PTS).
       21    1206855SF              EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM          1,229,929                            1,229,929
                                     (ESS).
       22    1206857SF              SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES              9,664                                9,664
                                     OFFICE.
       23    1206862SF              TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE                33,282            60,000             93,282
                                     SPACE.
             .....................  Tactically Responsive                                 [60,000]
                                     Space.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 4,248,254           337,000          4,585,254
                                     COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                     AND PROTOTYPES.
             .....................
             .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION
       25    1203269SF              GPS III FOLLOW-ON (GPS              179,249                              179,249
                                     IIIF).
       26    1206421SF              COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS.....            31,298                               31,298
       27    1206422SF              WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON.            38,501                               38,501
       28    1206425SF              SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS               992                                  992
                                     SYSTEM.
       29    1206431SF              ADVANCED EHF MILSATCOM               13,825                               13,825
                                     (SPACE).
       31    1206433SF              WIDEBAND GLOBAL SATCOM               29,609                               29,609
                                     (SPACE).
       32    1206440SF              NEXT-GEN OPIR--GROUND....           358,330                              358,330
       33    1206442SF              NEXT GENERATION OPIR.....           189,621                              189,621
       34    1206443SF              NEXT-GEN OPIR--GEO.......           432,073                              432,073
       36    1206445SF              COMMERCIAL SATCOM                   132,060                              132,060
                                     (COMSATCOM) INTEGRATION.
       37    1206446SF              RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING         1,757,354                            1,757,354
                                     MISSILE TRACKING--LOW
                                     EARTH ORBIT (LEO.
       38    1206447SF              RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING           686,348                              686,348
                                     MISSILE TRACKING--MEDUM
                                     EARTH ORBIT (MEO.
       39    1206771SF              COMMERCIAL SERVICES......            36,628                               36,628
       40    1206853SF              NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE               6,595                                6,595
                                     LAUNCH PROGRAM (SPACE)--
                                     EMD.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   3,892,483                 0          3,892,483
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
             .....................
             .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       44    1206392SF              ACQ WORKFORCE--SPACE &              269,162                              269,162
                                     MISSILE SYSTEMS.
       45    1206398SF              SPACE & MISSILE SYSTEMS              15,356                               15,356
                                     CENTER--MHA.
       46    1206399SF              SSC ENTERPRISE                      110,598                              110,598
                                     ENGINEERING &
                                     INTEGRATION.
       47    1206759SF              MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT--              189,083                              189,083
                                     SPACE.
       48    1206860SF              ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH                19,857                               19,857
                                     PROGRAM (SPACE).
       49    1206864SF              SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP).            28,787                               28,787
             .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT                 632,843                 0            632,843
                                     SUPPORT.
             .....................
             .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                     DEVELOPMENT
       51    1201212SF              SERVICE-WIDE SUPPORT (NOT            18,451                               18,451
                                     OTHERWISE ACCOUNTED FOR).
       52    1203001SF              FAMILY OF ADVANCED BLOS                 303                                  303
                                     TERMINALS (FAB-T).
       53    1203040SF              DCO-SPACE................           102,439                              102,439
       54    1203109SF              NARROWBAND SATELLITE                421,847                              421,847
                                     COMMUNICATIONS.
       55    1203110SF              SATELLITE CONTROL NETWORK            93,780                               93,780
                                     (SPACE).
       56    1203154SF              LONG RANGE KILL CHAINS...             1,916                                1,916
       57    1203155SF              GROUND MOVING TARGET              1,063,384                            1,063,384
                                     INDICATOR (GMTI).
       58    1203173SF              SPACE AND MISSILE TEST               22,128                               22,128
                                     AND EVALUATION CENTER.
       59    1203174SF              SPACE INNOVATION,                    82,399                               82,399
                                     INTEGRATION AND RAPID
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       60    1203182SF              SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM               54,996                               54,996
                                     (SPACE).
       61    1203330SF              SPACE SUPERIORITY ISR....            24,411                               24,411
       62    1203609SF              PLEO SATCOM (MILNET).....           277,407                              277,407
       63    1203873SF              BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE                 0            22,000             22,000
                                     RADARS.
             .....................  PARCS radar upgrades.....                             [22,000]
       64    1203906SF              NCMC--ITW/AA SYSTEM......            25,839                               25,839
       66    1203913SF              NUDET DETECTION SYSTEM               96,836                               96,836
                                     (SPACE).
       67    1203940SF              SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS           182,377                              182,377
                                     OPERATIONS.
       68    1206423SF              GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM           190,484                              190,484
                                     III--OPERATIONAL CONTROL
                                     SEGMENT.
       73    1206772SF              RAPID RESILIENT COMMAND             106,220                              106,220
                                     AND CONTROL (R2C2).
       75    1208053SF              JOINT TACTICAL GROUND                 6,698                                6,698
                                     SYSTEM.
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......         2,866,499                            2,866,499
             .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL              5,638,414            22,000          5,660,414
                                     SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL
                                     TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                     PROGRAMS
       76    1208248SF              SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS/             200,968                              200,968
                                     PLANNING/TASKING SW.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND               200,968                 0            200,968
                                     DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                     PROGRAMS.
             .....................
             .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  15,486,466           369,000         15,855,466
                                     DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                     EVAL, SF.
             .....................
             .....................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                                     TEST & EVAL, DW
             .....................  BASIC RESEARCH
        1    0601000BR              DTRA BASIC RESEARCH......            15,643                               15,643
        3    0601108D8Z             HIGH ENERGY LASER                    16,817                               16,817
                                     RESEARCH INITIATIVES.
        4    0601110D8Z             BASIC RESEARCH                       82,264            30,000            112,264
                                     INITIATIVES.
             .....................  Defense Established                                   [30,000]
                                     Program to Stimulate
                                     Competitive Research.
        6    0601120D8Z             NATIONAL DEFENSE                    146,010                              146,010
                                     EDUCATION PROGRAM.
        7    0601122E               EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES...           360,456                              360,456
        8    0601228D8Z             HISTORICALLY BLACK                   99,610            10,000            109,610
                                     COLLEGES AND
                                     UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY
                                     INSTITUTIONS.
             .....................  Efficient AI Linguistics                              [10,000]
                                     Algorithmic Development
                                     to Support National
                                     Security.
        9    0601384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL              36,582                               36,582
                                     DEFENSE PROGRAM.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH..           757,382            40,000            797,382
             .....................
             .....................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       10    0602000D8Z             JOINT MUNITIONS                      19,734                               19,734
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       11    0602023E               ACCESS AND AWARENESS.....           100,791                              100,791
       12    0602024E               WARFIGHTING PERFORMANCE..           278,121                              278,121
       13    0602025E               MAKING, MAINTAINING,              1,347,049                            1,347,049
                                     SUPPLY CHAIN AND
                                     LOGISTICS.
       14    0602026E               EFFECTS..................            20,275                               20,275
       16    0602128D8Z             PROMOTION AND PROTECTION              3,166                                3,166
                                     STRATEGIES.
       17    0602230D8Z             DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY                   46,261                               46,261
                                     INNOVATION.
       18    0602234D8Z             LINCOLN LABORATORY                   11,479            30,000             41,479
                                     RESEARCH PROGRAM.
             .....................  Lincoln Laboratory                                    [30,000]
                                     Research Program.
       19    0602251D8Z             APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE             53,983                               53,983
                                     ADVANCEMENT OF S&T
                                     PRIORITIES.
       21    0602384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL             230,751                              230,751
                                     DEFENSE PROGRAM.
       22    0602668D8Z             CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH..            17,988            33,000             50,988
             .....................  University Consortium for                             [20,000]
                                     Cybersecurity.
             .....................  Pacific Intelligence and                              [13,000]
                                     Innovation Initiative
                                     (P3I).
       28    0602718BR              COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS             161,495                              161,495
                                     DESTRUCTION APPLIED
                                     RESEARCH.
       29    0602751D8Z             SOFTWARE ENGINEERING                  8,883                                8,883
                                     INSTITUTE (SEI) APPLIED
                                     RESEARCH.
       30    0602890D8Z             HIGH ENERGY LASER                    48,738                               48,738
                                     RESEARCH.
       31    0602891D8Z             FSRM MODELLING...........               994                                  994
       32    1160401BB              SOF TECHNOLOGY                       50,026            11,200             61,226
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  Comprehensive Protective                              [11,200]
                                     Cold Weather Layering
                                     System.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH         2,399,734            74,200          2,473,934
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                     DEVELOPMENT
       33    0603000D8Z             JOINT MUNITIONS ADVANCED             50,663                               50,663
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       35    0603055D8Z             OPERATIONAL ENERGY                  168,253            15,000            183,253
                                     CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT.
             .....................  Power generation.........                             [15,000]
       37    0603122D8Z             COMBATING TERRORISM                  81,513            15,000             96,513
                                     TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
             .....................  U.S.-Israel Joint R&D on                              [15,000]
                                     emerging technologies.
       38    0603133D8Z             FOREIGN COMPARATIVE                  27,958            10,000             37,958
                                     TESTING.
             .....................  Foreign Comparative                                   [10,000]
                                     Testing program.
       39    0603142D8Z             MISSION ENGINEERING &                99,534                               99,534
                                     INTEGRATION (ME&I).
       40    0603160BR              COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS             393,469                              393,469
                                     DESTRUCTION ADVANCED
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       42    0603176C               ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND                21,625            17,000             38,625
                                     PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT.
             .....................  Directed energy                                       [17,000]
                                     technology maturation.
       43    0603180C               ADVANCED RESEARCH........            42,093                               42,093
       44    0603183D8Z             JOINT HYPERSONIC                     50,998                               50,998
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
                                     &TRANSITION.
       45    0603225D8Z             JOINT DOD-DOE MUNITIONS              35,505                               35,505
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       48    0603288D8Z             ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS.....            41,010                               41,010
       49    0603289D8Z             ADVANCED INNOVATIVE                  57,457                               57,457
                                     ANALYSIS AND CONCEPTS.
       50    0603330D8Z             QUANTUM APPLICATION......            59,521                               59,521
       51    0603342D8Z             DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT                   0             5,000              5,000
                                     (DIU).
             .....................  DIU OnRamp Hub...........                              [5,000]
       52    0603375D8Z             TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION....            19,654            10,000             29,654
             .....................  Auxilliary equipment.....                             [10,000]
       53    0603379D8Z             ADVANCED TECHNICAL                   19,991                               19,991
                                     INTEGRATION.
       54    0603384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL             247,043                              247,043
                                     DEFENSE PROGRAM--
                                     ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
       55    0603467E               DARPA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY         1,643,465                            1,643,465
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
       56    0603468E               ADVANCED COMPLEX SYSTEMS.           350,695                              350,695
       57    0603469E               ADVANCED ENABLING                   335,647                              335,647
                                     TECHNOLOGIES.
       59    0603618D8Z             JOINT ELECTRONIC ADVANCED            20,575                               20,575
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
       60    0603662D8Z             NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS             19,937                               19,937
                                     CAPABILITIES.
       62    0603680D8Z             DEFENSE-WIDE                        409,493           175,000            584,493
                                     MANUFACTURING SCIENCE
                                     AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
             .....................  Critical Minerals RDT&E                               [15,000]
                                     Increase.
             .....................  Advanced manufacturing...                            [150,000]
             .....................  Biotechnology                                          [5,000]
                                     Manufacturing.
             .....................  Robotics Enhancements for                              [5,000]
                                     Armaments Manufacturing.
       63    0603680S               MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY             50,610             5,000             55,610
                                     PROGRAM.
             .....................  DLA Critical Materials...                              [5,000]
       64    0603712S               GENERIC LOGISTICS R&D                19,640                               19,640
                                     TECHNOLOGY
                                     DEMONSTRATIONS.
       65    0603716D8Z             STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL              58,092                               58,092
                                     RESEARCH PROGRAM.
       66    0603720S               MICROELECTRONICS                    135,016                              135,016
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
                                     AND SUPPORT.
       67    0603727D8Z             JOINT WARFIGHTING PROGRAM               945                                  945
       70    0603766E               NETWORK-CENTRIC WARFARE                   0            14,000             14,000
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Air Combat Evolution                                  [14,000]
                                     (ACE)--autonomous air-to-
                                     air cruise missile and
                                     drone defense.
       72    0603781D8Z             SOFTWARE ENGINEERING                 12,972                               12,972
                                     INSTITUTE.
       73    0603838D8Z             DEFENSE INNOVATION                  211,027                              211,027
                                     ACCELERATION (DIA).
       74    0603924D8Z             HIGH ENERGY LASER                   114,577            10,000            124,577
                                     ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                     PROGRAM.
             .....................  Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser                              [10,000]
                                     (USPL) Weapons Lethality.
       75    0603941D8Z             TEST & EVALUATION SCIENCE         1,095,772            10,000          1,105,772
                                     & TECHNOLOGY.
             .....................  Reusable Hypersonic Test                              [10,000]
                                     Bed Integration &
                                     Testing.
       76    0603945D8Z             INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION            173,048             5,000            178,048
                                     INITIATIVES.
             .....................  Critical Minerals for                                  [5,000]
                                     Energy Storage Solutions.
       78    0604055D8Z             OPERATIONAL ENERGY                        0            17,000             17,000
                                     CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT.
             .....................  Micro-Reactor Program                                  [5,000]
                                     Advancement.
             .....................  TRISO fuel development...                             [12,000]
       80    1160402BB              SOF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY             152,282                              152,282
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                 6,220,080           308,000          6,528,080
                                     TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     PROTOTYPES
       81    0603161D8Z             NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL             55,465            48,000            103,465
                                     PHYSICAL SECURITY
                                     EQUIPMENT RDT&E ADC&P.
             .....................  Nuclear Advanced Concept                              [48,000]
                                     Development & Prototypes.
       82    0603600D8Z             WALKOFF..................           152,449                              152,449
       83    0603851D8Z             ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY              123,981                              123,981
                                     TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION
                                     PROGRAM.
       84    0603881C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           508,898                              508,898
                                     TERMINAL DEFENSE SEGMENT.
       85    0603882C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           825,919                              825,919
                                     MIDCOURSE DEFENSE
                                     SEGMENT.
       86    0603884BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL             272,940                              272,940
                                     DEFENSE PROGRAM--DEM/VAL.
       87    0603884C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           197,641                              197,641
                                     SENSORS.
       88    0603890C               BMD ENABLING PROGRAMS....           646,039                              646,039
       89    0603891C               SPECIAL PROGRAMS--MDA....           498,630            64,000            562,630
             .....................  AMD/LTRI.................                             [55,000]
             .....................  C2BMC-G..................                              [9,000]
       90    0603892C               AEGIS BMD................           588,440                              588,440
       91    0603896C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           634,183             2,000            636,183
                                     COMMAND AND CONTROL,
                                     BATTLE MANAGEMENT AND
                                     COMMUNICATIONS (C2BMC).
             .....................  Fiber Festoon Cable                                    [2,000]
                                     sustainment.
       92    0603898C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            45,758             2,000             47,758
                                     JOINT WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
             .....................  DEEP SENTRY..............                              [2,000]
       93    0603904C               MISSILE DEFENSE                      55,097                               55,097
                                     INTEGRATION & OPERATIONS
                                     CENTER (MDIOC).
       94    0603906C               REGARDING TRENCH.........            29,608                               29,608
       95    0603907C               SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR              166,813                              166,813
                                     (SBX).
       96    0603913C               ISRAELI COOPERATIVE                 300,000                              300,000
                                     PROGRAMS.
       97    0603914C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           463,079                              463,079
                                     TEST.
       98    0603915C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE           514,904            45,000            559,904
                                     TARGETS.
             .....................  Advanced reactive target                               [5,000]
                                     simulation development.
             .....................  Affordable air-breathing                              [10,000]
                                     hypersonic flight
                                     vehicle.
             .....................  High Mach Airbreathing                                [20,000]
                                     Targets.
             .....................  Sea-based launch for                                  [10,000]
                                     missile defense targets.
       99    0603923D8Z             COALITION WARFARE........            10,090                               10,090
      100    0604011D8Z             NEXT GENERATION                      41,815                               41,815
                                     INFORMATION
                                     COMMUNICATIONS
                                     TECHNOLOGY (5G).
      101    0604016D8Z             DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                 2,545             6,000              8,545
                                     CORROSION PROGRAM.
             .....................  Corrosion Control                                      [6,000]
                                     Research.
      102    0604102C               GUAM DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT.           128,485           116,000            244,485
             .....................  AGS integration of AN/TPY-                           [116,000]
                                     6 TAUs.
      105    0604125D8Z             ADVANCED MANUFACTURING               45,513                               45,513
                                     COMPONENTS AND
                                     PROTOTYPES.
      106    0604181C               HYPERSONIC DEFENSE.......           200,627                              200,627
      107    0604250D8Z             ADVANCED INNOVATIVE                 749,452            19,000            768,452
                                     TECHNOLOGIES.
             .....................  EUCOM: Defense of                                      [9,000]
                                     undersea infrastructure.
             .....................  Project Pele.............                             [10,000]
      108    0604294D8Z             TRUSTED & ASSURED                   512,151                              512,151
                                     MICROELECTRONICS.
      109    0604331D8Z             RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM           235,292                              235,292
      112    0604400D8Z             DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                 2,142                                2,142
                                     (DOD) UNMANNED SYSTEM
                                     COMMON DEVELOPMENT.
      113    0604551BR              CATAPULT INFORMATION                  4,161                                4,161
                                     SYSTEM.
      114    0604555D8Z             OPERATIONAL ENERGY                   55,005                               55,005
                                     PROTOTYPING--NON S&T.
      117    0604682D8Z             SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC                 2,776                                2,776
                                     ANALYSIS.
      119    0604791D8Z             MULTI-DOMAIN JOINT                   20,343                               20,343
                                     OPERATIONS (MDJO).
      120    0604797D8Z             JOINT ENERGETIC                       3,000                                3,000
                                     TRANSITION OFFICE.
      121    0604826J               JOINT C5 CAPABILITY                  25,889                               25,889
                                     DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION
                                     AND INTEROPERABILITY
                                     ASSESSMENTS.
      122    0604873C               LONG RANGE DISCRIMINATION            60,443                               60,443
                                     RADAR (LRDR).
      123    0604874C               IMPROVED HOMELAND DEFENSE         1,582,414                            1,582,414
                                     INTERCEPTORS.
      124    0604876C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            37,784                               37,784
                                     TERMINAL DEFENSE SEGMENT
                                     TEST.
      125    0604878C               AEGIS BMD TEST...........           153,618                              153,618
      126    0604879C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            68,699            16,000             84,699
                                     SENSOR TEST.
             .....................  Sensor Ground Testing....                             [16,000]
      127    0604880C               LAND-BASED SM-3 (LBSM3)..            24,555            18,000             42,555
             .....................  Evaluation of CONUS,                                   [8,000]
                                     Hawaii, Alaska
                                     emplacements.
             .....................  Guam SM-3 software                                    [10,000]
                                     integration.
      128    0604887C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            38,325                               38,325
                                     MIDCOURSE SEGMENT TEST.
      129    0604924D8Z             HIGH ENERGY LASER                     5,589                                5,589
                                     ADVANCED COMPONENT
                                     DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPE.
      130    0202057C               SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT             1,806                                1,806
      131    0208059JCY             CYBERCOM ACTIVITIES......            30,212                               30,212
      133    0208086JCY             CYBER TRAINING                      124,971                              124,971
                                     ENVIRONMENT (CTE).
      135    0305103C               CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE             2,131                                2,131
      136    0305245D8Z             INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES            43,596             5,000             48,596
                                     AND INNOVATION
                                     INVESTMENTS.
             .....................  Geospatial Workforce                                   [5,000]
                                     Development Program.
      139    1206895C               BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE            97,061                               97,061
                                     SYSTEM SPACE PROGRAMS.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED                10,390,334           341,000         10,731,334
                                     COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
                                     AND PROTOTYPES.
             .....................
             .....................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION
      141    0604123D8Z             CHIEF DIGITAL AND                     9,196                                9,196
                                     ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
                                     OFFICER (CDAO)--DEM/VAL
                                     ACTIVITIES.
      142    0604133D8Z             ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT                 441,821                              441,821
                                     ACTIVITIES.
      143    0604161D8Z             NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL             12,874                               12,874
                                     PHYSICAL SECURITY
                                     EQUIPMENT RDT&E SDD.
      144    0604384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL             255,630                              255,630
                                     DEFENSE PROGRAM--EMD.
      145    0604771D8Z             JOINT TACTICAL                       10,527                               10,527
                                     INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION
                                     SYSTEM (JTIDS).
      146    0605000BR              COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS              14,931                               14,931
                                     DESTRUCTION SYSTEMS
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      147    0605013BL              INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY                1,283                                1,283
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      148    0605021SE              HOMELAND PERSONNEL                    9,137                                9,137
                                     SECURITY INITIATIVE.
      149    0605022D8Z             DEFENSE EXPORTABILITY                 6,780                                6,780
                                     PROGRAM.
      150    0605027D8Z             OUSD(C) IT DEVELOPMENT                9,765                                9,765
                                     INITIATIVES.
      151    0605080S               DEFENSE AGENCY                       31,714                               31,714
                                     INITIATIVES (DAI)--
                                     FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
      152    0605141BR              MISSION ASSURANCE RISK                9,573                                9,573
                                     MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
                                     (MARMS).
      153    0605210D8Z             DEFENSE-WIDE ELECTRONIC               9,366                                9,366
                                     PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES.
      154    0605294D8Z             TRUSTED & ASSURED                   143,475                              143,475
                                     MICROELECTRONICS.
      155    0605649D8Z             ACQUISITION INTEGRATION              13,556                               13,556
                                     AND INTEROPERABILITY
                                     (AI2).
      156    0605755D8Z             RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR              3,307                                3,307
                                     DEFENSE MODERNIZATION
                                     SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
      157    0605772D8Z             NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL,             3,158                                3,158
                                     & COMMUNICATIONS.
      159    0305282K               JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN)            10,000                               10,000
      160    0305304D8Z             REAL PROPERTY INFORMATION             6,473                                6,473
                                     MANAGEMENT.
      161    0305310D8Z             COUNTERPROLIFERATION                 12,107                               12,107
                                     ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM                   1,014,673                 0          1,014,673
                                     DEVELOPMENT AND
                                     DEMONSTRATION.
             .....................
             .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
      163    0603829J               JOINT CAPABILITY                     13,822                               13,822
                                     EXPERIMENTATION.
      164    0604122D8Z             JADC2 DEVELOPMENT AND               297,801                              297,801
                                     EXPERIMENTATION
                                     ACTIVITIES.
      165    0604774D8Z             DEFENSE READINESS                     8,552                                8,552
                                     REPORTING SYSTEM (DRRS).
      166    0604875D8Z             JOINT SYSTEMS                         8,627                                8,627
                                     ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT.
      167    0604940D8Z             CENTRAL TEST AND                    542,773                              542,773
                                     EVALUATION INVESTMENT
                                     DEVELOPMENT (CTEIP).
      168    0604942D8Z             ASSESSMENTS AND                       1,275                                1,275
                                     EVALUATIONS.
      170    0605001E               MISSION SUPPORT..........           115,673                              115,673
      171    0605100D8Z             JOINT MISSION ENVIRONMENT           210,878                              210,878
                                     TEST CAPABILITY (JMETC).
      172    0605126J               JOINT INTEGRATED AIR AND             78,057                               78,057
                                     MISSILE DEFENSE
                                     ORGANIZATION (JIAMDO).
      174    0605142D8Z             SYSTEMS ENGINEERING......            23,405                               23,405
      175    0605151D8Z             STUDIES AND ANALYSIS                  5,301                                5,301
                                     SUPPORT--OSD.
      176    0605161D8Z             NUCLEAR MATTERS-PHYSICAL             12,549            10,000             22,549
                                     SECURITY.
             .....................  Nuclear Matters                                       [10,000]
                                     Management Support.
      177    0605170D8Z             SUPPORT TO NETWORKS AND              15,597                               15,597
                                     INFORMATION INTEGRATION.
      178    0605200D8Z             GENERAL SUPPORT TO                    3,468                                3,468
                                     OUSD(INTELLIGENCE AND
                                     SECURITY).
      179    0605384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL              67,263                               67,263
                                     DEFENSE PROGRAM.
      186    0605711D8Z             CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY                  11,781                               11,781
                                     ANALYSIS.
      187    0605790D8Z             SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION             5,411                                5,411
                                     RESEARCH (SBIR)/ SMALL
                                     BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
                                     TRANSFER (STTR)
                                     ADMINISTRATION.
      188    0605797D8Z             MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY               29,675             5,000             34,675
                                     ADVANTAGE.
             .....................  NSCEB recommendation--                                 [5,000]
                                     AIxBio Sandbox.
      189    0605798D8Z             DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY                   45,134                               45,134
                                     ANALYSIS.
      190    0605801KA              DEFENSE TECHNICAL                    60,209                               60,209
                                     INFORMATION CENTER
                                     (DTIC).
      191    0605803SE              R&D IN SUPPORT OF DOD                30,778                               30,778
                                     ENLISTMENT, TESTING AND
                                     EVALUATION.
      192    0605804D8Z             DEVELOPMENT TEST AND                 37,381                               37,381
                                     EVALUATION.
      193    0605898E               MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D.......            13,623                               13,623
      194    0605998KA              MANAGEMENT HQ--DEFENSE                3,466                                3,466
                                     TECHNICAL INFORMATION
                                     CENTER (DTIC).
      195    0606005D8Z             SPECIAL ACTIVITIES.......            18,594                               18,594
      196    0606100D8Z             BUDGET AND PROGRAM                   13,084                               13,084
                                     ASSESSMENTS.
      197    0606114D8Z             ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP                5,229                                5,229
                                     (AWG) SUPPORT.
      199    0606225D8Z             ODNA TECHNOLOGY AND                   3,461                                3,461
                                     RESOURCE ANALYSIS.
      200    0606300D8Z             DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD....             6,563                                6,563
      201    0606301D8Z             AVIATION SAFETY                       1,702                                1,702
                                     TECHNOLOGIES.
      202    0606771D8Z             CYBER RESILIENCY AND                 14,220                               14,220
                                     CYBERSECURITY POLICY.
      203    0606774D8Z             DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING             8,752                                8,752
                                     CORPS.
      204    0606775D8Z             JOINT PRODUCTION                      5,493                                5,493
                                     ACCELERATOR CELL (JPAC).
      205    0606829D8Z             SUSTAINMENT TRANSITION               30,000                               30,000
                                     CAPABILITIES.
      206    0606853BR              MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL &              14,841            10,000             24,841
                                     INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
             .....................  Critical Infrastructure                               [10,000]
                                     Defense Analysis Center
                                     (CIDAC).
      207    0203345D8Z             DEFENSE OPERATIONS                    2,493                                2,493
                                     SECURITY INITIATIVE
                                     (DOSI).
      208    0204571J               JOINT STAFF ANALYTICAL                8,070                                8,070
                                     SUPPORT.
      209    0208045K               C4I INTEROPERABILITY.....            70,893                               70,893
      210    0303169D8Z             INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY                4,355                                4,355
                                     RAPID ACQUISITION.
      211    0305172K               COMBINED ADVANCED                     5,447                                5,447
                                     APPLICATIONS.
      213    0305208K               DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/            2,887                                2,887
                                     SURFACE SYSTEMS.
      214    0305248J               JOINT STAFF OFFICE OF THE            14,500                               14,500
                                     CHIEF DATA OFFICER
                                     (OCDO) ACTIVITIES.
      215    0804768J               COCOM EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT            91,952                               91,952
                                     AND TRAINING
                                     TRANSFORMATION (CE2T2)--
                                     NON-MHA.
      216    0808709SE              DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY               388                                  388
                                     MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
                                     (DEOMI).
      217    0808737SE              INTEGRATED PRIMARY                    5,744                                5,744
                                     PREVENTION.
      218    0901598C               MANAGEMENT HQ--MDA.......            28,719                               28,719
      219    0903235K               JOINT SERVICE PROVIDER                1,283                                1,283
                                     (JSP).
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......            31,148                               31,148
             .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT               2,032,317            25,000          2,057,317
                                     SUPPORT.
             .....................
             .....................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                     DEVELOPMENT
      220    0604011D8Z             NEXT GENERATION                      22,439                               22,439
                                     INFORMATION
                                     COMMUNICATIONS
                                     TECHNOLOGY (5G).
      223    0607162D8Z             CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL               2,360                                2,360
                                     WEAPONS ELIMINATION
                                     TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT.
      224    0607210D8Z             INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS            273,379            21,000            294,379
                                     AND SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT.
             .....................  Corrosion Resistant                                   [17,000]
                                     Magnesium Coating for
                                     Aircraft.
             .....................  Rare Earth Magnet                                      [4,000]
                                     Manufacturing.
      225    0607310D8Z             COUNTERPROLIFERATION                 12,704                               12,704
                                     MODERNIZATION.
      226    0607327T               GLOBAL THEATER SECURITY               6,173                                6,173
                                     COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
                                     INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G-
                                     TSCMIS).
      227    0607384BP              CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL              79,118                               79,118
                                     DEFENSE (OPERATIONAL
                                     SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT).
      228    0607757D8Z             RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR              2,945                                2,945
                                     DEFENSE MODERNIZATION
                                     OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
      229    0208085JCY             ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND            88,522                               88,522
                                     ACCESS.
      230    0208097JCY             CYBER COMMAND AND CONTROL            85,833                               85,833
                                     (CYBER C2).
      231    0208099JCY             DATA AND UNIFIED PLATFORM            83,039                               83,039
                                     (D&UP).
      235    0302019K               DEFENSE INFO                         16,162                               16,162
                                     INFRASTRUCTURE
                                     ENGINEERING AND
                                     INTEGRATION.
      236    0302609V               COUNTERING THREATS                    5,030                                5,030
                                     AUTOMATED PLATFORM.
      237    0303126K               LONG-HAUL COMMUNICATIONS--           40,293                               40,293
                                     DCS.
      238    0303131K               MINIMUM ESSENTIAL                     5,113                                5,113
                                     EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
                                     NETWORK (MEECN).
      240    0303140D8Z             INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  25,347            15,000             40,347
                                     SECURITY PROGRAM.
             .....................  National Narrative                                    [15,000]
                                     Intelligence Research
                                     Center.
      242    0303140K               INFORMATION SYSTEMS                  23,224                               23,224
                                     SECURITY PROGRAM.
      243    0303153K               DEFENSE SPECTRUM                     20,174                               20,174
                                     ORGANIZATION.
      244    0303171K               JOINT PLANNING AND                    6,242                                6,242
                                     EXECUTION SERVICES.
      246    0303430V               FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE                22,700                               22,700
                                     SERVICES INFORMATION
                                     TECHNOLOGY.
      252    0305104D8Z             DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE              10,840                               10,840
                                     (DIB) CYBER SECURITY
                                     INITIATIVE.
      257    0305146V               DEFENSE JOINT                         1,800                                1,800
                                     COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
                                     ACTIVITIES.
      258    0305172D8Z             COMBINED ADVANCED                    22,548                               22,548
                                     APPLICATIONS.
      260    0305186D8Z             POLICY R&D PROGRAMS......             6,043                                6,043
      262    0305199D8Z             NET CENTRICITY...........            17,114                               17,114
      264    0305208BB              DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/            5,656                                5,656
                                     SURFACE SYSTEMS.
      270    0305387D8Z             HOMELAND DEFENSE                      1,771                                1,771
                                     TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
                                     PROGRAM.
      279    0306250JCY             CYBER OPERATIONS                    473,399                              473,399
                                     TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
      280    0307609V               NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL                  34,710                               34,710
                                     SECURITY SYSTEMS (NISS).
      283    0708012K               LOGISTICS SUPPORT                     2,876                                2,876
                                     ACTIVITIES.
      284    0708012S               PACIFIC DISASTER CENTERS.             2,000             2,000              4,000
             .....................  Pacific Disaster Centers.                              [2,000]
      285    0708047S               DEFENSE PROPERTY                      3,020                                3,020
                                     ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
      289    1160403BB              AVIATION SYSTEMS.........           119,699            15,000            134,699
             .....................  Vertical Take Off and                                 [15,000]
                                     Landing Optionally
                                     Piloted Vehicle (VTOL-
                                     OPV).
      290    1160405BB              INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS                102,732             3,000            105,732
                                     DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................  Ultra-lightweight Group 1                              [3,000]
                                     Small UAS.
      291    1160408BB              OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS.           234,653                              234,653
      292    1160431BB              WARRIOR SYSTEMS..........           279,639             5,000            284,639
             .....................  Blast Overpressure                                     [5,000]
                                     Analysis and Mitigation.
      293    1160432BB              SPECIAL PRGRAMS..........               550                                  550
      294    1160434BB              UNMANNED ISR.............             2,281                                2,281
      295    1160480BB              SOF TACTICAL VEHICLES....             9,213                                9,213
      296    1160483BB              MARITIME SYSTEMS.........           120,475                              120,475
      297    1160490BB              OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS             21,752                               21,752
                                     INTELLIGENCE.
      298    1203610K               TELEPORT PROGRAM.........            24,319                               24,319
      999    9999999999             CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......         8,276,313                            8,276,313
             .....................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL             10,594,200            61,000         10,655,200
                                     SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.
             .....................
             .....................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL
                                     TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                     PROGRAMS
      299    0608140D8Z             ENTERPRISE PLATFORMS AND            402,783                              402,783
                                     CAPABILITIES--SOFTWARE
                                     PILOT PROGRAM.
      300    0608648D8Z             ACQUISITION VISIBILITY--             17,549                               17,549
                                     SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
      301    0608776D8Z             DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT              48,413           150,000            198,413
                                     FIELDING.
             .....................  Attritable autonomous                                [150,000]
                                     systems.
      302    0303150K               GLOBAL COMMAND AND                   44,474                               44,474
                                     CONTROL SYSTEM.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND               513,219           150,000            663,219
                                     DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                                     PROGRAMS.
             .....................
             .....................  TOTAL RESEARCH,                  33,921,939           999,200         34,921,139
                                     DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                     EVAL, DW.
             .....................
             .....................  OPERATIONAL TEST & EVAL,
                                     DEFENSE
             .....................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
        1    0605118OTE             OPERATIONAL TEST AND                133,542                              133,542
                                     EVALUATION.
        2    0605131OTE             LIVE FIRE TEST AND                  108,109                              108,109
                                     EVALUATION.
        3    0605814OTE             OPERATIONAL TEST                     76,492                               76,492
                                     ACTIVITIES AND ANALYSES.
             .....................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT                 318,143                 0            318,143
                                     SUPPORT.
             .....................
             .....................  TOTAL OPERATIONAL TEST &            318,143                              318,143
                                     EVAL, DEFENSE.
             .....................
             .....................  TOTAL RDT&E..............       142,001,108         8,452,832        150,453,940
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

    SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       FY 2026                           Senate
      Line                           Item                              Request      Senate  Change     Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    MANEUVER UNITS......................................       4,671,407                          4,671,407
      020    MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES............................         221,578                            221,578
      030    ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE..............................         927,219                            927,219
      040    THEATER LEVEL ASSETS................................       2,220,746         100,000          2,320,746
             FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning..........................                        [100,000]
      050    LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT......................       1,333,769                          1,333,769
      060    AVIATION ASSETS.....................................       1,829,054                          1,829,054
      070    FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT..................       7,497,735         102,000          7,599,735
             FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning..........................                        [102,000]
      080    LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.......................         583,196                            583,196
      090    LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.......................         152,404                            152,404
      100    MEDICAL READINESS...................................         844,140                            844,140
      110    BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.............................      10,694,915                         10,694,915
      120    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.       6,159,744      -6,159,744                  0
             Transferred to Division B...........................                     [-6,159,744]
      130    MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.............         263,147                            263,147
      140    ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES...............................         392,457                            392,457
      150    RESET...............................................         111,688                            111,688
      160    US AFRICA COMMAND...................................         413,046           1,000            414,046
             AFRICOM: Office of Strategic Capital detailees......                          [1,000]
      170    US EUROPEAN COMMAND.................................         385,744         201,000            586,744
             EUCOM: Office of Strategic Capital detailees........                          [1,000]
             Experimentation for EUCOM Eastern Flank Defense Line                        [150,000]
             Unmanned systems for EUCOM..........................                         [50,000]
      180    US SOUTHERN COMMAND.................................         224,971           1,000            225,971
             SOUTHCOM: Office of Strategic Capital detailees.....                          [1,000]
      190    US FORCES KOREA.....................................          77,049                             77,049
      200    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS.........         331,467                            331,467
      210    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY................         550,089           3,000            553,089
             Human-Artificial Intelligence teaming...............                          [3,000]
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................      39,885,565      -5,751,744         34,133,821

             MOBILIZATION
      220    STRATEGIC MOBILITY..................................         134,892                            134,892
      230    ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS...........................         330,812          31,400            362,212
             Army Prepositioned Stocks...........................                         [31,400]
      240    INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS.............................           3,162                              3,162
             SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION...............................         468,866          31,400            500,266

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
      250    OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................         172,424                            172,424
      260    RECRUIT TRAINING....................................          78,929                             78,929
      270    ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING...........................          88,033                             88,033
      280    SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS..............         508,982                            508,982
      290    SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING..........................         988,901                            988,901
      300    FLIGHT TRAINING.....................................       1,398,974                          1,398,974
      310    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..................         202,738                            202,738
      320    TRAINING SUPPORT....................................         596,528                            596,528
      330    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................         747,712                            747,712
      340    EXAMINING...........................................         177,666                            177,666
      350    OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION....................         181,211                            181,211
      360    CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.....................         227,476                            227,476
      370    JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS...............         190,668          22,000            212,668
             Fully fund Army JROTC...............................                         [22,000]
             SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................       5,560,242          22,000          5,582,242

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      390    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................       1,306,690                          1,306,690
      400    CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES...........................         740,581                            740,581
      410    LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.........................         588,151                            588,151
      420    AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT...............................         344,948                            344,948
      430    ADMINISTRATION......................................         408,825                            408,825
      440    SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS..........................       2,171,607          84,880          2,256,487
             Army Data Platform 1.0 (VANTAGE)/Army Data Platform                          [74,880]
              2.0................................................
             Army Data Platform 2.0..............................                         [10,000]
      450    MANPOWER MANAGEMENT.................................         313,323                            313,323
      460    OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.............................         853,139                            853,139
      470    OTHER SERVICE SUPPORT...............................       2,078,411                          2,078,411
      480    ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES..............................         223,611                            223,611
      490    REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT..............................         294,705                            294,705
      500    FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT READINESS............         618,471                            618,471
      510    DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT.......          36,510                             36,510
      520    INTERNATIONAL MILITARY HEADQUARTERS.................         664,510                            664,510
      530    MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER NATIONS......................          31,387                             31,387
      999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................       2,385,523                          2,385,523
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................      13,060,392          84,880         13,145,272

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0        -812,335           -812,335
             Unobligated balances................................                       [-812,335]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0        -812,335           -812,335

             TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY...............      58,975,065      -6,425,799         52,549,266

             OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES............................          14,651                             14,651
      020    ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE..............................         703,286                            703,286
      030    THEATER LEVEL ASSETS................................         146,794                            146,794
      040    LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT......................         685,541                            685,541
      050    AVIATION ASSETS.....................................          55,155                             55,155
      060    FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT..................         438,508                            438,508
      070    LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.......................          23,783                             23,783
      080    LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.......................          40,426                             40,426
      090    BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.............................         557,465                            557,465
      100    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.         504,922        -504,922                  0
             Transferred to Division B...........................                       [-504,922]
      110    MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.............          20,531                             20,531
      120    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........           2,174                              2,174
      130    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY................          19,041                             19,041
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       3,212,277        -504,922          2,707,355

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      140    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................          14,629                             14,629
      150    ADMINISTRATION......................................          16,798                             16,798
      160    SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS..........................           6,432                              6,432
      170    MANPOWER MANAGEMENT.................................           7,186                              7,186
      180    OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.............................          56,856                             56,856
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         101,901               0            101,901

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0         -10,222            -10,222
             Unobligated balances................................                        [-10,222]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0         -10,222            -10,222

             TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES.............       3,314,178        -515,144          2,799,034

             OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    MANEUVER UNITS......................................         911,525                            911,525
      020    MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES............................         210,737                            210,737
      030    ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE..............................         879,111                            879,111
      040    THEATER LEVEL ASSETS................................          88,001                             88,001
      050    LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT......................         350,261                            350,261
      060    AVIATION ASSETS.....................................       1,128,195                          1,128,195
      070    FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT..................         810,263                            810,263
      080    LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.......................          34,354                             34,354
      090    LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.......................         179,622                            179,622
      100    BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.............................       1,246,273                          1,246,273
      110    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.       1,275,984      -1,275,984                  0
             Transferred to Division B...........................                     [-1,275,984]
      120    MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.............       1,203,158                          1,203,158
      130    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........           5,136                              5,136
      140    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY................          24,096                             24,096
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       8,346,716      -1,275,984          7,070,732

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      150    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................           6,460                              6,460
      160    ADMINISTRATION......................................          45,919                             45,919
      170    SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS..........................           9,373                              9,373
      190    OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.............................         261,622                            261,622
      200    REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT..............................           3,891                              3,891
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         327,265               0            327,265

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0        -246,699           -246,699
             Unobligated balances................................                       [-246,699]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0        -246,699           -246,699

             TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG.................       8,673,981      -1,522,683          7,151,298

             COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND
              EQUIP
             COUNTER ISIS TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)
      010    IRAQ................................................         212,516                            212,516
      020    SYRIA...............................................         130,000                            130,000
      030    LEBANON.............................................          15,000                             15,000
             SUBTOTAL COUNTER ISIS TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)...         357,516               0            357,516

             TOTAL COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN          357,516               0            357,516
              AND EQUIP..........................................

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS.................       7,720,210                          7,720,210
      020    FLEET AIR TRAINING..................................       2,925,791                          2,925,791
      050    AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT.................................       1,447,480                          1,447,480
      060    AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE..........................       1,661,933                          1,661,933
      080    AVIATION LOGISTICS..................................       2,147,907                          2,147,907
      090    MISSION AND OTHER SHIP OPERATIONS...................       5,350,073                          5,350,073
      100    SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT & TRAINING..................       1,719,580                          1,719,580
      110    SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE..............................      13,803,188                         13,803,188
      120    SHIP DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT.......................       2,760,878                          2,760,878
      130    COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE........       1,830,993                          1,830,993
      140    MEDICAL READINESS...................................         604,287                            604,287
      150    SPACE SYSTEMS AND SURVEILLANCE......................         453,847                            453,847
      160    WARFARE TACTICS.....................................       1,000,516                          1,000,516
      170    OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY............         454,803                            454,803
      180    COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES...............................       2,291,340         151,230          2,442,570
             AFRICOM: Safeguarding U.S. Operations in Somalia....                         [53,500]
             FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning..........................                         [97,730]
      190    EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT..          62,495                             62,495
      200    COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE OPERATIONS................         105,914          21,720            127,634
             Critical Joint Manpower.............................                         [16,720]
             INDOPACOM's Community Engagement Initiative.........                          [5,000]
      210    COMBATANT COMMANDERS DIRECT MISSION SUPPORT.........         386,657         260,500            647,157
             AI-Enabled Planning & Wargaming (Thunderforge)......                         [18,000]
             Critical Joint Manpower.............................                         [29,390]
             FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning..........................                         [30,780]
             INDOPACOM: Office of Strategic Capital detailees....                          [1,000]
             Joint Sustainment Decision Tool (JSDT)..............                         [42,000]
             Prepositioned Material in Support of SOF............                         [43,000]
             Resilient TS-SCI Warfighting Architecture...........                         [58,300]
             Robust, Resilient Mission Platform (R2MP)...........                         [10,100]
             SOF Air and Maritime Low-Vis Infrastructure.........                         [27,930]
      220    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................         634,746                            634,746
      230    FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE.............................       1,837,670                          1,837,670
      240    WEAPONS MAINTENANCE.................................       1,601,768                          1,601,768
      250    OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT........................         839,619                            839,619
      260    ENTERPRISE INFORMATION..............................       2,185,422                          2,185,422
      270    SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION..........       3,991,438      -3,991,438
             Transferred to Division B...........................                     [-3,991,438]
      280    BASE OPERATING SUPPORT..............................       6,166,266          44,000          6,210,266
             Barber's Point--sec. 2856 of FY24 NDAA..............                          [9,000]
             Red Hill long-term monitoring, research, and                                 [35,000]
              remediation........................................
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................      63,984,821      -3,513,988         60,470,833

             MOBILIZATION
      290    SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND SURGE.......................         388,627                            388,627
      300    READY RESERVE FORCE.................................         785,052                            785,052
      310    SHIP ACTIVATIONS/INACTIVATIONS......................         583,296                            583,296
      330    COAST GUARD SUPPORT.................................          22,192                             22,192
             SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION...............................       1,779,167               0          1,779,167

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
      340    OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................         202,397                            202,397
      350    RECRUIT TRAINING....................................          16,945                             16,945
      360    RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS.....................         164,348                            164,348
      370    SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING..........................       1,026,076                          1,026,076
      380    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..................         272,964                            272,964
      390    TRAINING SUPPORT....................................         463,572                            463,572
      400    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................         303,177                            303,177
      410    OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION....................             914                                914
      420    CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.....................          65,819                             65,819
      430    JUNIOR ROTC.........................................          25,334          36,000             61,334
             Fully fund Navy JROTC...............................                         [36,000]
             SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................       2,541,546          36,000          2,577,546

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      440    ADMINISTRATION......................................       1,357,428                          1,357,428
      450    CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT..........         239,918                            239,918
      460    MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT..........         690,712                            690,712
      490    DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT.......          61,046                             61,046
      500    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................         289,748                            289,748
      520    PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT..........         543,911                            543,911
      530    ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS, AND OVERSIGHT...............         853,340                            853,340
      540    INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY SERVICES.................       1,007,078                          1,007,078
      999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................         731,405                            731,405
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................       5,774,586               0          5,774,586

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0        -540,421           -540,421
             Unobligated balances................................                       [-540,421]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0        -540,421           -540,421

             TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY...............      74,080,120      -4,018,409         70,061,711

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    OPERATIONAL FORCES..................................       1,950,784         103,900          2,054,684
             FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning..........................                        [103,900]
      020    FIELD LOGISTICS.....................................       1,981,840                          1,981,840
      030    DEPOT MAINTENANCE...................................             236                                236
      040    MARITIME PREPOSITIONING.............................         175,091                            175,091
      050    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................         349,082                            349,082
      060    SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............       2,079,890      -2,079,890
             Transferred to Division B...........................                     [-2,079,890]
      070    BASE OPERATING SUPPORT..............................       2,834,721                          2,834,721
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       9,371,644      -1,975,990          7,395,654

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
      080    RECRUIT TRAINING....................................          26,350                             26,350
      090    OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................           1,282                              1,282
      100    SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING..........................         119,526                            119,526
      110    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..................          58,696                             58,696
      120    TRAINING SUPPORT....................................         538,812                            538,812
      130    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................         237,004                            237,004
      140    OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION....................          27,500                             27,500
      150    JUNIOR ROTC.........................................          30,808                             30,808
             SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................       1,039,978               0          1,039,978

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      180    SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION..........................          87,509                             87,509
      190    ADMINISTRATION......................................         431,282                            431,282
      999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................          73,788                             73,788
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         592,579               0            592,579

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0         -89,275            -89,275
             Unobligated balances................................                        [-89,275]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0         -89,275            -89,275

             TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS.......      11,004,201      -2,065,265          8,938,936

             OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS.................         759,843                            759,843
      030    AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT.................................           9,972                              9,972
      040    AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE..........................         204,603                            204,603
      060    AVIATION LOGISTICS..................................          24,469                             24,469
      070    COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS...............................          19,698                             19,698
      080    COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES...............................         186,946                            186,946
      090    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................             294                                294
      100    ENTERPRISE INFORMATION..............................          33,414                             33,414
      110    SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION..........          58,213         -58,213
             Transferred to Division B...........................                        [-58,213]
      120    BASE OPERATING SUPPORT..............................         118,361                            118,361
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       1,415,813         -58,213          1,357,600

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      130    ADMINISTRATION......................................           2,539                              2,539
      140    MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT..........          22,185                             22,185
      150    ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT..................           1,517                              1,517
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................          26,241               0             26,241

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0         -19,763            -19,763
             Unobligated balances................................                        [-19,763]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0         -19,763            -19,763

             TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES.............       1,442,054         -77,976          1,364,078

             OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    OPERATING FORCES....................................         117,987                            117,987
      020    DEPOT MAINTENANCE...................................          22,686                             22,686
      030    SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION..........          48,519         -48,519
             Transferred to Division B...........................                        [-48,519]
      040    BASE OPERATING SUPPORT..............................         123,079                            123,079
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................         312,271         -48,519            263,752

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      050    ADMINISTRATION......................................          49,774                             49,774
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................          49,774               0             49,774

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0         -12,267            -12,267
             Unobligated balances................................                        [-12,267]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0         -12,267            -12,267

             TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE...........         362,045         -60,786            301,259

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES...............................       1,425,125         286,000          1,711,125
             DAF campaigning and exercises.......................                        [150,000]
             FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning..........................                        [136,000]
      020    COMBAT ENHANCEMENT FORCES...........................       2,753,789          20,000          2,773,789
             FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning..........................                         [20,000]
      030    AIR OPERATIONS TRAINING (OJT, MAINTAIN SKILLS)......       1,701,493           5,000          1,706,493
             FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning..........................                          [5,000]
      040    DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE................       4,676,962                          4,676,962
      050    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.       3,093,331      -3,093,331
             Transferred to Division B...........................                     [-3,093,331]
      060    CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT..............................         245,874                            245,874
      070    CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.....       9,283,958          21,500          9,305,458
             FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning..........................                         [21,500]
      080    FLYING HOUR PROGRAM.................................       6,772,468         903,000          7,675,468
             FY26 F-15 retirement prohibition....................                        [400,000]
             FY26 F-22 retirement prohibition....................                        [200,000]
             FY26 reversal of accelerated A-10 divestment plan...                        [303,000]
      090    BASE SUPPORT........................................      11,328,614                         11,328,614
      100    GLOBAL C3I AND EARLY WARNING........................       1,239,641                          1,239,641
      110    OTHER COMBAT OPS SPT PROGRAMS.......................       1,896,441                          1,896,441
      120    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................         858,321                            858,321
      140    MEDICAL READINESS...................................         554,180                            554,180
      150    US NORTHCOM/NORAD...................................         266,248                            266,248
      160    US STRATCOM.........................................         593,503                            593,503
      170    US CENTCOM..........................................         350,566       1,001,000          1,351,566
             CENTCOM: Office of Strategic Capital detailees......                          [1,000]
             CENTCOM: replenishment of munitions and readiness                         [1,000,000]
              for Operations ROUGH RIDER and MIDNIGHT HAMMER.....
      180    US SOCOM............................................          28,018                             28,018
      190    US TRANSCOM.........................................             703                                703
      200    CENTCOM CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT......................             928           1,000              1,928
             Cooperation with the Kingdom of Jordan..............                          [1,000]
      210    USSPACECOM..........................................         369,658                            369,658
      999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................       1,805,672                          1,805,672
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................      49,245,493        -855,831         48,389,662

             MOBILIZATION
      220    AIRLIFT OPERATIONS..................................       3,391,672                          3,391,672
      230    MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS...........................         279,205                            279,205
             SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION...............................       3,670,877               0          3,670,877

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
      240    OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................         250,380                            250,380
      250    RECRUIT TRAINING....................................          29,335                             29,335
      260    RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)..............         131,342                            131,342
      270    SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING..........................         522,068           6,000            528,068
             Local cyber training supplementals..................                          [6,000]
      280    FLIGHT TRAINING.....................................       1,065,465                          1,065,465
      290    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..................         284,442                            284,442
      300    TRAINING SUPPORT....................................         181,966                            181,966
      310    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................         256,687                            256,687
      320    EXAMINING...........................................           6,990                              6,990
      330    OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION....................         224,340                            224,340
      340    CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.....................         360,260                            360,260
      350    JUNIOR ROTC.........................................               0          80,000             80,000
             Fully fund AF JROTC.................................                         [80,000]
             SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................       3,313,275          86,000          3,399,275

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      360    LOGISTICS OPERATIONS................................       1,155,659                          1,155,659
      370    TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES........................         158,965                            158,965
      380    ADMINISTRATION......................................       1,221,364                          1,221,364
      390    SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS..........................          45,228                             45,228
      410    OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES........................       1,712,600                          1,712,600
      420    CIVIL AIR PATROL....................................          32,394                             32,394
      430    DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT.......          48,741                             48,741
      450    INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT...............................          89,341                             89,341
      999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................       1,735,598                          1,735,598
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................       6,199,890               0          6,199,890

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0      -1,020,189         -1,020,189
             Unobligated balances................................                     [-1,020,189]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0      -1,020,189         -1,020,189

             TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE..........      62,429,535      -1,790,020         60,639,515

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    GLOBAL C3I & EARLY WARNING..........................         846,856                            846,856
      020    SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS.............................         397,822                            397,822
      030    SPACE OPERATIONS....................................         983,784                            983,784
      040    EDUCATION & TRAINING................................         302,939                            302,939
      060    DEPOT MAINTENANCE...................................          67,126                             67,126
      070    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.         557,175        -557,175
             Transferred to Division B...........................                       [-557,175]
      080    CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.............       1,495,242                          1,495,242
      090    SPACE OPERATIONS -BOS...............................         233,546                            233,546
      100    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................         141,512                            141,512
      999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................         641,519                            641,519
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       5,667,521        -557,175          5,110,346

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      110    LOGISTICS OPERATIONS................................          35,889                             35,889
      120    ADMINISTRATION......................................         184,753                            184,753
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         220,642               0            220,642

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0        -218,077           -218,077
             Unobligated balances................................                       [-218,077]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0        -218,077           -218,077

             TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE........       5,888,163        -775,252          5,112,911

             OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES...............................       2,010,793                          2,010,793
      020    MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS..........................         214,701                            214,701
      030    DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE................         702,575                            702,575
      040    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.         188,802        -188,802
             Transferred to Division B...........................                       [-188,802]
      050    CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.....         493,324                            493,324
      060    BASE SUPPORT........................................         585,430                            585,430
      070    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................           2,484                              2,484
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       4,198,109        -188,802          4,009,307

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      080    ADMINISTRATION......................................          98,418                             98,418
      090    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................          10,618                             10,618
      100    MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS MGMT (ARPC)..............          14,951                             14,951
      120    AUDIOVISUAL.........................................             521                                521
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         124,508               0            124,508

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0        -224,891           -224,891
             Unobligated balances................................                       [-224,891]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0        -224,891           -224,891

             TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE...........       4,322,617        -413,693          3,908,924

             OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ANG
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.................................       2,501,226                          2,501,226
      020    MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS..........................         627,680                            627,680
      030    DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE................       1,024,171                          1,024,171
      040    FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.         549,496        -549,496
             Transferred to Division B...........................                       [-549,496]
      050    CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.....       1,258,081                          1,258,081
      060    BASE SUPPORT........................................       1,110,875                          1,110,875
      070    CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT..............................          16,134                             16,134
      080    CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES...............................         112,205                            112,205
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................       7,199,868        -549,496          6,650,372

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      090    ADMINISTRATION......................................          82,280                             82,280
      100    RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING..........................          50,451                             50,451
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................         132,731               0            132,731

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0          -5,861             -5,861
             Unobligated balances................................                         [-5,861]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0          -5,861             -5,861

             TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ANG..................       7,332,599        -555,357          6,777,242

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
             OPERATING FORCES
      010    JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF...............................         414,097                            414,097
      020    JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JTEEP........................       1,026,502          55,960          1,082,462
             Program increase....................................                         [55,960]
      030    JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--CYBER........................           9,086                              9,086
      040    OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--MISO............         209,442          41,800            251,242
             AFRICOM: MISO.......................................                         [14,000]
             INDOPACOM Information Operations (MISO).............                         [27,800]
      050    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND COMBAT DEVELOPMENT              2,136,165                          2,136,165
              ACTIVITIES.........................................
      060    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MAINTENANCE..............       1,273,409                          1,273,409
      070    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONAL            181,122                            181,122
              HEADQUARTERS.......................................
      080    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND THEATER FORCES...........       3,409,285          70,000          3,479,285
             Blast Overpressure Analysis and Mitigation..........                          [5,000]
             Prepositioned Material in Support of SOF............                         [65,000]
      090    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES....          77,241                             77,241
      100    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND INTELLIGENCE.............       1,187,600                          1,187,600
      110    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT......       1,579,137                          1,579,137
      120    CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS...............................       1,300,384          10,000          1,310,384
             IOM capabilities....................................                         [10,000]
      130    USCYBERCOM HEADQUARTERS.............................         314,284                            314,284
             SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES...........................      13,117,754         177,760         13,295,514

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
      140    DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY......................         173,265                            173,265
      150    JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF...............................         124,869                            124,869
      160    SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT           28,697                             28,697
              EDUCATION..........................................
             SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING....................         326,831               0            326,831

             ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
      170    CIVIL MILITARY PROGRAMS.............................         126,637                            126,637
      180    DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY--CYBER................           3,844                              3,844
      190    DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY.......................         632,959                            632,959
      200    DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY..................       1,441,456                          1,441,456
      210    DEFENSE CONTRACT MANEGEMENT AGENCY--CYBER...........          43,434                             43,434
      220    DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY.....       1,168,366                          1,168,366
      240    DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY--             11,120                             11,120
              CYBER..............................................
      250    DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY--CYBER.............          46,621                             46,621
      260    DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY....................         932,144          35,000            967,144
             DLNSEO Restoration..................................                         [20,000]
             Flagship Language Program for Chinese & Arabic......                         [15,000]
      290    DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY..................       3,042,559           5,000          3,047,559
             Defense Information System Network (DISN)--Service                            [5,000]
              Delivery Nodes.....................................
      300    DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY--CYBER...........         559,426                            559,426
      310    DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY.......................         164,770                            164,770
      320    DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY............................         401,513                            401,513
      330    DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY..............................         226,665                            226,665
      340    DEFENSE POW/MIA OFFICE..............................         171,339          19,000            190,339
             Reverse cuts to Defense POW/MIA office (DPAA).......                         [19,000]
      350    DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY.................       2,864,252         706,000          3,570,252
             Irregular Warfare Center of Excellence..............                          [6,000]
             ISCP--EUCOM.........................................                        [200,000]
             Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative..............                        [500,000]
      360    DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATION..........          40,052                             40,052
      370    DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY.....................         708,214                            708,214
      390    DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY--CYBER..............          71,925                             71,925
      400    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY............       3,600,175          80,000          3,680,175
             Impact Aid..........................................                         [50,000]
             Impact Aid for children with severe disabilities....                         [30,000]
      410    MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY..............................         720,365                            720,365
      420    OFFICE OF THE LOCAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY COOPERATION...         159,534                            159,534
      460    OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--CYBER...........          98,034          36,900            134,934
             Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program...........                         [22,900]
             Cybersecurity of the DIB............................                          [6,000]
             Small business cybersecurity certification increase.                          [8,000]
      470    OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE..................       2,093,717         144,400          2,238,117
             2026 NDS Commission funding.........................                          [5,000]
             Afghanistan War Commission..........................                         [11,400]
             Anomalous Health Incidents Cross-Functional Team....                         [13,000]
             Bien Hoa dioxin remediation.........................                         [30,000]
             Defense Community Infrastructure Program............                         [50,000]
             Defense Operational Resilience International                                 [15,000]
              Cooperation........................................
             Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration                           [20,000]
              (REPI).............................................
      530    WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES....................         411,182                            411,182
      999    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................      22,750,830                         22,750,830
             SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES...................      42,491,133       1,026,300         43,517,433

             UNDISTRIBUTED
      998    UNDISTRIBUTED.......................................               0        -935,000           -935,000
             Unobligated balances................................                       [-935,000]
             SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED..............................               0        -935,000           -935,000

             TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE.......      55,935,718         269,060         56,204,778

             MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
             UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES
      010    US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE...          21,243                             21,243
             SUBTOTAL UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE               21,243               0             21,243
              ARMED FORCES.......................................

             TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................          21,243               0             21,243

             MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
             OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
      010    OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER AND CIVIC AID.......         100,793                            100,793
             SUBTOTAL OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC          100,793               0            100,793
              AID................................................

             TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         100,793               0            100,793

             MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
             COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT
      010    COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION........................         282,830                            282,830
             SUBTOTAL COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT.......         282,830               0            282,830

             TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         282,830               0            282,830

             MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
             ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
      010    ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD................................          45,346                             45,346
             SUBTOTAL ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT..........          45,346               0             45,346

             TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................          45,346               0             45,346

             MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY
      050    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY.....................         148,070                            148,070
             SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY............         148,070               0            148,070

             TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         148,070               0            148,070

             MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE
      080    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE..................           8,885                              8,885
             SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE.........           8,885               0              8,885

             TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................           8,885               0              8,885

             MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE
      070    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE................         342,149                            342,149
             SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE.........         342,149               0            342,149

             TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         342,149               0            342,149

             MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE
      060    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY.....................         357,949                            357,949
             SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE.........         357,949               0            357,949

             TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         357,949               0            357,949

             MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE
              SITES
      090    ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FORMERLY USED SITES.......         235,156                            235,156
             SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED            235,156               0            235,156
              DEFENSE SITES......................................

             TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS..................         235,156               0            235,156

             TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE.......................     295,660,213     -17,951,324        277,708,889
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    TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL

    SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL.

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                                 SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Item                           FY 2026  Request     Senate  Change    Senate  Authorized
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    MILITARY PERSONNEL
    MILITARY PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS
    MILITARY PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS...................        181,803,437            -740,000         181,063,437
    Unobligated balances................................                              [-740,000]
    SUBTOTAL MILITARY PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS..........        181,803,437            -740,000         181,063,437

    MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND
     CONTRIBUTIONS
    MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND                   12,850,165                              12,850,165
     CONTRIBUTIONS......................................
    SUBTOTAL MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND          12,850,165                   0          12,850,165
     CONTRIBUTIONS......................................

    TOTAL MILITARY PERSONNEL............................        194,653,602            -740,000         193,913,602
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    TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

    SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.

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                               SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS  (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       FY 2026                           Senate
        Line                           Item                            Request      Senate  Change     Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 WORKING CAPITAL FUND
                 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY
           010   INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS...........................          20,589         500,000            520,589
                 Spares and readiness............................                        [500,000]
                 SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY.............          20,589         500,000            520,589

                 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY
           010   NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERS...................         381,600                            381,600
                 SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY.............         381,600               0            381,600

                 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE
           020   SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS..........................          90,262                             90,262
                 SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE........          90,262               0             90,262

                 NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION FUND
           010   DEFENSE STOCKPILE...............................           5,700                              5,700
                 SUBTOTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION            5,700               0              5,700
                  FUND...........................................

                 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE
           020   ENERGY MANAGEMENT--DEF..........................           1,272                              1,272
           030   SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT--DEFENSE................          10,697                             10,697
                 SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE.....          11,969               0             11,969

                 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA
           010   WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA......................       1,527,817                          1,527,817
                 SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA.............       1,527,817               0          1,527,817

                 TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND......................       2,037,937         500,000          2,537,937

                 CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION
                 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
             1   CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--O&M......................           3,243                              3,243
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE................           3,243               0              3,243

                 RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
             3   CHEM DEMILITARIZATION -RDT&E....................         210,039                            210,039
                 SUBTOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND                210,039               0            210,039
                  EVALUATION.....................................

                 TOTAL CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION.......         213,282               0            213,282

                 DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEF
                 DRUG INTRDCTN
           010   COUNTER-NARCOTICS SUPPORT.......................         398,424                            398,424
          9999   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............................         254,460                            254,460
                 SUBTOTAL DRUG INTRDCTN..........................         652,884               0            652,884

                 DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM
           020   DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM...................         134,938                            134,938
                 SUBTOTAL DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM..........         134,938               0            134,938

                 NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM
           030   NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM.............         110,125         185,000            295,125
                 National Guard Counter-Drug Program.............                        [185,000]
                 SUBTOTAL NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM....         110,125         185,000            295,125

                 NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS
           040   NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS.............           6,354                              6,354
                 SUBTOTAL NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS....           6,354               0              6,354

                 TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES,           904,301         185,000          1,089,301
                  DEF............................................

                 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
           010   OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.......................         494,865          19,171            514,036
                 Office of the Inspector General.................                         [19,171]
           020   OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.......................           2,030                              2,030
           030   RDT&E...........................................           4,625                              4,625
           040   PROCUREMENT.....................................           1,079                              1,079

                 TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL...........         502,599          19,171            521,770

                 DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
                 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
           010   IN-HOUSE CARE...................................      10,731,135         290,000         11,021,135
                 Fully fund military medical treatment facilities                        [290,000]
           020   PRIVATE SECTOR CARE.............................      21,023,765                         21,023,765
           030   CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT.....................       2,116,278                          2,116,278
           040   INFORMATION MANAGEMENT..........................       2,271,798          50,000          2,321,798
                 Fully fund Defense Health Agency information                             [50,000]
                  management systems.............................
           050   MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES...........................         303,898                            303,898
           060   EDUCATION AND TRAINING..........................         371,426                            371,426
           070   BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS..................       2,356,290                          2,356,290
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE................      39,174,590         340,000         39,514,590

                 RDT&E
           080   R&D RESEARCH....................................          41,660                             41,660
           090   R&D EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT......................         183,398                            183,398
           100   R&D ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT........................         333,072                            333,072
           110   R&D DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION....................         178,983                            178,983
           120   R&D ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT.....................         117,190                            117,190
           130   R&D MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT......................          99,338                             99,338
           140   R&D CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT....................          19,071                             19,071
                 SUBTOTAL RDT&E..................................         972,712               0            972,712

                 PROCUREMENT
           150   PROC INITIAL OUTFITTING.........................          24,597                             24,597
           160   PROC REPLACEMENT & MODERNIZATION................         222,445                            222,445
           170   PROC JOINT OPERATIONAL MEDICINE INFORMATION               30,732                             30,732
                  SYSTEM.........................................
           180   PROC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM--DESKTOP TO                   77,047                             77,047
                  DATACENTER.....................................
                 SUBTOTAL PROCUREMENT............................         354,821               0            354,821

                 TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM....................      40,502,123         340,000         40,842,123

                 TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS......................      44,160,242       1,044,171         45,204,413
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    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 2026                         Senate
             Account             State/ Country        Installation                 Project Title                 Request     Senate  Change    Authorized
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    MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
    ARMY
    Army                      Alabama              Redstone Arsenal     COST TO COMPLETE--PROPULSION SYSTEMS          55,000               0          55,000
                                                                         BUILDING
    Army                      Alaska               Fort Wainwright      BARRACKS                                     208,000        -145,000          63,000
    Army                      Alaska               Fort Wainwright      DINING FACILITY (DESIGN)                           0           8,000           8,000
    Army                      Arizona              Fort Huachuca        FLIGHT CONTROL TOWER (DESIGN)                      0           2,000           2,000
    Army                      Arizona              Yuma Proving Ground  POLE LINE ROAD (DESIGN)                            0             990             990
    Army                      Florida              Eglin Air Force      BARRACKS                                      91,000         -41,000          50,000
                                                    Base
    Army                      Florida              Naval Air Station    COMMAND & CONTROL FACILITY (INC)              50,000               0          50,000
                                                    Key West
    Army                      Georgia              Fort Benning         CAMP MERRILL BARRACKS (DESIGN)                     0           3,800           3,800
    Army                      Georgia              Fort Gillem          EVIDENCE STORAGE BUILDING                    166,000        -121,000          45,000
    Army                      Georgia              Fort Gordon          CYBER FACULTY OPERATIONS AND                       0           6,100           6,100
                                                                         AUDITORIUM FACILITY (DESIGN)
    Army                      Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP                      92,000               0          92,000
                                                    Ansbach
    Army                      Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   KNOWN DISTANCE RANGE                           9,800               0           9,800
                                                    Rheinland-Pfalz
    Army                      Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   LIVE FIRE EXERCISE SHOOTHOUSE                 13,200               0          13,200
                                                    Rheinland-Pfalz
    Army                      Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP                      39,000               0          39,000
                                                    Rheinland-Pfalz
    Army                      Guam                 Joint Region         PDI: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM, EIAMD,              33,000               0          33,000
                                                    Marianas             PHASE 2 (INC)
    Army                      Hawaii               Pohakuloa Training   AIRFIELD OPERATIONS BUILDING                       0          20,000          20,000
                                                    Area
    Army                      Hawaii               Schofield Barracks   MCA WILDLAND FIRE STATION (DESIGN)                 0           2,100           2,100
    Army                      Illinois             Rock Island Arsenal  CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                           0          50,000          50,000
    Army                      Illinois             Rock Island Arsenal  FORGING EQUIPMENT ANNEX (DESIGN)                   0           5,000           5,000
    Army                      Indiana              Crane Army           PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTION FACILITY              161,000         -89,000          72,000
                                                    Ammunition Plant
    Army                      Kansas               Fort Riley           AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER                          0          26,000          26,000
    Army                      Kansas               Fort Riley           AUTOMATED INFANTRY PLATOON BATTLE             13,200               0          13,200
                                                                         COURSE
    Army                      Kansas               Fort Riley           BARRACKS (DESIGN)                                  0          16,000          16,000
    Army                      Kentucky             Fort Campbell        AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER                          0          45,000          45,000
    Army                      Kentucky             Fort Campbell        BARRACKS                                     112,000         -72,000          40,000
    Army                      Kentucky             Fort Campbell        FLIGHT CONTROL TOWER                               0          55,000          55,000
    Army                      Maryland             Aberdeen Proving     APPLIED SCIENCE CENTER, ABERDEEN                   0           8,000           8,000
                                                    Ground               PROVING GROUND (DESIGN)
    Army                      New York             Fort Drum            AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ADDITION               0           9,824           9,824
                                                                         DESIGN)
    Army                      New York             Fort Drum            ORTC TRANSIENT TRAINING BARRACKS                   0           8,655           8,655
                                                                         (DEISGN)
    Army                      New York             Fort Drum            RANGE 41C, AUTOMATED RECORD FIRE                   0           2,500           2,500
                                                                         PLUS RANGE (DESIGN)
    Army                      New York             Fort Hamilton        CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      31,000               0          31,000
    Army                      New York             Watervliet Arsenal   ELECTRICAL SWITCHING STATION                  29,000               0          29,000
    Army                      North Carolina       Fort Bragg           AUTOMATED INFANTRY PLATOON BATTLE             19,000               0          19,000
                                                                         COURSE
    Army                      North Carolina       Fort Bragg           COST TO COMPLETE AIRCRAFT                     24,000               0          24,000
                                                                         MAINTENANCE HANGAR
    Army                      Oklahoma             McAlester Army       COST TO COMPLETE--AMMUNITION                  55,000               0          55,000
                                                    Ammunition Plant     DEMOLITION SHOP
    Army                      Pennsylvania         Letterkenny Army     DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS                           7,500               0           7,500
                                                    Depot
    Army                      Pennsylvania         Letterkenny Army     GUIDED MISSILE MAINTENANCE BUILDING           84,000               0          84,000
                                                    Depot
    Army                      Pennsylvania         Tobyhanna Army       RADAR TEST RANGE EXPANSION                    68,000               0          68,000
                                                    Depot
    Army                      Republic of the      U.S. Army Garrison   AIRFIELD APRON & TAXIWAY REPAIR                    0         161,000         161,000
                               Marshall Islands     Kwajalein
    Army                      South Carolina       Fort Jackson         CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      51,000               0          51,000
    Army                      Texas                Corpus Christi Army  COST TO COMPLETE--POWERTRAIN                  60,000               0          60,000
                                                    Depot                FACILITY (ENGINE ASSEMBLY)
    Army                      Texas                Red River Army       COST TO COMPLETE--COMPONENT REBUILD           93,000         -45,000          48,000
                                                    Depot                SHOP
    Army                      Washington           Joint Base Lewis-    COMMAND & CONTROL FACILITY                   128,000         -73,000          55,000
                                                    McChord
    Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                       287,557               0         287,557
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0       6,459,744       6,459,744
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION ($6,159,744
                                                    Locations            TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
    Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          HOST NATION SUPPORT                           46,031               0          46,031
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          PDI: INDOPACOM MINOR CONSTRUCTION             68,453               0          68,453
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            PILOT
                                                    Locations
    Army                      Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                79,218               0          79,218
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Military Construction, Army                                                                     2,173,959       6,303,713       8,477,672
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    NAVY & MARINE CORPS
    Navy & Marine Corps       Arizona              Marine Corps Air     UDP TRANSIENT BARRACKS (DESIGN)                    0           6,700           6,700
                                                    Station Yuma
    Navy & Marine Corps       Arizona              Marine Corps Air     WATER TREATMENT PLANT (DESIGN)                     0          26,100          26,100
                                                    Station Yuma
    Navy & Marine Corps       Australia            Royal Australian     PDI: AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON (INC)            190,630               0         190,630
                                                    Air Force Base
                                                    Darwin
    Navy & Marine Corps       Bahrain              Naval Support        COST TO COMPLETE--FLEET MAINTENANCE           42,000               0          42,000
                                                    Activity Bahrain     FACILITY & TOC
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Marine Corps Base    COMMUNICATION CENTER (AREA 52)                18,480               0          18,480
                                                    Camp Pendleton
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Marine Corps Base    FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATION                    0          43,800          43,800
                                                    Camp Pendleton
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Marine Corps Base    MESS HALL & ARMORY (AREA 43)                 108,740         -86,000          22,740
                                                    Camp Pendleton
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Naval Air Station    STRIKE FIGHTER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE           55,542               0          55,542
                                                    Lemoore              PACIFIC (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Naval Base Coronado  FORD CLASS CVN INFRASTRUCTURE                103,000         -79,000          24,000
                                                                         UPGRADES, PIER LIMA
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Naval Base Coronado  UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING                              0         199,000         199,000
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Naval Base San       CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      86,820               0          86,820
                                                    Diego
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Naval Base San       RECONNGURABLE CYBER LABORATORY                     0          68,000          68,000
                                                    Diego
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Naval Base Ventura   COMMUNITY & AIRFIELD AREA FLOOD                    0         104,000         104,000
                                                    County               PROTECTION
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Naval Base Ventura   COST TO COMPLETE--MQ-25 AIRCRAFT              71,200               0          71,200
                                                    County Point Mugu    MAINTENANCE HANGAR
    Navy & Marine Corps       California           Naval Support        NAVAL INNOVATION CENTER (INC)                 30,000               0          30,000
                                                    Activity Monterey
    Navy & Marine Corps       Connecticut          Naval Submarine      WEAPONS MAGAZINE & ORDNANCE                   30,000               0          30,000
                                                    Base New London      OPERATIONS FACILITY
    Navy & Marine Corps       Connecticut          Naval Submarine      SUBMARINE PIER 8 REPLACEMENT                       0         225,000         225,000
                                                    Base New London
    Navy & Marine Corps       District of          Marine Barracks      BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS & SUPPORT          65,900               0          65,900
                               Columbia             Washington (8th      FACILITY (INC)
                                                    Street & I)
    Navy & Marine Corps       District of          Naval Research       BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE & SYNTHETIC                   0         157,000         157,000
                               Columbia             Laboratory           BIOLOGY LABORATORY
    Navy & Marine Corps       Djibouti             Camp Lemmonier       ELECTRICAL POWER PLANT (INC)                  51,600               0          51,600
    Navy & Marine Corps       Florida              Cape Canaveral       COST TO COMPLETE--ENGINEERING TEST            15,600               0          15,600
                                                    Space Force          FACILITY
                                                    Station
    Navy & Marine Corps       Florida              Naval Air Station    CONSOLIDATED "A" SCHOOL DORMITORY                  0         164,000         164,000
                                                    Pensacola
    Navy & Marine Corps       Florida              Naval Air Station    ADVANCED HELICOPTER TRAINING SYSTEM           98,505               0          98,505
                                                    Whiting Field        HANGAR (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Florida              Naval Air Station    CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           3,000           3,000
                                                    Whiting Field
    Navy & Marine Corps       Georgia              Naval Submarine      TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY EXPANSION--           119,030               0         119,030
                                                    Base Kings Bay       COLUMBIA (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         BLK V VA CLASS OPERATIONAL STORAGE                 0         103,000         103,000
                                                    Marianas             FACILITY
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         NEX COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE                         0          62,000          62,000
                                                    Marianas
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Andersen Air Force   PDI: JOINT CONSOLIDATED                      181,124         -60,000         121,124
                                                    Base                 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Andersen Air Force   PDI: WATER WELLS                              70,070               0          70,070
                                                    Base
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         PDI: COST TO COMPLETE--X-RAY WHARF            31,000               0          31,000
                                                    Marianas             BERTH
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         PDI: JOINT COMMUNICATION UPGRADE             158,600         -75,000          83,600
                                                    Marianas             (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         PDI: MISSILE INTEGRATION TEST                 87,270               0          87,270
                                                    Marianas             FACILITY (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Naval Base Guam      PDI: INNER APRA HARBOR RESILIENCY            105,950               0         105,950
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Naval Base Guam      PDI: ARTILLERY BATTERY FACILITIES             64,774               0          64,774
                                                    North Finegayan      (INC)
                                                    Telecommunications
                                                    Site
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Naval Base Guam      PDI: RECYCLE CENTER                           61,010               0          61,010
                                                    North Finegayan
                                                    Telecommunications
                                                    Site
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         POLARIS POINT ECP UPGRADE                          0          35,000          35,000
                                                    Marianas
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         POLARIS POINT ECP UPGRADE                          0         587,020         587,020
                                                    Marianas
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         SATELLITE FIRE STATION                             0          23,000          23,000
                                                    Marianas
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         SUBMARINE MAINTENANCE FACILITY                     0         537,100         537,100
                                                    Marianas             PHASES 1-3
    Navy & Marine Corps       Guam                 Joint Region         UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE & ACCESS ROAD               0          32,000          32,000
                                                    Marianas
    Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     DDG-1000 SHIP SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE          83,000               0          83,000
                                                    Harbor-Hickam        UPGRADES
    Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     DRY DOCK 3 REPLACEMENT (INC)                 553,720         -61,000         492,720
                                                    Harbor-Hickam
    Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     WATER TREATMENT PLANT (INC)                  141,650               0         141,650
                                                    Harbor-Hickam
    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 REPLACEMENT                        0          49,260          49,260
                                                    Kaneohe Bay
    Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Marine Corps Base    WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY                   108,350         -71,000          37,350
                                                    Kaneohe Bay          COMPLIANCE UPGRADE (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Hawaii               Pacific Missile      PDI: AIRFIELD PAVEMENT UPGRADES              235,730        -170,000          65,730
                                                    Range Facility
                                                    Barking Sands
    Navy & Marine Corps       Japan                Marine Corps Base    PDI: SCHOOL AGE CARE CENTERS                  58,000               0          58,000
                                                    Camp Smedley D.
                                                    Butler
    Navy & Marine Corps       Maine                Portsmouth Naval     MULTI-MISSION DRYDOCK #1 EXTENSION           220,793               0         220,793
                                                    Shipyard             (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Maine                Portsmouth Naval     POWER RELIABILITY & WATER RESILIENCE         227,769               0         227,769
                                                    Shipyard             UPGRADES (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Maryland             National Maritime    FOREIGN MATERIALS EXPLOITATION LAB           114,000         -41,000          73,000
                                                    Intelligence
                                                    Center
    Navy & Marine Corps       Maryland             Naval Support        CONT AINED BURN FACILITY                           0          65,000          65,000
                                                    Facility Indian
                                                    Head
    Navy & Marine Corps       Maryland             US Naval Academy     STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES                  0          86,000          86,000
                                                    Annapolis
    Navy & Marine Corps       Nevada               Naval Air Station    RANGE TRAINING COMPLEX IMPROVEMENTS           47,000               0          47,000
                                                    Fallon
    Navy & Marine Corps       North Carolina       Marine Corps Air     F-35 AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT CTR (INC)          200,000        -160,000          40,000
                                                    Station Cherry
                                                    Point
    Navy & Marine Corps       North Carolina       Marine Corps Air     FLIGHTLINE UTILITIES MODERNIZATION,                0          15,000          15,000
                                                    Station Cherry       PHASE 2 (DESIGN)
                                                    Point
    Navy & Marine Corps       North Carolina       Marine Corps Base    AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT VEHICLE SHELTERS                 0          48,280          48,280
                                                    Camp Lejeune
    Navy & Marine Corps       Pennsylvania         Naval Support        MACHINERY CONTROL DEVELOPMENT CENTER               0          88,000          88,000
                                                    Activity
                                                    Mechanicsburg
    Navy & Marine Corps       Rhode Island         Naval Station        CONSOLIDATED RDT&E SYSTEMS FACILITY                0          40,000          40,000
                                                    Newport
    Navy & Marine Corps       Rhode Island         Naval Station        NEXT GENERATION SECURE SUBMARINE                   0          73,000          73,000
                                                    Newport              PLATFORM FACILITY
    Navy & Marine Corps       Rhode Island         Naval Station        NEXT GENERATION TORPEDO INTEGRATION                0          37,000          37,000
                                                    Newport              LAB
    Navy & Marine Corps       Rhode Island         Naval Station        SUBMARINE PAYLOAD INTEGRATION                      0          40,000          40,000
                                                    Newport              LABORATORY
    Navy & Marine Corps       South Carolina       Joint Base           NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING FACILITY               65,400               0          65,400
                                                    Charleston           SIMULATION EXPANSION (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Joint Expeditionary  COST TO COMPLETE--CHILD DEVELOPMENT           12,360               0          12,360
                                                    Base Little Creek-   CENTER
                                                    Fort Story
    Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Marine Corps Base    WATER TREATMENT PLANT                         63,560               0          63,560
                                                    Quantico
    Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Station        COST TO COMPLETE--CHILD DEVELOPMENT           11,700               0          11,700
                                                    Norfolk              CENTER
    Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Station        ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM                93,307               0          93,307
                                                    Norfolk              UPGRADES (INC)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Station        MQ-25 AIRCRAFT LAYDOWN FACILITIES             20,430               0          20,430
                                                    Norfolk
    Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Station        PPV UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING INVESTMENT         380,000               0         380,000
                                                    Norfolk
    Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Naval Weapons        WEAPONS MAGAZINES (INC)                       71,758               0          71,758
                                                    Station Yorktown
    Navy & Marine Corps       Virginia             Norfolk Naval        DRY DOCK 3 MODERNIZATION (INC)               188,576               0         188,576
                                                    Shipyard
    Navy & Marine Corps       Washington           Naval Air Station    EA-18G GROWLER MAINTENANCE FACILITY                0          75,000          75,000
                                                    Whidbey Island
    Navy & Marine Corps       Washington           Naval Base Kitsap-   TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY WAREHOUSE             245,700        -150,000          95,700
                                                    Bangor
    Navy & Marine Corps       Washington           Puget Sound Naval    COST TO COMPLETE--CVN 78 AIRCRAFT             48,800               0          48,800
                                                    Shipyard             CARRIER ELECTRICAL UPGRADES
    Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          DATA PROCESSING FACILITY                      57,190               0          57,190
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                       562,423               0         562,423
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0       4,191,438       4,191,438
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (NAVY) ($3,991,438
                                                    Locations            TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0       2,179,890       2,179,890
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (MARINE CORPS)
                                                    Locations            ($2,079,890 TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
    Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION              162,855               0         162,855
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            PILOT PROGRAM
                                                    Locations
    Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          JOINT MARITIME FACILITY                       72,430               0          72,430
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Navy & Marine Corps       Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION               119,331               0         119,331
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps                                                      6,012,677       8,504,838      14,517,515
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    AIR FORCE
    Air Force                 Alaska               Eielson Air Force    COAL THAW SHED ADDITION (DESIGN)                   0           1,750           1,750
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Alaska               Eielson Air Force    CONSOLIDATED MUNITIONS COMPLEX                     0          13,200          13,200
                                                    Base                 (DESIGN)
    Air Force                 Alaska               Eielson Air Force    JOINT PACIFIC ALASKA RANGE COMPLEX                 0           8,040           8,040
                                                    Base                 OPERATIONS FACILITY (DESIGN)
    Air Force                 Alaska               Joint Base           JOINT INTEGRATED TEST & TRAINING             152,000         -70,000          82,000
                                                    Elmendorf-           CENTER (INC)
                                                    Richardson
    Air Force                 Arizona              Davis-Monthan Air    COMMUNICATIONS HEADQUARTERS FACILITY          49,000               0          49,000
                                                    Force Base
    Air Force                 Arizona              Davis-Monthan Air    MC-130J HANGAR/AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE          125,000         -75,000          50,000
                                                    Force Base           UNIT
    Air Force                 Arizona              Luke Air Force Base  CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                           0          45,000          45,000
    Air Force                 California           Travis Air Force     CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      60,000               0          60,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Diego Garcia         Naval Support        OPERATIONS SUPPORT FACILITY                   29,000               0          29,000
                                                    Facility Diego
                                                    Garcia
    Air Force                 Florida              Cape Canaveral       INSTALL WASTE WATER "FORCE" MAIN,             11,400               0          11,400
                                                    Space Force          ICBM ROAD
                                                    Station
    Air Force                 Florida              Cape Canaveral       INSTALL WATER MAIN, ICBM ROAD                 10,400               0          10,400
                                                    Space Force
                                                    Station
    Air Force                 Florida              Cape Canaveral       PHILLIPS PARKWAY HAUL ROUTE                   28,000               0          28,000
                                                    Space Force
                                                    Station
    Air Force                 Florida              Eglin Air Force      350TH SPECTRUM WARFARE WING (DESIGN)               0           3,300           3,300
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Florida              Eglin Air Force      CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER WITH LAND            41,000               0          41,000
                                                    Base                 ACQUISITION
    Air Force                 Florida              Eglin Air Force      F-35A ADAL SQUADRON OPERATIONS                23,000               0          23,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Florida              Eglin Air Force      F-35A DEVELOPMENTAL TEST 2-BAY MX             52,000               0          52,000
                                                    Base                 HANGAR
    Air Force                 Florida              Eglin Air Force      F-35A DEVELOPMENTAL TEST 2-BAY TEST           50,000               0          50,000
                                                    Base                 HANGAR
    Air Force                 Florida              Hurlburt Field       361 ISRG MISSION OPERATIONS FACILITY               0          66,000          66,000
    Air Force                 Florida              MacDill Air Force    KC-46A ADAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE              30,000               0          30,000
                                                    Base                 HANGAR 2
    Air Force                 Florida              MacDill Air Force    KC-46A ADAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE              33,000               0          33,000
                                                    Base                 HANGAR 3
    Air Force                 Florida              MacDill Air Force    KC-46A GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE              11,000               0          11,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Florida              Tyndall Air Force    FIRE/CRASH RESCUE STATION                          0          48,000          48,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Georgia              Moody Air Force      23RD SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON OPS                  0          35,000          35,000
                                                    Base                 FACILITY
    Air Force                 Georgia              Moody Air Force      MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNEL                        0          14,500          14,500
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Georgia              Robins Air Force     AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER                     28,000               0          28,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Germany              Ramstein Air Base    35 POINT INDOOR FIRING RANGE                  44,000               0          44,000
    Air Force                 Germany              Ramstein Air Base    AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION COMPOUND               29,000         -29,000               0
    Air Force                 Greenland            Pituffik Space Base  RUNWAY APPROACH LANDING SYSTEM                32,000               0          32,000
    Air Force                 Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     COMBINED OPERATIONS CENTER (DESIGN)                0           5,000           5,000
                                                    Harbor-Hickam
    Air Force                 Japan                Kadena Air Base      PDI: THEATER A/C CORROSION CONTROL            66,350               0          66,350
                                                                         CENTER (INC)
    Air Force                 Louisiana            Barksdale Air Force  CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           2,200           2,200
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Louisiana            Barksdale Air Force  WEAPONS GENERATION FACILITIES                116,000         -98,000          18,000
                                                    Base                 DORMITORY
    Air Force                 Maryland             Joint Base           LARGE VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION                   0          50,000          50,000
                                                    Anacostia-Bolling
    Air Force                 Massachusetts        Hanscom Air Force    FIRE STATION                                  55,000               0          55,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Mississippi          Columbus Air Force   WATER TANK STORAGE                                 0          14,200          14,200
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Missouri             Whiteman Air Force   B-21 ADAL WEAPONS RELEASE SYSTEM              13,600               0          13,600
                                                    Base                 STORAGE
    Air Force                 Missouri             Whiteman Air Force   B-21 RADIO FREQUENCY HANGAR                  114,000         -94,000          20,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Montana              Malmstrom Air Force  WEAPONS STORAGE & MAINTENANCE                 60,000               0          60,000
                                                    Base                 FACILITY (INC)
    Air Force                 Nebraska             Offutt Air Force     SAOC BEDDOWN--1-BAY HANGAR (DESIGN)                0           1,900           1,900
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Nebraska             Offutt Air Force     SAOC BEDDOWN--2-BAY HANGAR (DESIGN)                0          16,000          16,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Nebraska             Offutt Air Force     SAOC BEDDOWN--SUPPLY STORAGE                       0           7,350           7,350
                                                    Base                 FACILITY (DESIGN)
    Air Force                 New Hampshire        Pease Air Force      JOINT USE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                 0           3,613           3,613
                                                    Base                 (DESIGN)
    Air Force                 New Jersey           Joint Base McGuire-  WELL NO. 5                                         0          11,500          11,500
                                                    Dix-Lakehurst
    Air Force                 New Jersey           Joint Base McGuire-  WELL NO. 6                                         0          11,500          11,500
                                                    Dix-Lakehurst
    Air Force                 New Mexico           Cannon Air Force     192 BED DORMITORY (DESIGN)                         0           9,000           9,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 New Mexico           Cannon Air Force     DEPLOYMENT PROCESSING CENTER                       0          79,000          79,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 New Mexico           Cannon Air Force     DORMITORY                                     90,000         -80,000          10,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 New Mexico           Kirtland Air Force   58 SOW/PJ/CRO PIPELINE DORM                        0          91,000          91,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 New Mexico           Kirtland Air Force   COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER SIMULATOR                 0          33,000          33,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 New Mexico           Kirtland Air Force   EXPLOSIVE OPERATIONS BUILDING                      0          26,000          26,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 New Mexico           Kirtland Air Force   JOINT NAVIGATION WARFARE CENTER                    0           6,200           6,200
                                                    Base                 HEADQUARTERS (DESIGN)
    Air Force                 New Mexico           Kirtland Air Force   SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE               83,000               0          83,000
                                                    Base                 HEADQUARTERS
    Air Force                 North Carolina       Seymour Johnson Air  CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                           0          54,000          54,000
                                                    Force Base
    Air Force                 North Carolina       Seymour Johnson Air  COMBAT ARMS TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE               0          41,000          41,000
                                                    Force Base           COMPLEX
    Air Force                 Norway               Royal Norwegian Air  QUICK REACTION AIRCRAFT HANGAR                72,000               0          72,000
                                                    Force Base Rygge
    Air Force                 Ohio                 Wright-Patterson     AI SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           2,800           2,800
                                                    Air Force Base
    Air Force                 Ohio                 Wright-Patterson     HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER LAB                       0          45,000          45,000
                                                    Air Force Base
    Air Force                 Ohio                 Wright-Patterson     RUNWAY (DESIGN)                                    0          15,000          15,000
                                                    Air Force Base
    Air Force                 Oklahoma             Tinker Air Force     BOMBER AGILE COMMON HANGAR (INC)             127,000        -112,000          15,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Oklahoma             Tinker Air Force     CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                      54,000               0          54,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Oklahoma             Tinker Air Force     E-7 SQUAD OPERATIONS CENTER                        0         108,000         108,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 South Dakota         Ellsworth Air Force  B-21 ADD FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2                   63,000               0          63,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 South Dakota         Ellsworth Air Force  B-21 ALERT FACILITY                           71,000               0          71,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 South Dakota         Ellsworth Air Force  B-21 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION                 75,000               0          75,000
                                                    Base                 SHELTERS
    Air Force                 South Dakota         Ellsworth Air Force  B-21 S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION              88,000               0          88,000
                                                    Base                 SHELTERS
    Air Force                 South Dakota         Ellsworth Air Force  B-21 W. ALERT APRON & ENVIRONMENTAL           81,000               0          81,000
                                                    Base                 PROTECTION SHELTERS
    Air Force                 Tennessee            Arnold Air Force     INSTALLATION ACP GATE 2 UPGRADE                    0          17,500          17,500
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Texas                Dyess Air Force      B-21 LOW OBSERVABLE CORROSION HANGAR               0          24,700          24,700
                                                    Base                 AND THE MISSION PLANNING FACILITY
                                                                         (DESIGN)
    Air Force                 Texas                Dyess Air Force      B-21 MISSION PLANNING FACILITY                78,000               0          78,000
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Texas                Dyess Air Force      B-21 UTILITIES & SITE IMPROVEMENTS            12,800               0          12,800
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Texas                Dyess Air Force      GATE REPAIRS (DESIGN)                              0           4,500           4,500
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Texas                Goodfellow Air       PIPELINE STUDENT DORMITORY                   112,000         -89,000          23,000
                                                    Force Base
    Air Force                 Texas                Joint Base San       BMT CLASSROOMS/DINING FACILITY 4              79,000         -50,000          29,000
                                                    Antonio-Lackland     (INC)
    Air Force                 United Kingdom       Royal Air Force      RADR STORAGE FACILITY                         20,000               0          20,000
                                                    Feltwell
    Air Force                 United Kingdom       Royal Air Force      SURETY: COMMAND POST                         104,000         -94,000          10,000
                                                    Lakenheath
    Air Force                 United Kingdom       Royal Air Force      SURETY: DEFENDER OPERATIONS COMPOUND         149,000        -139,000          10,000
                                                    Lakenheath
    Air Force                 Utah                 Hill Air Force Base  F-35 MAINTENANCE FACILITY, PHASE 1            22,000               0          22,000
                                                                         (INC)
    Air Force                 Utah                 Hill Air Force Base  T-7A DEPOT MAINTENANCE COMPLEX (INC)         178,000         -55,000         123,000
    Air Force                 Virginia             Joint Base Langley-  FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE DOCK                       0          49,000          49,000
                                                    Eustis
    Air Force                 Virginia             Langley Air Force    192ND WING HEADQUARTERS (DESIGN)                   0           3,200           3,200
                                                    Base
    Air Force                 Washington           Fairchild Air Force  ALTERATION AIRCRAFT PARTS WAREHOUSE                0           2,500           2,500
                                                    Base                 (DESIGN)
    Air Force                 Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                       573,223               0         573,223
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Air Force                 Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0       3,643,331       3,643,331
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (AIR FORCE)
                                                    Locations            ($3,093,331 TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
    Air Force                 Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0         557,175         557,175
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (SPACE FORCE)
                                                    Locations            (TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
    Air Force                 Worldwide            Unspecified          INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION              123,800               0         123,800
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            PILOT PROGRAM
                                                    Locations
    Air Force                 Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                72,900               0          72,900
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Air Force                 Wyoming              F.E. Warren Air      GBSD UTILITY CORRIDOR (INC)                  130,000               0         130,000
                                                    Force Base
          Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force                                                                3,721,473       4,184,959       7,906,432
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    DEFENSE-WIDE
    Defense-Wide              Alabama              DLA Distribution     GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE                     32,000               0          32,000
                                                    Center Anniston
    Defense-Wide              California           Armed Forces         POWER GENERATION & MICROGRID                       0          20,600          20,600
                                                    Reserve Center
                                                    Mountain View
    Defense-Wide              California           Naval Base Coronado  SOF SEAL TEAM SEVENTEEN OPERATIONS                 0          75,900          75,900
                                                                         FACILITY
    Defense-Wide              California           Travis Air Force     MEDICAL WAREHOUSE ADDITION                    49,980               0          49,980
                                                    Base
    Defense-Wide              California           Travis Air Force     POWER GENERATION & MICROGRID                       0          25,120          25,120
                                                    Base
    Defense-Wide              Cuba                 Naval Station        HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT (INC 3)                  35,794               0          35,794
                                                    Guantanamo Bay
    Defense-Wide              Florida              Homestead Air        SOF CLIMATE CONTROLLED TACTICAL                    0          33,000          33,000
                                                    Reserve Base         STORAGE WAREHOUSE
    Defense-Wide              Florida              Marine Corps         POWER GENERATION & ELECTRICAL                      0          30,500          30,500
                                                    Support Facility     INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE
                                                    Blount Island
    Defense-Wide              Georgia              Fort Benning         DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                     127,375        -105,000          22,375
    Defense-Wide              Germany              Rhine Ordnance       MEDICAL CENTER REPLACEMENT (INC 12)           99,167               0          99,167
                                                    Barracks
    Defense-Wide              Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   POWER GENERATION & MICROGRID                       0          73,000          73,000
                                                    Ansbach
    Defense-Wide              Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   SOF HUMAN PERFORMANCE TRAINING                16,700               0          16,700
                                                    Rheinland-Pfalz      CENTER
    Defense-Wide              Guam                 Joint Region         PDI: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM, COMMAND            183,900         -95,000          88,900
                                                    Marianas             CENTER (INC)
    Defense-Wide              Guam                 Joint Region         PDI: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM, EIAMD,              61,903               0          61,903
                                                    Marianas             PHASE 1 (INC)
    Defense-Wide              Guam                 Joint Region         POWER RESILIENCY UPGRADES                          0          53,000          53,000
                                                    Marianas
    Defense-Wide              Guam                 Naval Base Guam      POWER GENERATION & MICROGRID                       0          63,010          63,010
    Defense-Wide              Japan                Marine Corps Air     POWER GENERATION & MICROGRID                       0          10,000          10,000
                                                    Station Iwakuni
    Defense-Wide              Maryland             Fort Meade           NSAW EAST CAMPUS BUILDING #5 (INC 2)         455,000         -60,000         395,000
    Defense-Wide              Maryland             Fort Meade           NSAW VENONA WIDENING                          26,600               0          26,600
    Defense-Wide              Maryland             Walter Reed          MEDCEN ADDITION/ALTERATION (INC 9)            70,000               0          70,000
                                                    National Military
                                                    Medical Center
    Defense-Wide              Massachusetts        Cape Cod Space       POWER GENERATION & MICROGRID                       0          10,000          10,000
                                                    Force Station
    Defense-Wide              New Mexico           White Sands Missile  POWER GENERATION & MICROGRID                       0          38,500          38,500
                                                    Range
    Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Fort Bragg           POWER GENERATION & MICROGRID                       0          80,000          80,000
    Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Fort Bragg           SOF MISSION COMMAND CENTER                   130,000         -98,000          32,000
    Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Fort Bragg           SOF OPERATIONAL AMMUNITION                         0          65,000          65,000
    Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Fort Bragg           SOF OPERATIONAL AMMUNITION SUPPLY             80,000               0          80,000
                                                                         POINT
    Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Marine Corps Base    SOF COMBAT SERIVCE SUPPORT/MOTOR                   0          34,000          34,000
                                                    Camp Lejeune         TRANSPORT EXPANSION
    Defense-Wide              North Carolina       Marine Corps Base    SOF MARINE RAIDER BATTALION OPS               90,000               0          90,000
                                                    Camp Lejeune         FACILITY (INC)
    Defense-Wide              Pennsylvania         DLA Distribution     GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE                     90,000               0          90,000
                                                    Center Susquehanna
    Defense-Wide              Pennsylvania         Harrisburg Air       SOF SIMULATOR FACILITY (MC-130J)              13,400               0          13,400
                                                    National Guard
                                                    Base
    Defense-Wide              Puerto Rico          Punta Borinquen      RAMEY UNIT SCHOOL REPLACEMENT                155,000        -114,000          41,000
    Defense-Wide              Texas                Camp Swift           SMART WATER GRID                                   0          19,800          19,800
    Defense-Wide              Texas                Fort Hood            CENTRAL ENERGY PLANT                               0          34,500          34,500
    Defense-Wide              Texas                NSA Texas            NSA/CSS TEXAS CRYPTOLOGIC CENTER             500,000        -352,673         147,327
                                                                         (INC)
    Defense-Wide              United Kingdom       Royal Air Force      HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT, PHASE 2 (INC)          322,200        -275,000          47,200
                                                    Lakenheath
    Defense-Wide              United Kingdom       Royal Air Force      SOF MRSP & PARTS STORAGE                      45,000               0          45,000
                                                    Mildenhall
    Defense-Wide              Utah                 Camp Williams        POWER GENERATION & MICROGRID                       0          28,500          28,500
    Defense-Wide              Virginia             Pentagon             OPERATIONS FACILITY                           34,000               0          34,000
    Defense-Wide              Washington           Fairchild Air Force  HYDRANT SYSTEM AREA C                         85,000               0          85,000
                                                    Base
    Defense-Wide              Washington           Manchester Tank      BULK STORAGE TANKS, PHASE 3                   71,000               0          71,000
                                                    Farm
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (DEFENSE-WIDE)                         26,571               0          26,571
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (DHA)                                  29,077               0          29,077
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (DLA)                                  30,900               0          30,900
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (ERCIP)                                38,669               0          38,669
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (MDA)                                  21,360               0          21,360
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (NSA)                                  14,842               0          14,842
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (SOCOM)                                32,731               0          32,731
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (TJS)                                   2,000               0           2,000
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (WHS)                                  14,851               0          14,851
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          ENERGY RESILIENCE & CONSERVATION             684,330        -684,330               0
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            INVESTMENT PROGRAM
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          EXERCISE RELATED MINOR CONSTRUCTION            4,727               0           4,727
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION               77,000               0          77,000
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            PILOT PROGRAM
                                                    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 (DLA)           3,084               0           3,084
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION (MDA)           4,140               0           4,140
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION (NSA)           6,000               0           6,000
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                25,000               0          25,000
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            (SOCOM)
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Military Construction, Defense-Wide                                                             3,792,301      -1,089,573       2,702,728
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
    Army National Guard       Arizona              Camp Navajo          BRIDGE (DESIGN)                                    0           4,000           4,000
    Army National Guard       Guam                 Joint Forces         READINESS CENTER ADDITION                     55,000               0          55,000
                                                    Headquarters--Guam
    Army National Guard       Illinois             General Richard L.   READINESS CENTER ALTERATION (DESIGN)               0           5,000           5,000
                                                    Jones National
                                                    Guard Readiness
                                                    Center
    Army National Guard       Illinois             Marseilles Training  RANGE CONTROL (DESIGN)                             0           3,050           3,050
                                                    Center
    Army National Guard       Illinois             Peoria Armory        READINESS CENTER (DESIGN)                          0           8,000           8,000
    Army National Guard       Indiana              Shelbyville Armory   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ADDITION/              0          55,000          55,000
                                                                         ALTERATION
    Army National Guard       Iowa                 Waterloo Armory      VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP                      13,800               0          13,800
    Army National Guard       Kentucky             Jackson Field        VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP (DESIGN)                  0           1,850           1,850
    Army National Guard       Michigan             Camp Grayling        ALL-DOMAIN WARFIGHTING TRAINING                    0           4,400           4,400
                                                                         COMPLEX (DESIGN)
    Army National Guard       Mississippi          Camp Shelby          ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY AND                 0          11,600          11,600
                                                                         READINESS CENTER (DESIGN)
    Army National Guard       Mississippi          Meridian Readiness   ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY                     0           2,200           2,200
                                                    Center and Army      (DESIGN)
                                                    Aviation Support
                                                    Facility
    Army National Guard       Nevada               Henderson Armory     ARMORY EXPANSION (DESIGN)                          0           2,371           2,371
    Army National Guard       New Hampshire        Plymouth Training    READINESS CENTER                              26,000               0          26,000
                                                    Center
    Army National Guard       New Mexico           Santa Fe Training    SOLDIER PERFORMANCE READINESS CENTER               0           4,250           4,250
                                                    Center               (DESIGN)
    Army National Guard       New York             Albany               READINESS CENTER                                   0          90,000          90,000
    Army National Guard       North Carolina       Salisbury Training   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ADDITION/              0          69,000          69,000
                                                    Center               ALTERATION
    Army National Guard       North Dakota         Jamestown Armory     ARMORY (DESIGN)                                    0           5,200           5,200
    Army National Guard       Oregon               Naval Weapons        AUTOMATED MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE GUN                 0          16,000          16,000
                                                    Systems Training     (MPMG) RANGE
                                                    Facility Boardman
    Army National Guard       South Dakota         Watertown Training   VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP                      28,000               0          28,000
                                                    Center
    Army National Guard       Tennessee            Smyrna Training      AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR (DESIGN)               0           4,000           4,000
                                                    Site
    Army National Guard       Vermont              Swanton Armory       READINESS CENTER (DESIGN)                          0           4,000           4,000
    Army National Guard       Virginia             Army Aviation        COST TO COMPLETE--AIRCRAFT                    15,500               0          15,500
                                                    Support Facility     MAINTENANCE HANGAR
                                                    Sandston
    Army National Guard       Washington           Fairchild Air Force  DINING FACILITY (DESIGN)                           0           1,800           1,800
                                                    Base
    Army National Guard       Wisconsin            Black River Falls    READINESS CENTER (DESIGN)                          0           2,000           2,000
    Army National Guard       Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                        13,580               0          13,580
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Army National Guard       Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0       1,275,984       1,275,984
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (TRANSFERRED FROM
                                                    Locations            O&M)
    Army National Guard       Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                     0          39,000          39,000
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Military Construction, Army National Guard                                                        151,880       1,608,705       1,760,585
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    ARMY RESERVE
    Army Reserve              Alabama              Maxwell Gunter       AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY                  0          28,000          28,000
    Army Reserve              Alaska               Joint Base           MAINTENANCE FACILITY                               0          46,000          46,000
                                                    Elmendorf-
                                                    Richardson
    Army Reserve              Illinois             Fort Sheridan        AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY                  0          36,000          36,000
    Army Reserve              Pennsylvania         New Castle Army      AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY/            30,000               0          30,000
                                                    Reserve Center       VMS/LAND
    Army Reserve              Texas                Conroe Army Reserve  ROTARY-WING LANDING PAD & TAXIWAY                  0          12,000          12,000
                                                    Center
    Army Reserve              Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                         6,013               0           6,013
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Army Reserve              Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0         504,922         504,922
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (TRANSFERRED FROM
                                                    Locations            O&M)
    Army Reserve              Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                 6,226               0           6,226
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Military Construction, Army Reserve                                                                42,239         626,922         669,161
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    NAVY RESERVE & MARINE CORPS RESERVE
    Navy Reserve & Marine     Maine                Portsmouth Naval     PARKING CONSOLIDATION (DESIGN)                     0           1,020           1,020
     Corps Reserve                                  Shipyard
    Navy Reserve & Marine     Texas                Naval Air Station    AIRCRAFT HANGAR MODERNIZATION                      0         106,870         106,870
     Corps Reserve                                  Joint Reserve Base
                                                    Fort Worth
    Navy Reserve & Marine     Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                         2,255               0           2,255
     Corps Reserve             Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Navy Reserve & Marine     Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0          48,519          48,519
     Corps Reserve             Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (MARINE CORPS
                                                    Locations            RESERVE) (TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
    Navy Reserve & Marine     Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0          58,213          58,213
     Corps Reserve             Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (NAVY RESERVE)
                                                    Locations            (TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
          Subtotal Military Construction, Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Reserve                                          2,255         214,622         216,877
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    AIR NATIONAL GUARD
    Air National Guard        Alaska               Eielson Air Force    BCE PAVEMENTS & GROUNDS FACILITY                   0          16,000          16,000
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Alaska               Joint Base           BASE SUPPLY COMPLEX                           46,000               0          46,000
                                                    Elmendorf-
                                                    Richardson
    Air National Guard        Georgia              Savannah Combat      C130J CORROSION CONTROL FACILITY                   0           1,130           1,130
                                                    Readiness Training   (DESIGN)
                                                    Center
    Air National Guard        Georgia              Savannah Combat      TROOP CAMP (DESIGN)                                0           3,800           3,800
                                                    Readiness Training
                                                    Center
    Air National Guard        Georgia              Savannah Hilton      C-130J CORROSION CONTROL FACILITY                  0          11,400          11,400
                                                    Head International
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Georgia              Savannah/Hilton      DINING HALL & SERVICES TRAIN                  27,000               0          27,000
                                                    Head International   FACILITY
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Illinois             Scott Air Force      AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR (DESIGN)               0           6,000           6,000
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Indiana              Fort Wayne           F16 MISSION TRAINING FACILITY                      0          18,000          18,000
                                                    International        (DESIGN)
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Iowa                 Sioux Gateway        ADAL AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON                        0          45,000          45,000
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Iowa                 Sioux Gateway        EXTEND RUNWAY 13-31                                0          47,000          47,000
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Iowa                 Sioux Gateway        REPAIR RUNWAY 13-31                                0          45,000          45,000
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Iowa                 Sioux Gateway        WARM-UP / HOLDING PAD                              0          11,000          11,000
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Maine                Bangor Air National  MENG 101ST ARW AMXS/AGE FACILITY                   0           2,500           2,500
                                                    Guard Base           (DESIGN)
    Air National Guard        Maryland             Warfield Air         ENGINE SOUND SUPPRESSOR EQUIPMENT                  0           1,000           1,000
                                                    National Guard       (DESIGN)
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Massachusetts        Otis Air National    DINING FACILITY / EMEDS                       31,000               0          31,000
                                                    Guard Base
    Air National Guard        Michigan             Selfridge Air        BRAVO RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT (DESIGN)                  0           2,400           2,400
                                                    National Guard
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Michigan             Selfridge Air        RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (DESIGN)                0           9,000           9,000
                                                    National Guard
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Michigan             Selfridge Air        TAXIWAY ALPHA RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT                   0           2,800           2,800
                                                    National Guard       (DESIGN)
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Mississippi          Key Field Air        BASE SUPPLY WAREHOUSE                         19,000               0          19,000
                                                    National Guard
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Mississippi          Key Field Air        CORROSION CONTROL HANGAR (DESIGN)                  0           6,700           6,700
                                                    National Guard
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Nevada               Reno-Tahoe           ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT                     0           3,200           3,200
                                                    International        EQUIPMENT FACILITY (DESIGN)
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Nevada               Reno-Tahoe           FUEL CELL HANGAR (DESIGN)                          0           5,400           5,400
                                                    International
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        New Hampshire        Pease Air National   SMALL ARMS RANGE                                   0          16,000          16,000
                                                    Guard Base
    Air National Guard        New Jersey           Atlantic City        MAINTENANCE HANGAR ADDITION PHASE 1                0          68,000          68,000
                                                    International
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Oregon               Kingsley Field Air   ACADEMIC TRAINING CENTER (DESIGN)                  0           8,000           8,000
                                                    National Guard
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Oregon               Klamath Falls        F-35 FTU ACADEMIC TRAINING CENTER                  0          80,000          80,000
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Oregon               Portland             ADAL COMMUNICATIONS ANNEX                     16,500               0          16,500
                                                    International
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Utah                 Salt Lake City       FUEL CELL CORROSION CONTROL HANGAR                 0          73,000          73,000
                                                    International
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        Utah                 Salt Lake City       MAINT HANGAR & SHOPS                               0          72,000          72,000
                                                    International
                                                    Airport
    Air National Guard        West Virginia        McLaughlin Air       SQUADRON OPERATIONS FACILITY                       0           3,300           3,300
                                                    National Guard       (DESIGN)
                                                    Base
    Air National Guard        Wisconsin            Volk Air National    ADAL ACS COMPLEX                                   0           8,400           8,400
                                                    Guard Base
    Air National Guard        Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                        24,146               0          24,146
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Air National Guard        Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0         549,496         549,496
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (TRANSFERRED FROM
                                                    Locations            O&M)
    Air National Guard        Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                25,000               0          25,000
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Military Construction, Air National Guard                                                         188,646       1,115,526       1,304,172
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    AIR FORCE RESERVE
    Air Force Reserve         Delaware             Dover Air Force      512TH OPERATIONS GROUP FACILITY               42,000         -42,000               0
                                                    Base
    Air Force Reserve         New York             Niagara Falls Air    COMBINED OPERATIONS FACILITY                       0          54,000          54,000
                                                    Reserve Station
    Air Force Reserve         South Carolina       Joint Base           MEDICAL FACILITY ADDITION 307BW                    0          33,000          33,000
                                                    Charleston Air
                                                    Reserve Base
    Air Force Reserve         Texas                Joint Base San       C5M AGE MAINTENANCE FACILITY                  18,000               0          18,000
                                                    Antonio-Lackland
    Air Force Reserve         Virginia             Joint Base Langley-  TARGETING ISR CRITICAL                             0          15,000          15,000
                                                    Eustis               COMMUNICATIONS DATA FACILITY
                                                                         (DESIGN)
    Air Force Reserve         Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                           270               0             270
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Air Force Reserve         Worldwide            Unspecified          FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION               0         188,802         188,802
                               Unspecified          Worldwide            & MODERNIZATION (TRANSFERRED FROM
                                                    Locations            O&M)
    Air Force Reserve         Worldwide            Unspecified          UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION                   188               0             188
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force Reserve                                                           60,458         248,802         309,260
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
    NATO                      Worldwide            NATO Security        NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM             481,832          50,000         531,832
                               Unspecified          Investment Program
          Subtotal NATO Security Investment Program                                                                  481,832          50,000         531,832
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    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                                                                             16,627,720      21,918,514      38,546,234
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    FAMILY HOUSING
    FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
    Fam Hsg Con, Army         Belgium              Chievres Air Base    FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION (100         145,042        -100,000          45,042
                                                                         UNITS)
    Fam Hsg Con, Army         Germany              U.S. Army Garrison   FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT                    50,692               0          50,692
                                                    Bavaria              CONSTRUCTION (27 UNITS)
    Fam Hsg Con, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                        32,824               0          32,824
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Army                                                                 228,558        -100,000         128,558
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    FAMILY HOUSING O&M, ARMY
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS                                   16,254               0          16,254
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          HOUSING PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT                 41,089               0          41,089
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASED HOUSING                               116,275               0         116,275
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          MAINTENANCE                                  110,941               0         110,941
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          MANAGEMENT                                    41,450               0          41,450
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          MISCELLANEOUS                                    319               0             319
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          SERVICES                                       8,096               0           8,096
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army         Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES                                     43,994               0          43,994
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Army                                                    378,418               0         378,418
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Guam                 Joint Region         COST TO COMPLETE--REPLACE ANDERSEN            19,384               0          19,384
     Marine Corps                                   Marianas             HOUSING, PHASE 4 (68 UNITS)
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Guam                 Joint Region         COST TO COMPLETE--REPLACE ANDERSEN            18,000               0          18,000
     Marine Corps                                   Marianas             HOUSING, PHASE 7 (46 UNITS)
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Guam                 Joint Region         REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING, PHASE 9             65,378               0          65,378
     Marine Corps                                   Marianas             (136 UNITS) (INC)
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Japan                Marine Corps Air     REPAIR WHOLE HOUSE BUILDING 1255 (6           11,230               0          11,230
     Marine Corps                                   Station Iwakuni      UNITS)
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                         3,806               0           3,806
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN (DPRI/GUAM)                             2,799               0           2,799
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          NAVY SOUTHEAST MHPI (2ND                      57,000               0          57,000
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide            RESTRUCTURE) (100 UNITS)
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Navy & Marine Corps                                                  177,597               0         177,597
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    FAMILY HOUSING O&M, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS                                   16,820               0          16,820
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          HOUSING PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT                 57,061               0          57,061
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASING                                       68,426               0          68,426
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          MAINTENANCE                                  112,019               0         112,019
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          MANAGEMENT                                    56,956               0          56,956
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          MISCELLANEOUS                                    435               0             435
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          SERVICES                                      17,424               0          17,424
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy &       Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES                                     44,967               0          44,967
     Marine Corps              Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Navy & Marine Corps                                       374,108               0         374,108
    FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Colorado             Buckley Air Force    MHPI RESTRUCTURE (351 UNITS)                  12,000               0          12,000
                                                    Base
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Hawaii               Joint Base Pearl     MHPI RESTRUCTURE (460 UNITS)                 147,555               0         147,555
                                                    Harbor-Hickam
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Japan                Kadena Air Base      FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS, KADENA           34,100               0          34,100
                                                                         TOWER 4511 (68 UNITS)
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Japan                Yokota Air Base      FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS, PAIP 9,          44,000               0          44,000
                                                                         PHASE 3 (34 UNITS)
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          DESIGN                                        36,575               0          36,575
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Air Force                                                            274,230               0         274,230
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    FAMILY HOUSING O&M, AIR FORCE
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS                                   31,275               0          31,275
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          HOUSING PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT                 38,987               0          38,987
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASING                                        5,436               0           5,436
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          MAINTENANCE                                  142,572               0         142,572
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          MANAGEMENT                                    54,581               0          54,581
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          MISCELLANEOUS                                  1,475               0           1,475
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          SERVICES                                      12,701               0          12,701
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force    Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES                                     72,738               0          72,738
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Air Force                                               359,765               0         359,765
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    FAMILY HOUSING O&M, DEFENSE-WIDE
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS (DIA)                                553               0             553
     Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          FURNISHINGS (NSA)                                 93               0              93
     Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASING (DIA)                                 33,911               0          33,911
     Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          LEASING (NSA)                                 14,320               0          14,320
     Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          MAINTENANCE (NSA)                                 37               0              37
     Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES (DIA)                                4,445               0           4,445
     Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-     Worldwide            Unspecified          UTILITIES (NSA)                                   15               0              15
     Wide                      Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Defense-Wide                                             53,374               0          53,374
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
    Family Housing            Worldwide            Unspecified          ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES--FHIF                  8,315               0           8,315
     Improvement Fund          Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Family Housing Improvement Fund                                                                     8,315               0           8,315
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    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                                                                                     1,854,862        -100,000       1,754,862
    DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
    BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, ARMY
    BRAC, Army                Worldwide            Unspecified          BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE                   171,870               0         171,870
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Army                                                                171,870               0         171,870
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, NAVY
    BRAC, Navy                Worldwide            Unspecified          BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE                   112,791               0         112,791
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Navy                                                                112,791               0         112,791
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, AIR FORCE
    BRAC, Air Force           Worldwide            Unspecified          BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE                   124,196               0         124,196
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Air Force                                                           124,196               0         124,196
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
    BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, DEFENSE-WIDE
    BRAC, Defense-Wide        Worldwide            Unspecified          BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE                     1,304               0           1,304
                               Unspecified          Worldwide
                                                    Locations
          Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Defense-Wide                                                          1,304               0           1,304
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
          TOTAL DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE                                                                 410,161               0         410,161
                              ...................  ...................  ....................................
          TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BRAC                                                   18,892,743      21,818,514      40,711,257
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    TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL
     SECURITY PROGRAMS

    SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.

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                  SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                         Senate
                              Program                           FY 2026  Request   Senate  Change      Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Discretionary Summary by Appropriation
      Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
      Appropriation Summary:
        Energy Programs
          Nuclear Energy......................................           160,000               0             160,000

        Atomic Energy Defense Activities
          National Nuclear Security Administration:
            Weapons Activities................................        20,074,400       1,757,187          21,831,587
            Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation..................         2,284,600         -45,947           2,238,653
            Naval Reactors....................................         2,346,000         -99,000           2,247,000
            Federal Salaries and Expenses.....................           555,000               0             555,000
          Total, National Nuclear Security Administration.....        25,260,000       1,612,240          26,872,240

          Defense Environmental Cleanup.......................         6,956,000           5,000           6,961,000

          Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D......................           278,000        -278,000                   0

          Other Defense Activities............................         1,182,000               0           1,182,000

        Total, Atomic Energy Defense Activities...............        33,676,000       1,339,250          35,015,250

    Total, Discretionary Funding..............................        33,836,000       1,339,250          35,175,250

    Nuclear Energy
      Safeguards and security.................................           160,000               0             160,000
    Total, Nuclear Energy.....................................           160,000               0             160,000

    National Nuclear Security Administration

    Weapons Activities
    Stockpile management
    Stockpile major modernization
          B61-12 Life Extension Program.......................            16,000               0              16,000
          W80-4 Life extension program........................         1,259,048               0           1,259,048
          SLCM-N Warhead......................................                 0         186,000             186,000
                   Restoration of full funding for Nuclear-                            (186,000)
                   Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Warhead..
          W87-1 Modification Program..........................           649,096         121,187             770,283
                   Restoration of management reserve for                               (121,187)
                   program stabilization......................
          W93.................................................           806,797         -25,000             781,797
                   Program decrease...........................                         (-25,000)
          B61-13..............................................            49,357               0              49,357
        Subtotal, Stockpile major modernization...............         2,780,298         282,187           3,062,485
    Stockpile sustainment.....................................         1,720,200        -100,000           1,620,200
             Program decrease.................................                        (-100,000)
    Weapons dismantlement and disposition.....................            82,367           5,000              87,367
             Realignment of improperly applied reconciliation                          (-20,000)
             funds............................................
      Harvesting dismantlement for stockpile modernization....                          (25,000)
    Production operations.....................................         1,020,243               0           1,020,243
    Nuclear enterprise assurance..............................           117,193         -19,000              98,193
             Realignment of improperly applied reconciliation                          (-19,000)
             funds............................................
      Total, Stockpile management.............................         5,720,301         168,187           5,888,488

    Production Modernization
    Primary Capability Modernization
      Plutonium Modernization
        Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization
              Los Alamos Pit Production.......................           982,263               0             982,263
              21-D-512 Plutonium Pit Production Project, LANL.           509,316               0             509,316
              15-D-302 TA-55 Reinvestments Project, Phase 3,               7,942               0               7,942
               LANL...........................................
              07-D-220-04 Transuranic Liquid Waste Facility,               5,865               0               5,865
               LANL...........................................
            Subtotal, Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization......         1,505,386               0           1,505,386
        Savannah River Plutonium Modernization
              Savannah River Pit Production...................            75,486               0              75,486
              21-D-511 Savannah River Plutonium Processing             1,130,000               0           1,130,000
               Facility, SRS..................................
            Subtotal, Savannah River Plutonium Modernization..         1,205,486               0           1,205,486
        Enterprise Plutonium Support..........................           122,094               0             122,094
      Total, Plutonium Modernization..........................         2,832,966               0           2,832,966
        High Explosives & Energetics
              High Explosives & Energetics....................           132,023          24,000             156,023
                       Realignment of improperly applied                                (24,000)
                       reconciliation funds...................
              21-D-510 HE Synthesis, Formulation, and                          0         125,000             125,000
               Production, PX.................................
                       Project Continuation...................                         (125,000)
              PFAS Binder Mitigation and Future Alternatives..                          (60,000)
            Subtotal, High Explosives & Energetics............           132,023         209,000             341,023
    Total, Primary Capability Modernization...................         2,964,989         209,000           3,173,989
    Secondary Capability Modernization
      Secondary Capability Modernization......................           770,186         282,000           1,052,186
                 Depleted uranium risk reduction..............                         (145,000)
                 Realignment of improperly applied                                     (137,000)
                 reconciliation funds.........................
      18-D-690 Lithium Processing Facility, Y-12..............                 0         150,000             150,000
                 Project Continuation.........................                         (150,000)
      06-D-141 Uranium Processing Facility, Y-12..............                 0         830,000             830,000
               Realignment of improperly applied                                       (830,000)
               reconciliation funds...........................
    Total, Secondary Capability Modernization.................           770,186       1,262,000           2,032,186
    Tritium and Defense Fuels Program
      Tritium and Defense Fuels Program.......................           568,384               0             568,384
      18-D-650 Tritium Finishing Facility, SRS................                 0          35,000              35,000
               Program increase...............................                          (35,000)
    Total, Tritium and Domestic Uranium Enrichment............           568,384          35,000             603,384
    Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization
             Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization.............           221,588         -31,000             190,588
               Program decrease...............................                         (-31,000)
             26-D-511 MESA Photolithography Capability (MPC),             40,000               0              40,000
             SNL..............................................
             26-D-510 Product Realization Infrastructure for              15,000               0              15,000
             Stockpile Modernization (PRISM), LLNL............
    Total, Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization...............           276,588         -31,000             245,588
    Capability Based Investments..............................           177,996         -24,000             153,996
             Program decrease.................................                         (-24,000)
    Warhead Assembly Modernization............................            34,336               0              34,336
      Total, Production Modernization.........................         4,792,479       1,451,000           6,243,479

    Stockpile research, technology, and engineering
        Assessment Science
          Assessment Science..................................           980,959          12,000             992,959
                   Realignment of improperly applied                                   (-97,000)
                   reconciliation funds.......................
                   Plutonium aging and mitigation; high                                (109,000)
                   explosives evaluation and alternate
                   pathways development.......................
          26-D-512 LANSCE Modernization Project (LAMP), LANL..            20,000               0              20,000
        Total, Assessment Science.............................         1,000,959          12,000           1,012,959
        Engineering and integrated assessments
          Engineering and Integrated Assessments..............           399,777          74,000             473,777
                   Establishment of Rapid Capabilities                                  (12,000)
                   Development Office.........................
                   Phase 1 study support......................                          (36,000)
                   Realignment of improperly applied                                    (26,000)
                   reconciliation funds.......................
          26-D-513 Combined Radiation Environments for                    52,248               0              52,248
           Survivability Testing, SNL.........................
        Total, Engineering and Integrated Assessments.........           452,025          74,000             526,025
        Inertial Confinement Fusion
          Inertial Confinement Fusion.........................           699,206        (25,000)             724,206
                   Enhanced facility sustainment..............                          (25,000)
          26-D-514 NIF Enhanced Fusion Yield Capability, LLNL.            26,000                              26,000
        Total, Inertial Confinement Fusion....................           725,206          25,000             750,206
        Advanced simulation and computing.....................           865,995               0             865,995
        Weapons technology and manufacturing maturation.......           276,279               0             276,279
      Total, Stockpile research, technology, and engineering..         3,320,464         111,000           3,431,464

    Academic Programs.........................................            94,000               0              94,000

    Infrastructure and operations
        Operating
          Operations of facilities............................         1,722,000         -80,000           1,642,000
                   Program decrease...........................                         (-80,000)
          Safety and Environmental Operations.................           194,360               0             194,360
          Maintenance and Repair of Facilities................           920,000         141,000           1,061,000
                   Program decrease...........................                         (-50,000)
                   Deferred maintenance buy-down..............                         (191,000)
          Recapitalization....................................           741,179         193,821             935,000
                   Program decrease...........................                         (-31,179)
                   Deferred maintenance buy-down..............                         (225,000)
        Total, Operating......................................         3,577,539         254,821           3,832,360
      Total, Infrastructure and operations....................         3,577,539         254,821           3,832,360

    Secure transportation asset
        Operations and equipment..............................           299,541         -30,000             269,541
                 Program decrease.............................                         (-30,000)
        Program direction.....................................           149,244               0             149,244
      Total, Secure transportation asset......................           448,785       (-30,000)             418,785

    Defense nuclear security
        Operations and maintenance............................         1,245,418         -45,000           1,200,418
                 Program decrease.............................                         (-45,000)
        Construction:
      Total, Defense nuclear security.........................         1,245,418         -45,000           1,200,418

      Information Technology and Cybersecurity................           811,208        -152,821             658,387
        Program decrease......................................                        (-152,821)
      Legacy Contractor Pensions and Settlement Payments......            64,206               0              64,206
    Total, Weapons Activities.................................        20,074,400       1,757,187          21,831,587

    Total, Weapons Activities.................................        20,074,400       1,757,187          21,831,587

    Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
      Material Management and Minimization
        Reactor conversion and uranium supply.................            63,383               0              63,383
        Nuclear material removal and elimination..............            61,000         -23,000              38,000
                 Program decrease.............................                         (-23,000)
        Plutonium disposition.................................           150,686               0             150,686
      Total, Material Management and Minimization.............           275,069         -23,000             252,069
      Global Material Security
        International nuclear security........................            62,865               0              62,865
        Radiological security.................................           186,406               0             186,406
        Nuclear smuggling detection and deterrence............           140,601               0             140,601
      Total, Global Material Security.........................           389,872               0             389,872
      Nonproliferation and Arms Control.......................           221,008               0             221,008
      Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D
        Proliferation detection...............................           269,376               0             269,376
        Nonproliferation stewardship program..................           149,383         -25,000             124,383
                 Program decrease.............................                         (-25,000)
        Nuclear detonation detection..........................           307,435           2,053             309,488
                 Restoral of orbital sensors..................                 0         (2,053)
        Forensics R&D.........................................            20,460               0              20,460
        Nonproliferation fuels development....................                 0               0                   0
      Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D.............           746,654         -22,947             723,707
      Nonproliferation Construction:
        U.S. Construction
                 18-D-150 Surplus Plutonium Disposition                   50,000               0              50,000
                 Project, SRS.................................
      Total, Nonproliferation Construction....................            50,000               0              50,000
      Legacy contractor pensions..............................            20,993               0              20,993
    Nuclear Counterterrorism and Incident Response Program
             Emergency Management.............................            33,122               0              33,122
             Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation........           596,878               0             596,878
    Total, Nuclear Counterterrorism and Incident Response                630,000               0             630,000
     Program..................................................
    Subtotal, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation................         2,333,596         -45,947           2,287,649

      Adjustments
        Use of prior year balances............................           -39,574               0             -39,574
        Cancellation of Prior Year Balances...................            -9,422               0              -9,422
      Total, Adjustments......................................           -48,996               0             -48,996

    Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation...................         2,284,600         -45,947           2,238,653

    Naval Reactors
      Naval reactors development..............................           884,579               0             884,579
      Columbia-Class reactor systems development..............            35,300               0              35,300
      Naval reactors operations and infrastructure............           703,581               0             703,581
      Program direction.......................................            61,540               0              61,540
      Construction:
        14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project,           526,000         -99,000             427,000
         NRF..................................................
                 Program decrease.............................                         (-99,000)
        25-D-530 Naval Examination Acquisition Project........            60,000               0              60,000
        26-D-530 East Side Office Building....................            75,000               0              75,000
      Total, Naval Reactors Construction......................           661,000         -99,000             562,000
    Total, Naval Reactors.....................................         2,346,000         -99,000           2,247,000

    Federal Salaries and Expenses
      Program direction.......................................           555,000               0             555,000
    Total, Federal Salaries and Expenses......................           555,000               0             555,000

    TOTAL, National Nuclear Security Administration...........        25,260,000       1,612,240          26,872,240

    Defense Environmental Cleanup
        Closure sites administration..........................               500               0                 500
      Richland
        River corridor and other cleanup operations...........            68,562               0              68,562
        Central plateau remediation...........................           754,259               0             754,259
        Richland community and regulatory support.............            10,700               0              10,700
        22-D-402 L-897 200 Area Water Treatment Facility......             4,000               0               4,000
      Total, Richland.........................................           837,521               0             837,521

      Office of River Protection:
        Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant Commissioning....           390,415               0             390,415
        Tank Farm Activities..................................           923,212               0             923,212
        Construction:
            23-D-403 Hanford 200 West Area Tank Farms Risk               108,200               0             108,200
             Management Project...............................
            15-D-409 Low Activity Waste Pretreatment System...            78,600               0              78,600
            01-D-416: Waste Treatment and Immobilization                 600,000               0             600,000
             Plant, RL........................................
        Subtotal, Construction................................           786,800               0             786,800
      Total, Office of River Protection.......................         2,100,427               0           2,100,427

      Idaho National Laboratory:
        Idaho cleanup and waste disposition...................           452,242               0             452,242
        Idaho community and regulatory support................             3,779               0               3,779
        Construction:
            22-D-403 Idaho Spent Nuclear Fuel Staging Facility             2,000               0               2,000
            22-D-402 Calcine Construction.....................             2,000               0               2,000
        Subtotal, Construction................................             4,000               0               4,000
      Total, Idaho National Laboratory........................           460,021               0             460,021

      NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites
        Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory................             1,955               0               1,955
        Separations Processing Research Unit..................               950               0                 950
        Nevada................................................            64,835               0              64,835
        Sandia National Laboratory............................             1,030               0               1,030
        Los Alamos National Laboratory........................           278,288               0             278,288
        Los Alamos Excess Facilities D&D......................             1,693               0               1,693
      Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites..................           348,751               0             348,751

      Oak Ridge Reservation:
        OR Nuclear Facility D&D...............................           346,562               0             346,562
        U233 Disposition Program..............................            63,000               0              63,000
        OR cleanup and waste disposition......................            75,000               0              75,000
        Construction:
            14-D-403 Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility...            34,885               0              34,885
            17-D-401 On-site Waste Disposal Facility..........            15,050               0              15,050
        Subtotal, Construction................................            49,935               0              49,935
        OR reservation community & regulatory support.........             5,900               0               5,900
        OR technology development and deployment..............             3,300               0               3,300
      Total, Oak Ridge Reservation............................           543,697               0             543,697

      Savannah River Site:
        Savannah River risk management operations.............           396,394               0             396,394
        Savannah River community and regulatory support.......             5,317           5,000              10,317
                 Payment in lieu of taxes.....................                           (5,000)
        Savannah River National Laboratory O&M................            90,719               0              90,719
        Construction:
            20-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit #10, 11, 12......            52,500               0              52,500
            19-D-701: SR Security Systems Replacement.........               708               0                 708
        Subtotal, Construction................................            53,208               0              53,208
        Radioactive liquid tank waste stabilization and                1,066,000               0           1,066,000
         disposition..........................................
      Total, Savannah River Site..............................         1,611,638           5,000           1,616,638

      Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
        Waste Isolation Pilot Plant...........................           413,424               0             413,414
        Construction:
            21-D-401: Hoisting Capability Project.............             2,000               0               2,000
        Total, Construction...................................             2,000               0               2,000
      Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant......................           415,424               0             415,424

      Program direction.......................................           312,818               0             312,818
      Program support.........................................            20,320               0              20,320
      Safeguards and Security--Defense Environmental Cleanup..           288,871               0             288,871
      Technology development and deployment...................            16,012               0              16,012
    Subtotal, Defense Environmental Cleanup...................         6,956,000           5,000           6,961,000

    TOTAL, Defense Environmental Cleanup......................         6,956,000           5,000           6,961,000

    Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D............................           278,000        -278,000                   0
             Program Reduction................................                        (-278,000)

    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.....................................            59,132               0              59,132
      Total, Office of Enterprise Assessments.................            89,154               0              89,154

      Specialized security activities.........................           441,000               0             441,000

      Legacy Management
        Legacy Management Activities--Defense.................           177,716               0             177,716
        Program Direction.....................................            22,542               0              22,542
      Total, Legacy Management................................           200,258               0             200,258

      Defense-Related Administrative Support..................           214,626               0             214,626

      Office of Hearings and Appeals..........................             4,499               0               4,499
      Subtotal, Other Defense Activities......................         1,182,000               0           1,182,000
    Total, Other Defense Activities...........................         1,182,000               0           1,182,000
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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 2026

        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 repeal the
    prohibition on procurement by the Department of Defense of
    certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate or
    perfluorooctanoic acid.
        VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 14-13
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        Opposed: Senator Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        2. MOTION: To include a provision that would repeal the
    temporary moratorium on incineration by the Department of
    Defense of perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl
    substances, and aqueous film forming foam.
        VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 14-13
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        Opposed: Senator Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        3. MOTION: To include a provision to require military
    service academies to accept the Classical Learning Test.
        VOTE:
        Failed by roll call vote 10-17
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Cotton, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott,
    Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt, and Banks
        Opposed: Senators Fischer, Rounds, Ernst, Sheehy, Reed,
    Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren,
    Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, and Slotkin
        4. MOTION: To include a provision to require for a civilian
    harm mitigation and response officer in each regional combatant
    command.
        VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 13-14
        In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        Opposed: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        5. MOTION: To include a provision that would provide for a
    limitation on Department of Defense support for migrant
    operations at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay,
    Cuba.
        VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 13-14
        In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        Opposed: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        6. MOTION: To include a provision that would modify the
    certification requirement regarding contracting for military
    recruiting.
        VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 14-13
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        Opposed: Senator Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        7. MOTION: To include a provision that would modify the
    implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017.
        VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 13-14
        In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        Opposed: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        8. MOTION: To include a provision to prohibit the
    performance by the Department of Defense of sex change
    surgeries.
        VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 14-13
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        Opposed: Senator Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        9. MOTION: To include a provision to provide for term
    appointments for civilian faculty at the United States Military
    Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States
    Air Force Academy.
        VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 11-16
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Sullivan,
    Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt, and Banks
        Opposed: Senators Rounds, Ernst, Sheehy, Reed, Shaheen,
    Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters,
    Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, and Slotkin
        10. MOTION: To include a provision that would prohibit the
    consideration of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin,
    or religion in services academy admissions decisions.
        VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 14-13
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        Opposed: Senator Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        11. MOTION: To include a provision to eliminate statutory
    provisions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the
    Department of Defense.
        VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 14-13
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        Opposed: Senator Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        12. MOTION: To include a provision that would establish a
    Women's Initiative Team, in each branch of the Armed Forces.
        VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 13-14
        In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly,
    and Slotkin
        Opposed: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, and Sheehy
        13. MOTION: To include a provision that would protect the
    rights of conscience related to healthcare for Department of
    Defense and Armed Forces personnel.
        VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 11-16
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Sullivan,
    Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt, and Banks
        Opposed: Senators Rounds, Ernst, Sheehy, Reed, Shaheen,
    Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters,
    Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, and Slotkin
        14. MOTION: To include a provision to provide for an annual
    limitation on the use of Department of Defense funds to provide
    assistance to secure the southern border.
        VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 11-16
        In favor: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal,
    Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters Duckworth, and Rosen
        Opposed: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, Sheehy, Kelly, and Slotkin
        15. MOTION: To include a provision relating to oversight of
    the United States military posture in Europe.
        VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 3-24
        In favor: Senators Tuberville, Schmitt, and Banks
        Opposed: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Mullin, Budd, Sheehy, Reed, Shaheen,
    Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters,
    Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, and Slotkin
        16. MOTION: To include a provision that would modify the
    prohibition on participation of the People's Republic of China
    in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercises.
        VOTE: Failed by roll call vote 9-18
        In favor: Senators Cotton, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott,
    Tuberville, Budd, Schmitt, Banks, and King
        Opposed: Senator Wicker, Fischer, Rounds, Ernst, Mullin,
    Sheehy, Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, Kaine,
    Warren, Peters, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, and Slotkin
        17. MOTION: To favorably report to the Senate the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
        VOTE: Passed by roll call vote 26-1
        In favor: Senators Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst,
    Sullivan, Cramer, Scott, Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, Schmitt,
    Banks, Sheehy, Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono,
    Kaine, King, Peters Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, and Slotkin
        Opposed: Senator Warren

                   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 2026.

                            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.

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